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Lotus Dance Studio Policy
- What to wear to class?
Yoga style attire, form fitting, comfortable top that allows the instructor to see your posture. No street shoes are allowed inside the studio. Classes are held barefoot or you can purchase dance shoes that you do not wear outside to take your class. You should bring a water bottle and a towel.
- Registration form
At time of registration please fill out the form properly with the correct information. If there are any injuries past or present, or health issues please advise the studio before registering. Please ask the studio to update your registration form whenever there is a change in information such as phone number, address or any health related issues.
- Class Cards! Very Important
Please care for your Class Card. If your Class Card is defaced, altered, damage or destroyed in any way, it will be deemed invalid and not accepted. Lotus Dance Studio is not responsible for lost or stolen cards. A new one will have to purchased. You must present your class card before entering our studio each time, or pay the drop in rate.
- Refunds, Transfers or Exchanges
There are NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS or EXCHANGES on any Classes, Packages, Events or Worskshops purchashed. No Exceptions.
- Returned Checks
There is a $25.00 charge for all returned checks.
- Workshop Fees
A different Fee applies for all Workshops and Events.
- Foods and Beverages
No foods or flavored beverages are allowed inside the studio. Plain water in a sport bottle with a resealable top is OK. No gum chewing while taking class, this is dangerous. Please discard before entering studio and starting class.
- Do I have to perform
No, but at some point in your bellydance you may want to and Lotus offers you diverse opportunities if you would like to show off your new found "bellyskills".
- What type of Bellydance is Tribal Style
There is no simple way to describe Tribal Bellydance. So here's the shortest answer.
Tribal Bellydance Style is credited to Jamila Samlimpour. Although it is Carolena Nericcio who created the "Tribal Vocabulary", the "Tribal Aesthetic" and the entire original "Tribal Look" she also popularized the style see www.fcbd.com for more information. In a nutshell, Tribal Style is a fusion of many worlds, set in a format that creates a common language with other dancers, so you are able to dance together, improvising through cues and body language that tell the other performer the moves you're doing next. There is so much more to say on this. Also check out www.blacksheepbellydance.com and www.gypsycaravan.com/us
The look and costuming are more organic and reflective of different worlds, such as the Middle East, India, Morocco and even Flamenco touches evident in the posture.
Gypsy Caravan ~ http://www.gypsycaravan.us/
Fat Chance ~ http://www.fcbd.com/
BlackSheep Bellydance ~ www.blacksheepbellydance.com
Another cool link with lots of explanation on what is TRIBAL ~ http://www.tribal-bellydance.be
Enjoy!
- What is Tribal Fusion
In my own words, you take Tribal Style and modernize it, and you have Tribal Fusion, as in blend it with anything you wish. See www.ultragypsy.com, www.rachelbrice.com & www.urbantribaldance.com
The visions of bellydance have always evolved and changed throughout the ages and it will continue to do so. We can maintain it as pure as it once was, or we can take it as far as our own imaginations allow, as we are only limited by our own creativity.
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