2009 Winter Belly Dancing Classes
January 6 - February 24, 2009
January 7 - February 25, 2009
8  Classes $160.00 (PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES )
Please select classes carefully as there are no refunds, make-up classes, credits or transfers

Location: Lioudmila Dance Studio, 18 Roth Street, Alexandria, VA.


Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00
Level One (A) - Beginner - Technique ($160)

•        Introduction to the basic movements of Middle Eastern dance
•        Unique body alignment, posture and  technique.  
•        Isolation exercises to tone, shape and condition the body

This class will help the new dancers to attain a solid foundation of the basic belly dancing
movements. At the end of the class dance will include lots of combinations and drills for technique
practice.

Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Level One (B) - Beginners - Dancing ($160)

Level one is a review to the basic movements taught in ONE/A.
•        Body alignment, posture and technique.
•        Combinations
•        Practice transitions
•        Dancing, dancing, dancing

This class will help dancers  make sense of the moves taught in One/A,  and how they relate to the
dance.  Dancers should have a solid  foundation of the "basic four" for this class. Prerequisite level
ONE/A.
This class is limited in size to give dancers proper dancing space.

Wednesday 9:00 – 10:00 PM
Level Two (A) - Technique and Drill ($160)

This intense class will focus on perfecting the hip techniques taught in levels one (A/B) as well as
introducing level two.    
•        Upper body alignment
•        Frames and arm technique with lots of repeated drills and combinations.
•        Smooth transitions and balance
•        Posture and body alignment
•        Stamina and breathing
•        Additional  travel steps and turns

Tuesday 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Level Three (A) - Technique ($270)


This is and advanced class for dancers to put the techniques into practice.  
This intense class will focus on perfecting the hip techniques taught in levels two (A/B) as well as the
first and second segment of level three.  Dancers will work on advance technique, while working on
the perfecting the movements.  

This class will include:
•        Drills
•        Combinations
•        Practicing smooth transitions and balance
•        Posture, balance, and body alignment.  
•        Combinations and choreographies
•        Individuality
•        Group/team
•        Visit the various styles of dancing (Sahrqi, Baladi, Saiidi, and Shaabi).

For this class; dancers must have a clear concept of Egyptian dancing and have studied with Azza for
several years.

Each class will start with technique training and finish with dancing drills.   Emphasis will be on
grace  and style as well as frame, posture and presentation. This class is for beginners who want to
continue working on hip techniques and do some serious dancing. The class will continue to  
focuses on developing flexibility and learning proper isolation techniques
Level Three/A  SOLD OUT
Level One/A  SOLD OUT