New Posters!!!!

Bellydancing in the Park~for the MJ Park Program

My daughter and I where hired by the MJ Park Program for a lovely afternoon in the Park!
We had a wonderful time!

New Fitness Video!!!

Well I know that allot of my girls ask me if there are any fitness videos that I like to do at home.  I keep promising that I will put a list on my blog with links. Ok so this is not what I do yet but this is definitely a wish list~

Well I came across to videos that Beachbody^® just came out with that I would love to try!!!!
The first is:

 LES MILLS COMBAT, Beachbody^®  is based on a combination of 6 martial arts—boxing, kickboxing/muay thai, taekwondo, capoeira, karate, and jiu jitsu . A wonderful combo for your body's cardio fitness and aerobic endurance!!! I am picturing myself as a mixed martial arts warrrior!!!

If you are not familliar Beachbody^®  with here are some links to some of there programs that you maybe familiear with.     

 http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil-butt-lift-master-series-advanced-workout.do
 http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/les-mills-combat-workout.do

http://www.beachbody.com/product/how-p90x-works-muscle-confusion.do

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/best_sellers/tai-cheng-workout.do

I will make that fitness video list soon! :o)

New Website!!!

Im so excited here is my new website! Feel free to check it out!!!
http://sherrywray.zumba.com/

Belly Dance Classes at Moose Jaw Curves!

Hello! I am having so much fun teaching the wonderful girls at Moose Jaw Curves!!! Here are some photos we took last night!!! The classes are open to the public not only Curve members. So feel free to join us!!! Happy Shimmy

SUMMER 2012 SESSION CLASSES !!!

Time

Tuesday

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Belly dance Boot Camp and Bellyfit

Session Begins: June5,12,19,26, July 3,10,17, 24

Location: Curves

834 9th Ave NW

Moose Jaw

(306) 693-3120

Instructor: Sherry Wray 691-5837 wray4@sasktel.net

Time TBA
Summer Art Classes For Children with Autism

Session
July and August

Location: Turtle Island
710H Main St N , Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 5T2
Tel: (306) 693-3336
Instructors: Sherry Wray

Go to Classes Tab for descriptions!
Contact 691-5837 EMAIL

Bellyfit has come up with a new video! Love it!

Bushwakker Brewpub Artist of the Month!!!

I would like to announce that I am Bushwakker Brewpub Artist of the Month!!!!
March 3rd 2012 to April 7th, 2012
2206 Dewdney Ave
Regina, Sk
(306) 359-7276
My art will be on display , check out the Bushwakker's website to see the specials and events happening this month. http://www.bushwakker.com/

To see my art on my website :  http://sherrywraystudio.blogspot.com/

Gratitude Routine!

I would like to announce the new routine for May's New Set of classes. The Gratitude Routine is about bringing the energy of gratitude, love and celebration into your body! When we think about what we have to be gratefull for we have lots of reasons to celebrate. So this routine is inspired by bhangra moves, because bhangra is a dance of celebration. Imagine playing the big powerfull Dhol Drums, hip sways, undulations, chest slides and dancing Shiva....... This is a celebration have fun with it! Love and joyful shimmies from me!

March Newsletter

Belly Dance & Bellyfit Newsletter & Contest

I hope you enjoy the new features in the newsletter this month! Let me know if you have any feedback, and I look forward to dancing with you soon. I am having a contest. It is simple. Join my facebook pages, my blog, and send to all your friends requests to do the same. Plus answer my questions in this newsletter. Then let me know!  This enters you in a draw for a free coinbelt!!! For are next Newsletters I would like to do a student of the month section. So if everyone could answer these questions and then send them back to me.

Sudent of the month Questions:   Why did you first sign up for bellydance classes?
What do you love about coming to class?
What else do you like to do for fun?What is your favourite move and why?
What benefits have you seen from coming to class?
What has been the hardest thing to learn in dance class?
Do you have any other music or dance training?
What colour was your first skirt for belly dance or bellyfit?
Do you have a favourite song or You Tube video? Favourite belly dance song or You Tube Video?
Are you currently coveting any jewellery, costuming, music or DVDs?I am looking for some feedback on my ideas for new classes for this year and next year. I will be still teaching the Belly Dance Boot Camp as well as regular Bellyfit. The new classes will be an extention of these classes. (I encouraged students interested in this class to first take the basic Bellydance Boot Camp & regular Bellfit to gain an understanding of the concepts we are working with in; however exceptions may be made in certain cases.) How many are interested?  Classes and workshop ideas are listed in the newsletter.

To Join My Blog & Facebook pages:

http://sherrywraysholisticfitness.blogspot.com/

www.facebook.com/sherrywraystudio

www.facebook.com/SHERRYWRAY.BELLYFIT.BELLYDANCE.GROVER

Ideas for New Classes 2012

BEYOND THE BASICS CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSESThis approach to bellydance is a holistic one, as we strive to utilize dance as not only a physical tool for movement and energy flow but also as a means to create a story, inspire deep emotional transformation through the characters we create and engage our spiritual selves with love, purpose and meaning.

Our goal will be to create a new choreography together each term using the above principles to guide us along the way. Meditation, sharing tea in circle and developing our intuition in a safe space are non-dance activities that will also form part of this class.

(I encouraged students interested in this class to first take the basic Bellydancing to gain an understanding of the concepts we are working with in the Holistic Bellydance class; however exceptions may be made in certain cases.)

