American Tribal Style belly dance, Taught by Jenny of Potbelly Belly Dance Company

(separate pay system)

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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ATS IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS SESSION
New ATS Sessions to begin week of January 7, 2008

Jenny's Tribal classes (6-week sessions) are held on Mondays & Saturdays
at Yasmine's studio (click here for directions) with Special Yasmine Studio Member Rates and Non-Member Rates!
Please email Jenny at jenny@potbellyats.com of your interest in receiving information on ATS classes.
ATS Session Rates:
Yasmine Studio Member: $60 for 6-week session
Non-Member: $65 for 6-week session

Can't commit to an entire session - No worries class cards to allow for flexiblity within the ATS class schedule available
Mix-n-Match with classes of your current level and below and the ATS Jam class!
(You will pick up your ATS class card from your instructor, Jenny, upon your first night of class)
Yasmine Studio Member 6 class ATS card for $65
Non-Member 6 class ATS card for $70

Mondays (Next session to begin: 1/07/08)
6:00pm Level 1 ATS: Dance Fundamentals
Learn basic steps and concepts of American Tribal Style as well as the basic zill patterns.
Each class will consist of learning at least one fast and one slow move and the introduction of formations and dancing as a group.
7:15pm Level 2 ATS:Dance Fundamentals Plus-Intro to Combos
This class will build on what we've learned in Level 1 ATS and focus on individual technique as well as learning more advanced moves and improvcombos.

Saturdays (Next session to begin: 1/12/08)
12:15pm Level 3 ATS: Advanced Drills
Registration for Level 3 ATS is by instructtor's invite only.
1:30pm ATS Jam Class
Dance with us! Come and put your ATS to work and have fun in a relaxed environment.
There is special focus on formations and working together to create seamless performance.
This is a multi-level class however at least 1 session of Level 1 ATS is required to attend.


About American Tribal Style Bellydance (ATS):
ATS is a modern style developed in San Francisco in the 70's. The style consists largely of group
improvisation and the interaction between dancers. Typically, ATS is performed in a group with the
dancers using a specific vocabulary of movements that are designed to be cued and followed. The steps in
ATS are inspired from Egyptian Cabaret, Spanish Flamenco, dances of India and derived from everyday
gestures which makes ATS appealing to audiences worldwide.


Questions about the Tribal Class?
Email Jenny at jenny@potbellyats.com
or go to www.potbellyats.com

About Jenny:
Jenny received her training from Megha Gavin, director of Devyani Dance Company in Birmingham Al, and
danced as a member of Devyani from spring of 2005 until March of 2006, when she relocated to Charlotte, NC.
As well as studying with Megha, who has official partnership with Carolena Nericcio and Fat Chance
Belly Dance, Jenny has attended several workshops with Carolena of FCBD. Carolena Nericcio, Megha,
and Fat Chance Belly Dance are considered the innovators and world leaders in American Tribal Style Bellydance.
Jenny has also received her General Skills Certification and American Tribal Style Teacher Certification through Fat Chance Bellydance and has most recently founded Potbelly Belly Dance Company.

Jenny has performed with Devyani at events including:
Spirit of the Tribes in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 2005
Alabama Dance Summit; World Dance Showcase 2005
Imagination Festival, Birmingham Al. 2005
India Independence Day, UAB, 2005
With FCBD at the Birmingham workshop Gala Show 05
On NBC13 Today in Alabama Show 2006