Belly Dance Classes
Fall 2008: Classes start Wednesday Sept 3.
· General Information
· Class Descriptions
Day
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Time
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Class
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Instructor
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Mondays
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6:00-7:30 PM
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Level 3
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Mona
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7:30-9:00 PM
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Level 4
|
Mona
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Tuesdays
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|
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Wednesdays
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5:30-7:00 PM
|
Basics of Belly Dance
|
Arielle
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7:00-8:30 PM
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Level 1
|
Arielle
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Thursdays
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6:00-7:30 PM
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Level 2
|
Phaedra
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Starts 9/25!
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7:30-9:00 pm |
Basics of Belly Dance |
Phaedra |
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Saturdays
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1:00-4:00 PM
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2nd Saturday Workshop
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NO CLASSES ON:
November 19 & 20

General Information
Cost
$88 for 8 week sessions. Due to holidays, some sessions may only
be 7 weeks. These are $77 and will be noted in the class listing.
Registration
Registrations are taken the first day of class or may be mailed to
the studio. All payments will be handled at the first class.
Refunds
Refunds will not be made after the first week of classes - no exceptions.
Refund reimbursed with drop-in fee and $5 processing fee deducted.
Clothing
Wear loose, comfortable clothing or dancewear. MMDC is not responsible
for injuries sustained during class.
Class Descriptions
Basics
of Belly Dance
An 8 class survey of belly dance. Students learn several basics moves
and see how movement and music work together in a short routine. Why
not see if the shimmy fits? Students can transfer into level 1A if
interested!
Level 1a
A 16 class introductory course in Middle Eastern dance. A more in
depth introduction than Basics. Students will learn basic Middle Eastern
rhythms
Level 1b
16 classes. Builds on techniques and skills learned in level 1a. Students
will start to develop short combos that fit movement with music. Knowledge
of Middle Eastern rhythms and music continues.
Level 2a
16 classes. For students with 1+ years of experience in Middle Eastern
dance. Your knowledge of movements, rhythm and music will continue
to build. Longer combinations and short choreographies are added.
Class includes zills (finger cymbals) and veil technique.
Level
2b
16 classes. For students who have completed 2a or by consent of instructor.
Zills and veil required for class. Students will add full choreographies
in addition to an increased knowledge of movements and rhythms.
Level 3
16 classes by consent of instructor only. Zills and veils required.
This advanced level class will push you in developing your movement
comfort, zill proficiency and your ability to learn choreographies.
Level 4
16 classes, by consent of instructor only. Focuses on performance
of Middle Eastern dance.