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Belly Souk Class Descriptions

Beginner Belly Dance:

In this Egyptian cabaret (oriental dance) class, I teach posture and body alignment, layering techniques, traveling combinations, and some veil work. The class is open to women and men of all shapes and sizes, ages 15 and up. Dance experience is not necessary, and the class welcomes people at all dance levels. I recommend that all belly dancers start in my Beginner class, even if they have prior experience with another instructor. I teach basic foundation steps in the Beginner class that are expanded upon in the Advanced Beginner class.

Advanced Beginner Belly Dance:

In this class, I teach more involved hip work, isolations, traveling combinations, and shimmy-layered movements. Students work continually on choreography and improvisation, using the techniques learned in the Beginner Belly Dance class. I teach basic Arabic rhythms, zill (finger cymbals), and dancing with a veil. This class moves quickly, and requires familiarity with my instructional style. If you are interested in taking this class, contact me directly at bellysouk@gmail.com or 434.249.4611.

Intermediate Belly Dance:

In this intensive class, I help students hone their layering skills, lead them in conditioning and acting exercises, help them develop their own unique dance style through improvisation and emotional expression, and develop high-level group choreographies. This class is invitation only.

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