Pesach Seder 2016

No Dance Class

Our congregation will be celebrating our Pesach Seder on the Shabbat of April, 23. Since this is also on the 4th Shabbat, the dance class has been canceled. So, NO dance class this Shabbat.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Seder and on the second Shabbat of next month! Chag sameach!

New Schedule Has Begun

Yes! The new Pre-Alef (Introduction) class started yesterday Shabbat, February 13, just a little after noon and we had a great time. Around 10 people attended the class and most learned their very first Israeli dance for worship. After the Introduction class, advanced dancers also enjoyed a dance practice time. It was a blessed time in the Presence of our God.

Info for New Dance Class Students:

I want to welcome all those who attended the class and encourage you to continue coming. Also, please remember to SIGN UP to 'Get Announcements by Email.' In addition, I need you to fill out the very short Intro Class Free Registration form asap.

As a reminder, I think it will be helpful if I mention here how to navigate the Pre-Alef online resources:

1. In the navigation bar on your right, scroll down to the section titled 'ClassZone' and click on the 'Pre-Alef / Introduction' link to enter the class page.
2. Under the page title, you will see a small list of resources that are available to you. The first important thing on this list is the Online Syllabus where you will find, among other things, my contact info and--on the second page--the Class Outline listing the dances in the order I will be teaching them. 
3. The next important thing in this section are the Dance Notes, where you will find short choreography notes to the dances you have learnt or will learn, also in the order I will teach them. The codes used are simple and meanings are listed at the bottom of the page and at the end of the second page.
4. After these resources, you will see the 'List of Pre-Alef Level Dances in Alphabetical Order.' After each song name there is a link you can click on to hear that song. You can use this to practice the dance to music.

Finally, I want to remind you that if you need me (or Ali, whoever is available) to quickly review a dance with you on the off week (the Shabbat between classes,) then just let us know.

New Year, New Schedule

First off--I wish you all a 2016 full of Yeshua's love, grace, peace, joy and victory!

As you may have noticed, it's been a long time since I've posted to this blog. I have been (and still am) busy with a huge landscaping project at my home, and have had to stop classes because our garage is full of landscaping materials.

But there is good news! Starting this month of February, I will be teaching a 45-minute PRE-Alef  (Introduction to Israeli Dance for worship) class right after the Shabbat service. Also, if there is interest, an Alef (Beginner Israeli Dance for worship) class following on the heels of the Introduction class.

Our New Class Schedule:

• EVERY second and fourth (2nd and 4th) Shabbats of each month.
• February dates: 13th & 27th

• Introduction/Pre-Alef Class: (Nearly) Immediately after the Shabbat service; for 30-45 minutes.
• Dance Level 1 / Alef Class: Immediately after the Introduction Class; for 20-30 minutes.

Come join us twice a month and let's praise Yeshua in the dance!