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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 (August 4) (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   "I'm an ex-dancer, 55, with a hip replacement and an old neck injury. I've just begun studying bellydance in the last couple of months. This is the first time I've been able to stay with an exercise regime in many years that a) gets great results b) does not insult any of my old injuries and c) is fun, inspiring and empowering. I haven't had this kind of core strength in years (bellydance training seems to accomplish things that situps never could for me) and my self-esteem is moving to the healthiest place it's been in many years!  What a great way to feel feminine, powerful and healthy, not to mention the joy of seeing my waistline curve inwards"  .. Susan of Phoenix 

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 rhythms, zils, drilling and practicing choreographies for performance (Performance Group)

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 

Busy Moms Boot Camp 9:30 to 10:15 AM  Experience "results driven" 45 minute boot camp workouts tha will have you burning the fat, getting fit and having fun Investment in your health $199 per person for 4 week 2 day a week camp.  (max 10 women) register http://ArizonaFitnessBootcamp.com

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

Drums with Master Drumer Gabby Tawil  5:00 to 6:00   Learn to drum with one of the worlds finest Middle Eastern Drummers!  In this course you will learn the basic Middle Eastern Rhythms and to play middle Eastern beats on the drum ...  $25 per lesson.  For the very beginner, Loaner  Drums available for your first lesson

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

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)

Beginning American Tribal Style Belly Dance 1 w/ Cari   Beginning August 13 -  6:30 TO 7:30 PM This class is designed for the absolute beginner. No dance experience is necessary. 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 wk card $65  ... Drop Ins $15 each

Tribal Sword Combos & Technique w/ Cari  7:35pm-8:35pm -  Learn sword the tribal way with combos and cues to create dynamic group sword performances. Please bring a balanced sword as well as knee pads or a flat pillow6 wk card $65  ... Drop Ins $15 each

Thursdays

Busy Moms Boot Camp 9:30 to 10:15 AM  Experience "results driven" 45 minute boot camp workouts tha will have you burning the fat, getting fit and having fun Investment in your health $199 per person for 4 week 2 day a week camp.  (max 10 women) register http://ArizonaFitnessBootcamp.com

Beginners - Level 2  Belly Dance. with Naj  Ongoing (12 Noon to 1 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. Performance opportunities. You will have lots of fun while learning the basics of BellyDance

Beginners Flamenco  -with Herlinda Lopez  New 1st Class August 14 (6:30 to 7:00 pm )  Great course for those getting back into dance or dance or to enhance bellydance $15 per class or $25 for both classes

Intermediate Flamenco. with Herlinda Lopez  New 1st Class August  (7:30 pm to 8:30)  Continuing Flamenco  $15 per class or $25 for both classes

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 Yoga  by Amanda 10:15 to 11:15 AM Relaxing, stregthening yoga taught by a certified Yoga Instructor  $10 per Class

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.

Sundays

Intermediate Yoga  by Amanda 10:30 to 11:30 AM Relaxing, stregthening yoga taught by a certified Yoga Instructor  $10 per class

 

Percussion Classes!

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

New Drumming for Dancers Class! - Coming Soon  Call for time & Date $25 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 - Wednesdays 5:00 to 6:00 $25  New Class 
                              - Saturdays 11:30 AM

Arabic Rhythms & Percussion with the Incomparable Gabby Tawil ($25 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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