Classes

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Class Descriptions

Classic Bellydance Classes

Beginner classes focus on body isolations and basic dance steps. At the Elementary level, classes focus on combining and layering basic movements. At the Intermidiate level, classes refine technique and layer more complicated movements. Veil Work can be taught at any level; however, some bellydance training is recommended. Folklore classes include Sword work, Shamadan & Candelabra, Khaleegy, Port Said, Saidi and Assaya Zaar, Melaya, and Zeffa (wedding procession).

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Bellydance Bootcamp

Bellydance Bootcamp class is open to all ages and levels of dance and fitness. It's all about strengthening your core, arms and legs for proper execution of bellydance technique. By drilling moves from beginner to intermediate bellydance training, we work on stamina and ease of movement. A fun dance workout!

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Bolly Belly Dance

No previous dance training is needed for the Bolly Belly class. Students will learn heart pumping Bollywood moves, combined with popular bellydance steps. Bollywood is a fusion of hip hop, Bhangra and classical Indian dance.

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Latin Belly Fusion

A choreography based class open to students of all levels and dance backgrounds. Every 3 classes are used to learn a new routine to Latin, Reggaetone, or Arabic music. This class is designed for those who just want to let loose, and learn some fun moves to take to the dance floor. It's a great addition to Latin dance and/or Bellydance training, freeing the hips of Latin students and adding more foot work for the bellydancers. This class combines the sensuality of Bellydance and the spiciness of Latin dance in a fun creative atmosphere.

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Burlesque Workout

Feel fit, sexy, and empowered in this dance class. This is a great total body dance workout based on Cabaret Jazz moves. A fun activity for girls nite, we will learn a lap/chair dance. We will use a variety of music from Broadway, pop, rock and roll and anything strong and sexy. Unleash your own inner strength and sensuality. Open to all levels of dance for girls and women 18 years and up.

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Kids Story Dance

This is a creative movement class for children ages 4-6. We use storytelling to explore movement, and sometimes we make crafts to use as props, or instruments to develop musicality. Each class has a different theme and story.

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Urban Dance

This class is open to all levels of dance and fitness for children between the ages of 8-12. We will be working on strength, stamina, musicality,individual creativity and flexibility. This class incorporates a fusion of many styles of dance including, Jazz, Bollywood, Hip Hop, and Latin. Every 3 classes we will learn a different choreography to the music of current pop songs.

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Creative Movement

This class is open to all levels of dance and fitness for children between the ages of 8-12.  We will be working on strength, stamina, musicality,individual creativity and flexibility.  This class incorporates a fusion of many styles of dance including, Jazz,Bollywood, Hip Hop, and Latin.  Every 3 classes we will learn a different choreography to the music of current pop songs.

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