Lilya's Garden - News letter and apothecary of dance remedies
SERPENTESSA Don't miss your chance to dance with live, friendly
snakes!
WE'RE BAAAACK!!!!
Gracious and Glorious Glitter Earth Guuurls!!!
In a new location and time, September 2025 kicks off with a 6 week session! 140 Earie Boulevard, Schenectady, NY 12305. Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30pm.
All ages, skill levels, sizes, shapes of glorious Gaia welcomed!
This 6 week session is a pre-requisite for the following 4 week session that builds on the basics in the way that I teach folkloric style dance movement.
Registration is through WorkForce Development, SCCC or through Lilya directly.
Zoom Belly Dance Class options continue! Groups of 4 or 1:1!
$20. per class per person. Prepay to register and receive your Zoom
Mobius Hips have plans for the warm weather and Mobius Hips invites you to join us at anyone of our dance class locations and Earth Wombyn workshops.
Dig out those skirts, reclaim your petticoats, get your shiny things sewn on just right! We have Worlds to Dance in!
For my Creative dance gals click HERE for more info about my writing and Earth Astrology workshops, Artists Salons and other creative endeavors!
Calling All Shimmy Star Sisters! ~~~Lilya
Dance Level definitions:
Beginner Level is for one who has had little to no dance experience. If you have not taken
classes with me, I suggest that you take beginner level classes so I can see where you
are at and you can get to know me.
Intermediate Level is for students that have taken classes with me (weekly) for about 3
months. At this level I need to see clear execution and concept of hip drops, lateral hips,
hip lifts, top down undulations, some zil playing while moving, poly rhythmic hips to feet to hands, reverse undulations, intro. veils.
Advanced Level is all of the previous but with far deeper and deliberate muscle and fascia control, maturity as a dancer and person. Props: swords, veil, zils, cane, tambourine,
candles... Troupe harmony ...now that's tha' clincha ; )
"If you love what you do
then practice is pleasure and your work is a blessing.
This doesn't mean it's easy."
Lilya assists you in making your dance costume, as well as, creating your dance/dance
routine. If this interests you, come to one of her classes, connect, and lets get started.
Muriel Evelyn Juliette Rancourt
January 27, 1930 - October 22, 1997
In Memory of my Mum
who loved to dance, was a competitive and award winning dancer,
who didn't get to dance enough.
We dance now.
Melvin "Bo" White
1941 - September 3, 2021
In Memory of Melvin "Bo" White who kept us dancing and groovin' with profound joy and goodness! A fellow Veteran, Bo taught numerous drummers over the years throughout the Capital Region. What a profound honor to dance to your spirited percussion! Truly, may you be at Peace,
Lilya ...let the Rhumpas begin...
More about Bo HERE
