2010 Class Schedule

Monday

4:00pm to 5:00pm:
Teen/Girls Intermediate Class with Kellie
Take your basic moves to the next level in this class. Students focus on layering movements and isolations after a warm up covering the basics. Drill to fun, modern music! Opportunity to be in troupe Shabibah.

5:00pm to 5:30pm:
Troupe Shabibah!
Members must be in Intermediate class. Dance troupe focuses on performance in the Burien Strawberry Festival and other opportunities.

5:45pm to 6:45pm:
Intermediate/Advanced Bellydance with Nadira
This class will build upon the basic Egyptian style vocabulary, and will include layering, veil, zills and performance stylization. This class also covers the basic foundation movements of belly dancing by building on steps learned from week to week. These courses are easy to follow, easy to retain and fun! It will also provide you with a low impact workout that improves flexibility and coordination. *Please wear clothing appropriate for dance class such as yoga or dance pants, sports bra or t-shirt, scarf to tie around your hips (no coins or beads please)*

7:00pm to 8:00pm:
Hip Hop Transitions with Raqs Steady Eddie
In this class, Eddie will focus on the shape of classic hip hop moves in the form of vintage club dances.  He will build a foundation of general footwork that dancers can then layer with a variety of upper body movements creating entirely new expressions with the most minor of changes.  This establishes an energy pattern much like in tai chi, where body awareness is developed and is established in the joints and tendons rather than the muscles, making a more effortless looking move.  This body knowledge then carries over into the complex footwork of floating and gliding (like the moonwalk), making it easy to learn because of the gradual steps used in Eddie's martial approach to dance.  By the end of this session, belly dancers will have new tools for their practice that will enhance the smoothness and ease of arm waves, undulations, mayas and other belly dance moves that requires a smooth, slow and serpentine feel.  And you will have a lot of fun, too!

Tuesday

Noon to 1:00pm:
Dance for Fitness with Nadira!
Bellydance is one of the best exercises a woman can do! Join Nadira as he gives you a workout using the basic bellydance moves women have been using for thousands of years! First class free with purchase of a 10-punch class card. This introductory offer expires on 9/30/2010!


5:45 pm- 6:45 pm:
Origins with Raqs Steady Eddie- Returns August 10th!
Raqs Steady Eddie is not only a dancer, but an accomplished martial artist as well.  He uses his experience in martial arts to strengthen his dance and now shares his knowledge of the arts in this course titled "Origins".  He will teach ancient chinese boxing drills and filipino stick fighting techniques that establish balance, strength and confidence.  This is a class for anyone who wishes to practice the art of peace.

7:00 pm- 8:00 pm:
Beginning Bellydance with Noor!
New beginning class scheduled to start August 3rd! More information coming soon.

Noon to 1:00pm:
Dance for Fitness with Nadira!
Bellydance is one of the best exercises a woman can do! Join Nadira as she gives you a workout using the basic bellydance movements women have been using for thousands of years! First class free with purchase of a 10-punch class card. This introductory offer expires 9/30/2010!

4:00pm to 5:00pm:
From Hip to Toe Beginning Teen/Girls Bellydance with Kellie
Learn the basics in an age appropriate way. This class encourages activity and creativity as the students improve their posture, balance and core strength in a fun environment! Discover exciting new rhythms, graceful arm movements, lively travel steps and playing with veils! Parents are welcome to drop in at anytime, or stay and watch the fun.


5:45pm to 6:45pm:
Beginning Tribal and Tribal Fusion with Tayissa!
This beginning Tribal and Tribal Fusion Class focuses on core movement vocabulary, gaining a working knowledge of American Tribal Style Bellydance vocabulary and exploration of fusion belly dance styles.  Moves are broken down and drilled for maximum retention.


6:45pm to 7:45pm:
Intermediate Tribal and Tribal Fusion with Tayissa!
This Tribal and Tribal Fusion Class focuses on more complex Tribal Combinations, Fusion Combinations and Choreographies.  There are guarterly performance opportunities with Tayissa Student Troupe, Aurora Blue.  Additionally, costuming and make up instruction are presented for interested students.  Students are encouraged to express their personal interests in shaping the direction of the class.

Friday

Baby Bump Bellydance with Mirabai ~ New session begins August 27th!





4:00pm to 5:00pm on the following dates:

(5-punch class card purchase required for this series)

Do something fun, safe and sexy for your prenatal or postpartum workout! Take a belly dance course designed especially for new moms and moms-to-be! Mirabai is a new mom and would love to lead you in this empowering, healthful dance journey. Please join her for prenatal/post-partum belly dance classes. In class you will strengthen and prepare your body for childbirth and the postpartum recovery. Class will consist of a gentle cardio and yoga warm-up and then move onto strengthening exercises proven to help ease some women through labor and quicken recovery. Afterwards you will move onto the belly dance portion of the class where you will learn and practice safe prenatal and post-natal belly dance movements. Throughout the course, Mirabai will share knowledge of the movements, such as their origination and purpose in birthing practices. Mirabai is a Dancing for Birth certified instructor.

Saturday

10:00am to 11:00pm:
Bellydance Essentials with Amira
Start your weekend feeling beautiful as you learn to belly dance and hone your skills with one of Seattle's top performers!




Pricing

Drop in Adult $12.00
Drop in Teen/Girls $10.00

Adult 5-class punch card $50.00
Teen/Girls 5-class punch card $40.00
5-class punch cards expire 90 days after purchase

Adult 10-class punch card $90.00
Teen/Girls 10-class punch card $70.00
10-class punch cards expire 180 days after purchase