Quick Links:
- Mixed Level Classes (tribal fusion): Tuesdays
- Beginner Classes (improv tribal style): Wednesdays
- Private Lessons
- What to Wear
- Payment Options
- Class Discounts
- How to Stay Updated
- Substitute Teachers
Tuesdays
Tribal Fusion Style
Level: Mixed / 8pm – 9:30pm / $15
- Drop-ins Welcome -
Class Content: Lady Fred picks a song that is easy to find and downloadable for practice at home. She then creates a 16 count ‘seasoning’ repertoire that everyone will first drill at the beginning of class followed by plugging the repertoire into the song for lyrical application technique. At the end of the class, for those who have been coming regularly, we recite the whole song up until the point at which we are working; this class design creates a functional atmosphere for both regular students, and drop-ins. Class begins with stretching, Lady Fred’s signature isometric strengthening, and proprioception exercises.
Class is held at: Temescal Arts Center
511 48th St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(Land Mark: Lane Splitters (pizzeria); corner of Telegraph & 48th St.)
- Click on Map for Directions -
View from the Street
Wednesdays
Improv Tribal Style
Level: Beginner / 8:15pm – 9:45pm / $15
- Drop-ins Welcome -
Class Content: This hour and a half class is an Improv Tribal Style (ITS) belly dance class. This group improvisational style refers to a structured and codified repertoire of movements, each with their own distinct cue, performed in a lead and follow format. Class will begin with stretching, simple core strength exercises and signature isometric exercises & drills with an emphasis on body awareness followed by learning new ITS vocabulary with simple transitions.
Class is held at: East Bay Dance Center
1318 Glenfield Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(Land Mark: Marzano (restaurant); corner of Park Blvd. & Glenfield Ave.)
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View from the Street
What to Wear
Most importantly wear what is comfortable; you want to be able to fully stretch. In the beginning most people wear:
- Sweat Pants
- Long Skirt
- Sports Bra
- Tank Top
- Half Top
- T-Shirt
There is no need to invest in ‘official training’ wears or costuming if you’re not sure that you will fully commit to class or this dance form. You are free to be bare foot however I recommend that you wear socks that you don’t mind dancing on hard wood floors with, or dance sandals. Hip scarves with coins are also accepted. If you decide you are ready to venture into belly dance wears, follow this link and scroll down to: Costuming.
Payment Options
Cash or Credit / Debit Card
Sorry: No Personal or Business Checks
Class Discounts
To receive class discounts you have to pay upfront for the whole month, at the beginning of the month. There are no refunds or class credit for missed discounted classes; these discounts are to reward dedicated students who come regularly. You can pay upfront when you arrive to class via, cash or credit / debit card. Sorry, no business or personal checks.
Tuesdays: Payment is due the 1st Tues. of the month, and for that month only.
Per class rate is: $13 ($2 off per class).
Examples:
$52 for 4 Tuesdays in a month
$65 for 5 Tuesdays in the month
Wednesdays: Payment is due the 1st Wed. of the month, and for that month only.
Per class rate is: $13 ($2 off per class).
Examples:
$52 for 4 Wednesdays in a month
$65 for 5 Wednesdays in a month
How to Stay Updated
Should there be any long term or last minute changes due to studio scheduling, illness, or if Frédérique is teaching abroad, for your convenience, there are multiple ways for you to stay updated. Below is a list of ways on how you can be notified and all avenues are updated equally however if any changes are sudden, like an emergency, Twitter, FaceBook, and Google + will be the best places to check. For information about substitutes, please click here.
- Subscribe to Email List
- Check Calendar Page
- Check Twitter Page
- Check FaceBook Page
- Check Google + Page
Private Lessons
With private & semi private lessons you get personalized attention that is tailored to your needs and/or specifications; from very beginners who are just getting their feet wet, to advanced / pro dancers who want to work on advanced technique, stage presence, refinement, and stylization.
To schedule a session, please contact Frédérique here. After you’ve confirmed your appointment, you will need to pay a deposit. Once you’ve paid the deposit, you will be sent a questionnaire to complete and send back no later than a week before your first session.
Frédérique will need to schedule & reserve space at the studio and is responsible for booking the time slot so please allow one to two weeks for scheduling.
A 50% nonrefundable deposit of total amount due determined by the scheduled amount of time and said person / people is necessary to secure scheduled appointment, the remainder of the total will be paid after lesson.
Please Note: If Frédérique cancels for any reason, you will get a complete refund of your deposit within 3 days of cancellation.
Fee Includes:
- Studio Rental
- Instruction Fee
- Hardwood Floors
- Plenty of Space
- Large Mirrors
- Excellent Sound System
- Complete Privacy
How Fees Work for Private & Semi Private (up to 4 people) Lessons:
- 1 person, one hour = $100
- 2 people, one hour = $75 per person
- 3 people, one hour = $50 per person
- 4 people, one hour = $25 per person
You can schedule more than an hour by half hour increments; 1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, 2.5 hrs., etc. Fees are adjusted in the same way, for example: 1.5 hrs for 1 person would be $150.
Substitute Teachers
Please note that Frédérique rarely needs a substitute, however, in the event that she is terribly ill, or is out of town teaching workshops, she has a couple of reliable and professional instructors that she has carefully picked to substitute for her while away. Though their teaching styles & technique may vary from Frédérique’s, she feels very confident that you will enjoy their instruction and their friendly & approachable personalities. While Frédérique will give you advanced notice via her email list, calendar page, facebook page, twitter page, or google + page, when she is ill, it may come as a last minute notification which she apologizes for in advance. In that circumstance, facebook, twitter, and google + would be the best places to get that last minute notification.
Substitutes:
- Sam (Calamity Sam): www.thecalamitysam.com
- Dusty Paik
