DEDICATED TO THE STUDY AND PERFORMANCE OF MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE
Classes
Registration is now open for Summer term 2024. Start July 9, 2024!
Learn to belly dance! You’ll have fun and make new friends all while treating your body to a low-impact workout. Women (and Men!) of all ages and dance backgrounds love the benefits of belly dancing.
For Mondays only! Potterville Location $30 for 4 week session Session 1 Start July 15- 29 5:45- 6:45 PM $22.50 for 3 weeks focus on veils- you do not need to have your own veil, we have veils available to loan for class use. Session 2 Start August 5-26 5:45 -6:45PM $ 30.00 for 4 weeks
July 8 – Aug 26 8 weeks $60
7:00-8:00 PM Intermediate level 2 / Student Performance class ” Rak Stars”
All Lansing Parks and Recreation classes are available online via Zoom and in person. After completing registration, a Link will be sent for the online class . All Students are encouraged to attend in person. Instructor: G. Kepler Registration: call : 517-483-4277 #1 or use the link (online registration)
FEES: $55/RES; $78/NON-RES 8 SESSIONS.
Tuesday July 9- August 27
5:20-6:20 PM BEGINNING BELLYDANCE
6:30-7:30 PM BELLY/BARRE – workout class 7:40-8:40 PM INTERMEDIATE BELLYDANCE
Wednesday July 10-August 28 5:30-6:20 PM MASTER LEVEL Professional level- for performers! Master class will focus on performance enhancing skills.
Thursday July 11- August 29 5:20- 6:20 PM Beginning Bellydance Level 2 – some dance experience is a must.
6:30- 7:30 NEW !! Sword and veil: Learn 2 new exciting choreographies
start 7/11 Sword:Sword Choreo Music: ” Fun, Baby” by Natacha Atlas (optional Floor work) a cane can be used in place of a sword for learning purposes, will be available to borrow
Veil Music: “El Zaffah” Veils will be available to borrow for class
All classes online via Zoom. after completing registration, a link will be sent for the online class
Instructor: Yasmina Amal /Garnett Kepler Registration: 517-483-4233 #1 (Online Registration)
What Class is right for me?
Beginning Belly Dance
Learn basic technique, movement and isolation.No previous Middle Eastern dance or Belly dance classes. If you have had other types of dance you should start here. Zills/ finger cymbals introduced. Simple dance sequence.
Beginning Belly Dance Level 2
At least (2) beginning 8 week sessions. This class moves at a quicker pace. Able to play 3’s (Triples/Longa rhythm). Layering introduced. Simple Choreography taught.
Intermediate Belly Dance
Finger cymbals play Longa (3’s), Masmoodi Sagir, Singles on finger cymbals. Mastered both vertical and horizontal figure 8s. Simple Shimmies, both ¾ and standing 2/4. Torso isolation.
Dancers in this class are sometimes invited to perform in the annual spring show or become a part of the student troupe “The Rak Stars”.
Professional /Master Belly Dance
This class is for performers, troupe members and apprentices. If you are interested in auditioning for The Habibi Dancers, this is the class for you!
Specialized Classes
Belly/Barre workout: Strength and conditioning with modified Ballet Barre exercises, plus the cardio of Bellydance
