Basic Beginner Course
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Middle Eastern Belly Dance with Amar Gamal
$36/3 class sessions $48/4 class sessions
Bellydance is
one of the
oldest forms of
dance having
roots in
goddess
rituals,
childbirth
preparation
and social
celebrations.
It’s an
expressive art
form that celebrates the feminine body
through it’s uniquely designed
movements. The movements are
characterized by intricate body
isolations with a main emphasis on the
hips and torso. However, the entire
body gets a full low impact workout. The
movements will help stretch and tone
you body, increase your stamina, body
control and awareness. Bellydance is
for all ages, body shapes and cultural
backgrounds. Wear comfortable
clothing, bare feet and a hip scarf.
Come celebrate this beautiful feminine
art form in a supportive and fun
atmosphere! (Zills are required for
continuing classes)
Bellydance
This class is designed for students new to Bellydance. In a simple and fun format,
students will learn full break-downs of some of the basic movements. We then put
them together each week to create on short and fun choreography. This course is
also great for those more experienced students wanting to clean up the basics.
(Registration required/drop in’s with teacher’s consent only)
Continuing Bellydance Course
6:45 - 8:00 pm
Designed for students who have taken the Basic Beginner Course and want to
continue learning the next series of movements. We will polish the basic movements
and add new variation to them. While, introducing new movements each week,
and putting them together in step-combinations. Zills (finger cymbols) will also be
introduced.
(Registration required/drop-ins with teacher’s consent only - Zills are required)
Intermediate/Advanced Bellydance course
8:00 - 9:15 pm
Designed for studens who have extensive Bellydance experience. Students will
learn more complex movements, combinations, more intricate Zill patterns and
putting them together with the dance. Introduction to Arabic, rhythms, improvisation,
veil, cane and choreography will be learned in some sessions. Detail to technique,
body alignment/posture, and musicality will be highly emphasized.
(Registration/drop ins)
Wednesdays Jan 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
A night of Bellydance - Student Showcase
Saturday May 5th
7pm
Wednesdays Mar 7 - 28, April 4 - 25, May 2 - 23
Wednesdays Mar 7 - 28, April 4 - 25, May 2 - 23