As we continue learning these basic rhythms and building muscle memory, we’ll start breaking the rhythms apart and playing with combinations and layer patterns on top of each other. We’ll also explore expressive movements and dance steps that accentuate your zills.

This foundational series teaches finger cymbal control, technique for different tones, improvisation, and maintaining rhythm while dancing while exploring basic rhythms commonly found in Belly Dance music – Beladi, Chiftitelli, Ayub, Kashlamar, Running 3’s and improvised variations that fit within these rhythm structures. We will start by absorbing these musical rhythms into our bodies through steps and dance, then transfer them into music through our fingers and finger cymbals.

Bring your own Finger Cymbals. Double-slotted finger cymbals are preferred, but difficult to find at this time. I am happy to share current purchase resources with dancers. Limited loaner sets are available. Classes are held Thursdays, from 7-8pm beginning October 5 at the Demi Dancewear Studio in Bozeman, MT.

Zill Basics 2 for Belly Dance

Thursdays | 7 – 8pm

November 2, 7, 16, & 30 (No class on Thanksgiving)

$40 for series | $15 drop-in

Demi Dancewear Studio – 521 East Peach St., Unit D Bozeman MT 59715 (Access studio from the parking lot alongside the building.

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Questions? Contact Tamara Knappenberger at tkknappenberger@gmail.com.