THE BBC STUDIO SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

The Belltown Ballet

& Conditioning Studio

The BBC Studio was founded in 1986.

We are now located at 2306 4th Avenue between Bell and Battery, on the East side of the street.

The BBC Studio in made up of a group of individual teachers under one roof.

We offer adult open dance classes and fitness classes. For more information please e-mail.

SUN	11:00-12:30	Ballet 101 --- Stephanie Cain
	1:00-2:30 PM	Jazz --- Maureen Shallit

MON	11:40-12:40	1 hour Conditioning----Elaine B
	6:00-7:30	Beginning Ballet----Elaine B
	7:30-9:30 PM	Wing Chun Kung Fu --- Sifu Julio Ferrer

TUE	11:00-12:30	Beginning Ballet----Elaine B
	6:00-7:30	Conditioning----Elaine B
	7:30-8:30	Beginning Belly Dance---Zanbaka
	8:30-9:30 PM	Intermediate Belly Dance-Zanbaka

WED	11:40-12:40	1 hour Conditioning----Elaine B
	6:00-7:30	Beginning Ballet----Elaine B
	7:30-9:00 PM	Rehearsal--- Aaminah

THR	6:00-7:30	Conditioning----Elaine B
	7:30-9:30 PM	Wing Chun Kung Fu --- Sifu Julio Ferrer

FRI	11:00-12:30	Beginning Ballet----Elaine B
	6:00-7:30PM	Beginning Ballet----Elaine B

SAT	9:00-11:00	Traditional Martial Arts Avon Hines
	11:00-12:30	Conditioning----Elaine B
	2:30-4:00	Lyrical Jazz---Mary Lou Sanelli
	4:30-6:30 PM

CONTACT INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS FOR CLASS RATES:

Sifu Julio Ferrer-----tibet@jps.net monthly rate

Mary Lou Sanelli----marylou@olympus.net email for cost

Zanbaka-----------------zanbaka@hotmail.com zanbaka.com

Maureen Shallit-----modancems@mac.com $12

Avon Hines------------206-841-3447

Stephanie Cain-------stepcain@hotmail.com bbc card or $12

info on the classes starts below

BEGINNING BALLET

with Elaine Bonow

Monday & Wednesday.............. 6:00-7:30

Tuesday & Friday............... 11:00-12:30

Friday.................................. 6:00-8:00

CLASS RATES

SINGLE CLASS---------$13.00

5 CLASS CARD---------$60.00

10 CLASS CARD--------- $110.00

20 CLASS CARD---------$200.00

Live music fee is included in the cost of all Ballet classes.

Gary Palmer plays Inspired Improvisations on Mondays and Wednesdays

Natasha Kirilova plays the Old World Classics on Fridays

Harry Pierce plays Classical and Jazz Standards Tue & Friday mornings

The Beginning Ballet classes are structured for people who want to exercise by doing something artistic. Many of my students took ballet when they were younger and love how ballet makes you supple and strong and some of my students have always wanted to take Ballet but haven't had the opportunity until now.

Adult Open Ballet classes are great for all ages 18+. There is no start date so you can decide when the classes will fit into your busy schedule. We do the same series of Barre exercises for a month at a time, giving my absolute beginners a chance to learn by repetition and the more advanced students a chance to work on proper placement, epaulement and serenity of movement.

These ballet classes are conducted in a fun-challenging environment. I keep the center floor exercises simple in order to instill a secure and confident sense of movement when you are dancing. The class size is usually between 13 & 20, a good size for me to pay close attention to my developing students and encouraging the students with more training.

I studied exclusively with Irene Larsson at the Academy of Classic Ballet and have been teaching Ballet and Conditioning classes since 1981. The BBC Studio was founded in 1985 at the Lincoln Arts Center located at 66 Bell. We have been a part of the Belltown community for over 20 years.

The Studio is also available for rehearsals and classes.

