DEDICATED TO THE STUDY AND PERFORMANCE OF MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE
Classes
Registration is now open for Spring term 2025. Start April 7th
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 $40 for 4 week session Session 1 Start April 7- June 2 No class 5/26 5:45- 6:45 PM $40 for 4 weeks focus on basic Technique
7:00-8:00 PM Intermediate level 2 / Student Performance class ” Rak Stars. StartApril 7- June 2, no class 5/26 8 weeks $65.00
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: $65/RES; $95/NON-RES 8 SESSIONS.
Tuesday April 8- May 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 April 9- May 28 5:30-6:20 PM MASTER LEVEL Professional level- for performers! Master class will focus on performance enhancing skills.
Thursday July 10-Sept 4 no class 8/21 (not offered in spring) 5:20- 6:20 PM Beginning Bellydance Level 2 – some dance experience is a must.
All classes in person and 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