Contact Information
Ajna Tribal is an ATS® performance troupe in Richmond, Virginia, under the direction of Janine Turner, a FCBD(r) Sister Studio and certified ATS® instructor. For information about public and private performance events, contact Janine Turner (information below) Janine also offers instruction in American Tribal Style® Belly Dance at Dogtown Dance Theatre in Richmond, VA and The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, VA
Director: Janine Turner
Phone: 804.740.8782
Email: jmturner_23233@yahoo.com
2018 Class Schedule
ATS® Belly Dance Mid-Summer Mini Session: Transitions & Technique
Keep your dance fresh and your body moving in this 4-week, mid-summer, ATS® mini session. During this class series, we will focus on developing and drilling smooth transitions between the 4 primary fast moves of the ATS® vocabulary (Pivot Bump, Egyptian, Arabic, Shimmy) The instructor will also provide Individualized attention to each student’s technique in executing these important and fundamental steps to enhance the student’s grace, beauty and clarity when performing and leading these step
Pre-requisite: The student must be familiar with and able to execute the following ATS® steps: Pivot Bump, Arabic, Egyptian, and Shimmy steps along with standard Duet, Trio, and Quartet formations.
Registration: Student may call CACGA (804-261-2787) or register on-line at: http://www.artsglenallen.com/
Instructor: Janine Turner
Location: Cultural Arts Center of Glen
Address: 2880 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Time: Mondays 6:30-7:30
Dates: June 4-25
Price: $60
Folkloric Belly Dancing: ATS®
Come join a unique type of folkloric belly dance in which you learn the “vocabulary” (moves) of the dance and the non-verbal “cues” alerting you to which moves are coming next, then just “follow the leader” as the entire dance group appears to move together in synchronicity. This type of dance, called American Tribal Style® (ATS®) belly dance, is a “melting pot” of moves that joins together traditional belly dance styles from various countries such as India, Spain, Persia, North Africa and the Middle East into a unique whole. ATS® is a community dance that is low impact yet gets your body moving in a fun, enjoyable way. Whether you have never danced before or are a seasoned dancer, come and enjoy American Tribal Style® (ATS®) belly dance!
Location: Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen, http://www.artsglenallen.com/
Day/Time: Mondays 6:30-7:30
Dates: Feb 26 – Mar. 16, 2018
Price: $120.00 for a 2 month semester
ATS® Semester Intensive 2018
This is a 3 month/3 session per week course consisting of 36 sessions. This semester intensive course is designed for the dedicated student who is ready to expand their skills to include performance level technique and discipline. Sword work will be included. The goal of this program is to prepare the dancer for participation as an Ajna Tribal Apprentice.
Pre-requisite: Knowledge of Classic ATS® vocabulary including: Basic Egyptian, Arabic, Pivot Bump, Shimmy, Taxim, Body Wave, Arm Undulation, Camel, Torso Twist, Circle Step, Propeller, and Corkscrew Turn.
Days/Time: Wed. 5:00-5:45pm
Sat. 5:00-6:00pm
Sun. 3:30-4:30pm
Date: Feb. 3 through May 7, 2018 (No class on Feb 10)
Location: Dogtown Dance Theatre, www.dogtowndancetheatre.com/
Price: $360.00 per mo. / $1,080.00 per semester
*Students taking this course are welcome to participate in both “Folkloric Belly Dance: ATS” classes and to sit in and observe Ajna Tribal’s Wed. evening rehearsals at Dogtown Dance Theatre at no charge
ATS® 2018 Special Seminar: Fast Moves
This is a technique based class that will explore the details of fast moves that will turn your dance from ordinary to extraordinary. Dancers will be critiqued weekly and given guidelines and homework to improve their individual execution of the moves covered in each class.
Day & Time: Wed. 5:00-5:45pm (ongoing)
Location: Dogtown Dance Theatre, www.dogtowndancetheatre.com/
Price: $30 per class
Ajna Tribal Apprentice
This program is for the dedicated dancer who would like to be considered for inclusion into Ajna Tribal’s professional troupe. You will train and perform with the Ajna Tribal to see if membership in this troupe would be a good fit for you. You will be reviewed every 6 months to evaluate your progress related to technical skills, performance ability, and level of commitment to prepare you for acceptance as an Ajna Tribal troupe member. Pre-requisite: Completion of ATS® Semester Intensive or approval of Instructor.
Day/s Time: Wed. 5:45-6:45pm
Sun. 4:30-6:30pm
Location: Dogtown Dance Theatre, www.dogtowndancetheatre.com/
Price: $120.00 per month ($10.00 per hr.)
*Students in this class are welcome to participate in “Folkloric Belly Dance: ATS®” classes at no charge, and may attend “ATS® Intensive Semester” classes at ½ price ($15.00 per hr.)
Ajna Tribal Troupe Member
Open to ATS® dancers who have exhibited the knowledge, skills, discipline, technical accuracy, proficiency, and dedication to dance on a professional ATS® level. Pre-requisite: Residency as an Ajna Tribal Apprentice and approval of director.
Day/s Time: Wed. 5:45-6:45pm
Sun. 4:30-6:30pm
Location: Dogtown Dance Theatre, www.dogtowndancetheatre.com/
Price: $90 per month ($7.00 per hr.)
*Ajna Tribal Troupe members may participate in all other Ajna Tribal regularly scheduled classes at no charge
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