Tayissa Blue is both director and instructor of Twilight Maqsuum. She teaches out of her studio in Burien. Contact her at tayissablue@yahoo.com for more information on location and directions.

Monday 7:00pm-8:30pm

Tribal Fusion Drills and Solo Improv

Yoga warm up, then we'll do at least 45 minutes of Tribal fusion drills on locks, pops, arms, glutes etc to work on technique and presision. Each week we will also work on either mini choreograpies or solo technique. Based on the needs and desires of class we may do some full length choreographies also. I have plenty of yoga mats, so bring your own if you want, but borrowing is fine also. This class is good for experienced beginner to intermediate level dancers. This is a fast paced class that doesn't spend a lot of time breaking down drills. We keep the pace moving and get a great workout while refining our technique.

$10 per class, drop ins are fine.

 Thursday starting June 26

6:30-7:30

Beginning Tribal and Tribal Fusion

This class focuses on the aesthetic aspects of Tribal Fusion style bellydance. Each week students will complete a short yoga inspired warm up, explanation and drilling of core moves and discussion of the tribal styles prevalent in bellydance today. This class is appropriate for those with no bellydance experience and also intermediate level dancers looking for time to drill core moves.

Abyssinian Dance Center
2028 SW 152nd Street #4, Burien, Washington  98166    
(206) 988-4897

Drumming with Djani

Monday 7-9pm

JamTown

12729 Lake City Way - SEATTLE, WA - 98125

Mondays at the Jamtown Play Space!  Beginner to Intermediate classes on how to play and perform with the Doumbek/Darbuka/ Egyptian Tabla.

Learn to play several of the most popular rhythms heard in Middle Eastern & Bellydance music!
Over the course of 6 weeks we will cover the fundamentals of playing the Doumbek, learn songs, and then finally learn how to interchange these traditional rhythms with eachother to create your own beautiful music.
Class fee is $10-15 sliding scale
June 2nd
-9th
-16th
-23rd
-30th
July 7th

 ~Private Lessons

Classes are typically 1 to 1 1/2 hours and include a brief yoga stretch, drills, and focus on studen specific goals. Classes combine drills of basic movements with combination and layering techniques to not only reinforce muscle memory but to also achieve the straightening and toning of muscles. Short choreographies and training in improvisation style dancing are emphasized. Tayissa believes in tailoring classes to the students, modifying terminology and style to meet the needs of every student. Because break downs of movements are essential, emphasis on technique and healthy posture are taught.

Please write for more information about available times.

Rates are as follows

Private $25 a class

Two Students $15 each student

Three or More students $10 each

tayissablue (at) yahoo (dot) com

 

~Tayissa believes firmly that every woman should have the opportunity to learn to dance regardless of financial situation. Please feel free to write if you are interested in bartering for instruction.