"Bellydancing choreography incoporates all the dance disciplines I have learned and taught. It is a healthy, fun, and safe experience for all ages and body types. Because there is no impact at all, it is safe for nearly every woman. For instance, the women in my troupes range in age from 20 to 65."
Because Debka has worked over sixteen years as a Feldenkrais Practitioner in physical therapy environments, her ability to sense incorrect internal movements that cause pain is highly developed. Observing what's wrong - and knowing and showing movements to correct even subtle problems - is what makes Debka's ability to teach bellydancing unique.
"I understand movement from a kinesthetic point of view. That understanding enables me to observe a dancer, know what needs correction, and show her a better technique. Often a small change makes a huge difference in ease of movement and quality of performance."
"By breaking down steps and movements, and teaching the proper technique accurately and with precision, I can help an average dancer become a professional performer. "
"Professional performers can learn, during private lessons, to dance with more artistry, expression, and precise dynamics whle improving their own graceful, flowing style and stage presence."
"Bellydance is an ancient art, designed by women for women. First-timers are surprised to find a dance that recognizes a woman's beautiful curves - no matter what size. Through simple, natural, free-ing movments, a student feels her hips unlocking, her spine undulating, and her pelvis shimmying to beautiufl music. It's a process of learning to isolate, stretch, tone, and strengthen special muscle groups and then, through choreography, combining these movements into a performace of grace, elegance and power."
"To learn, the student has to see her body in the mirror. Only then can she observe how successfully she is isolating and moving her core muscles - hips, abs, glutes, and thighs. Halter-tops or tight-fitting t-shirts are appropriate for class. That why she can see her ribs and hips in the mirror. For performances, many costumes feature supportive, flesh-colored midriffs. What happens is the class bonds around improvement and then celebrates their achievement by performing for others."