Special Classes
Please note that these classes often have an additional charge
See CALENDAR OF EVENTS for dates/times
All classes require registration to attend. There are NO drop-in classes!
To register for any of the current classes list below go to the Sign up page here
The information on the new Choreography Classes is below
- 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.
Classes are available to register for once you see a date/day here
Drumming Class Level 1 6-weeks $50 - Starts June 17th
Starting June 17th. 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 Through the summer of 2023
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 danceofarabia@gmail.com
If you have any questions concerning any given class call Cathy at 461-0801 or leave a message at danceofarabia@gmail.com
Drumming Class Level 2 6-weeks $50 - Starts August 12th 9 am
Starting Saturday August 13th at 9:00 am
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! If you need a private class schedule one with Cathy at $28 an hour
The final homework assignment will be given on September 24th. You will be performing in the October Showcase. There will be a rehearsal October 14th from 6 to 8 pm
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! If you need a private class schedule one with Cathy at $28 an hour
The final homework assignment will be given on September 24th. You will be performing in the October Showcase. There will be a rehearsal October 14th from 6 to 8 pm
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.
Dance of Arabia Presents:
A Dance Performance Seminar
A seminar for students who are wondering about the performance aspect of our dance.
Saturday July 29th from 8:30 to 11:00 am
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Performance experience is a fickle thing, changing every single time,
even in the same environment! The Dance of Arabia Presents: seminar is offered two or three times a year depending on need. It offers you chance to look at the different events that Dance of Arabia offers and encourages you to find the confidence to participate in these events with excitement and anticipation! I love to dance and while the nervousness doesn't ever really go away, I want you to feel excited about dancing and sharing our dance with others. Whether you can't wait to perform or you never intend to perform, I highly recommend this seminar to you! |
There is no cost for this seminar, but you must sign up in advance
sign up begins July 8th!
There will be hot beverages and muffins & rolls
sign up begins July 8th!
There will be hot beverages and muffins & rolls
Elements of Dance Attire
Classes are available to register for once you see a date/day here
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 February 26th 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. February 23rd
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.
Fatin - August 12th 8:30 to 10:00 saturday morning / $5
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 and a hip belt. 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 - September 2nd 8:30 TO 10:00 SATURDAY MORNING / $5
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 10:00 Saturday Morning / $5
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 - offered twice - May 27th & June 3rd 8:30 to 10:00 Saturday Morning / $5 per class
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. We will be performing this 4:05 freestyle at the Father's Day performances and you may join in or not as you chose. 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.
As an aside - you may take both workshop if it helps you get ready to perform on Father's Day. There will also be other freestyles and solos happening in addition to this one.
As an aside - you may take both workshop if it helps you get ready to perform on Father's Day. There will also be other freestyles and solos happening in addition to this one.
CHOREOGRAPHY ROUTINES
Friday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00
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.
SWIRLING VEILS - A TWO VEIL DANCE FOR INT. & ADVANCED STUDENTS - June 9th - 23rd / $35.00
This is a three part class that is open to Intermediate and Advanced students. It will meet on September 23, 30 & October 7. 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.
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 - TBA / $20.00
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. I will offer a Refresher Class at a cost of $5.00. TBA
Duygusal Refresher -TBA / $5.00
Obviously you need to have already learned the dance routine. Only sign up for one of the dates. No, you can not do both! 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 two and up - September 15th - October 6th $50
This lively fast paced dance routine uses two hand held scarves. We dance this in a Persian Day dress style. Costuming will be discussed but we will not concern ourselves with the performance costume in class. You will need a circle skirt and the first night I will have scarves that you can borrow. We will go over what you need for the scarves in class.
Cane Dance - Advanced 2 and up - October 27th thru December 1st / $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 - INTERMEDIATE Two & up - April 7th through 28th / $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 - Intermediate two & up - August 11th through September 8th /$50