~Belly Dance from The Inside Out~
Monthly class series
For more information: www.sabahensemble.com For dancers of all levels.
A contemporary approach to an ancient art form. Our class utilizes a unique method of dance instruction from the “inside out," which helps to develop a strong center and to encourage the free flow of energy throughout the body, so that it is both released and integrated. A typical class begins with a gentle but in-depth warm-up series, ranging from 60-90 minutes. In the second part of class, we wo
06/13/2022
Hello Lovelies!
A reminder that we will be Circle Dancing to honor the Summer Solstice this Thursday, June 16th at 7pm Pacific.
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Please check your inbox (and maybe your spam filter) for an Evite and kindly RSVP.
We will also drop the zoom link in the comments below 😉
04/09/2022
Hello, Dancers & Friends of The Sabah Ensemble! 💃🏽
Although we’ve been quiet here on FB these last couple of years, we’ve definitely not been silent or still!
While we continue to miss our beloved studio, we’ve remained active by hosting Circle Dancing on Zoom every solstice and equinox. The connection has been wonderful. The ritual has evolved a bit each time, getting more rich as we experiment with the format. There’s an altar set, a little grounding and meditation, time for sharing and checking in, and of course there is also some dancing! This spring, there was the addition of a small body warm-up before moving.
We’re not yet sure when we’ll return to the studio for in person Circle Dancing, but even when we do, we are considering continuing with the online version (separately/additionally) as well, as it gives us all such a wonderful opportunity to connect with ensemble members that are no longer local.
If you’ve been missing us and would like to join us, please do send a message or leave a comment. We will make sure to get in touch and make sure you get the Evite invitation…or check back here to see the event listing and zoom link.
We hope you are enjoying Spring thus far, and we look forward to dancing with you to honor the transition into Summer on Thursday, June 16th, 7pm Pacific.
02/26/2020
Save the date: Join Bonnie, Karen, & Sharon on Sunday, May 3 for DANCEARAMA 2020.
For more information, see https://nvite.com/bayareadance/a2ec5
05/07/2019
Some photos from our performance at the 20th edition of Dancearama yesterday. Thank you to all the dancers for making it such a lovely event. Looking forward to doing it again next year.
04/28/2019
Join us for the 20th Annual Dance-a-Rama, an afternoon of FREE performances on Sunday, May 5.
Bonnie and Karen will be dancing at the 2 pm show in honor of our teacher and mentor Jamie 'Sabah' Miller.
04/15/2019
Join us for the 20th Annual Dancearama on May 5th for a variety of dances from Contemporary Dance and Dance Theater to Belly Dance and more.
We're performing during at the 2pm show.
03/21/2019
SAVE THE DATE:Join the Sabah Ensemble for the 20th anniversary of Dance-A-Rama, an afternoon of FREE performances to celebrate Bay Area Dance Week. We'll be performing at the 2pm show.
For more information, see www.berkeleymovingarts.com/index.php/events
05/09/2018
Another wonderful time at Dancearama. Can't wait to do it again next year
04/07/2018
After a one-year break, Dance-A-Rama is back for 2018!. Karen and Sharon will be performing at the 2pm show on May 6 at Western Sky Studio, 2525 8th Street, in Berkeley.
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01/02/2017
Class is on sabbatical. Please check back here for updates.
01/01/2017
The water hollowed the stone
The wind dispersed the water
The stone stopped the wind
Water and wind and stone
The wind sculpted the stone
The stone is a cup of water
The water runs off and is wind
Stone and wind and water
The wind sings in its turnings
The water murmurs as it goes
The motionless stone is quiet
Wind and water and stone
One is the other, and is neither
Among their empty names
They pass and disappear
Water and stone and wind
-- Octavio Paz
Photo by Stephen Goldblatt
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