Additional Classes
Please note that these classes often have an additional charge
All classes require registration to attend.
There are NO drop-in classes!
- These next classes can cover things more in depth than I have time for in your regular classes or that require extra practice/time/space which you may not have the incentive to do on your own.
- Some of these classes are open to all students, some are open only to certain levels.
- Some are open to the public while others are not.
- Most of these classes meet on Friday evening, Saturdays or Sunday afternoons.
- Deadline to sign up for these classes is 4 days before the start.
Saturday Workouts
An extra workout and question/answer for steps you are currently working on or ones you wish to review from previous sessions.
You must be a current student of Dance of Arabia to participate in these Workouts.
The sessions are limited to 6 students each week
There will be four sessions offered each month and if there is a fifth Saturday it is Cathy's day off
Saturday Workouts are from 10 to 11 am
An extra workout and question/answer for steps you are currently working on or ones you wish to review from previous sessions.
You must be a current student of Dance of Arabia to participate in these Workouts.
The sessions are limited to 6 students each week
There will be four sessions offered each month and if there is a fifth Saturday it is Cathy's day off
Saturday Workouts are from 10 to 11 am
Drumming Class Level 1 6-weeks $50 - Starts TBA
Starting TBA. The first 2 classes will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 June 17th and 24th, there will not class on July 1st, then the classes held July 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th will be held at 12:30 pm. You will have one weekend off before the next level starts.
Zill INTENSIVE $10 - Last friday of each month at 7:00 pm
Zill Intensives are offered once a month on the last Friday of the month at 7:00 pm. Classes are 1 hour and 15 minutes long, each lesson will cover two zill patterns with each month's class being a stand alone lesson. These Intensives are recommended for students Intermediate and up.
If you have any questions concerning any given class call Cathy at 461-0801 or leave a message at [email protected]
If you have any questions concerning any given class call Cathy at 461-0801 or leave a message at [email protected]
Drumming Class Level 2 6-weeks $50 - Starts TBA
Starting TBA
You need to have taken Level 1 and have the handouts from that class. You will receive additional handouts here. If you have a drum or a tambourine with a head, please bring it. We will be working with tambourines, dars and zills along with the drums to achieve a broader sound and will be working toward performance.
You will need to set aside practice time each week! There will be homework and I will be pairing you up with another drummer each week starting week 3 to work on partner assignments as well!
I will set aside open studio sessions for partners to use in 45 minute increments. You may have one session per week at no charge, if there is availability and you want more than one session there is a $7.50 charge. Please note there is no teacher available for these sessions!
You need to have taken Level 1 and have the handouts from that class. You will receive additional handouts here. If you have a drum or a tambourine with a head, please bring it. We will be working with tambourines, dars and zills along with the drums to achieve a broader sound and will be working toward performance.
You will need to set aside practice time each week! There will be homework and I will be pairing you up with another drummer each week starting week 3 to work on partner assignments as well!
I will set aside open studio sessions for partners to use in 45 minute increments. You may have one session per week at no charge, if there is availability and you want more than one session there is a $7.50 charge. Please note there is no teacher available for these sessions!
Drummers & Dancers 1 1/2 hour sessions
These sessions will resume in September 2023
Drumming for dancers and dancing with drummers, these sessions allow us to play in an extended way with the rhythms and movement. The 1 1/2 hour sessions meet on Saturday mornings . They cost $7.50 and you will need to sign up and pay by the Sunday before hand (no refunds or credits given) See the Calendar for scheduled dates! You will need to bring instruments if playing and full costume if dancing. The studio opens at 8:30 so you have time to prepare for a 9:00 start.
Creative Sessions!
These sessions give you time to work on projects in the studio with some company, snacks and maybe a dancer! There is no charge, just bring a beverage and maybe a not-messy snack. I provide water and ice and usually some kind of munchy.
