Belly Dance Classes with Bahaia February 2, 2009

Mondays 6:45pm
Beginner Belly Dance
"The Studio" at Body Business
2700 W Anderson Lane (North Austin)
This one-hour class will cover a progressive curriculum of basic belly dance movements. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, training drills for stationary and traveling steps and an introduction to dancing with VEIL!

Students will need to have a 3-yard chiffon veil with rounded hem which can be purchased on-line from www.lrosedesigns.com

Several veils are also available to borrow in class.

New students can join at the start of any component, space allowing. No experience necessary. No membership required. Tuition $120 per 8-week session. Discount available for members of Body Business.

Mondays 8:15pm
Intermediate Belly Dance at Body Business
"The Studio" at Body Business
2700 West Anderson Lane (North Austin)
This one-hour class will cover a progressive curriculum of belly dance movements and concepts with a focus on preparing for a solo performance. Over the course of 16 weeks, you will gain all the tools you need to plan for and successfully perform your solo dance with confidence! Topics include music selection, costuming, choreography, improvisation, poise & presentation,overcoming stage fright, selecting a dance name, and preparing for yourshow. At the end of the course, you will have the option to perform your piece for a supportive and enthusiastic audience of your class mates and friends.

Students should have completed all four components of the Beginner series or comparable training with another instructor. No membership required. Registration is accepted in 8-week or 16-week increments. Tuition $120 per 8-week increment; $240 for the full 16-week course. Discount available for members of Body Business.

All classes are for adult women only. Attire: comfortable clothing, bare feet or dance slippers, hip scarves, veils and finger cymbals can be purchased or borrowed in class.

Absence & Cancellation: Learning Belly Dance requires dedication and practice. You will only get out what you put in. With this in mind, please limit absence to a maximum of once per session. Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.