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All DANCE Classes 4 for $45, 6 for $66 or 8 for $80 unless otherwise noted.  No credit cards please. For your first class wear leotards and tights, unitards, cropped top or t-shirt and stretch pants or anything similar that is comfortable and allows you to move easily

Monday

Fundamentals of Belly Dance. with Naj (call for start date) (6:00 pm to 7:00)  (beginning)  This is a great course for those getting back into exercise or those wanting a better understanding of core concepts, resulting in clearer movement and greater control. You will have lots of fun while learning the basics of BellyDance 

Beginning Level 2/Intermediate  Belly Dance. with Naj  Ongoing (7:00 pm to 8:00)  Great course for those getting back into dance or those wanting a better understanding of core concepts, resulting in clearer movement and greater control.You will have lots of fun while learning the basics of BellyDance

Dance to Live Drum Rhythms 3rd Monday every Month 7 to 8 PM Beginner Level 2 and above Learn steps particular to Arabic rhythms and Improve your technique in the fun but somewhat challenging class.  Great for Beginner 2nd level up.  $16 drop in

Tuesday 

Beginners Belly Dance  (ongoing) Helena Vlahos  6:30 pm to  7:30    You will learn basic steps such as hip bumps, isolations, around the world (hip circles), basic arm and hand movements and rib cage movements. Posture will be emphasized. You will begin to learn abdominal muscle control, shakes and shimmies. Zils (finger cymbals) will be taught from your very first lesson and in every lesson thereafter.
Veil will also be taught after your fourth lesson.

Intermediate Belly Dance  (ongoing) Helena Vlahos   7:30 pm to  8:30  You will learn more complex Zil patterns, movements and veil work. Emphasis will be placed on blending your movements and steps and learning to dance with your Zils.  You will learn layering with shimmies, dancing with Zils to rhythms such as 9/8 and 6/8, stage presence will be emphasized, veil work in dance routine, blending of advanced movements and steps.15 to  

Wednesday

Curve-alicious Belly Dance Noon to 12:55 PM (Beginning) For the 40ish + and curvey  Fun Way to get back into exercise and in shape.  We will work on posture, balance, muscle control,and basic moves. Learning to move beautifully and FEEL beautiful

Beginning Level 2/Intermediate  Belly Dance. with Naj  Ongoing (1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)  Great course for those getting back into dance or those wanting a better understanding of core concepts, resulting in clearer movement and greater control.You will have lots of fun while learning the basics of BellyDance


Child & Parent Class with
Morgiana, starting April 23 5:00-5:55PM for 6 weeks $80 for mother and child  $40 each Beginners - Learn basic moves including hip drops and accents, shimmies, turns, snake arms and a short routine  (Register early Class will cancel if not enough students)

Beginners - Intermediate Belly Dance Basics for Fun & Health   7:20-8:35 PM  Featuring Arizona's famous Morgiana   8 weeks $90 or 2 pmts of $45  Learn basic moves including hip drops and accents, shimmies, turns, snake arms, and much more.  (Register early Class will cancel if not enough students)

New Class Starts Soon  Fast Track BellyDance for the Beginner with Alexia  6:00 to 7:00 PM  6 week session $72  Alexia is the owner & was the star dancer of Bacchanal Restaurant on Thomas and 30th St. in Phoenix. Because of her hectic business schedule, she performs and teaches only as time allows. She will teach a structured course that in 3 - 6 wk sessions will bring the beginner to performance level of her beautiful style of belly Dance. Save your spot! (602) 224-9377  (Register early Class will cancel if not enough students)

Thursdays

Beginners 2 to Intermediate Belly Dance ~ with Naj (Beginning)  (Noon to 1:00PM)  For the beginner who has had a few classes.  We will continue core concepts, basic moves and combinations. Fun with veils and fingercymbals and learn a new routine.

New American Tribal class starting March 26 Want to learn how to belly dance? Here's your chance! Tiffany from Anaya Tribal will be teaching a brand new 6 week session   Beginning 6:15 TO 7:15 PM This class is designed for the absolute beginner. No dance experience is necessary. If you have always wanted to get into belly dance and never had the opportunity...here it is.. knocking at your door!  No more frustration or confusion, we are starting from scratch! In this session you will learn the foundations of Tribal Belly Dance. Basic improv movements are explored with an emphasis on transitional moves as well as posture. 6 wks $65  ... Drop Ins $15 each

Intermediate American Tribal Style with Raianah & Anahid 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Continue your tribal technique with new moves and cues with Anahid.  We will work on new formations as well as duet and trio moves   Drop-ins welcome 

Advanced American Tribal Style with Raianah & Anahid 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Continue your tribal technique with new moves and cues with Anahid.  We will work on new formations as well as duet and trio moves   Drop-ins welcome

Dancing with Live Drums with Gabby Tawil  7:15 to 8:15   Learn to dance and drum with one of the worlds finest Middle Eastern Drummers!  In this course you will learn to play middle Eastern beats on the drum and then dance with the drums and classical Egyptian music...  $20 per lesson  Intermediate to Advanced Levels

Fridays

Beginning  to Intermediate (On-Going)  Belly Dance. with Naj (11:00 AM to Noon)  This is a great course for those getting back into exercise or those wanting more understanding of core concepts resulting in better understanding, clearer movement and greater control.   

Saturdays

Curve-alicious Belly Dance 9:00 to 9:55 AM  (Beginning) For the 40ish and curvey and everyone esle.  Fun way to get back into exercise and in shpe.  We will work on posture, balance, core and basic moves.  You will learn to move beutifully and FEEL beautiful.  Lots of explanation. 

Beginners 2 Belly Dance ~ with Naj (Beginning)   (10:00 AM to 11:00AM)  For the beginner who has had a few classes.  We will continue core concepts, basic moves and combinations. Fun with veils and fingercymbals and learn a new routine.

Beginners Belly Dance  Helena Vlahos  1:00 pm to  2:00pm  On Going    You will learn basic steps such as hip bumps, isolations, around the world (hip circles), basic arm and hand movements and rib cage movements. Posture will be emphasized. You will begin to learn abdominal muscle control, shakes and shimmies. Zils (finger cymbals) will be taught from your very first lesson and in every lesson thereafter.
Veil will also be taught after your fourth lesson.

 Intermediate Belly Dance   Helena Vlahos   2:00 pm to  3:00 On Going   You will learn more complex Zil patterns, movements and veil work. Emphasis will be placed on blending your movements and steps and learning to dance with your Zils.  You will learn layering with shimmies, dancing with Zils to rhythms such as 9/8 and 6/8, stage presence will be emphasized, veil work in dance routine, blending of advanced movements and steps.

 

Percussion Classes!

Percussion With world famous Gabby Tawil  Clear, concise instructions with patience.  Always encouraging.

New Drumming for Dancers Class! - Thursday 7:15-8:15 PM - $23 Learn to dance with live drums.  Dance better with recorded music.  You will learn to play the authentic Arabic rhythms such as Balady, Chiftitelli, Masmoudi, Wahid Kabira and more on Tabla, how to play it on zils, learn appropriate steps that go with each rhythm and play fancy zils while you dance. Learn how to interface with a drummer and dance a drum solo.  Bring your drum and/or zils. For intermediate to advanced drummers.

   Basic Drumming - Call for placement 602-997-5132 

Arabic Rhythms & Percussion with the Incomparable Gabby Tawil ($20 per lesson or 5 lessons for $100)  Lesson with the world famous Gabby Tawil Technique and rhythms taught with patience! Fun class to get improve your rhythm and musical skill.  You will get a real feeling for Arabic music!  Other classes available, please call for info

 

 

 

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