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Note: Discounts are for individuals who want to take more than one class. Each participant should register separately. Classes available in 6-week sessions only, no drop-ins
Private lessons (yoga/bellydance) $35/hour
Private classes (yoga or bellydance at our location for your group) $50/hour
Rent the studio! Lotus Arts Studio is available for rental for your personal rehearsal time or small classes or groups, parties, etc.
Bellydance I ~ Learn to move your hips and torso 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, sword balancing 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 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: Silver Sirens (level II & up) ~ Students of all ages are welcome in ANY of my classes! But this class is designed for seniors or for anyone who wants to learn choreography at a more relaxed pace, spin less, and stay up off the floor.
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: All Levels ~ 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...
Yoga: Vinyasa Flow ~ Vinyasa is yoga that moves, or flows, through poses. It¹s more dynamic than our other yoga classes, but still gentle and slow-moving.
Belleville Health and Sports Center
Yoga Thursdays, 10am OR 6pm
1001 South 74th Street
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.
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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.
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