Beginner Belly Dance Level 1

Otherwise known as Bellydance 101, this class introduces the student to the the basics of bellydance. Emphasis is on proper body alignment, identifying simple Middle Eastern rhythms, increasing overall strength and flexibility, understanding isolations, and developing movement awareness. Over the six week course, students learn a progressive series of steps and movements. Because we build upon what we learn each week, students must start at the beginning of a session and try to miss as few classes as possible. If a class is missed, students may make it up by attending another class during the same session.

All bodies and ages welcome!

No previous dance experience necessary.

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What to wear? No street clothes please! Dressing as if to dance can really enhance your experience. Wear anything you can move around in such as a short top or leotard; yoga or exercise pants; loose skirt or full pantaloons; hip scarf (helpful for you to see your movement); hair up (beneficial to see your posture); and bare feet or ballet shoes. Costuming for class is fun, but purely optional. Costuming items are available for sale at Zanzibar Boutique, conveniently located within the studio and open before or after class, or by appointment. Work or street clothes like jeans, exercise shoes, scrubs, or business attire, should never be worn to class as you will not be able to fully participate in the movements and postures.