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Time	Class	Instructor
	Bellydance
Monday, 7:00pm	NEW! Bellydance Drills (level 2 & up)	Jasmine	click here to register
Wednesday, 6:00pm	Bellydance I	Lauren	click here to register
Tuesday, 9:30am	Daytime Bellydance I	Lauren	Returns in Fall
Monday, 8:00pm	Bellydance II	Jasmine	click here to register
Tuesday, 7:45pm	Bellydance III	Lauren	click here to register
Wednesday, 7:15pm	Bellydance IVa: Choreography	Lauren	click here to register
Thursday, 7:30pm	Bellydance IVb: Technique	Lauren	click here to register
Saturday,10:00am	Bellydance IVc: Repertory Group	Lauren	click here to register
Thursdays, 6:00pm	Bellydance IIIb: Alternative Bellydance	Rowan	click here to register
	Yoga
Monday, 6:00pm	Intro to Yoga	Lauren	- click here to register
Wednesday, 9:00am	Gentle Yoga	Lauren	click here to register
Tuesday, 6:30pm	Yoga	Lauren	click here to register
Friday, 9:00am	Morning Yoga	Lauren	click here to register
	Offsite Classes
	Our instructors also teach at these facilities, but we do not handle registration for these classes.
	Session dates, prices & details vary. Please click the 'info' link to find out who to contact for more information.
Tuesday, 8:00pm	Bellydance 1, Elite Dance Academy	Dani	info
Thursday, 10:00am	Yoga, Belleville Health & Sports Center	Lauren	info
Thursday, 6:00pm	Yoga, Belleville Health & Sports Center	Lauren	info

Pricing

Class Descriptions

Bellydance

Bellydance I ~ Learn to move your hips, torso, and abdomen in the Middle Eastern style while enjoying a variety of world music. No previous dance experience or special equipment required. Plan to learn at this level for a minimum of four sessions, each time you'll learn something new & a different choreography each session

Bellydance Drills (level II & up) ~ This class is perfect for students who just want to move and have fun instead of progressing through levels or learning choreography. But it¹s also perfect for students from all levels who want to clean up their technique before advancing or want to dance more than once a week.
Bellydance II ~ You may learn a drum solo, dance to Egyptian pop music or rhythms and finger cymbals. Requires three sessions of Bellydance I, no special equipment but you may find a hip scarf and/or ballet slippers helpful. Plan to learn at this level for at least four sessions..

Bellydance IIIa: Traditional ~ In this class we explore traditional styles of dance. You may learn an Egyptian cane choreography, American veilwork, or explore the difference between Egyptian Balady and Raks Sharki styles. We'll build on the steps learned in Bellydance II and add some layering, traveling shimmies, and three-dimensional hipwork. Requires four sessions of Bellydance II. Depending on the choreography, you may want a cane or veil to practice with. .

Bellydance IIIb: Alternative Bellydance ~ This style takes a melting pot approach to dance steps from the Middle East and North Africa, adding elements of American Tribal Style, Gothic elements, and other world dances. It has a modern, dramatic feeling. .

Bellydance IVa: Choreography ~ This class works on more complex layering and interaction with the music. We study dance forms from different nations, including those grounded in folklore and choreographies performed by the Repertory Class. Includes layering, spins, floorwork, balancing, finger cymbals and rhythm recognition. Requires four sessions of Bellydance III. Some choreographies will require special props, we make every effort to keep this affordable. This class performs in student shows and at haflas and workshop shows.

Bellydance IVb: Technique ~ Explores a different topic each session. Improvisation, developing your own solo, rhythms and finger cymbals, folkloric dances in Orientale, differentiating the styles of bellydance, studying the great dancers, etc. Watch this page for specifics each session.

Bellydance IVc: Repertory Group ~ This class time is set aside for performing students to keep their choreographies polished and ready for public performance. This group will be performing for the general public and will occasionally need to acquire special costume pieces or props for group work. Requires four sessions of IVa: Choreography AND MUST be concurrently enrolled in another Level IV class.

Yoga

Gentle Yoga ~ Gentle stretching, strengthening, balance and flexibility tailored for students with mobility issues. We use chairs, blocks and other props to support our movements, and we only get down onto the floor one time, to close the class with stretching and relaxation. In the past, this class has included:

• COPD patients on oxygen
  
• seniors who are losing strength, mobility and balance
  
• Students with chronic lower back pain
  
• Cancer patients
  

I will work with each student to accommodate any special needs.

Yoga ~ Stretching, strengthening, balance and flexibility. Each class or session may have a special focus, such as working on a flow series, learning about the action of the legs in standing poses, backbending, arm or abdominal strength, etc. Most classes include sun salutations, seated or reclining stretches and strenghthening poses, standing poses and balances. We end with gentle stretches and relaxation pose. Aaaah...

Intro Yoga ~ Specifically for those who¹ve never done yoga before. We learn the most basic poses, the sun salutation, movements of the muscles, breathing and relaxation skills.

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Offsite locations

Cost is $54/six week session (discount for health club members). To register or for directions, call the health club at 618/398-2778.You must preregister for the class through the health club. **Session dates differ from the studio session dates -- call to find out when the next session begins.
For more information,

Map of 1001 S 74th St
Belleville, IL 62223-2848

Elite Dance Academy
Bellydance I - Tuesdays at 8:00pm
Located over Marilyn's Pie Pantry in Downtown Belleville

You must pre-register for the class through Elite Dance Academy by calling 618-234-6012. **Session dates differ from the studio session dates -- call to find out when the next session begins.
For more information, .

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