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