| Ages: | 18 to Adult |
| Class Length: | 60 Minutes |
- Class Description
Beginner Belly Dancing Lessons- So...You wanna dance! This bellydancing class will not only give you the basic fundamentals you need, we're going to put them together for you in a fun beginner choreography! This class runs as a 4 week session so you won't want to miss a class - each one builds on the week before. You will get a warm-up, review of the moves from previous weeks, new moves, zills (yes, finger cymbals!), and then a new part of the choreography. By the end of the session you will have an entire choreography to show family and friends.
*Recommended for the beginner belly dancing student or complete newbie
Intermediate Belly Dancing Drills - Let's learn some new stuff, and then drill it! This class will focus on intermediate moves and technique. Repetition is key so lots of drilling will be involved to ensure proper execution. We will also introduce basic layering as well as some of the layering techniques found in the Suhaila Salimpour belly dancing format.
*Recommended for the intermediate student or advanced student
wanting to brush up on their skills.
Intermediate Belly Dancing Lessons complete - Let's dance. This class will focus on intermediate moves, their technique and execution. WE will also introduce basic layering as well as some of the layering techniques found in the Suhaila Salimpour format. You will learn new zill patterns and how to put them over intermediate moves. Of course there will be a great choreography filled with beginner and intermediate moves. This class runs in a 4 week session so you wont' want to miss any as each bellydance class will build on the previous class.
*Recommended for the intermediate belly dancer.
Advanced Belly Dancing Class complete - Ah - you're advanced now! Woot! In this class we will focus on a thorough breakdown of intermediate moves and layering techniques as well as introducing more advanced moves for your dance. You know zills are a must, so be prepared each week to knock those out! This class runs in a 4 week session with each class building on the previous class. Your choreography will be filled with both intermediate and advanced moves and will at some point incorporate a prop or two!
*Recommended for the advanced dancer.
BELLY FUNK! - Play that funky music! As dancers we often find ourselves dancing not only to bellydance music, but grooving to non-bellydance music. This fun fitness class does just that!We'll incorporate bellydance into your own dance over some of your favorite songs so that you can get down on the dance floor!
*Recommended for all.
SLOW & SNAKEY- This conditioning class will focus on improving flexibility and separation. You will need a mat for this class!
*Suitable for all students and recommended
- Class Instructors
Our Bellydance classes are offered through our partnership with Bellydance by Nayna
Nayna
Nayna began in bellydance in 2002 under the instruction of Yasmine and her love for this dance grew quickly. With her fluid like movements and natural skill Nayna enjoys the improvisation that is allowed in bellydance. Nayna's performances reflect her joy in the dance, and both students and audiences find themselves drawn in by her infectious smile and quick wit. She loves to teach and has a great rapport with her students, allowing them to feel relaxed and liberated. An alumni member of The Magic Hips Dancers, Lead Instructor, and Director's Assistant to Yasmine, Nayna brings a in-depth knowledge of studio operations and dance instruction. A bit of a pyro, any opportunity to work with fire fans, fire fingers, or poi is a good one! Her inspiration comes from Rachel Brice and Suhaila, and she is Level 1 certified through the Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance. For more information, please visit www.bellydancebynayna.com.
- Pictures & Videos
Here is a sample of pictures from some of our bellydance classes as well as a video clip from some of our belly dance classes.
