Hello friends of Gaiananda and The Center for World Rhythms, Suzanne and I hope your holidays were filled with joy and that the New Year finds you in health with and the promise of a fabulous 2009.
Most of you already know that the World Rhythms Center in St Bernard closed in mid October. The closing of the Center was a large personal and heartfelt loss for Suzanne and I and a much larger loss when we consider the area tribal and bellydance community. We hope that you find new places to dance and create.
Suzanne will continue to teach classes starting on Sunday January 18. She has been offered a wonderful space to share and offer tribal dance classes again. It is the Tai Chi Chaun studio in Maderia. www.Cincinnatitaichi.com
The first class is at 1:00, this class is for new dancers or for tribal sisters who had not completed mastering the Beginner I level at the World Rhythms Center or for those that would like to review and grasp some new group concepts. This class will be called Tribal East.
The second class will be called Tribal South and offered at 2:15. This class is created for tribal dancers who were at the Beginner II and Intermediate levels at World Rhythms.
The curriculums for the new classes will be slightly different. All levels will offer Tribal fast and slow moves, group dynamics and techniques to develop coordination and grace. There will be more emphasis on smaller, more intimate classes with a holistic approach in an ambiance of sacred space and gratitude. Classes will still be 8 week sessions for $80

The Gaiananda website is currently under re-construction but there is a page of class descriptions for both classes as well as other classes that will be offered in the very near future. Please view them on that site www.gaiananda.net
I will let you know when that site is up and running again.

There’s an ad for the new classes in the Jan/Feb Whole living Journal. You can pick one up at any Natural foods store or several of the restaurants in Clifton and Northside. They will be distributed January 1st.

Suzanne is creating a private studio in the recreation room in her my home in Landen. This space will be used for private and semi-private instruction. I will let you all know when that space will be finished and available for use.

It is taking a while to adjust to all of the new changes but we wanted you all to know it is coming along and about the new classes.

If you would like more information or would like to make sure you get registered for one of the new classes, (only 10 students per class) please email me at sgerard@cinci.rr.com or give me a ring 312-9628.