Contact Elaine B for rates elaine@belltownballet.com

CONDITIONING CLASS

with Elaine Bonow

Tuesday & Thursday-----------------6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Saturday----------------------------11:00 AM-12:30 PM

CLASS RATES

Single class ----- -$12.00

5 class card ------ $55.00

10 class card-- ----$100.00

20 class card------- $180.00

Our Conditioning classes are a set of exercises that strengthen and rejuvenate the entire body. The routine, which is a combination of stretch and strength exercises, is un-matched in its ability to tone the entire body. The renowned ballet instructor, Irene Larsson, first developed this system of exercises. I first started taking these classes in 1972 and was amazed at the results.

When I modernized the class in 1981, I added the latest in yoga techniques and soon after that incorporated modern dance and hip- hop "booty shaking!" We start the class on the floor with some gentle stretching and then move into a progressive aerobic warm-up. Then it is back on the floor for sets of sit-ups and pushups. Then it is up for some fast movements followed by standing leg yoga stretches, cobra's and plough. We end the class with ab lifts, crunches and leg lifts. After every exercise that we do fast, we follow with a stretch. This class will positively affect every inch of your body. Our classes are fun and non-competitive. You are free to decide how you need your body to work the exercises.

The Monday and Wednesday class 11:30-12:30 is 1 hour. We work easily on Monday and a little faster on Wednesday. The Tuesday & Thursday 6 PM and the Saturday 11 AM, classes are 1 1/2 hour classes. We work easiest on the first part of the week and hardest on Saturday.

It is best if you can work out at least 2 times a week for developing strength and stamina. Just wear what you normally would to work out in. Most of my students are adults, men and women, between the ages of 25 and 65. There are all levels of fitness in the classes and we encourage everyone to take the class. These classes are challenging and do everything you need to keep the body supple and youthful, plus we use great music.

1 hour CONDITIONING

Monday & Wednesday-----11:40AM-12:40PM

This is a great conditioning class for those of you who work downtown, work nights, or have family and can't get away in the evenings. We do the same exercises that we do in the evening class... only a shorter sweeter version.

CLASS RATES

Single class ------ $10.00

10 class card ----- $90.00

SUNDAY JAZZ

With Maureen Shallit

Sunday-1-2:30 PM

Maureen Shallit began her dancing and performing career at the age of 5 years, studying ballet and performing a soft shoe number to "Me and My Shadow" with her Mother, who was also a dancer/actor. At 16 she discovered her true love in dance, lyrical jazz, with two fine teachers in L.A., Throughout a span of HALF a CENTURY OY VEY!, Maureen has studied ballet, lyrical jazz, tap, pilates, and performed on stage in many venues of drama, comedy, musical theatre, and dance in Ohio, California and Seattle. The teacher who has most influenced Maureen is Seattle's own beloved Richard Jessup. Not only has she been blessed to study Lyrical Jazz dance with Richard for over 10 years, but he has also mentored her in honing her skills and passion for choreography, Maureen has performed her own choreographed solos since high school. She is trilled to be passing on her love/ passion for Lyrical Jazz, and wealth of experiences to her students.

BALLET 101

with Stephanie Cain

Sundays

11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Suitible for all beginners, this class is designed for the absolute beginner who may need more clarification of Ballet terms and steps. Stephanie breaks it down to the basics.

You can use your class cards from Elaine Bonow's class or pay $12 per class.

WING CHUN KUNG FU

with Sifu Julio Ferrer

Monday & Thursday

7:30-9:30 PM

WING CHUN KUNG FU is a martial arts system based on the economy of motion. WING CHUN training includes analysis and integration of the original eight theories. In addition, sensitivity, power, coordination, speed, conditioning and cardiovascular training are developed over time. The goal is to use minimum strength to overcome greater strength. The combined theories of the FOUR GATES, CENTERLINE PRINCIPLE, STICKY HAND and STICKY LEG are explored. An introduction to QI-GONG, meaning "Vital Energy Exercise," is provided. Through daily practice, one can increase the circulation of energy within the body and irrigate the internal organs to promote healing and maintain optimum health. SIFU JULIO FERRER is the West Coast director of Integrative Wing Chun which is headquartered in New York City by Master Chung Kwok Chow. He began studying KWONG SAI JOOK LUM with Gin Fook Mark. In 1972. He met Chung Kwok Chow and began training in WING CHUN KUNG FU. In 1987, he was certified as an instructor and moved to Seattle in 1988.. He is currently training with Dr. Xue-Zhi Wang of Beijing in WU DAN QI GONG. Please come down to the studio to talk to Sifu Julio on Monday nights. Thanks

Fee: $95.00 per month.

