Request A Class Update May 2017

 Hello, dance worshipers!

Considering the changes to the dance classes (schedule-wise and location-wise), I must also update how I will be able to offer the opportunity for BY members and regulars to participate in the different levels of Israeli Dance As Worship!

Why? 

First, we have four levels of dance classes:

1. Pre-Alef: Pre-Beginner / Introduction to IFD / The ABC of IFD. This is the class taught every 2nd Shabbat after the service.
2. Alef: Beginner level
3. Beit: Intermediate level
4. Gimel: Advanced level

Second, we all have very busy and differing schedules, making it difficult for everyone who is actually interested, to be able to attend a class on someone else's schedule. I have learned from experience that even if we did have a specific time and a specific location for dance classes on a different day than when we meet at the congregation, most people would not be able to show up.

Also, throughout the years, so many members and regulars have shared with me how much they would love to participate in the different dance class levels but they were unable to come due to other more important commitments, non-availability at that time, lack of energy, and distance.

The Solution:

Since I am learning a lot about making videos and posting them online, it occurred to me that I could offer online dance classes. These would be distance-learning classes you can do at your home and on your own schedule. These classes would not be open access to everyone. You would have to receive an invitation from me. By requesting a class you will be letting me know that you'd like access to our higher level dance classes.

Requirements:

1. You must be either a member or a regular attendee of Beth Yeshua Shabbat services.
2. Know the 25 to 30 IFD ABC-steps we teach in the Pre-Alef class. You will have to talk to me first and I will have to evaluate your IFD ABC skills.
3. Fill out this Dance Class Interest Form.

After receiving your filled out Dance Class Interest Form and once your evaluation goes well, I will email you an invitation to the Alef online dance class.

Let Me Know in the Comments Section Below:

What do you think of this idea? Is it something that will be helpful to you? What are your needs or wishes? In what way will this address your needs? Let me know! Can't wait to find out what you think of all this.

Request a Class

 Hi everyone!

I am offering the opportunity for you to request a class!

What does this mean exactly?

Well, we all have different schedules and someone may wish to start a class when I have not posted an announcement about starting one. Or, someone may only be able to take a class at a certain time or only for a few weeks at a time. By requesting a class you can let me know at any time if you'd like to start a class and what would work best for you.

For example:

Let's say that you only have time from 4pm-5pm on a specific day of the week and/or that you can only come to three classes. You can request a class specifically for your schedule. Once I've received your request, I'll post a blog announcement to see if there are others who would like to join that class. If more people are interested, I can set up that class. You would be able to learn the number of dances that your schedule allows.

To request a class, simply fill out this Dance Class Interest Form.