The River Intermediate/Advanced Veil Belly Dance Course with Autumn Ward 7 classes
Welcome to River, a 7-class Studio Intensive for intermediate and advanced dancers. This is a theatrical fantasy choreography that uses the veil to create a deeply immersive, fluid experience. The music is almost entirely instrumental, beginning with a short, evocative lyrical passage that sets the tone for the journey.
✨ HOW THIS COURSE WORKS: Designed as general continuing education, this program fills the same role as a regular weekly class. It is not just a rigid "memorize this routine" workshop; it is a space to stay in good form, drill your existing vocabulary, and gain new transitional flows.
The Format: Each lesson begins with a follow-along Technique Flow. This stands on its own as a complete practice. If you continue to the second half, we add a new Choreography Sequence to the material from the previous lesson.
The Build: We revisit previous material, allowing you to measure your progress and enjoy the feeling of mastery as the dance grows.
The Veil: We don't actually pick up the veil until Lesson 3! Lessons 1 and 2 focus entirely on bodywork. (If you need a veil refresher, check out my quick Intro to Veil in the Workshops section).
🎯 WHAT YOU WILL MASTER:
Watery Qualities: Learn to physically embody the distinct movements of snaking, sheeting, and tumbling water.
Elite Body Lines: For fluent dancers, this is the perfect opportunity to refine your arm carriage, presentation, and upper-body grace.
Seamless Transitions: Discover new ways to sequence moves and flow through combinations you haven't tried before.
PREREQUISITES & GEAR:
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. You need a good basic grasp of belly dance isolations, footwork, turns, and basic veil technique.
Pacing: The combinations have low repetition and are worked at a moderate tempo. The basic framework will be within your capabilities if you have seen the moves before.
The Veil: You will need a veil for the second half of the course. I will be working with a standard 3-yard silk veil. You are welcome to use whatever you have, but the timing and air design of this choreography specifically reflect the qualities of silk. If you are using a heavier fabric and struggling with drag or suspension, consider switching to silk for the fast moves! Dive into the current, find your flow, and let the river take you.
The STAR BELLYDANCER classes are available for purchase here as individual programs, or as a subscription access to all classes/courses in the Star Bellydancer series. To subscribe, please visit https://www.starbellydancer.com.
*** The Instant Video version - the video access link will be sent to you by email. Please keep the email - as long as you have the link, you can access the video any time, anywhere in the world, on any device.
Belly dance technique, vocabulary and the "River" veil bellydance choreography with Autumn Ward. Each class includes warmup, technique section, practice movement flow and choreography.
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The River Intermediate/Advanced Veil Belly Dance Course with Autumn Ward 7 classes
Welcome to River, a 7-class Studio Intensive for intermediate and advanced dancers. This is a theatrical fantasy choreography that uses the veil to create a deeply immersive, fluid experience. The music is almost entirely instrumental, beginning with a short, evocative lyrical passage that sets the tone for the journey.
✨ HOW THIS COURSE WORKS: Designed as general continuing education, this program fills the same role as a regular weekly class. It is not just a rigid "memorize this routine" workshop; it is a space to stay in good form, drill your existing vocabulary, and gain new transitional flows.
The Format: Each lesson begins with a follow-along Technique Flow. This stands on its own as a complete practice. If you continue to the second half, we add a new Choreography Sequence to the material from the previous lesson.
The Build: We revisit previous material, allowing you to measure your progress and enjoy the feeling of mastery as the dance grows.
The Veil: We don't actually pick up the veil until Lesson 3! Lessons 1 and 2 focus entirely on bodywork. (If you need a veil refresher, check out my quick Intro to Veil in the Workshops section).
🎯 WHAT YOU WILL MASTER:
Watery Qualities: Learn to physically embody the distinct movements of snaking, sheeting, and tumbling water.
Elite Body Lines: For fluent dancers, this is the perfect opportunity to refine your arm carriage, presentation, and upper-body grace.
Seamless Transitions: Discover new ways to sequence moves and flow through combinations you haven't tried before.
PREREQUISITES & GEAR:
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. You need a good basic grasp of belly dance isolations, footwork, turns, and basic veil technique.
Pacing: The combinations have low repetition and are worked at a moderate tempo. The basic framework will be within your capabilities if you have seen the moves before.
The Veil: You will need a veil for the second half of the course. I will be working with a standard 3-yard silk veil. You are welcome to use whatever you have, but the timing and air design of this choreography specifically reflect the qualities of silk. If you are using a heavier fabric and struggling with drag or suspension, consider switching to silk for the fast moves! Dive into the current, find your flow, and let the river take you.
The STAR BELLYDANCER classes are available for purchase here as individual programs, or as a subscription access to all classes/courses in the Star Bellydancer series. To subscribe, please visit https://www.starbellydancer.com.
*** The Instant Video version - the video access link will be sent to you by email. Please keep the email - as long as you have the link, you can access the video any time, anywhere in the world, on any device.
Belly dance technique, vocabulary and the "River" veil bellydance choreography with Autumn Ward. Each class includes warmup, technique section, practice movement flow and choreography.