About the Class
Class time is 1 hour. We will start up with a brief warm-up and stretching session to avoid injury. I will start teaching you basic techniques as well as break down the movements/combinations. You will learn: Basic posture, proper breathing techniques, proper stance, head movements, arm and hand movements, shoulder rolls, shoulder shimmies, shoulder combinations, rib cage slides, and (camel walks) undulations, hip lifts, drops, circles and undulations (staccato hips), basic steps, zills, veils + floor work. .
Q: How long does it take to learn bellydance?
A: After the first six-eight week session, you will know enough to spice up your social dancing with some bellydance moves! Some of the movements you will pick up quickly, others take more time. The key is to practice, practice, practice. For some it can take anywhere from two to four sessions.
If you want to teach or perform professionally, you should plan on a minimum of three years of serious dance training. Everyone learns at a different pace you are not in competition you are dancing for yourself.
Q: I grew up bellydancing, or have taken some classes somewhere else, or have studied other forms of dance, should I start with Level 1 beginner?
A: Yes. Beginner classes offer an excellent technical breakdown of the belly dance movements. Each teacher uses different vocabulary and no two teachers teach alike. If it is apparent that you should move to a higher level your teacher will let you know.
Q: Is bellydance good exercise?
A: Yes! It is a low to medium impact level aerobic workout, increases core strength, increases flexibility, and improves posture. Belly dancing can burn anywhere from 200 to 300 calories an hour.
Q: Is it possible to arrange a private lesson, a small group lesson, or a lesson for a party?
A: Yes, each teacher has different price ranges for private and group classes.
Q: What do I wear?
A: We recommend yoga pants or leggings, a tee shirt or crop top, and a scarf to tie around your hips. You can dance barefoot, ballet slippers of belly dance shoes. No Sneakers allowed
Q: How long is the class?
A: All classes usually run about an hour
Q. How do I pay for class?
A. Pre-payment is suggested for the lower rates, and pay per class the price is higher.
Q. What should I bring to class?
A. If you have them, a hip scarf, veil, zills, water.
Q. When do class sessions start?
A. Classes run in 6-8 week sessions depending on the location. Cancelled classes will be posted on my web site. Or you will know in advance during class due to holidays etc.
Q. Do I have to perform in public?
A. NO! but it is a great experience to perform at least once in public.
