"The curve is more powerful than the sword." ~Mae West

 

Belly Dance Classes with Naima:

*****LEVELS 1-3 REGISTRATION INFORMATION / ONLINE REGISTRATION- CLICK HERE*****


***2010 Session dates below!!***

Class Schedule

Belly Dance I Mondays, 7:15 - 8:15pm at Open Door) beginning in June!
Belly Dance I (Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm at Dancers Unite)
Belly Dance II (Mondays, 8:15 - 9:15pm at Open Door
Belly Dance III (Invitation only- Tuesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm at Kinetic Works)
Belly Fitness - not currently available

2010 Session Dates: (Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the start of each session; dates subject to change)

Session 6: July 26 - August 27
**Dancers Unite only: No class August 18th; classes 4 and 5 will be August 25 and September 1,

Session 7: September 15 - October 18
**Dancers Unite: Wednesday Sept. 15th through October 13th
**Open Door Studios: Monday Sept. 20th through October 18th

Session 8: October 25 - November 26

**December 28: **FREE "Try it and Love it" Bellydance Introduction: 7:15pm at Open Door Studios

Winter Break: November 29-January 1

Class Locations

Open Door Studios (Directions)
1221-B The Plaza
Charlotte, NC
704.576.5034

Dancers Unite Academy of Fine Arts (Directions)
220 E. Park Ave.
Charlotte, NC
704.846.2985

Kinetic Works
1609 Nassau Blvd.
Charlotte, NC  28205


Center Vibe (Directions)
1111 Hawthorne Ave.
Charlotte, NC
704.875.0585

Class Descriptions

Level 1 (Intro/ Beginner) Shake up Your World! Open to ages 8 to 98, this class is designed for students with limited or no prior experience with bellydance but with the passion to learn! Classes focus on learning and drilling basic technique, learning basic sagat (zill/ finger cymbal) rhythm patterns, and completing a choreography over the course of the 5 week session. Choregraphies vary each session and cover a wide range of bellydance styles, including traditional Raqs Sharqi (cabaret- what people think of when they hear �bellydance�), folkloric, drum solo, and Egyptian pop.

Level 2 (Intermediate) Ready to expand your repertoire and met the requirements to move to the next level? Level 2 focuses on perfecting basic technique and adding intermediate techniques, such as � shimmies, layering, and figure 8�s. We also work on musical aesthetics (learning how to listen and interpret primarily Arabic music), increased muscular control, improvisation, and your first prop- the veil! Choreographies are more complex and challenge students to incorporate what they learned in Level 1 as well as Level 2.

Level 3 (Upper Level Intermediate) Explore the amazingly diverse world of bellydance while continuing to expand your technique. New techniques include expanded challenges in layering, floorwork, and props such as assaya/ tahtib (commonly referred to as cane), as well as creating your own mini-choreography. Students learn stylizations in addition to technique, such as Egyptian folkloric (esp. Saidi), Khaleegy (Gulf region), and 1940�s Casino Opera.

Belly Fitness Looking for a fun way to get your heart, soul, and body in shape? Belly Fitness is for you! Using bellydance technique and strengthening exercises, this class targets your thighs, gluts, and core muscles. Fast-paced and upbeat, the goal is to boost not only your heart-rate and muscle tone, but your self-esteem as well! No prior bellydance experience required; this class offers a fitness-focused introduction to bellydance as well as a great way for existing students to augment their weekly classes.


Naima is also available for private lessons
(contact for availability)