Raqs Serpentine Belly Dance Classes

6pm - 6:50pm - Toolbox - Beginning technique - Intro to history and music - Building strong basic dance skills - Basic alignment- Shimmies- Isolations- figure 8, circles, spirals and undulations - Beautiful arms and hands gestures -Simple combinations. This class focuses on solid foundation work for new dancers. As with the practice of yoga, experienced dancers can deepen their practice of bellydance by working thoughtfully into the fundamentals as your body and mind open and are prepared to learn more subtle nuances in these powerful foundational moves.

7:00pm - 7:50pm -Bellydance Workout - Mixed level - Exercise class to dance your new moves into your muscle memory and have fun. Great class for beginners to practice and returning dancers to build strength and awaken old knowledge. Sweating and laughing will be on the agenda. This class is to shake everything loose. We won't be stopping to break things down. This is a chance to learn by example and self-exploration.

8:00 - 8:50pm - Sacred Geometry - Continuing Bellydance Class - previous bellydance experience expected - Please bring: Zills, Veil, dance journals, knee pads. The last night of each session is a workshop night where we work on a special topic for the entire class time - Please contact the instructor before droping in on this class to make sure we aren't preparing for a show.

Winter 2010: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 and Feb 3, 10

Prices:
Advance registration $65 for one series (6 classes)/ Two series (12 classes)for $100! / Three series (18 classes) for $150

First day registration $70 for one series (6 classes) / Two series (12 classes) for $110 / Three series (18 classes) for $165

- Drop-ins $15 per class or $25 for two in the same evening

Registration form: Registration Form - PDF file - This form has the cancellation policy and liabiltiy release form attached. It must be signed once by all students.

Advance payments can be made by personal check, money order, or Paypal. Paypal excepts all major credit cards.