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LYRICAL JAZZ DANCE

Instructor: Mary Lou Sanelli

Saturdays 2:30 - 4 pm.

Lyrical style of Jazz dance combines elements of Jazz, Modern, & Ballet to create a discipline emphasizing technique, strength, & style. class develops strength, balance, agility, and flexibility. The class focuses on beginning dance technique with an emphasis on proper stretching technique and body

placement. This is a whole body workout, using ballet and jazz technique combined with a variety of exercise movements to promote core stability, improved posture, and to reduce the risk of injury. Choreographed to great music, this class shouldn't be missed.

This class is perfect for those adults wanting "to get back into dance," stay fit through dance, and have fun doing so. This class has a great dancer's stretch workout, technique work, across the floor progressions, fun choreography, and a choreograped cooldown.

Drop-ins most welcome

marylou@olympus.net

instructor's phone: 206-441-7569

Mary Lou Sanelli, dancer and choreographer, owned The Moving Arts Studio in Port Townsend for eighteen years where she was the Artistic Director & founder of The Moving Arts Dance Company. She now teaches at The BBC studio in Belltown, Seattle and was recently hired at Spectrum Dance Studio as a permanent sub for the Jazz Program. She has also taught at The Bainbridge Island Dance Center, and at The University of Washington at Meany Hall (through Cunningham Program), as well as in Kailua, Hawaii, and upcoming at The Movement Center in Honolulu, and in Ketchikan and Sitka, Alaska (Fine Arts Camp). She teaches New York Style Jazz Dance as well as Lyrical Jazz, or Ballet Jazz. Sanelli has choreographed 20 full length dance concerts for The Fort Worden Stage in Port Townsend, Washington.

Sanelli studied with Frank Hatchett in New York City, her home city, as well as with Ed Mock in San Francisco, and Bill Evans in Seattle. She recently performed a duet with Seattle Jazz Dance Master & choreographer Richard Jessup as well as two numbers at Seattle’s Poetry Festival. She is currently working on choreography for a dance concert to be held at Seattle’s S.A.M. stage in October.

TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS

with Avon R. Hines

Saturdays 9:00-11:00

Mr. Hines teaches classes for adults and children in Traditional Martial Arts. You will learn: Self Defense, Inner peace and confidence, fitness and health. These classes also include tournament competition

call 206-841-3447 for serious inquiries.

Bellydance

with Zanbaka

Beginning: Tuesday Nights, 7:30-8:30pm

Intermediate: Tuesday Nights, 8:30-9:30pm

-Sharpen percussive isolations and shimmies for drum solo technique

-Purify smooth and fluid isolations

-Refine arm/hand movements and precision of turns

-Improve your body's synchronization with rhythm and tempo

-Clarify movement definition to expand your bellydance vocabulary

With an emphasis on moving from the core muscles, Zanbaka's approach to belly dance offers students the vocabulary, skills, and freedom to pursue whatever style they prefer. The Beginning Class is appropriate for those who have never taken a dance class in their life and for more experienced dancers who want to perfect the basics. This class includes a warm-up, finger cymbals, rhythms, conditioning, technique exercises for postural alignment/beginning turns/arm positions, isolation drills for the head/shoulders/arms/wrists/hands/ribcage/abdominals/hips, combinations to strengthen transitions between movements, cool down, and stretching series to maintain flexibility. In addition to more advanced versions of the Beginning Class content, the Intermediate Class includes work with layering, traveling steps and combos/topics from a revolving array of bellydance styles: Folkloric, Orientale, Tribal Improv, Funky Modern, and World Fusion.

Classes are structured to be joined at any time, but there are 4 week sessions on specific dates (see website) to give regular students a slight discount on class fees. (Cash, Check or Paypal accepted)

4-Week Session: $50

Drop-In Fee: $15/class

See website (http://www.zanbaka.com) for Frequently Asked Questions, New Student Info, Class Etiquette and Policies. To pre-register contact Zanbaka: zanbaka@hotmail.com or Ph. 206.321.2912