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We are a unique non-profit organization and an outreach of Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ. Originally called Ocotillo Center for Creativity. We provide a space for adults and kids to explore, express, and experience their own creativity. Co-founded in 2007 by Rev. Katharine Harts, Lisa Sampson, Jill Marderness, Carrie Abts and Dan Loven.
Mission Statement
To explore, express, and experience
creativity in all its forms through stimulating
learning opportunities within a transforming
community.
K-Lee is the owner of The Goddess Garden as well as the dance instructor and costume creator. She has been bellydancing since 1999, teaching dance since 2004 and dancing professionally since 2002. She also choreographs and directs a dance troupe, Natium World Dance.
K-Lee has been creating costumes for bellydancers and for burlesque performers for several years after starting out designing jewelry.
She loves to dance and adores teaching. K-Lee also likes to garden, cook, laugh and sleep. "There's nothing like a stolen nap on a warm afternoon or a bottle of wine with friends who help you laugh."
Her mantra in life has been for years, "If it aint fun, it aint worth doin'!"
CLASS SCHEDULES - TUESDAYS
Improvisational Tribal Style (ITS) Bellydance Level 1, 2, 3 and 4
Once a student is ready to move from Fundamentals into a more challenging class they will either be invited to join tribal classes or sent to a higher level of training. Entry level tribal style bellydance is taught in level one, getting progressively more challenging as a student moves up the levels. Moving up the levels students will learn to play finger cymbals as well as more challenging combinations and group dance formations. Tribal style is an Americanized version of bellydance which is danced in a group and is improvisational. My class utilizes styles of tribal from Fat Chance Bellydance, Gypsy Caravan, Domba as well as other renowned tribal groups' formats. Students may also learn NATIUM World Dance signature moves and combos and will become proficient in finger cymbals. Regular, dedicated attendance is required as this class builds on previous classes' material. If a student misses more than one class per session, they may be asked to retake that session of tribal.
7:00 - 8:00pm.
Sept. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Oct. 5th and 12th. (Listed as six b/c 2 were done at the old studio)
$95 for 8 weeks. Not open to beginners- Classes are non-refundable.
DanceFit BootCamp - TUESDAYS
DanceFit BootCamp (c)
Working out in a gym can be such a bore. In my quest to get fit I developed DanceFit BootCamp (c) which is created in a unique way to welcome beginners who have no fitness background, is paced to accommodate moderate fitness levels and adds challenging platforms for those who work out but crave something different. No two classes are ever the same so you wont get easily bored. The class blends sculpting, toning, stretching, strength training, cardio, dance and FUN!
8:10 - 9:10pm
Sept. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Oct. 5th and 12th.
Open to beginners & you may drop in anytime
$14 to dropin or $95 for 8 weeks- Classes are non-refundable.
We offer both adult and youth programming. Classes have included yoga, tai chi, swing dance, "ZUMBA", calligraphy, poetry, guitar lessons,and "music on Mondays"(a drop-in classical music group coached by a professional musican). Programming for children and teens has included camps such as trapeze, art, performing arts and a rock-n-roll performance camp.
In addition to classes and camps, we have sponsored many special events:
"I am certain of nothing but the holiness of the Heart's affections and the truth of the Imagination."
This statement written by John Keates reflects the vision of the Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. It is our goal to provide a stimulating and supportive space for individuals to explore, express and experience creativity and imagination.