Belly Dance with Stefanie
Dance for the Soul & Synchronized Group Improv
Have you ever danced when no one was around and felt an inner joy that was indescribable? Are you looking for a unique way to move your body? Do you want to become part of a community that not only celebrates all body types, but also our individual uniqueness? Then Stefanie’s classes are for you!
Stefanie teaches two different styles of Belly Dance. The first is her own DFTS (Dance for the Soul) style: A unique blend of American Cabaret and Turkish inspired Belly Dance, and the second is SGI (Synchronized Group Improvisation) style: Formally knowns as Tribal Belly Dance.
Stefanie offers in person classes in Grafton, Germantown, and Menomonee Falls.
As an added bonus all students currently enrolled in classes get FREE access to her Practice Time videos and tutorials! Click the button below to access your members only dance portal.
In Person Classes with Stefanie at the Grafton Senior Center
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Level 1 SGI - Belly Dance
Lower Level - Grafton Senior Center
Sessions: $90
SEPT 28TH - NOV 2ND
NOV 16TH - DEC 21ST
Students will learn a set vocabulary of belly dance movements, formations, and cues in order to dance together as a group, improvisationally.
Improvisational group dancing allows for students to move together as one unit, inviting many possibilities for creative expression within the framework of this style. It is fun, exciting, and a great workout!
SGI is performed with a group of individuals and is based on knowing a key category of combinations and techniques. Textures and different formations are then layered on to create a dance performance that is different each time.
There is always a leader and followers. To achieve a cohesive look the leader uses visual cues in the upper body to tell all the other dancers what move or combination is coming next. All dancers get a chance to lead!
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Level 2 SGI - Belly Dance
Lower Level - Grafton Senior Center
Sessions: $90
SEPT 28TH - NOV 2ND
NOV 16TH - DEC 21ST
Students will continue to build on previous level one class concepts, vocabulary, and belly dance technique.
They will be introduced to leading, finger cymbals, and textured choreography.
This class is designed for students to dance together as a group, creating fun and exciting mini performances!
Finger cymbals are required for this class.
In Person Classes with Stefanie in Germantown
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Level 1 DFTS - Belly Dance
Location Coming Soon!
Sessions: $
DATES
DFTS or Dance for the Soul Style is taught in Stefanie's unique format, inspired by American Cabaret & Turkish styles of dance, with a focus on holistic breathing and movement. Paying close attention to correct posture, conscious breathing and focusing skills students will be given the tools necessary to express themselves whole-heartedly in the dance. The DFTS Masters Method incorporates Stefanie’s 10 Steps of Texturing that builds on basic technique. These texturing techniques allow even a beginner dancer with no previous experience to go home after their first class and move their bodies with confidence!
The DFTS Method is rooted in Stefanie's personal philosophy of inspiring success through adjusted posture, breath, thought patterns, and body awareness.
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Level 2 DFTS - Belly Dance
Location Coming Soon!
Sessions: $
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Students will continue to build on previous class level 1 class concepts, vocabulary, and belly dance technique. Using the DFTS 10 Steps of Texturing students will take a deeper dive into putting together combinations and drills.
This intermediate class will focus on clean technique, putting together movements to create the dancers improv tool belt, as well understanding music and dance composition.
Finger cymbals are required for this class.
In Person Classes with Stefanie in Menomonee Falls
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Level 1 SGI - Belly Dance
Location Coming Soon!
Sessions: $
DATES
Students will learn a set vocabulary of belly dance movements, formations, and cues in order to dance together as a group, improvisationally.
Improvisational group dancing allows for students to move together as one unit, inviting many possibilities for creative expression within the framework of this style. It is fun, exciting, and a great workout!
SGI is performed with a group of individuals and is based on knowing a key category of combinations and techniques. Textures and different formations are then layered on to create a dance performance that is different each time.
There is always a leader and followers. To achieve a cohesive look the leader uses visual cues in the upper body to tell all the other dancers what move or combination is coming next. All dancers get a chance to lead!
