Here's a breakdown on classes at Dance of Arabia
Make these your belly dance classes!
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New Belly Dance classes start the first Monday of each month and are held twice a week!
Beginners
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Intermediate
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Advanced Level 1
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Advanced Level 2
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Continuing Ed Advanced
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Saturday 11:15 am to 12:30 pm (this is a closed class)
Star of Arabia Professional Class
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Things you might like to know about Dance of Arabia's belly dance classes
Lower Level & Advanced Level Monthly Classes
Continuing Classes
Beginners
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Intermediate
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Advanced Level 1
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Advanced Level 2
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Continuing Ed Advanced
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Saturday 11:15 am to 12:30 pm (this is a closed class)
Star of Arabia Professional Class
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Things you might like to know about Dance of Arabia's belly dance classes
Lower Level & Advanced Level Monthly Classes
- Zills, dance attire and sewing patterns are available for sale in the shop. The items needed are just that, the items recommended will be used in dance performances at studio parties, etc. should you choose to dance and are not required for lower level students
- Beginning Class This is a two month entry level class for student who have little or no belly dance training. We work on all aspects of belly dance with the exceptions of props. Zills and a hip scarf are needed, harem pants are recommended.
- Intermediate This is a four month class that relies on the dance steps and zill patterns learned in Beginners as we add to our growing list of dance moves and combinations. We look at the many aspects of belly dance including folk and ethnic dance styles that support middle-eastern dance. One 3 yard/45" or wider rectangular veil, a Sail veil, and two or more hip/head scarves are needed. One or more skirts and a dance bra/top are recommended.
- Advanced Levels 1 and 2 Both of the Advanced levels has 4 month-long sessions. These classes will continue to flesh out our full length dance routines adding more impressive floor work, multiple veils, accents to shimmies... All the while continuing to explore belly dance, it's origins and it's place in today's world. The Advanced 2 classes are classes that work on refining all of the aspects of belly dance. By the time these levels are completed another half-circle veil, a beledi dress/Thobe and a dance cane are needed.
- All above classes cost $79.52 (including tax) per month.
Continuing Classes
- Continuing Classes Here we will play with prop use from baskets to trays, building choreographies, advanced performance techniques and more. We have dance props for use in class work - like canes, tambourines and swords and can arrange for purchase of such item as requested. In this level you will need a 3/4 circle veil, an Egyptian straight or flared skirt and a Ghawazee coat, in addition to other things depending on what we are working on. This class is either a stepping stone to go on into the professional class or is offered for students who wish to continue dance classes and wish to perform in class and studio performances but are not interested in performing professionally. Staying in the Continuing Classes allow you to dance and exercise without the concerns of performing should you not wish to and allows you to play at the performance oriented level of belly dance with no pressure to commit to the added time and additional costuming requirements needed for professional belly dance performances.
- The STAR OF ARABIA dance troupe is open to dancers that have completed the appropriate session in the Continuing Class and are interested and willing to putting in more time and dance attire for the purposes of performance. Here, we are constantly honing and refining our dance techniques. Playing with new ideas and reviving tried and true moves keeps the dance fresh and fun.
- Performances can include students, as well as, professional dancers depending on the event. Dance of Arabia offers student level performances and parties (haflas) at the studio or at local venues for dancers, their family and friends.
- Belly Dance Attire Classes* are held through out the year, mainly on the weekends, should you be interested in making your own clothing. (Additional attire is not required beyond those items needed in class) These classes are open to the public. Belly dance attire is also available for sale in the shop. The prices vary depending on the class.
- Choreography Classes* will be offered on Friday evenings . Some classes are open to all levels and others have level restrictions. Check the CALENDAR OF EVENTS & SPECIAL CLASSES for upcoming classes!
- Dance It! Web Classes/Workshops*: Just Starting, Getting Comfortable and All In are freestyle dance workshops available on this website and are based on dance steps you've learned in Dance of Arabia's monthly classes. These classes help to build your comfort and confidence in belly dancing outside of class. The classes are 2-week sessions, done on your own time with online follow ups and a Wrap Up session that takes place in the studio along with dance demo or two.