“Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment."
~ Zig Ziglar
study.
Ariellah’s dance background spans over 30 years. She has studied and trained in fusion dance for 20 of those years and has taught in this dance form for over a decade, all over the world, on every continent. She specializes in fusion dance, vinyasa and kundalini yoga, as well as in technically strong isolations, layering, stage presence and choreography.
Ariellah has a deep love of dance and shares every bit of her knowledge and experience with her students. She is a compassionate and passionate teacher who wants to see her students grow and flourish. She goes above and beyond to ensure that each student receives what they need and reaches their goals and their full potential. Ariellah is here to help you in any way she can.
All are welcome at her "Darker Still Studios"…it is an all-inclusive setting and holds an absolute judgement free atmosphere in her home studio. Her studio fosters a deep sense of community and is a grounding and calm space.
Ariellah also offers private instruction and workshops upon request.
Please contact her with inquiries.
Her training, work, and offerings can be followed here:
For further information regarding classes and location, please subscribe to Ariellah’s newsletter:
classes.
DARKER STILL STUDIOS
Owner: Ariellah
For Darker Still Studio location and registration,
please email Ariellah directly at: info@ariellah.com
Ongoing LIVE Classes:
Mixed Level Fusion Dance, Meditation, Conditioning,
Drilling, Zilling, and Choreography Courses
ALL LEVELS WELCOME!
DROP INS WELCOME!
Upcoming Class Schedule with Ariellah is as follows:
Spring Class Sessions
April 5-26 2022
Online via Zoom
Mindful Movement and Technique Clas
12p.m.-1:15p.m. PT (CA, USA)
(with one 6p.m. PT Live Class on April 12!)
All Levels Welcome!
LIVE and RECORDED
This is a 1-hour and 15-minute practice that offers space for you to find nourishment and grounding within calming stretches and exercises, free flow movement, and deep presence; bringing that calm awareness and energy into our drill practice, enveloped in technique. We will delve into movement with a little time set aside for movement exploration, as well as learning a new combination each week.
Registration is open for the 4-week class series and/or a drop in class.
Recordings will be offered if you cannot make it to the online live classes.
$85 4 Week Generosity Rate
$65 4 Week Standard Rate
$45 4 Week Financial Hardship Rate
Drop Ins Weekly (LIVE or Recorded Offering)– Welcome - $10-$20 Sliding Scale
Paypal: order@ariellah.com
Venmo: @Ariellah-Aflalo
No one is turned away.
Please reach out to me if none of the above works for you, but you want to practice together. We will work something out.
Once payment is received, you will receive a confirmation email with the details for the class and an invitation to a private FB group with many offerings.
This shall be a wonderfully nourishing practice together…
Take classes online when it fits best into your schedule!
Ariellah's Patreon Page has many fusion classes to choose from
and each month more are added!
Check it out and join here:
Ariellah's Patreon
events.
2022 INSTRUCTION
Cincinnati Workshops
July 9, 2022
For more info Click Here!
Registration Opening Soon!
NOURISH: A 3-DAY HOME RETREAT
June 2022
Online 3-Day Retreat
Details TBA
2023 INSTRUCTION
June 12-16, 2023
ELEVATE 5 Day Retreat Intensive
Costa Rica
Contact Ariellah at info@ariellah.com for more info
CONSIDER JOINING IN THIS AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
PERFORMANCES
Harem
April 27, 2022
Nevada City, CA
Event Details Here
World Goth Day: Above The Waves
May 21, 2022
Alameda, CA
Performance with Anthony Jones and Monica Richards!
Event Details Here
Past Performances
June 5, 2021
Online via Zoom
7p.m. PDT
June 13, 2021
Online via Zoom
3p.m. PDT
July 17, 2021
Online via Zoom
Details TBA
November 13, 2021
Website: ShadowDance.net
CounterPulse SF: An Ariellah 3 Night Production
December 16-18, 2021
Please check back soon for more information. Also, remember to "Subscribe" today for the email newsletter list and stay up to date on all of the upcoming performances, workshops, and other dance related events!
PAST PERFORMANCES
(Use the slideshow arrows below & rotate through the many years of past performances)
2020 Past Performances
July 10, 2020
Online Elegant Creatures Show
Livestream from Cincinatti, OH
2019 Past Performances
July 6, 2019
13 Annual Darker Still Student Hafla!
Darker Still Studios
Oakland, CA
July 19-21, 2019
Gothla UK
Leicester, England
May 4, 2019
San Jose, Costa Rica
Festival De La Luna Ariellah
April 6, 2019
Fresno, CA
Requiem: A Gathering of Souls 2019
March 2019
March 23, 2019
Gothla IT Milan, Italy
January 25, 2019
Edwardian Ball SF 2019
San Francisco, CA
2018 Past Performances
November 2, 2018
San Francisco, CA
ShadowDance
August 19, 2018
Oakland, CA
Bellydance Fantasy Showcase
tutorials.
Intro to Fusion Dance Tutorials:
Shoulders:
Shoulder Combo, Shoulder Rolls, Shoulder Triangle
Belly:
Belly Isolation and Preparation, Belly Roll Practice, Pelvic Lock Isolation Practice
Additional Intro to Fusion Dance Tutorials:
Stretches (Yoga):
Meditation and Stretch, Shoulder Opening Exercises, Spinal Mobility and Flexibility Exercises, and Yoga Lunge Exercises
Keep up with the latest drills, happenings and classes with Ariellah here:
resources.
Ariellah Sites:
Yoga:
Meditation:
Inspiration:
students.
