Halanda Studio – for Dance and Fitness

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Amanda |  Carolina  |  Delanie  |  Farima  

Classical Dance

Explore the realm of Classical Dance from both Western and Eastern Classical Dance traditions. Structured as a Classical Ballet class with barre work and center work, this class will teach students traditional Ballet technique while introducing and synthesizing elements from Kafkazian, Persian, and Central Asian dance styles. Instructor will include technique and choreography, with opportunities for performance available. All levels welcome. No prior dance experience needed.

If you are interested in this class, please contact the instructor directly. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.

Amanda

Amanda is co-owner of Halanda Studio. She has over 20 years experience studying and performing Near Eastern Dance, as well as 19 years studying Classical Ballet. She was a member of Alexandra King's Seher Dance Ensemble for five years, and performed extensively throughout California as a Folkloric Dancer with the UCSB Middle East Ensemble, a 60-member university music ensemble under the direction of Dr. Scott Marcus. Amanda has been a member of San Francisco's Hahbi'Ru Dance Ensemble since 1999. She also performed Turkish folk dance with the Yore Folk Dance Ensemble from 2003 through 2006, Algerian dance with Danse Mahgreb in 2004 and 2005, and Bollywood Dance with Naach Duniya from 2006 to 2008. Since 2005, she has performed extensively as a soloist throughout the Bay Area. In 2008, Amanda formed her own troupe, Karavansaray Dance Company. to present folkloric and Oriental dances of the Near East. 

Amanda specializes in Oriental dance (Bellydance) and Turkish dance styles, including Turkish Oryantal, Folk, and Romani Dance. She is accomplished in Oriental, folkloric, and classical dance styles from throughout the Near Eastern world -- from North Africa to the Levant, and from Turkey to Central Asia. Although her dance style is traditional, it often includes modern music, and always a sense of fun.

For more information, please visit Amanda's website: AmandaDancer.com

Flamenco

Adults/Teens - Beginner
asic technique of floreos [hands], braceos [arms], coordination of both, taconeo [footwork drills], movimientos del cuerpo [upper body movements], short dance vignettes of Tangos, Fandangos de Huelva, and technique of the Spanish fan. 

Register with Carolina Lugo: carolinalugo1@msn.com OR call 925-939-7850. 

If you are interested in this class, please contact the instructor directly. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.

Flamenco for Youth - Introductory

Basic technique in arms (brazeo), handwork (filigranas), footwork (taconeo) and combination of these three elements for coordination development.

If you are interested in this class, please contact the instructor directly. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.

Carolina Lugo

Carolina Lugo is an international Flamenco and Spanish dance artist and choreographer. She is recognized as an innovative, creative, and energetic dancer and critically acclaimed choreographer. She founded her dance company, Brisas de España Ballet Flamenco, in 1995. She is trained in Flamenco, Classical Spanish Dance and Ballet and is a virtuoso and master of the castanets, an integral part of Spanish dance. Her music video of "Leyenda" is shown on the nationally broadcast show Classical Arts Showcase. Carolina's training in Ballet and her traditions in Flamenco and Spanish dance gives her the physical strength of movement that "seeks light and takes to the air."
 
Carolina and company are recognized as a company of artistic quality and creativity and are sponsored by the California Arts Council, Zellerbach Family Foundation, California Alliance for Traditional Arts and Longs Family Foundation. Carolina has been individually commissioned by seven symphonies to choreograph and perform excerpts and complete works from leading Spanish and French composers of the 19th and 20th centuries, including The Three Cornered Hat, Boléro, Carmen, La Vida Bréve, and El Amor Brujo.
 