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Level 1 DFTS - Belly Dance
Location Coming Soon!
Sessions: $
DATES
DFTS or Dance for the Soul Style is taught in Stefanie's unique format, inspired by American Cabaret & Turkish styles of dance, with a focus on holistic breathing and movement. Paying close attention to correct posture, conscious breathing and focusing skills students will be given the tools necessary to express themselves whole-heartedly in the dance. The DFTS Masters Method incorporates Stefanie’s 10 Steps of Texturing that builds on basic technique. These texturing techniques allow even a beginner dancer with no previous experience to go home after their first class and move their bodies with confidence!
Finger cymbals are required for this class.
Specialized Workshops, Private Lessons & Performances
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Specialized Belly Dance Workshops
Pricing is dependent on travel time, length of workshop, and if you wish Stefanie to perform.
She is available for specialized workshops to include:
- Veil
- Finger Cymbals
- Drum Solo
- Floor Work
- SGI (Synchronized Group Improvisational Belly Dance)
- DFTS (Dance for the Soul: Method of Improvisation)
- Choreography
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Private Belly Dance Lessons
$60
1 ½ hours
Available in Germantown at Stefanie’s home dance studio.
Wednesdays and Fridays only.
- Belly Dance technique (SGI & DFTS)
- Veil
- Finger Cymbals
- Drum Solo
- Floor Work
- Creating choreography and music mapping
- Show preparation and final editing of choreography
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Hire Stefanie To Perform
Pricing is dependent on travel time, length of performance requested, and if you need Stefanie to provide an MC.
Stefanie is available to perform for:
- Life Celebrations
- Benefits
- Weddings
- Corporate Events & Fundraisers
- Staged Performances
DFTS Teacher Training Program
Do you want to become an experienced leader and educator in the Belly Dance and fitness industry? A positive and powerful force in your community? A role model for others? The DFTS Teacher Training program encompasses the DFTS Method of Improvisation, and The Masters Method of Health, Healing and Living™ and teaches how dance and movement connects us to all things!
Dance helps to bring people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds together. Dance in itself is a holistic form of healing community. Bring people together for a common purpose and great things happen! Dance is a rewarding way to move the body, exercise the mind and free the spirit! As dance instructors, our common purpose is to teach others the joy of moving their bodies in space.
Feeling grounded and confident, belonging to something that promotes wellness from deep within. Exercising the body and mind to greater levels of awareness, invoking a feeling of overall peace and wellbeing that overflows to our families and our community! Teaching confidence and breeding success is what being a dance teacher is all about!
The DFTS Belly Dance teacher training program is a very unique course, in that you will not only focus on the above curriculum but also on your own intense personal growth and healing from within. You will be working on all levels of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies, while using specific healing modalities, dance, and conscious thought to help facilitate your own personal growth.
The DFTS philosophy encompasses the belief that through breath, posture and movement we can eliminate negative behaviors and thought patterns. Creating a sense of dignity in the body and mind leading to self-respect, self-love, confidence, acceptance, understanding your purpose, feeling connected to your family and community, and ultimately leading you to success in all things!
Being a teacher is so much more than understanding how to breakdown a movement or designing a class structure. A true teacher has the ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their highest potential in life.
Training Program Curriculum
Introduction to The Masters Method for Health, Healing, & Living™ and the DFTS Format of Improvisational Belly Dance
DFTS Philosophy, Ethics, History, and Evolution of Dance
Beginning Belly Dance Technique and Building A Personal Practice
Middle Eastern Rhythms, Music Theory, Finger Cymbals, and Drums
Body-Mind Connection and Healing Through Dance
Intermediate Belly Dance Technique, Special Populations, and Modifications
Teaching Methodology, Class Design, Leadership, and Communication
Advanced Belly Dance Technique and Props
Anatomy, Physiology, and Fitness Basics For Dance Instructors
Business, Advertising, Review, Practical and Final Evaluation