Performance Session
The Summer 2010 Performance session will conclude in a performance on August 14th, 7pm. If you wish to participate, please read everything on this page.
Classes will focus more intensely on learning a choreography over the next 6 weeks and the teacher will prepare the class to present the choreography on-stage. Video-notes of each choreography will be available to each class during the 3rd week of the class session.
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Price for Performance Session:
$140
(This price includes the class meeting 6 times, plus the scheduled rehearsals listed below.)
Discount Incentives:
- $10 Discount (to your total enrollment) if you pay in full for all of your classes BEFORE July 1st (applies to any and all classes)
- Another $10 off if you enroll in a 2nd Technique class, performance class, or Bellydance Olympics*
- $20 off for enrollment in a 3rd Technique class, performance class, or Bellydance Olympics*
- $30 off for enrollment in 4th Technique class, performance class, or Bellydance Olympics*
*Discounts do not apply to specialty classes such as Hip Hop, Fusion Integration and Dark Tribal.
*Discounts DO apply to any class taught by Sera
Solstice, or labeled Technique, Drills, Bellydance Olympics or
performance class.
****Please note: Technique/performance class is recognized as your primary class. For the discount, your FIRST class
requiring FULL payment is your Technique/Performance class. The second
class will receive a discount if it is another Technique or performance
class. The second class will not receive a discount if it is a
specialty class.
Enroll by emailing us with your class request and sending payment through PayPal.com to info@boldbellydance.com.
If you are new to a class with Sera Solstice, you must first send a request to be on the waitlist. Do not send payment for Sera's classes unless you were enrolled in that class last session.
If you miss a performance class, you may make-up in a non-performance class. There will be no make-up classes offered or carried over into the following session from the performance class session.
Make sure you are familiar with general studio etiquette.
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Performance class schedule:
Here are the dates that each performance class will meet. Please note that the dress rehearsal is mandatory. Tech Rehearsal for the show is at 4pm on the day of show is also mandatory. No exceptions please. We need you there.
Mondays:
- 5:15-6:25pm Beginner I, Instructor: Noelle
Meets once a week, July 5th--August 9th
August 13th: 7-9pm Mandatory dress rehearsal
August 14th: 4pm Tech rehearsal, 7pm-10:30pm Show
- 6:30-7:40pm Mesa Tribe, Instructor: Sera Solstice
Meets
once a week, July 5th--August 9th
August 7th: 3-4pm
August 13th: 7-9pm Mandatory dress rehearsal
August 14th: 4pm Mandatory tech rehearsal, 7pm-10:30pm Show
- 7:45-8:55pm Solar Tribe, Instructor: Sera Solstice
Meets
once a week, July 5th--August 9th
August 7th: 5-6:15pm
August 13th: 7-9pm Mandatory dress rehearsal
August 14th: 4pm Mandatory tech rehearsal, 7pm-10:30pm Show
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Tuesdays:
- 7:45-8:55pm Beginner II, Instructor: Danielle
Meets once a week, July 6th--August 10th
August 7th: 9:30-10:30am
August 13th: 7-9pm Mandatory dress rehearsal
August 14th: 4pm Mandatory tech rehearsal, 7pm-10:30pm Show
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Wednesdays:
- 6:30-7:40pm Beginner III: Instructor: Jessica
Meets once a week, July 7th--August 11th
August 7th: 6:15-7:15pm
August 13th: 7-9pm Mandatory Dress rehearsal
August 14th: 4pm Mandatory tech rehearsal, 7pm-10:30pm Show
- 7:45-8:55pm Beginner I, Instructors: Kayla and Zuleika
Meets once a week, July 7th--August 11th
August 7th: 7:15-8:15pm
August 13th: 7-9pm Mandatory Dress rehearsal
August 14th: 4pm Mandatory tech rehearsal, 7pm-10:30pm Show
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Thursdays:
- 6:30-7:40pm Lunar Tribe, Instructor: Sera Solstice
Meets once a week, July 8th--August 12th
August 7th: 4-5pm
August 13th: 7-9pm Mandatory dress rehearsal
August 14th: 4pm Mandatory tech rehearsal, 7pm-10:30pm Show
- 7:45-8:55pm Beginner III, Instructor: Sera Solstice
Meets once a week, July 8th--August 12th
August 7th: 2-3pm
August 13th: 7-9pm Mandatory dress rehearsal
August 14th: 4pm Mandatory tech rehearsal, 7pm-10:30pm Show
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Saturdays:
- 12:45--1:55pm Beginner I and II, Instructor: Brenna
Meets once a week, July 10th--August 14th
August 13th: 7-9pm Mandatory dress rehearsal
August 14th: 4pm Mandatory tech rehearsal, 7pm-10:30pm Show
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Make-up classes:
Hopefully you will not need to do a make-up class because your class and your teacher really need you to be present every class. Please try your best to be present for every class. Performance classes can make up missed classes in non-performance classes listed on the class calendar. You can make up in Bellydance Olympics by paying 1/2 the price of a drop-in cost for Bellydance Olympics; the other 1/2 will apply to your make-up class.