Bring your sewing, beading, embroidery etc. projects. If you need feedback or advice with something this is a good time to get it. If you don't have enough floor space to cut out large items like circle skirts, Turkish coats or beledi dresses this is a good time to cut stuff out...
You can sign up on the sign up sheet next to the calendar at the studio
Bring your sewing, beading, embroidery etc. projects. If you need feedback or advice with something this is a good time to get it. If you don't have enough floor space to cut out large items like circle skirts, Turkish coats or beledi dresses this is a good time to cut stuff out...
You can sign up on the sign up sheet next to the calendar at the studio
Elements of Dance Attire
Classes are available to register here once you see a date/day
Understanding Basic Belly Dance Attire Class No cost TBA
1:30 pm bring a beverage and be prepared to take notes!
Great for beginning belly dancers and a good review for more experienced dancers as well! We will be talking about differing styles of clothing, what's worn with what, what's not worn with what...
Please pre-register here by Wed. TBA
Great for beginning belly dancers and a good review for more experienced dancers as well! We will be talking about differing styles of clothing, what's worn with what, what's not worn with what...
Please pre-register here by Wed. TBA
Planning and Economic Use of Fabric No charge TBA
Saturday TBA 1:30 pm
THERE IS NOT A CHARGE FOR THIS CLASS
THERE IS NOT A CHARGE FOR THIS CLASS
- Provided: Ideas and beverages.
- You can bring: fabric that is left over from any of your costume pieces, note taking items
- We will be talking about wise use of left over fabric and fabric you just have to use that might be very expensive or very limited in yardage.
- Please pre-register here by Wed. TBA
dANCE bRA CONCTRUCTION TBA $25.00
Once you have signed up (paid) I will have a list of materials needed for you. You can just take notes, but we will be doing a hands on as well. Bring a sewing machine if you can, I will have a couple set up for use.
One of the great strengths of Middle-Eastern/Belly Dance is that it is a personal and therefore individual dance! Freestyle or "Let the music take you where it will" is the basis of our dance. So come and play with us in our Dance Routines classes.
Choreography is a good way for us to learn a rather specific dance such as Persian Court/Persian Miniatures dance or the Pharonic dance, the Choreography Routines classes offers these types of dances.
FREESTYLE DANCE ROUTINES
These are one day workshop-style classes. You will receive the CD of music when you arrive.
This is a performance style class so expect to wear belly dance attire.
The deadline to sign up for these classes is the Wednesday prior!
This is a performance style class so expect to wear belly dance attire.
The deadline to sign up for these classes is the Wednesday prior!
Fatin - TBA 8:30 to 9:50 saturday morning / $10
This short 5-part dance routine is a great freestyle that utilizes fast, slow and drum solo, then ends with a lively ethnic piece, It is a versatile set up for the dancer to perform for any audience . You will need zills, a veil of your choice, a hip belt and IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THE HAREM DANCER CLASS ONLY! you may bring a prop of your choice to be balanced. Please wear Harem Pants and any style of skirt, you do not need to be in full costume but I do want you in necklace and bracelets as well. The music will be given to you at the beginning of class.
Aisha - TBA 8:30 TO 9:50 SATURDAY MORNING / $8
This short 4-part dance routine is a great freestyle that utilizes fast, slow and drum solos than ends with a fun 9/8, and is a versatile set up for the dancer to perform for any audience. You will need zills, a veil of your choice and a hip belt. Please wear Harem Pants and a professional skirt or an extra-full circle , you do not need to be in full costume but I do want you in necklace and bracelets as well. The music will be given to you at the beginning of class.
Layla - TBA 8:30 to 9:50 Saturday Morning / $8
You need to have completed 1 month of Intermediates to take this workshop!
This 6-part dance routine is a fun freestyle that utilizes fast pieces with drum solos at the beginning or end of each one, slows to open and close the performance along with a piece for veil and one for floor or standing slow with no individual drum solo. This is a versatile set up for the dancer to perform for any audience. You will need zills, a veil of your choice and a hip belt. Please wear Harem Pants and a skirt of your choice. You do not need to be in full costume but I do want you in necklace and bracelets as well. The music will be given to you at the beginning of class.
