Classes

Belly Dance Basics

Women's Belly Dance Club Nights

American Tribal Style: Level I: Foundations/Basic Slow and Fast Steps

American Tribal Style: Level II

Intermediate Tribal Fusion

Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance: Technique and History

Belly Dance Level I/II

Belly Dance Level I

Special Topic Tuesdays with Tava

Advanced registration is required and please note the studio's policy on lateness.

Week 1 (1/10): Dramatic Veil
Week 2 (1/17): Bollywood-Infused Bellydance
Week 3 (1/24): Rhythm Clinic
Week 4 (1/31): Intro to Balancing

Belly Dance Basics

Belly Dance for Fitness: Technique and Drills

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Belly Dance

Mini-class Workout

BEGINNER/MIXED LEVELS

Open level. This is a drop-in style class. You have the option of which classes you would like to attend. There is a minimum of a three-class purchase. You get to decide how you space out your classes. Upon arrival at your first class you will be handed a class card; each time you attend class your card will be punched. This is a great opportunity for those of you who have the basic technique down and who want to improve on specific areas of your dance.

January Dance Subject: Veil work! Jan. 4th - Intro to veil work, how to hold and move the veil
Jan. 11th - Veil partnering and non-spinning moves
Jan. 18th - Spins and Basic combos
Jan. 25th - Basic Veil Choreography

MIXED LEVELS

BEGINNER I and II

INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED

MONTHLY GIFTS OF WOMEN

Meat and Potatoes (Basic Moves)

Beginner Fusion

Continuing Fusion

Beginning Belly Dance

Intermediate Belly Dance

Shadia Winter Performance Classes

Classes focus on every aspect of live Oriental Floorshow routine using classical, folk, and pop music. Students who have learned to speak and zill malfouf, saiidi, masmoudi and maksoom rhythms will, in this winter session, learn movements to them in 2/4, 4/4/ and 8/4 time sig. We have also learned classical and meleya style veil, beledi and taqaseem and drum solo, with strong emphasis on good form, building a solid vocabulary of movement, beautiful arm work and framing, and developing the skill of improvising.

Weekly classes. Call Attar to drop in or pre-register

Weekly classes. Call Attar to drop in or pre-register

Zumba!

Belly Dance with Carolisa

Zumba for Beginners

Zumba plus 10-minutes toning abs and lower body on mats. All fitness levels welcome, including those new or returning to exercise and dance. See Cambridge class description for more details. Pre-registration required; space limited - register early! Moonlightdjs Gift Certificate with class.

Zumba for Beginners

New Saturday class! See class description above for info

Belly Dance with Carolisa

Beginners. See Cambridge class description for more details. Pre-registration required. Moonlightdjs Gift Certificate with class.

Belly Dance with Carolisa

New Saturday class! See class description above for info

Dancing from the Heart

Dancing from the Heart

Beginning Belly Dance 1 and 2: Summer Intensive

In this class, you'll learn all the foundation movements from fast and fiery hip-work, shimmies, and locks to slow and sensual snake arms, camels, belly rolls, figure eights and more. An invigorating warm-up with abs, squats, and hip drills will lead into body isolations and graceful rhythmic movements. Next you'll travel across the floor or learn an exciting combination. The class is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and no prior experience is necessary. Wear comfortable workout-style clothes and no shoes or soft soled shoes.

Levels 1/2 ATS and Drilling

Zumba!

Belly Dance with Carolisa

Beginners' Tribal Belly Dance Level 1 with Katie

Session 1: Fundamentals of Tribal Belly Dance: Tribal Belly Dance blends the traditional dance forms of the Middle East and North Africa with inspiration from hip-hop, modern, flamenco, classical Indian dance, and more. This introductory class lays the foundations for American Tribal Style (ATS), Improvisational Tribal Style (ITS), and tribal fusion dance with belly dance's signature movements: isolations, shimmies, sinuous arms, and undulations. Through drills and combinations emphasizing proper body mechanics, students will learn strong tribal-based technique, build flexibility and strength, and develop musicality.

