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| Belly Dance Classes with Za'ina Dilshad |
| Oriental Dance Instructor |
| CLASS LEVELS |
Beginner Level 1: This is an introduction to belly dance. If you have never taken belly dance before, you should start with this one (even if you have other dance experience). Emphasis is on proper body alignment, body isolation and learning basic foundation belly dance movements, poses and steps. This class can be taken more than once. Repeating beginner level 1 is recommended if you are not comfortable with the moves after the first session. Beginner Level 2:Continuation of Beginner level 1 - learning more of the basic moves. Begin layering movements with arms and travel steps. Drills and combinations are used to prepare the student for choreography. A short choreography will be taught as a learning tool in Winter/Spring sessions. It is strongly recommended that students repeat this level more than once. * Prerequisite: Completion of an introductory belly dance session (8 hours minimum). Should have a good grasp of the basic foundation movements. Beginner Level 3: More complicated movements with drills and combinations concentrating on precision hips and layering with shimmies. Choreography will be taught in Winter/Spring sessions. Students may participate in the spring recital (optional). Class content changes throughout the year. Props may be required and will be posted in advance on the class schedule. Repeating this level three or more times is advised. * Prerequisite: A minimum of 20+ hours of belly dance classes a must! If you do not practice on a regular basis, a minimum of 40 hours is strongly recommended to keep up!. Must be able to execute my first level of basic foundation movements well. - NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED Intermediate Level: For the more serious learner who is ready to take the next steps (including improvisation & rhythm study). You will be expected to make time to practice. * Props will be required: veil, finger cymbals, cane (will be further discussed in class). * Prerequisite: If you do not practice regularly, a minimum of 100+ hours of previous belly dance classes is strongly recommended for most students. Minimum requirement: Must have successfully completed a minimum of 50+ hours of belly dance classes, including Beginner Level 3 or equivalent. Must be proficient in basic movements, steps and shimmies. Instructor approval should be obtained prior to registration. Contact Za'ina. - NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED Belly-Arobics: A workout based on belly dance moves to condition muscles and get the heart rate up and strength training geared toward the belly dancer. Completion of Beginner Level 2 required to keep up! - NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED - All Classes start with a warm up and end with a 10-15 minute cool down with stretching (on the floor) so you feel great the next day! - Students taking beginner Level 3 and/or higher have an opportunity to perform choreographies taught in class at the Annual Spring Recital! Solo performances are encouraged for students who feel inspired to work independently. Please email if you have any questions. |
| Take time out for YOU! ~Feel Beautiful, Strong & Sensual ~ Belly dance can be a delicate yet vigorous exercise, working the body, mind and spirit in many positive ways. Excellent for maintaining flexibility & body awareness... You will use muscles you never knew you had! JOIN A CLASS NOW! Anyone can enjoy it! Every Body is Beautiful! |
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| The Benefits of Belly Dance |
| Gain self-confidence body awareness |
| Improve posture & sense of balance |
| Strengthen core muscles |
| Become more in-touch with your femininity |
| Learn to move gracefully |
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| Class Schedule |
| Make new friends and have fun! |
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| Policies Refund Policy Classes are non-refundable. Registrations may not be carried over to another session. (Medical emergencies which affect student's ablility to attend class may be approved to receive a partial refund depending on circumstance. Doctor's note or Medical certificate required. No refund for classes already taken place.) Making up missed classes You are welcome to make up a class missed by attending another class offered during the same session you registered for (providing there is space available). Please notify the studio or Za'ina prior to the make-up class. Cancelled Classes In the event of a class being cancelled by the studio or Za'ina, a make-up class will be added to the end of the session. If this is not possible, a credit will be given to use towards future classes. Cancelled Session If an entire session is cancelled by the studio or Za'ina prior to the start of the session, the student will receive a full refund. If the session has started and Za'ina is replaced by another instructor, students will have an opportunity to request a partial refund up to 3 days after the new instructor takes over the class. |
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| Class Etiquette *** Please read **** Please keep talking and giggling to a minimum. It is distracting for the instructor and other students. Cell phones should be turn off during class time. If you are arriving late for class, please find a spot (not in front of others) quietly and respectfully. Avoid being a know it all. The instructor is the only one who should be teaching the class. If you or another student have a question, ask the instructor. This is very disruptive and disrespectful. |