Class Outline

Beginner- Introduction
The class will be directed towards beginners and will progress based on the needs of the students - individually and as a group.  For the first session, we will focus on basic movements such as isolations of the hips, arms, upper body and midriff.  A simple dance will be taught.   It is recommended that all students take at least two Beginner classes before moving on the next level. 

Beginner - Continuing
In the continuing class students will continue to focus on the basic movements, begin to learn better balance, focusing more on isolation of areas of the body and perfecting the moves learned in the beginner's class.  More layering of moves will increase abilities to add texture to the dance.  A new choreography is also introduced and practiced.

Tribal for Beginners
A class for continuing and beginner level students working on strengthening all movements and drills mainly in the arms and torso areas.  Finger Cymbals will be introduced.

Tribal/Beyond Basics
The students in this class have been training in Tribal for 1 year or more.  Finger Cymbal combination drills are included.

Specialty 
In this class we continue to build on the Beginner and Continuing technique, adding layering, complexity and variations to the basic moves.  Drills and exercises are used to refine technique while improving strength and alignment.  There is more focus on learning combinations and whole dances.  Students are encouraged to explore personal expression and creativity through the belly dance form.  Class format contains more "follow-the-leader" segments, demanding strength, solid technique, and analytical abilities developed in the lower levels.

Choreography
Progression to advance will depend on individual learning pace (practice, practice, practice!  Students in this class have been studying 2 or more years.  This is a faster paced  class demanding proficiency in hip work, undulations and traveling steps.   Various dance rhythms will be explored so that the students may have a richer experience and there will be more focus on improvisation.   Although not only for those wishing to perform, choreography, costuming and performance techniques will also be explored.

Year-end Recital (May or June)
Whether a student recital or Hafla, our goal is to showcase students from all classes.  Taking part in the show is not a requisite for registration in classes but is optional to those registered students who would like the challenge and satisfaction of preparing for performance. (Poor attendance may preclude participation in the recital.)

Private and Semi-Private Lessons

Private and semi-private (4-6 students) are available. These can be treated as a weekly class or as a mini-workshop. They are held at the students home or location of choice set up by the student.  Ranging from 1 hour at a time to 4 hours intensive, we cover the same moves as in the evening classes, play with veils and discuss the anecdotal origins of belly dancing, (if required) costuming, and other props (stick, zills, swords).

Private Lesson rate: $60.00/hour by appointment
Semi-private Lesson rate: $100.00/hour (4 students) by appointment
Please note, there is a traveling fee added per trip outside a 10 km range from Milton.