Middle Eastern Dance / Bellydance
Group Classes:
Class size is
limited to ensure quality instruction and
individual attention to students - reserve your spot today!
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Make-up classes & refund policy
New Lunchtime Class!
Bellydance Fun & Fitness
Mondays Noon - 1pm
Green Goddess Healing Shop - 1624 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix
Got the Monday Blahs? Get up from your desk and kick off your shoes! This is not a technique class or a sweaty aeobics class - you won't even need to change out of your work clothes - but you will leave energized and take on the rest of your day with a smile!
Drop-in... $10.00
4-Class Card ... $35.00 (valid for 8 weeks from purchase)
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Mixed Level I & II ... in Central Phoenix
Sessions start on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
This class is the starting point for learning Middle Eastern dance. You'll lay the foundation for great technique with basic movements for hips, torso, arms and traveling steps. With fun drills, we'll explore the connection between the movements and Arabic rhythm patterns. We'll even get musical with the zills! Continuing Level II students are challenged with variation, layering and emphasis on fine-tuning their basic technique.
Each month will focus on a new set of skills, concepts and rhythms. Using these, we'll explore combinations and variations on these themes to expand your technique and get you dancing!
The Beginner Bellydance curriculum is covered in independent units over 6 months so you can start in any month and keep building your dance vocabulary!
Tuesdays 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Encore Dance, 709 E Palo Verde Dr. (1 blk
S of Bethany Home) view map
Phoenix (In Fountain Court Plaza)
1 calendar month ......................$40.00
Single Drop-In Class.....................$15.00
September Session ( Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29)
This class is the starting point for learning Middle Eastern dance. You'll lay the foundation for great technique with basic movements for hips, torso, arms and traveling steps. With fun drills, we'll explore the connection between the movements and Arabic rhythm patterns. We'll even get musical with the zills!
What's the "plus"? Continuing students not quite ready for Level II are challenged with variations, layering and fine-tuning to get them ready to step up!
Each month will focus on a new set of skills, concepts and rhythms. Using these, we'll explore combinations and variations on these themes to expand your technique and get you dancing!
The Beginner Bellydance curriculum is covered in independent units over 6 months so you can start in any month and keep building your dance vocabulary !
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Studio 3 Performing Arts 511 W. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert view map
4 weeks ...............$40.00
Single Drop-In Class.....................$15.00
Reserve your spot (pay on first night of class in cash or by check)
Current Session Dates: July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15
This class builds on the foundational movements learned in Level I. Using these skills, we will expand our dance vocabulary to include new variations, layering and transitions. We will work with more Arabic rhythm patterns, both in movement and zagat/finger cymbal playing. Each class includes warm-up, movement drills, combinations, zagat/zills (finger cymbals) practice, and stretching/strengthening exercises to support your progress. This class is available to students who show proficiency at Level I skills.
Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Studio 3 Performing Arts 511 W. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert view map
8 consecutive weeks....................$80.00
Single Drop-In Class.....................$15.00
Baraem Jamila Student Troupe
New troupe members will be accepted in January 2011.
Baraem Jamila on Channel 12's "Valley Dish"
Baraem Jamila Student Troupe offers dancers the opportunity to develop their dance diversity and performance skills. The troupe works on and presents a variety of choreographies through the year including at the Arizona Arab-American Festival and Cairo Caravan (CA) each June.
Troupe members must be able to commit to weekly practice, continue their study in class and workshops, be willing to purchase costuming and to travel once or twice a year. Students that show interest, skills and reliability in class attendance are invited to consider a troupe position to take their dance skills to the next level. Invitations are extended in December and June of each year when the new season's choreographies begin production.
What Should I Wear and Bring To Class?
Please wear comfortable exercise clothes such as yoga pants,
sweatpants or bike shorts and a fitted top. Either bare feet or
soft-soled dance shoes are fine. Body alignment is very important and cannot
be effectively checked in skirts or oversized t-shirts. A yoga mat is useful for
seated exercises but not essential.
Missed Class Policy & Make-Ups
Session prices are for consecutive classes. If you need to miss a class, you are welcome to make it up in the same level at the other location during the same session. No refunds or carry-over credit for unused classes.
Also Available:
Private Lessons (any level) Semi-Private Lessons Choreography Performance Coaching
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