SCHEDULE & COST Please call each location for cost, as prices adjust seasonally. Approximate cost is $60 for 6 weeks, depending on location.
MOUNT CLEMENS: Ongoing: Mondays 7:30 p.m. Technique, all levels The Macomb Family YMCA on Gratiot Avenue. Classes are ongoing and new sessions begin every six weeks with emphasis on technique. To register call (586) 468-1411. Appropriate for all levels.
BIRMINGHAM: Ongoing Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. AND Mondays at 5 p.m., Technique, all levels Ongoing classes. The Birmingham Community House. 380 S. Bates, Birmingham a few blocks south of Maple Road. Visit www.communityhouse.com To register call (248) 644-5832. Appropriate for all skill levels.
WEST BLOOMFIELD Ongoing WEDNESDAYS 5:30 class - technique, all levels 6:30 p.m.class, technique all levels 7:30 p.m. Intermediates (stage performance)
Ongoing classes. The West Bloomfield Parks & Recreation Family Aquatic Center. Located at 6200 Farmington Road, north of Maple Road. To register call (248) 248-451-1901
About the classes......... In class you'll learn traditional dance technique, hear fabulous pop & ancient Middle Eastern music... and while your hips are shimmying you'll start to understand the rich history of Middle Eastern dance. Most importantly you'll have fun & get fit in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Anyone is welcome to audit a class for free...you'll soon realize why this dance has been enjoyed by thousands of women over thousands of years...
ABOUT THE CLASSES Belly Dance is low-impact, but tones the whole body. It's exotic, but not erotic and is the world's oldest form of dance. You don't need prior dance experience. Here you'll learn basic Arabic dance technique, layering, combinations, choreographs and gain skills to design solo dances to develop your own style. Lana also provides performance opportunities for interested students. We take class seriously, but class is always tone is light.
PRIVATE CLASSES FOR SMALLER GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS If you're interested in individual private lessons, or to host a Belly Dance party where friends can learn the dance, email detroitbellydance@yahoo.com
GOING PRO This is not a dance class. Private sessions on how to go professional. Learn how to work with a band, job negotiations and more. Advanced students only. By appointment only.
If Lana's class schedule doesn't mesh work with yours, email Aida. You may have seen her students perform at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Aida is a tremendously talented instructor. Contact: aidaofsf@yahoo.com
WHO CAN DO IT? Anyone! Belly Dance, known as Raks Sharqi or Middle Eastern Dance, can be learned at any age. Students of Detroit Bellydance range from ages 6 to 74+ years old. What's even more beautiful is you can be any size or shape. Curvy women are celebrated in this dance. I tell new students "give me three weeks and your hips will be moving like you never imagined possible!" AUDIT A CLASS ANYONE is welcome to audit a class at no charge. Just email detroitbellydance@yahoo.com or walk into a class and introduce yourself. WHAT TO WEAR: Be comfortable. Stretch pants, yoga pants, shorts, etc. Wear something you enjoy, even long skirts! Shirts can be tank tops, cholis, etc. For your feet: barefoot, flexible sandals, dance shoes or ballet slippers. Gym shoes aren't the best because they're heavy and clunky and this, afterall, is a feminine dance!
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