Class Descriptions
Dance Classes:
Foundations of Belly Dance
Instructor: Leyla
Recommended for brand new dancers and anyone who needs to polish up their technique, This
class explores the foundational postures and movements of belly dance. Students will also learn
the beginnings of rhythms, music and different stylizations of the dance.
Instructor: Leyla
Recommended for brand new dancers and anyone who needs to polish up their technique, This
class explores the foundational postures and movements of belly dance. Students will also learn
the beginnings of rhythms, music and different stylizations of the dance.
Shimmython!
Instructor: Leyla
If you're more concerned with burning some calories than perfecting technique then this class is for
you. Students will sweat for a full hour using basic bellydance moves. Some Pilates will also be
incorporated for strength and flexibliity.
Level- Beginner through advanced/ 60 min
Instructor: Leyla
If you're more concerned with burning some calories than perfecting technique then this class is for
you. Students will sweat for a full hour using basic bellydance moves. Some Pilates will also be
incorporated for strength and flexibliity.
Level- Beginner through advanced/ 60 min
Instructor: Leyla
Recommended for students who have completed level 2 belly dance, this class will include
advanced combinations, detailed corrections on hands, posture and footwork, spinning and turns,
and much more. Also, advanced technique with finger cymbals and veil. Other techniques and
props may be explored as students evolve.
Level- Advanced/ 60 min
Recommended for students who have completed level 2 belly dance, this class will include
advanced combinations, detailed corrections on hands, posture and footwork, spinning and turns,
and much more. Also, advanced technique with finger cymbals and veil. Other techniques and
props may be explored as students evolve.
Level- Advanced/ 60 min
Advanced Belly Dance Choreography/ Dance du Soleil Bellydance Theater
Instructor: Leyla
By invitation only, this class is where the advanced students put it all together. Students learn
advanced level choreographies and stage presence. Students may have performance
opportunities. This class is only for students willing to commit a certain amount of time and energy
into belly dance. The Troupe (DDS Bellydance Theaterl) will perform in all recitals (although
students are not guaranteed a spot) and other community events. Students will be required to have
an approved costume in order to perform. Students will also be required to take a theatrical
makeup workshop as well as many rehearsals, which will be scheduled according to the group
performing.
Instructor: Leyla
By invitation only, this class is where the advanced students put it all together. Students learn
advanced level choreographies and stage presence. Students may have performance
opportunities. This class is only for students willing to commit a certain amount of time and energy
into belly dance. The Troupe (DDS Bellydance Theaterl) will perform in all recitals (although
students are not guaranteed a spot) and other community events. Students will be required to have
an approved costume in order to perform. Students will also be required to take a theatrical
makeup workshop as well as many rehearsals, which will be scheduled according to the group
performing.
Basic Technique for Egyptian Dance
Instructor: Angela Prato
Recommended for beginner through advanced, this class explores the Egyptian style of raqs sharki
(belly dance). Students will learn specific stylizations of Egyptian dance including hand gestures,
posture and moves. Students will also be educated on Egyptian dancer and musician greats from
the past and present such as Om Kalthoum, Sohair Zaki and Fifi Abdou. Class will include
knowledge on the difference between Egyptian classical and folkloric dance and music, and much
more. No matter what your preferred style of belly dance, any serious student should take a class
that teaches about the roots of the art form.
Level- Beginner through advanced/ 60 min
Instructor: Angela Prato
Recommended for beginner through advanced, this class explores the Egyptian style of raqs sharki
(belly dance). Students will learn specific stylizations of Egyptian dance including hand gestures,
posture and moves. Students will also be educated on Egyptian dancer and musician greats from
the past and present such as Om Kalthoum, Sohair Zaki and Fifi Abdou. Class will include
knowledge on the difference between Egyptian classical and folkloric dance and music, and much
more. No matter what your preferred style of belly dance, any serious student should take a class
that teaches about the roots of the art form.
Level- Beginner through advanced/ 60 min
*great workout class!*
Instructor: Leena
Originating in the Punjab region of India, Bhangra began as a folk dance conducted by farmers for
expression of celebration. Bhangra commemorated the coming of the Spring and marked the birth of
the new Bhang harvest, a time known as Vaisakhi celebrated by Punjabis. Bhangra ushered in a new
beginning, a rebirth of the Earth, a means for farmers and the common people of Northern India to
salute the new season. Today, Bhangra survives in different forms and styles all over the globe. In
fact, Bhangra has been hailed by many as the world’s fastest growing dance and musical form. Today,
bhangra is celebrated everywhere by people of all ages and races – from the radio, to pop music, and
even to collegiate competitions. As Bhangra becomes more well-known, some of its practitioners try to
maintain its traditionalism while at the same time embracing its evolution as an art form. This
description taken from Wikipedia.com at this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhangra
Level: Beginner though advanced/ 60 min
Instructor: Leena
Originating in the Punjab region of India, Bhangra began as a folk dance conducted by farmers for
expression of celebration. Bhangra commemorated the coming of the Spring and marked the birth of
the new Bhang harvest, a time known as Vaisakhi celebrated by Punjabis. Bhangra ushered in a new
beginning, a rebirth of the Earth, a means for farmers and the common people of Northern India to
salute the new season. Today, Bhangra survives in different forms and styles all over the globe. In
fact, Bhangra has been hailed by many as the world’s fastest growing dance and musical form. Today,
bhangra is celebrated everywhere by people of all ages and races – from the radio, to pop music, and
even to collegiate competitions. As Bhangra becomes more well-known, some of its practitioners try to
maintain its traditionalism while at the same time embracing its evolution as an art form. This
description taken from Wikipedia.com at this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhangra
Level: Beginner though advanced/ 60 min
Level 2 track (become a bellydancer)
Instructor: Leyla
Recommended for students who understand the foundations of belly dance, this track was
designed by Leyla for students who are serious about learning the art of bellydance. Each month
the topic changes in a succession of classes that build on the last month. To finish the course
would take about a year but students are not required to take every month (however some months
would require the previous month's class or the equivalent experience). Some classes are a great
workout for anyone wishing to tone their core, including beginners. Others are more geared toward
refining grace. Advanced level students can also benefit from some classes in this track as well for
strengthening and refinement of technique. Leyla is currently in the process of publishing the Level
2 course
Level- Beginner through Intermediate/ 60 min
Instructor: Leyla
Recommended for students who understand the foundations of belly dance, this track was
designed by Leyla for students who are serious about learning the art of bellydance. Each month
the topic changes in a succession of classes that build on the last month. To finish the course
would take about a year but students are not required to take every month (however some months
would require the previous month's class or the equivalent experience). Some classes are a great
workout for anyone wishing to tone their core, including beginners. Others are more geared toward
refining grace. Advanced level students can also benefit from some classes in this track as well for
strengthening and refinement of technique. Leyla is currently in the process of publishing the Level
2 course
Level- Beginner through Intermediate/ 60 min
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