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Instruction and Performance

Style

Danielle Meijer is currently the only dance instructor in the world to fuse bellydance and Indonesian dance, and it is her hope to be able to teach these techniques and spread this unique style of art. She focuses her teaching on good posture and technique, trying to make learning as easy as possible by allowing students to film lessons and by giving handouts, flashcards, written homework, and syllabi outlining what will be taught that day as well as a breakdown of how to learn each step. The goal is to produce professional quality dancers with a strong foundation not only in technique but in the history and meaning of each dance as well.

Lessons are available in Cabaret Bellydance, American Tribal Style Bellydance (group improvisation), Tribal Fusion Bellydance, Javanese Court Dance (Jogyakarta and Surakarta styles), and Balinese Ritual Dance.

In addition to the dances listed above, performances are available in Bharatanatyam, Mu'lan Tai Chi Single and Double Fan, and Argentine Tango.

Props taught and used in performance of Bellydance and World Fusion:

• Veil (traditional cabaret veil ties and tribal)
• Tray
• Sword
• Cane
• Finger cymbals
• Fans (Balinese, Tai Chi, and fusion)
• Sampur

Teaching Information

Currently, private and semi-private lessons are available.

Instruction Prices:

• $35/hr single
• $20/hr per student if more than one student is in attendance
• $30/hr students with a valid school ID
• When lessons in more than one style are taken, or if taking more than one class a week, package discounts are available

Danielle is now also teaching at Arabesque Studios in Chicago. She currently offers two weekly classes:

• Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 PM, Intermediate Tribal Fusion Bellydance
• Thursdays 7:15-8:15 PM, Beginning American Tribal Style Bellydance

Both classes are on a drop-in basis. For more information please visit Arabesque Studios.

Performance Information

Aleph World Fusion Dance can accommodate almost any event. Each set is tailored to your needs and can focus on a single traditional dance, many traditional dances, bellydance, or world fusion. Aleph is available for performances of many kinds, and Danielle Meijer has extensive experience performing for a wide variety of audiences at different professional venues.

Performance Prices: E-mail danielle@alephdance.com for a quote.

Upcoming Teaching Workshops and Performances

• January 2008: Javanese Court Dance and Javanese Fusion Workshop (Hosted by Rachel Soto of Blue Damsel), Redlands, CA
• January 2008: Conference on Rhetoric, Redlands, CA (performance)
• January 2008: Exotic Blends, Redlands, CA (performance)
• January 2008: FWPCA 20th Annual Conference), Las Vegas, NV