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FAQ
- Question: "I am currently very new to the studio and not sure yet if I am ready to perform, but I'd like to try to participate--any advice?"
Solstice: "You are encouraged to perform if it is your desire. There is always the option to back out of performing if you feel that you are not ready."
- Question: "What is the location of the performance?"
Solstice: "Location is not yet established. It could be Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. The performance space may seat between 50 and 500. The performance may also be outside. It is possible the performance will take place in a non-handicap accessible venue. We will do our best to find a venue which can accommodate all our guests including special needs and children."
- Question: "I am currently in Beginner II. Can I participate in the Beginner III level performance?"
Solstice: "It is recommended that you participate in the Beginner II level performance."
- Question: "I want to take classes and my only available time is during a performance class, but I am not interested in performing. Can I still take class?"
Solstice: "You will need to wait until the following session, when all performance classes turn into technique classes again. Performance classes are for those who are focused primarily on performance."
- Question: "Can I participate in more then one performance class?"
Solstice: "Yes! As many as you want. But there is a chance you will be performing back-to-back without a break inbetween 2 pieces. It is highly recommended that you
participate in multiple performance classes as we only provide this opportunity twice a year."
- Question: "I have missed multiple classes but I think I can still perform."
Solstice: "These situations will be taken on a case-by-case basis. Most often, the class depends on your attendance just as much as you depend on your class. Your class needs you to be present and your teacher needs to know that you are on the same page as everyone else. Do not expect to be able to participate in the show if you have missed multiple classes."
- Question: "I want to participate in the performance session, but I know that I will miss 3 classes. Can I still participate?"
Solstice: "I recommend that you move to a non-performance class and wait until the next performance series to participate. You will be missing valuable information in each class meeting if you are absent. There is no way, or time, to get back what you have missed. Your teacher needs your full dedication for this 6-week session."
- Question: "What do I wear at the performance? Do I have to buy a costume?"
Solstice: "Our general attire for performance is a black base (pants/skirt top) with silver accents. Our default look has come to be exotic-goth-punk. You are encouraged to be creative in your costuming. Please try to avoid looking more cabaret/ traditional bellydancer. No plastic sequins (unless they are small accents), chiffon, pastel colors, rhinestones. Think instead: heavy metals, rich dyes, dark colors, earthy fabrics, punk hair, large chunky jewelry, very dark make-up--bold and powerful. See some of the photos on this page."
- Question: "I can't come to the dress rehearsal and I just now found out, and it is 1 week before the performance session. I have learned the choreography and I know I will be okay to perform. Can I still perform?"
Solstice: "No. All performers must attend the dress-rehearsal, on-time, for the full time."
- Question: "I have enrolled in the performance series, but due to my absences, I don't think I can perform with my group. Can I get a refund?"
Solstice: "Sorry, but there are no refunds given. Our classes run based upon the numbers at the onset of the session. There will be no refunds or make-up classes for the final week of the performance series. Your enrollment in the performance session is with the understanding and dedication to attend the full session."
- Question: "I will be late to the performance, dress rehearsal or I will need to leave the performance early. Can you tell me when my group is performing so that I can leave/arrive right before/ right after?"
Solstice: "No. We don't know when--and this is the 15th time someone has asked this question today. Please arrive at the requested time. Full attendance for the full time is required for participation. We are not going to work around the schedule of others since there will be at least 60 performers."
- Question: "Why am I paying to perform?"
Solstice: "Because it's a major pain in the ass and takes several weeks of recovery from total burn-out and it is expensive and hard work and is always potentially the last time we will ever do something like it. If you don't feel privileged to participate, you should seek training elsewhere."
- Question: "What happens with the profit from the performance?"
Solstice: "IF there is a profit, it pays your teacher: it pays for the use of the space; and it pays for the weeks of recovery from brain-fry for your studio director. Our goal is to meet cost which takes a major effort. I welcome you to do the numbers for us :).
- Question: "How can I help?"
Solstice: "I will send a list of tasks in the class email."
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Note from Sera Solstice
As your director, I am honored to provide this opportunity, but your help is truly needed. The biggest rule that I request is "no drama." We have experienced such great performances in the past because all the performers are consciously aware of being grounded, self-aware, self-sufficient and especially supportive of other dancers. Negative discussion of other dancers, dancers' costumes, instructors or the performance itself is highly discouraged and we ask that you consciously refrain from stirring the pot. We pride ourselves on being non-competitive and that means that we are not comparing ourselves to each other. I promise that we are all, each of us, doing our very, very best. If you are not happy with something, then you should bring the issue to the studio staff in the form of an email. The stress that rises up when performance time comes creates a perfect ground for participants to bring in their baggage to be played out on their personal stage. Remember this in yourself and in others. For most dancers, this experience is an incredible one, with lots of fun, joy, making new friends and meeting new goals and abilities you never thought were possible.