Stacey Lizette's Classes
Biography
Stacey began studying belly dance in 1995. In 2001, she was introduced to the Salimpour format and since has become one of the first Level 5 instructors in the Salimpour School. She has been teaching classes since 2004 and has had a varied dance career not only as a performer and instructor, but as a director, producer and community member:
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“Choreography Captain” for Texas, Melbourne, South Carolina and Cincinnati Salimpour Collectives
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Founder and Director of the Tekatek Dance Ensemble
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Owner and producer of the Austin Belly Dance Convention (ABDC) for 6 years
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Choreographer & Director of "The Color Project" theatrical production
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Founding member of Sabaya Dance Collective that produced a monthly showcase at downtown Austin's Copa nightclub for 7 years
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House dancer and schedule manager for over 7 years at Alborz Persian Cuisine restaurant
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Board member of the Austin Bellydance Association (ABA) nonprofit
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Creator and moderator of the Austin and Texas Belly Dance Facebook groups
Exploring the Salimpour Method
The Salimpour Method integrates a codified technique of isolations, timing, layering, and the comprehensive Salimpour Vocabulary of steps and cymbal patterns.
In this workshop, dancers will explore how these elements work together—building clarity in isolations, applying them to traveling patterns, and embodying classic vocabulary. For those ready to expand further, optional finger cymbal layers will demonstrate the dynamic interplay of rhythm and movement.
Open to all levels, this class offers both a clear introduction for new students and a valuable practice space for those already studying the Salimpour Method.
Cost $75
Breaking Patterns & Movement Dynamics
Every dancer has a default mode, the energy and quality they return to without thinking.
In this workshop we will explore how to recognize your own default and expand beyond it.
Through guided exercises you will experience how the same movement changes when different dynamics are applied, opening your eyes to new textures and possibilities.
This is not about adding more steps to your vocabulary but about learning to transform the ones you already know.
Cost $75