Schedule for Summer 2010
The following schedule is effective June 1st - August 30, 2010 at the Paper Moon Dance Center
June 2010
Beginner Bellydance
Thursday Evening by Layla 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Choreography Class - Raks Sharqi Routine
Saturday by Zaira 11:00 - 12:00 pm
July & August 2010
Vacation time! Classes will resume in September 2010!
Schedule for Fall 2010
Beginner Bellydance
Thursday Evening by Zaira 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Choreography Class
Saturday by Zaira 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Intermediate Class
Saturday by Zaira 10:00 - 11:00 am
Harem Bella Elise Performing Troupe
Tuition and Fees
Drop In Rate: $15 per class
Monthly Rate: $45 per month
Contact 603.429.1100 for more info.
Missed Classes: May be made up within the current month, but cannot be carried over to the next month.
Class Attire
Proper dress for dance is extremely important as teachers need to be able to see a dancer's body in order to give corrections. Please wear close fitting tops and workout pants that allow for bellydance movements. A close fitting tank top, workout pants or dance skirts/pants, and a hip scarf are preferred.
Baggy T-shirts, dress clothes, and other restricting clothes/materials are not acceptable and should be avoided. Baggy T-shirts should be worn to and from the studio as cover-ups.
Bare feet or dance slippers are appropriate. No socks please! Happy feet only please.
Class Descriptions
Beginner Belly Dance: Beginner classes are structured to allow students to develop at their own pace. You will learn to develop a sound foundation for belly dancing. Zaira will explore different music and rhythms (i.e., Egyptian, Arabic, Turkish, etc.) that makes this dance so beautiful while learning simple dance combinations. You will build a stronger physical body with flexibility and endurance, learn dance history and feminine artistic expressions, and discover the joy of movement. You will need to master the steps outlined in the beginner classes before moving on to our intermediate belly dance classes. This class includes the introduction of the veil.
Intermediate Belly Dance: In this class, you will expand your repertoire of dance steps, rhythm knowledge, and music vocabulary. While learning graceful transitions between moves and fun combinations, you will also learn the framework for building exciting choreographies by enhancing your skills in layering movements, level changes, directional changes, and emphasizing and de-emphasizing movement to match the music. This class includes and introduction to the use of props such as candle, and sword. You will need to master this class before moving into our advanced belly dance class. Instructor approval needed for enrollment in this class.
Intermediate Zill Drill Class: This unique zill drill class, which is included in both intermediate belly dance classes, will help you become proficient in playing various zill patterns (i.e., beledi, kashlimar, chiftetelli, bolero, and other variations of the 4/4, 9/8, 6/8, and 2/4 patterns). You will need to master this class before moving into the advanced group.
Advanced Belly Dance: Get exposed to sophisticated steps and skilled layering techniques. Students in this class must have the fundamental ability to play zills while dancing. Strength building and mastery of transitions in footwork and body isolations is emphasized here. We explore the explosive, dynamic isolations required for drum solos! This class can be an aggressive workout. Advanced work with props such as veil, candle, and sword technique are taught. Instructor approval needed for enrollment in this class. 
Choreography Class: Be inspired! This new bellydance choreography class focuses on learning a choreography and performance. In this class, you will expand your repertoire of dance steps, rhythm knowledge, and music vocabulary. This is a very exciting choreography class that is sure to enhance your skills in layering movements, level changes, directional changes, and emphasizing and de-emphasizing movement to match the music. This class includes an introduction to the use of props such as veils, zills, and candles. This is an all level class. Instructor approval needed for enrollment in this class if you are a beginner.
Notes are provided for all choreographies!
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Notice: There must be a minimum of 3-5 students enrolled in a class before the class can proceed. Call 603.429.1100 to sign up for the Fall/Winter 2009 classes.