Choreography Ideas:

Veil choreograpy, dancing with a veil.

Sword choreograpy, dancing with a sword.

Cane Choreograpy, dancing a funky song with a cane, Cane songs usualy are very upbeat. Kinda makes fun of the traditional male cane dances.

Wings of Isis Choregrapy, dancing with wings.

Silk fans Choregraphy, dancing with fans.
Bellyfit Gratitude~

Bellyfit Gratitude Routine™  Enjoy a fresh combination of cardio moves as a regular Bellyfit® class - inspired by Belly Dance, African Dance and Bollywood plus an intelligent infusion of Yoga, Pilates and meditation - and all new choregraphy moves with a Gratitude Theme. Gratitude description coming soon.

Workshops~Costume Workshop: - How to make Tribal Belt   - How to make Harem Pants

Veil Workshop: Learning to Dance with a veil.

Props Workshop: Dancing with props.

Sword Workshop: Dancing with swords.

New Classes 2013~

BELLY Hip Hop FusionBelly dance hip-hop fusion is an exciting form of modern bellydance that blends the femininity of bellydance and the strength of hip hop. This class explores the unique fusion style to create crisp bellydance technique to the fun and freedom of hiphop and world music.Bellyfit Warrior

Take cardio kick-boxing to a new level with Bellyfit Warrior™, designed especially for the female body, mind and soul. This class brings out your inner “warrior goddess” with a seamless integration of kickin moves inspired by fitness, cardio kickboxing, Capoeira, Qi Gong, Pilates, Yoga and meditation. Choreographed entirely to Bellyfit’s signature ethno-electronica, Bellyfit Warrior™ will give you a serious cardio + strength workout, while helping you shift your exercise focus from ‘outer appearance’ to ‘inner power’. Calm your mind and let your body lead the way!
This class is bare foot optional, bring a yoga mat and water bottle.  This class is suitable for all fitness levels, except for participants with serious knee injuries.

Bellyfit Live

Bellyfit Live™ is an experience that goes beyond a workout and into the realm of community celebration and unity. Enjoy the same fun, fresh combination of cardio moves as a regular Bellyfit® class - inspired by Belly Dance, African Dance and Bollywood plus an intelligent infusion of Yoga, Pilates and meditation - and pump up the energy by adding a DJ mixing live tracks + live drumming for an incredible infusion of energy and inspiration to both the instructor and the participants.  This class is suitable for all levels.

Hey Bellyfit Babes!! Can you find the Soko Strong Arms in this routines?

LETS ALL STAND!!!

You betcha sista's

LETS ALL STAND FOR MAKING MOVEMENT ABOUT FUN AND HEALTH!

NOT SHAME AND PUNISHMENT!

STOP WEIGHT BIGOTRY. HEALTH AT EVERY SIZE!

Why I became a Bellyfit Instructor!

Bellyfit encompasses all of my passions; dance, bellydance, bolly wood, yoga, fitness and my desire to inspire others to be all they can be. I love the expression, the outpouring of your heart, and the love of the community! Bellyfit is not just a fitness class it is a place for women to cast aside the negative , to feel beautiful and shed negative self talk!

Vajrapradama Mudra

Vajrapradama Mudra

(Mudra for Unshakable Trust)

MUDRAS

A mudra is a bodily posture or symbolic gesture that focuses and directs energy. The use of the mudras is quite common in Classical Indian dances. Mudras have the power to improve our health and vitality- physically, mentally , emotionally and spiritually. In my classes Mudras are used in conjunction with Cardio moves, core exercises, stretches and meditation and are thoroughly enjoyed by participants from all walks of life. But don't take my word for it, try them for yourself and notice how they make you fee.

Make Your Event Unforgetable!

Make Your Event Unforgettable!

Different types of props can be requested that can be added to the performance such as veils, swords, cane, Isis wings, to make your event unique! Or I can do a mini class, nest party, lady's night in/ out party, informal belly dance lesson!

I am available for private functions including: I will bring poise, professionalism, and fun to your:
Wedding, Theme party, Girls night in/out hen party, Anniversary, Opening, Fundraiser, Corporate Event, Bridal or Baby Shower, Holiday Party, Bachelorette party!

Male Bellydancers

Many People are totally unaware of Male Bellydancers.

 
Men in the Middle East dance as much as women do. Bellydance isn’t limited to women nor was it ever a “women only” dance. As a society of artists and musicians we have to truly understand where this dance originated and what happened to it that shadowed the male dancer to begin with. Perhaps our own societal biases .  “The name alone is misleading but we’ve come to live with it and try to help turn it back into what it was…ethnic dance…not natives dancing with the part of their body containing their entrails…because in truth the term bellydance/Danse du ventre means just that. Colonials/Colonists were not embracing this the way we have as artists…and the idea of it being presented by a long haired, dainty woman, meek and mild has never sat well within the culture from which it came.”

You do not have to be a woman to sing and dance well. The idea or notion that only women can dance and sing could give way to many uncomfortable stereotypes .
Hollywood glorified bellydance in a very interesting way. We ourselves do not currently posses any videos or artifacts showing males being in this glorification…just women. Therefore the tough Debke & line dancers with their intricate steps adorning gorgeous cloaks, bolero jackets, turbans and capes are virtually unseen. It’s unfortunate because the male dancer captures audiences just as strongly as a female bellydancer. Most modern shows won’t go without one.

Inspired by the Mini Documentary by Ask Miss Belly Dance.