WELCOME to my CLASSES in Middle-East DANCE.

Studio Located  124a - 16 Avenue NE (Parking is behind the building on both sides of the link fence in the back and 2 car can park one behind each other or there is a CITY Parking lot next to the building as well FREE after 6 PM)  I'm in the basement of that building.  City buses #2 and #3 any bus that stops on 16th avenue & Centre Street or if you are coming from Edmonton Trail you'll need to walk West towards 1 Street NW.  Landmarks  NamSkar Restaurant 1Street Ne walk West from there and I'm mid-way up the block next to the Sasika Nations building also on the Corner of 1 Stree NE.

How to REGISTER for CLASS

1.  E:mail me directly with a class choice This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 403 247 9776

2.  Mail Registration Form and CHQ to:  Lotus BellyDance Studio 105 Coral Cove NE Calgary AB  T3J 3Y9

3.  Click HERE for Registration Form

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Pre-registration works best and provides me information about what class you want to take as well as class size.  I need 6 min to hold a class less does not work.  Maximun is 12 per class.  Class size is kept small and allows me more one-on-one.  Please choose 2 times that will best suit you as one class may be cancelled due to lack of bodies or too many people.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE CLASS BEST FOR YOU

If you have taken previous bellydance classes from other schools or through the City.  You can call me to discuss the next level.  If you have been away from it for sometime then I suggest start with Beginner I.  If you have been involved in other forms of dance you must start at the Beginniner I - since all dance forms have their disaplines and basic body positions.  If you, don't know where to start - then BEGINNER I is the first class to register for.  If you have already done a Beginner I and still don't feel confident to move to the Beginner I then by all means repeat the Beginner I.

Click HERE for SPRING 2010 REGISTRATION form.

WHAT CLASS LEVEL SUITS YOU?

BEGINNER SERIES:  MODULE I

Beginner I - This class will cover Posture and Body Position - Basic Arm Movements - Basic Hip Movements - Basic Hip Step - Combining Arms and Hips together.  We will work through all these BASIC movements before introducing any dance routine.  Once we get started in this very beginner level attending classes on a regular basis will help you gain confidence in the movements.  Once you start don't be easily swayed into thinking that you can't get it ... eventually your body will feel the the music move you.

Beginner II - This class will introduce move Basic Movements and we will revisit what movements were introduced in Beginner I.  We'll continue adding more steps, turns, hips circles and more.  You may find that review is always helpful and practice is important.  You may find that your confidence level is building and some the basics are coming more easily.  Remember, dance steps are all muscle memory so the more practice the better.  We will start putting more combinations together and introduce a dance routine from the steps we have learned in Beginner I and Beginner II.  Now the FUN really begins.

Beginner III - This class will be a continuation of the Beginner II and as we progress through this level you may notice that everything starts fitting together more fluently.  As we progress through the Beginner Series we will continue work on our dance routine and perfecting those BASICS.

In doing the Beginner Series - once a class is committed to continuing I try to move the class together as ONE.  So, if everyone decides to sign up for continuous class I try to keep the same time and same class together so that we progress as a group together without having to change class time or class friends.  If classes do not stay together I will try to fit you to another class that is at a level that you are best suited to.

INTERMEDIATE SERIES: MODULE II

Intermediate I - Ladies you have graduated to the Intermediate Level - you MUST have a very good understanding of the BASICS that were covered in the BEGINNER SERIES.  In this class I will introduce different elements and dance styles.  Some classes may be introduced to VEIL WORK,  ZILL DRILLS, and my favorite FOLKLORIC or ETHNIC DANCE.

Intermediate II - We're continuing on more complex movements - POPS, LOCKS, SHIMMIES, And dance routines which may include - VEIL, SWORD, ZILLS, FOLK DANCE.

In the Intermediate Series - there is room for performance and showcasing what you have learned.  We will also be working on costuming and developing your dance skills.

ADVANCE SERIES:  MODULE III

Advance is for the more senior dancer who has taken 4 years of belly dance classes with me.  This is also the performance class and will enable us to participate in various activities throughout the year.  I will also try to incorporate more individual dance instruction.  We will focus on a larger variety of dance routines that will enhance our dance group.