This 6-part dance routine is a fun freestyle that utilizes fast pieces with drum solos at the beginning or end of each one, slows to open and close the performance along with a piece for veil and one for floor or standing slow with no individual drum solo. This is a versatile set up for the dancer to perform for any audience. You will need zills, a veil of your choice and a hip belt. Please wear Harem Pants and a skirt of your choice. You do not need to be in full costume but I do want you in necklace and bracelets as well. The music will be given to you at the beginning of class.
Nala - TBA
tba 8:30 to 9:50 Saturday Morning / $8
tba 8:30 to 9:50 Saturday Morning / $8
This 4-part dance routine is a short but lively freestyle that starts off fast, goes into a slow, which at 1:29 is the longest track, goes into a short drum solo and ends with a :41 tuta or finale. You will need zills, a veil of your choice and a hip belt. Please wear Harem Pants and a skirt of your choice. You do not need to be in full costume but I do want you in necklace and bracelets as well. The music will be given to you at the beginning of class.
CHOREOGRAPHY ROUTINES
Friday evenings from 5:30 to 6:45
Please note these are NOT in calendar order!
There are no makeup classes should you miss one!
If you are repeating any of these classes you will only pay half price.
deadline to sign up for these classes is the Wednesday prior!
SWIRLING VEILS - ADV. 1 & 2 STUDENTS - November 8th / $35.00
This is a three part class that is open to Advanced students. You will need two Rectangular veils and zills. The plan is to teach the routine in the first two classes with review and nit picking in the third class. I want you in performance wear for the last class.
DUYGUSAL - A SLOW CHOREOGRAPHY - Adv 2 and up TBA / $20
You can only register for this class with Cathy! The classes are limited in size.
Duygusal - A Slow Choreography is a choreography for Advanced students. I am limiting the class to 4 students. The plan is to teach the routine in the first class with review and nit picking in the second class. Bring a note book and pen/pencil as we will take notes as we go. There are no props needed for this routine, wear standard work out clothing but, I want you in performance wear for the second class.
Duygusal Refresher - TBA/ $5.00
The sessions will meet on Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 Obviously you need to have already learned the dance routine. To prepare for this session you need to go through your notes, listen to the music and dance it out a few times. Bring questions to class. You need to be in full costumes sans make-up, thanks.
Persian Scarf Dance - Advanced and up - TBa $50
This lively fast paced dance routine uses two hand held scarves. We perform this in a Persian Day dress style. Attire will be discussed but we will not concern ourselves with the performance costume in class. You will need a circle skirt, harem pants and the first night I will have scarves that you can borrow. We will go over what you need for the scarves in class. This is a four week class.
Cane Dance - Advanced and up - tba / $50
You will need a cane for this fast pace semi-ethnic dance. It is performed in a Beledi Dress and Harem Pants with a Head Wrap. You will need to wear a beledi dress in class the last night.
NAJIA, NAJIA SKIRT DANCE - Advanced one & up - tba/ $50
This fast paced dance is full of energy! You will need an Extra-full Circle Skirt and Non-sheer Harem Pants. We perform this in either cabaret or ethnic style costuming depending on the venue. We will discuss costuming in class further.
Beledi W/Zills Line Dance - Advanced one & up - TBA /$50
This ethnic line dance meets for 6 weeks and has a zill choreo. that goes with the dance choreo. and is performed in a Beledi dress, harem pants and head scarves. We will learn the zill routine separately from the dance routine and then combine them in the last two classes. You will need only the head scarves starting the 3rd class.
Dance in a Circle - Continuing Advance/Pro - TBA $50
This short but fast paced routine is a cabaret piece with no zill work. There are no prop requirements and is performed in standard attire.