Belly Dance I is an introduction to fundamental raks sharki (belly dance) technique in the modern, Egyptian style. The curriculum incorporates key essentials on Arabic music and movement with basic dance concepts from Western genres. Five dance elements comprise every class: stretch, warm-up drill, new technique, dance applications/progressions, and a taqsime cool down. Meticulous attention is given to the development of each student’s technique.

This is an 8-week enrollment-only class. Belly Dance I begins Saturday July 12th and will run every Saturday through the final Saturday, August 30th. Total cost for the 8-week session is $240.