Carolina and company have been presented in concert by symphonies and opera companies such as the Los Angeles Opera, California Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Reno Philharmonic, Diablo Symphony, Peninsula Symphony, Camellia Symphony, Mendocino Orchestra at the Mendocino World Musical Festival, Golden Gate Opera Company and internationally with the premiere Zhejiang Dance and Opera Company in China. She is the recipient of the prestigious 2006 Arts and Culture Award from the Contra Costa County Arts and Culture Commission in recognition of her outstanding involvement and contributions to the arts and for her lifetime achievement in the arts.
 
Carolina teaches all level classes and workshops throughout Northern California in Flamenco and Spanish dance for adults, teens, children [ages 4-11], and Parent & Me Dance Movement classes at her East Bay Studio in Pleasant Hill Monday through Friday, at DSG Studios on Sunday, and at Halanda Studio in San Jose on Saturday.

For more information, please visit Carolina's website: CarolinaLugo.com  

Power Flow Yoga

Power Flow Yoga is a dynamic Vinyasa practice that focuses on strength and flexibility to challenge the body utilizing classic and innovative Ashtanga yoga postures.  It is a vigorous class geared to actively stretch and strengthen the muscles simultaneously while linking the breath with movement.  Each class is different with a focus on specific postures and parts of the body.  It is an all-level class, although a general level of fitness is advised.  Be prepared to move!

If you are interested in this class, please contact the instructor directly. When Delanie is ready to re-start the class, we will contact you.

Delanie Booton

Delanie fell in love with yoga in 2003 and has practiced regularly ever since.  She received her Yoga Alliance instructor certification in 2008 through The Joy of Yoga teacher training program.  She teaches power vinyasa flow-based classes which are both vigorous and deliberate.  Delanie is also a Balanced Body trained Pilates instructor and incorporates functional anatomy in all of her sessions.  She has studied closely with Rusty Wells, Janet Stone, Kent Bond, Jennifer Prugh, Tom McCook, and Lisa Graham.  She teaches yoga and both Pilates mat and Reformer at several corporate locations in the Bay Area.  In addition, Delanie is a Certified Massage therapist and has had a private practice for the past 10 years.  She draws from her hands-on experience with the body and interest in anatomy to promote proper body mechanics throughout all of her classes.

For more information, please contact Delanie at delaniecmt AT yahoo DOT com

Creative Dance Dance for Kids

Ages 4-10
Enter the magical world of the 1001 Nights, Aladdin and much more and bring the fairy tale stories to life. In this class students will explore their imagination and creativity as they hear the classical fairy tale stories and learn the basics of dance. Creative dance games, theatrical dances, parachute play, finger plays, trampoline, balance beam, scarves, hoops, bean bags, and musical instruments are incorporated with movement and music. This class is a good preparation class for children who will receive more formal training in the future. Students are also introduced to a class structure, age appropriate stretches, coordination exercises, ballet positions, and rhythm through a very safe and fun environment. Please contact the instructor regarding registration.

First Class Free!

Tuition Policy: Payments can be made by check or cash. There are no carry-overs between sessions. Classes missed in one month may not be carried over to the next session.

If you are interested in this class, please contact the instructor directly. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.

Farima Berenji

Farima's love of dance has led her on an extraordinary life-long journey that has taken her throughout the Middle East and to her original birthplace, Iran. Today Farima specializes in dances from the Silk Road (Persia and Central Asia) and the Middle East, as well as Sacred/Sufi Dances, Theater, and Ballet, in all of which she has taken extensive training. She has studied with master teachers in U.S., as well as Iran, Azerbaijan, and Kurdistan. Farima continues her passion by teaching various dance styles, including Persian, Middle Eastern, Folk, Ballet, Theater, as well as teaching Mesopotamian, Persian, and Egyptian History to various dance companies, educational institutions, and community organizations. Farima is currently a principal performer and instructor of Ballet Afsaneh, a professional non-profit performing arts company that presents traditional Central Asian Silk Road region dances, directed by Sharlyn Sawyer. She has been awarded "Instructor of the Year" by Ballet Afsaneh.

For more information, please visit Farima's website: FarimaDance.com