2024 SPRING FUSION DANCE CLASSES IN CALGARY
10 week session with Tanya Lee: APR.16 – JUN.20

Our Spring class session is an exciting mix of foundational technique classes, all the way to a professional performance class!

Tanya Lee’s weekly all-levels classes explore Conjure Motion, which is a largely a transcultural dance style (fusion bellydance) with notable influences from the dances of Egypt, Iraq, North Africa, India, Polynesia, and Caribbean  – as well as mixed martial arts, modern dance, yoga and EDM subculture.⁠ Created in the image of tarot cards, the movement vocabulary is inspired by the 4 elements of nature (earth, air, fire, water), and energy centers (chakras).  

This session we have 4 different in-person classes PLUS one online class through Zoom.

In Studio Classes
Tuesday 7-8pm: Dancing the Zodiac
Tuesday 8-9pm: Professional Performance
Thursday 7-8pm: Technique Drills
Thursday 8-9pm: Earth Initiation

Online Classes (Zoom)
Wednesday 6-7pm: Dancing the Zodiac

DANCING THE ZODIAC Tuesdays 7-8pm *beginner/intermediate

In this fun explorative style class, we will learn the foundational technique, style and personalities of the 12 intentional Conjure Motions inspired by each sign of the Zodiac!

EXPLORE:

  • Layering technique using hips, belly, ribs and arms.
  • Connecting the 4 elemental energy centers within the body.
  • Character embodiments through physical movement
  • Transitions and travel
  • Musicality for 4/4 EDM signatures

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE   Tuesdays 8-9pm *prerequisite

The Professional Performance class is an exciting adventure that builds towards a stage show on June 22nd at the beautiful Jack Singer Concert Hall for Sparq Productions ONE World of Dance. PLEASE NOTE: There is an application process prior to registering for this class. Click here to apply. 

  • Group Choreography Process
  • Costuming
  • Character/Story Embodiment
  • Musicality & Technique
  • Cultivating Stage Presence

DANCING THE ZODIAC Wednesdays 6-7pm ZOOM ONLY, replays available. *beginner/intermediate

In this fun explorative style class, we will learn the foundational technique, style and personalities of the 12 intentional Conjure Motions inspired by each sign of the Zodiac!

EXPLORE:

  • Layering technique using hips, belly, ribs and arms.
  • Connecting the 4 elemental energy centers within the body.
  • Character embodiments through physical movement
  • Transitions and travel
  • Musicality for 4/4 EDM signatures

TECHNIQUE DRILLS CLASS   Thursdays 7-8pm *beginner friendly

Explore different technique drills each week! This is a great class for the brand new beginner who wants the full breakdown, but it’s also a fantastic class for experienced movers to refine their skills. We never stop refining and practicing the foundations! 

  • Base Footwork Patterns
  • Soothing Pelvic & Hip Patterns
  • Snake-like Torso, Belly & Rib Isolations
  • Skills for Shoulder, Arm & Hands that look boneless!
  • Musicality, layering & travel

EARTH INITIATION   Thursdays 8-9pm

This is an all-levels comprehensive and progressive step-by-step course which includes theory, movement, practice drills, rituals and completes with a special choreography to original music by Zephrÿm.  You are also provided with a “Magickal Journal & Workbook” to log your journey along the way.

During this 10 week initiation, we will narrow our focus into the vocabulary of movements informed by one of the four classical elements: EARTH.  In Tarot, Earth is represented by the Pentacles, Disks or Coins and is associated with physical awareness, health, wealth, stability, discipline, resources and home. 

You will gain the skill to dance the “Tree of Life” through the element of Earth, connecting the first 6 paths of the Tarot: Fool, Magician, High Priestess, Empress, Emperor, and Hierophant.

At the end of the initiation you will have the opportunity to “test” for your Conjure Motion Earth Patch.  This process is similar to Martial Arts demonstrations for belts.

*If you wish to supplement this course with the online self-paced material, your enrollment will give you 40% discount code for the online material through conjuremotion.com  The online material will provide practice videos that you can follow from week-to-week between in-person classes. 

WONDERING WHERE TO START?

For first timers, ‘Technique Drills Class’ and/or ‘Earth Initiation’ is likely your best place to start. ‘Dance the Zodiac’ is a beginner/intermediate class and the Performance class is by application.

If you need any help deciding which class to take, please feel free to contact me: [email protected]

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Please Note:  Class space is limited to 15 students and classes often sell out.  Full paid registration secures your spot (payment plans also available). Early Bird saves you 15% until midnight March 31st.  Bundling classes add extra savings!  Registration details and tuition chart is posted at the bottom of this page. Class Location: The lovely and central Evergreen Community Spaces 1709 8 Ave NE (near Telus Spark, just off Deerfoot and 16th Ave.)

TUITION OPTIONS:
  1.  1 x 60 minute class/week
  2.  2 x 60 minute classes/week (10% savings)
  3.  3 x 60 minute classes/week (15% savings)
  4.   4 x 60 minute classes/week (20% savings)
5.   Unlimited Classes – online & in-person (25% savings)

EARLY BIRD INCENTIVE
Register and pay in full prior to March 31, 2024 and you receive AN ADDITIONAL 15% off tuition.

PAYMENT PLANS
If you are interested in the payment plans, please contact me and we’ll set it up! I can offer 2 monthly payments by automatic subscription through Paypal or credit card. *Early bird incentives do not apply to payment plans.

TRADE OF SERVICES
If you are financially struggling, we can talk about trade of services.  Please note that early bird discounts do not apply to trades. 

HOW TO SAVE YOUR SPOT

Send your tuition payment through etransfer or Paypal to [email protected]
*Please note that there are no refunds after the first class. If you decide after the first class that it’s not for you, then I will return the remainder of your tuition payment.  Prior to registering, please read our inclusivity and disclaimer policies

"As much as it might scare us, we long to express our soul’s beauty and purpose in the world and we need to feel supported enough to do so. If we’re not welcomed, invited and appreciated, we may withdraw. If embraced, encouraged and given permission, we unlock our hidden treasures."

Karen Andes

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge the land on which we work from, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, with the traditional Blackfoot name of “Moh’kins’tsis”, which we now know as the City of Calgary. This is the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations).  Other Nations who are a part of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta also call this place home, which includes the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations).  This territory is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.
Sourced: Awotaan & City of Calgary

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge the land on which we work from, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, with the traditional Blackfoot name of “Moh’kins’tsis”, which we now know as the City of Calgary. This is the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations).  Other Nations who are a part of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta also call this place home, which includes the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations).  This territory is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.
Sourced: Awotaan & City of Calgary