Classes
Middle Eastern Dance / Bellydance
Group Classes:
Class size is
limited to ensure quality instruction and
individual attention to students - reserve your spot today!
What Should I Wear and Bring To Class?
Please wear comfortable exercise clothes such as yoga pants,
sweatpants or bike shorts and a fitted top. Either bare feet or
soft-soled dance shoes are fine. Body alignment is very important and cannot
be effectively checked in skirts or oversized t-shirts. A yoga mat is useful for
seated exercises but not essential.
Also Available:
Private Lessons (any level) Semi-Private Lessons Choreography Performance Coaching
Beginners- Level I ... in Ahwatukee/Tempe
This class is the starting point for learning Middle Eastern dance. We will lay the foundation for proper and safe technique with foundational movements for hips, torso, arms and traveling steps. We will also begin to explore Middle Eastern music with special attention to Arabic rhythm patterns and how they relate to movement and playing zagat/zills (finger cymbals). Each class includes warm-up, movement drills, combinations, zagat/finger cymbal practice, and stretching/strengthening exercises to support your progress. Finger cymbals are provided for use during class, and are also available for purchase.
Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Bender Performing Arts, 4825 E. Warner
Rd., Phoenix (SE corner 48th St. & Warner, Ahwatukee Palms/Basha's plaza)
8 consecutive weeks....................$75.00 ($9.38 per class)
4 consecutive weeks....................$45.00 ($11.25 per class)
Single Drop-In Class.....................$15.00
Beginners - Level I ... in Gilbert
This class is the starting point for learning Middle Eastern dance. We will lay the foundation for proper and safe technique with foundational movements for hips, torso, arms and traveling steps. We will also begin to explore Middle Eastern music with special attention to Arabic rhythm patterns and how they relate to movement and playing zagat/zills (finger cymbals). Each class includes warm-up, movement drills, combinations, zagat/finger cymbal practice, and stretching/strengthening exercises to support your progress. Finger cymbals are provided for use during class, and are also available for purchase.
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Dance Connection Too - 207 N. Gilbert Rd. #201
(In Heritage Court north of Elliot Rd. Park in the back and go up to the
second floor, Studio X)
8 consecutive weeks....................$75.00 ($9.38 per class)
4 consecutive weeks....................$45.00 ($11.25 per class)
Single Drop-In Class.....................$15.00
This class builds on the foundational movements learned in Beginners' I. Using these skills, we will expand our dance vocabulary to include new movements, variations and transitions. We will work with more Arabic rhythm patterns, both in movement and zagat/finger cymbal playing. Each class includes warm-up, movement drills, combinations, zagat/zills (finger cymbals) practice, and stretching/strengthening exercises to support your progress. This class is available to students who show proficiency at the Beginner I level.
Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Dance Connection Too - 207 N. Gilbert Rd. #201
(In Heritage Court north of Elliot Rd. Park in the back and go up to the
second floor, Studio X)
8 consecutive weeks....................$75.00 ($9.38 per class)
4 consecutive weeks....................$45.00 ($11.25 per class)
Single Drop-In Class.....................$15.00
Thursdays 8:30 - 9:30 pm
Bender Performing Arts, 4825 E. Warner
Rd., Phoenix (SE corner 48th St. & Warner, Ahwatukee Palms/Basha's plaza)
8 consecutive weeks....................$75.00 ($9.38 per class)
4 consecutive weeks....................$45.00 ($11.25 per class)
Single Drop-In Class.....................$15.00