Belly dance is body-size-positive. You are not limited by your size to achieve graceful, fun, and feminine movements. By studying belly dance, students get a fully enjoyable dance lesson and discover at the end that they have also had a fully enjoyable workout.
They will learn the basic moves and rhythms that make up "belly dance". Different dance styles will be explored and explained. Techniques for dancing with finger cymbals "zills" and a variety of dance props will be included.
Dance props include Veil, Asaya and Wings.
This is age appropriate for adults. Students will need to supply own dancing equipments.
Teaching points to become a belly dance instructor will be introduced and studied followed by written and practical assessments at the end of each term.
There are 3 Terms during a year study of Belly Dance Course divided in to 8 levels.

The Course for 2010-2011 is as follows;

Term 1 / October 14 - December 15
Belly Dance Class, Introduction, Turkish Style, Egyptian Style, Gypsy Style, Choreography includes Level 1-2-3.
Syllabus contents: Understanding the dressing in Belly dance, Flat feet basic steps, introduction to belly dance and getting to know the rhythms. Exercises are variated a flat and high heel feet with gipsy positions. A New style to belly dance with gipsy dance team the new and different rhythm ad timing in gypsy style of dancing, start using different style of belly dancing in studies, combinations get more complicated and the understanding of music and rhythm changes to a higher level.

Term 2 / January 10 - March 16
Belly Dance Class, Rhythm solo, Khalijee Style, Free Style, Playing Darbuka & Zills, Choreography includes Level 1-2-3.
Syllabus: contents: Start using new songs in rhythm solos, learning how to play “Darbuka”, learning new rhythms such as Maksoum, Fallahi, Saiidi. Movements are taken on high heels in this term with other contents of the given levels.

Term 3 / April 11 - June 22
Belly Dance Class, Advance Performance, Using Asaya, Veils, Wings, Discussing teaching points for the current knowledge, Final Choreography includes Level 7-8 followed by a demonstration teaching in a belly dance class.
Syllabus: contents: Traniee teachers will be prepared for performance with selected songs and choreographies. Term 3 classes are to be taken individually in subject and attendees are expected to successfully finish level 6 minimum to attend the level of Belly dancing course. Classes are to be participated by full costume and continuous attendance is required to complete the course at level 8. All traniee teachers should have already their own accessories and custom for the required workshop. They will be ready to perform after their final exam if they complete the required levels successfully.

Schedule: Every Thursday @ 19:30 - 20:45
To enroll, please contact Leyla on 0503492831

Email: events@bellydancedubai.com