Pop-Up Twerkshop with Michelle!

Come train the booty & core and learn a fun short choreo to "Pep Rally" by Missy Elliot in this twerkshop! Make sure to wear stretchy layers (booty shorts optional but encouraged) and bring knee-pads or leg warmers to cover the knees! Sneakers also encouraged.
Space is limited to 15 participants, so don't delay in signing up!

Sunday, August 5 1:00 - 2:30

To register, please send $25 to paypal.me/michellesorensen714

Introduction to Indian Classical Dance

Wednesday, June 27, 2018  6:30 - 8:30 at the Velveteen Serpent 

Introduction to indian classical dance - Kathak. Kathak is one of the major dance forms , from north India. It is accompanied by bells which are tied around the ankle also known as
“Ghungroo” . This dance style has a lot of grace to offer along with extensive hand movements known as “hastas” and rhythmic footwork.

The attendees will learn basic hand movements and foot work along with a short dance choreography on a “shloka” . They also have an opportunity to continue to learn the dance style post the workshop in Utah with the school with instructor @sonali Loomba

About the teacher :
Nidhika Loomba has been learning this dance style under her gurus Sir Hari and Smt chetana in INDIA and has been performing at various stages around the globe. She has founded a dance school along with her sister Sonali Loomba to preserve and promote this beautiful dance style and to have maximum people learn this form.
She is based out of Washington DC and is travelling to various states to promote this dance style. 

A small snippet of the dance style in its actuality:

https://youtu.be/kMh9RFgwozc

For any queries or questions please reach out to the email below
teamkaladharaa@gmail.com

*All ages welcome
*No prior dance experience required
*Not a partner dance 
*Comfortable clothing with ankle length or full length leggings preferred.

Fee for this workshop is $20


Venmo :
@kaladharaa 

PayPal : natrajyogis@gmail.com

Please reserve your spot as they are limited.

Zil Sequence Drill

Get your Zil on with Michelle in this fun and challenging zil drill!!
 

Special 2 Hour Twerk Class with Michelle!!

The Sunday class is sold out!  Reserve your spot NOW for the Saturday class!

12:30 - 2:30 - Saturday, February 25th at the Velveteen Movement Studio.

Come learn some fun booty workouts, twerk exercises and a short twerk choreo! Leg warmers/knee pads strongly encouraged as we will spend some time on the floor! Loose fitting pants (or leggings that aren't too tight)booty shorts also.

To register, please send $30 to michelle.sorensen@live.com via PayPal.

Limited to 8 spots. Sign up soon!

ATS with Wendy!

Thursday, Feb 2, from 6-7 at The Velveteen Serpent!

Nine week series with Wendy. ATS® (American Tribal Style) dance: an improvisational dance style with an extensive vocabulary of both fast and slow movements. ATS® can be danced in a group/troupe, or as a solo artist. ATS® fast vocabulary incorporates the playing of zills accompanying the movements. 
Nine week series for $80.00, or drop-ins for $10.00 per class. 
No prior dance experience required. All levels and skill sets welcome.

Check out our FB Event Page HERE.

Winter 2017 Hip Hop Fusion with Aaliyah Jenny

Starting SOON!!

5 week series: Teacher's prerogative focus
All levels!! 
Come & dance with us!!

To register, please send money to michelle.sorensen@live.com via PayPal

$50 for the entire series
$15 drop in
Michelle's class cards are accepted!
Class Dates:  1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23

Visit the Facebook event page HERE

Hot Pot ITS Level 1 Exposure Workshop (Fast Vocab)

Saturday, December 10th 12:30 - 3:30

Come get a look at what I.T.S. is all about, and get moving after the Thanksgiving holiday! This workshop will give you a peek into the magical world of Hot Pot vocab, and is sure to get you wanting more! In this workshop, we will cover a few of the stall moves, combinations and formations within the Level 1 Vocab. A little bellydance experience is helpful, but not necessary. 

Workshop length: 3 hours
Price: $45 (please send $ via PayPal to michelle.sorensen@live.com to reserve your spot)

~Hot Pot I.T.S.~
is dynamic system of group Tribal Belly Dance, created by Amy Sigil, and made World famous by her performing group UNMATA. Hot Pot I.T.S. can be danced to literally any music and carries the visual flawlessness of months of practiced choreography. Hot Pot is a clean and edgy modern fusion, deeply flavored by traditional Belly Dance, Hula, Flamenco, and even Hip Hop. Hot Pot has two distinct sets of "Vocabularies", one for FAST music and one for SLOW music. You will learn visual "Cues" and "Clues" that set off sequences of combinations, group dynamics, and formation changes. 
Join our Facebook Event page HERE: 

For more information on Improvisational Tribal Style, please visit www.improvisationaltribalstyle.com

NEW Drill Bits!

Get ready to drill your bits off with a new round of "Drill Bits" with Michelle Sorensen!

Drill Bits with Michelle

Need more drilling?  Check out Michelle's very popular "Drill Bits" series and get moving in ways you never thought possible!  Happy Dancing!

Michelle in Mexico!

The Velveteen Serpent's Michelle Sorensen working it at the Fusion Performers Intensive in Mexico City this weekend!  Catch up with Michelle on her website, www.MichellesBelly.com

Thursday at 7:30p class with Aaliyah Jenny! Drop in ($12) or Michelle's class cards accepted! This hip hop fusion series is working on improv skills with the dance forms of hip hop, contemporary & Bellydance.
  Improv August 2016 from Jenny C. Cohen on Vimeo.

Clips from Class with Stephanie!

Here are some fun clips of Stephanie Buraneks class rehearsing for the Jewels Of The Nile show on July 15th! You're not going to want to miss it!

ZILL'N WITH MICHELLE

Bollywood at The Velveteen Serpent

Bollywood classes at the Velveteen Serpent! Follow us on Facebook HERE

Bhangra night

You all should try it! It's fun, energetic and a great form of cardio!

At 6.30pm at The Velveteen Serpent: Movement Studio & Boutique

Register online for classes with Michelle Sorensen at The Velveteen Serpent Movement Studio and Boutique!

Purchase classes with Michelle online NOW here!  

Beginner to advanced belly dance drills, combos and choreography. Classes offered weekly at
The Velveteen Serpent Movement Studio and Boutique in Salt Lake City, Utah.

For the full schedule go to www.TheVelveteenSerpent.com 

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