Session 2: Introducing Improv: We'll continue to explore the foundational technique of tribal belly dance introduced in Session 1 and build up! By integrating fundamental elements such as isolations, undulations, and shimmies into combinations, students will learn the basic movement vocabulary of American Tribal Style (ATS) and Improvised Tribal Style (ATS). Students will learn to lead and follow improvised choreographies in a relaxed, playful setting as they continue to strengthen their bodies, musicality, and technicality.

• 9:00 am - Mixed levels, adults
• 10:00 am - Mixed levels, 12 years through adult

The Art of Lyrical Fusion II: Intermediate Intensive Level with Aria Michaels Paradise

Class is divided up into three six-week sessions, each designed to further the exploration of Abraxas Dance Theatre's signature style of Lyricial Fusion. First session focuses on technique, use of "negative space" and increasing core strength. Second session focuses on level transitions as well as floor work (knee pads are advised). Also the art of the critique and how it can improve technique and performance. Second session will also include choreography from the Abraxas inaugural event, and students are invited and encouraged to perform this group choreography in Alchemy. In the final session, we explore technique as well as performance skills, focusing on character development, use of the stage, and breaking the 4th wall.

Multi-Level Technique Class with Katia

Belly Dance with Carolisa

We Be Habibi (beginners)

Weekly classes. Call Attar to drop in or pre-register

Beginners Belly Dance: Level II with Naraya

Session 1: Slow, Liquid Movements and Combos: Building from Beginner's Level 1, we will dive deeper into slow isolations, layering, and arm technique that lie at the core of tribal's ooey-gooey style. Intermediate level ITS combos influenced by Gypsy Caravan, FatChanceBellyDance, and original combos by Vadalna will be introduced as we play with shapes, solos, and "stealing the lead" to create a spontaneous ATS choreography!

Session 2: Fast Combos, Locks, and Shimmies: This class bridges the worlds of classic ATS and beginner Tribal Fusion! Geared toward continuing tribal belly dance students who are proficient in basic American Tribal Style format and technique covered in Beginner's Level 1 and Session 1 of Beginner's Level 2 . Students will be introduced to intermediate level shimmy technique, 3/4 shimmies on the up & down, advanced layering, pops and locks, and more ITS (Improvised Tribal Style) combinations. Emphasis will be placed on mastery of tribal technique, student-lead improvised pieces, musicality, and stage presence to prepare the dancer for Intermediate Tribal Fusion.

Intermediate Tribal Fusion with Bevin

Broadening your horizons! This class is geared towards students who have grasped basic ATS technique and are ready to start playing with stylizations influenced by other dances genres, while working from our ATS technique base. Each week will feature a different series of combos and drills to expand the dance vocabulary. Every class will have a short review drilling session covering “The Arsenal” (a la Naraya), body conditioning and combos or choreography.

Performance Classes with Shadia

Classes will be geared for performance. Egyptian style. Zills, cane, rhythms, technique, folklore, classical and cabaret. Parking & near T Bus route

Zumba!

Zumba!

Belly Dance Foundation

For beginning through intermediate bellydancers (especially recommended if you've never taken classes with Tempest before, or have studied with other teachers/DVDs for less than 2 consecutive years.) This class will focus on the structure of the dance: posture, technique, history, and music. Limit 8 students per class.

Belly Dance Fusion and Performance Fundamentals

For advanced-beginning through intermediate/performing bellydancers. This class will focus tradition vs. innovation, stage prep and presence, musicality, fusion finesse, emphasizing movement quality and knowledge. Limit 8 students per class.

Level II: Beyond the Basics

Introduction to Belly Dancing with Lilia

Intermediate Belly Dancing

Advanced/Pre-Professional Belly Dancing

Introduction to Belly Dance (Mixed Level)

Intermediate Belly Dancing

Introduction to Belly Dance

Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dancing