“Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment."
~ Zig Ziglar
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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:
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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
TBA
Online via Zoom
Mindful Movement and Technique Clas
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
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INSTRUCTION
2023
Nourish: 3-Day Online Immersive Home Retreat
March 10-12, 2023
Registration is OPEN!
Contact Ariellah at info@ariellah.com for more info
CONSIDER JOINING IN THIS AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
DETAILS:
.breathe.
.be kind to yourself.
.with nourishment our (well)being thrives, refreshes and calms.
.the quieter you become, the more you can hear.
The intention is to offer something absolutely delicious for every fiber of your being.
all are welcome.
Have you been wanting or needing to take some time to slow down…?
Would you like to take time out to nourish your being?
In this online home retreat,
we will indeed slow down, breathe, move our bodies in delicious, juicy ways, gain more insight into our well-being and our lives, and deeply nourish our being.
We will work from the inside out ~
Practice deep listening
Get Grounded
Feel Calm
Move the Body
Relax the mind
Nourish body, mind, spirit, and heart.
It brings me deep joy to have the opportunity to share my ever-deepening practice and exploration of meditation and Buddhism, alongside movement and dance…I bring a lifetime of practice in yoga, meditation and dance to the table in this retreat..
Through meditation, discussion, reflection and grounding, you will delve into these ideas/philosophies/understandings and techniques with me, and immerse into the nourishment of both body and mind.
Deep nourishment.
This home retreat is 3.5 hours per day, working in both meditation and movement(including warm up, yoga and fusion technique) - allowing space for personal feedback, discussion, reflection, growth and most importantly, deep nourishment of your entire being from thee inside out.
All levels are welcome.(NON-DANCERS/MOVERS ARE WELCOME! You have the option to attend just the first half which consists of meditation, discussion and stretching/warm up/free flow movement to get the body moving and feeling nourished.)
One can think about this home retreat in terms of simply setting aside time to deeply and wholly nourish yourself.
Think of soaking in a warm, delicious bubble bath for 3 days…
It will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired, calm and grounded….radiating…
This retreat will also offer perspective and deep insight.
Our days will consist of an opening meditation and discussion, followed by a nourishing, delicious, deep dive warm up, followed by free flow movement, ending with an optional last hour together focusing on our dance practice and technique in a more relaxed atmosphere that focuses on the joy of moving the body, exploration of vocabulary, and awareness…
Dates
March 10-12, 2023
(Recording will be available to those who cannot make any of the days in person)
Payment
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Please reach out to me personally to discuss options.
General Sliding Scale - $150-$500
Payment Options:
Tier 1:
Full Course Meditation, Movement, Dance Technique: $350-$500 (Sliding Scale Pay as your financial means allow.)
Tier 2:
Meditation and Some Movement (first 2.5 hours):
$300-$400
Tier 3:
Financial hardship:
$150-$200
To secure your registration in this retreat, please send payment with the tagline “Nourish” to Ariellah at:
Paypal – order@ariellah.com
Venmo - @Ariellah-Aflalo
Once payment is received, you will receive a confirmation and also all details regarding the online retreat.
I look so forward to sharing these 3 nourishing days with you and cultivating more love and well-being...
Spring Class Session
TBA
Online via Zoom and In-Person!
Mindful Movement and Technique Class
Mindful Movement Workshop
June 11, 2023
Portland, Oregon
Details TBA
PERFORMANCES
2023
Gothla Brazil
May 20, 2023
Online Show
Sinferno
June 11, 2023
Portland, Oregon
Burlynomicon
June 13, 2023
Portland, Oregon
ShadowDance
November 11, 2023
Bay Area California
Website: ShadowDance.net
Past Performances
2022
Noor
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
October 8, 2022
DNA Lounge
SF, CA
November 12, 2022
SF, CA
Website: ShadowDance.net
December 1-3, 2022
SF, CA
Website: Circling Sorrows
2021
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
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
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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
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