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Class is held at The Lifestream Center in Roanoke on Mondays and Wednesdays. Class size is limited to 15 students. The class fee is $50 for 8 weeks. In this class you will be given instruction on several line/group dances from the Mediterranean and solo dance techniques included in Raks Sharki or Belly Dance. The classes are structured to teach all levels of Middle Eastern dancers. Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. A hip scarf or belt will make hip articulation more easily identified, but is not required. A 3 yard veil of sheer fabric such as chiffon is required by the fourth week of classes. More information...
I am currently teaching classes through the Roanoke County Parks & Recreation Department. This class will include basic beginning dance instruction, veil, floor, arms, fluid transitions, plus some history, costuming concepts, resource-finding and "accessing the inner dancer" with meditations, expressing moods/attitudes, finding a dance name, demos, practice time, etc. I teach building "mini-choreographies" to build into a planned impromptu performance that relies less on memorizing choreography, and more on feeling and "being" the music (Dancing from the Heart). More information...
Learn Middle Eastern dance. This class will teach you the basics of belly dancing and make exercising more fun. Class meets at Mountain View Center. Register through Roanoke City Parks & Recreation.
