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Skype lessons are NOW available! Why not have lessons right in the comfort of your own home or office, you dont have to commit to joining a full session, gas prices are up, no one to watch the kids and gym memberships are too pricey?

Prices starting at :$27.00 per hour and up! (includes paypal fee)

Please email Khadijah for more information! MUST HAVE PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO JOIN!

“Egyptian groove and technique”

Looking for An exciting high energy way to trim your waist and get toned into shape, while learning the sensual movements of Egyptian style belly dance. This class includes building strength, flexibility, and endurance combined with the art of Middle Eastern dance. This class is structured in learning the intriguing movements of Middle Eastern dance and building good belly dance technique, while working out to the hottest Middle Eastern beats! No previous dance experience is needed! Also experienced dancer are welcomed to “refine”  and practice your dance technique while burning LOTS of calories!

TUESDAY NIGHTS: 7:45PM – 8:45PM/6 week session starts: Jan 3- Feb 7th
COST: $60.00 / 6week session ($10/ class if you sign up early)   DROP IN FEE: $15 / CLASS

On going classes are held:  The Red Elephant Dance Studio 244 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80223 : http://www.redelephantworkshop.com/index.html

(PLEASE NOTE: Due to Khadijah’s dance travel schedule classes may be held in 4,6, or 8 week sessions)

“ARABIC FOLKLORE AND BEYOND “

Dances from the Arabic world and beyond. Dance styles includes: Khaleeji (my specialty), saidii (with and with out cane) , haggala, nubian, persian bandari, baba karam, debke (various styles), meleya leff, shamadan, eskanderani, moroccan shikkat and more. You will learn the history and back ground of these dances as well as the musicality!  

NEW 3 DAY “MINI WORKSHOP” session: MILE HIGH BELLY DANCE STUDIO 970 28th ST. #G-17 Boulder, CO 80303 

Each mini workshop time: 12pm – 1:30 pm / Cost: $25 /class. Sign up for all 3 for $65.00 (save $10)

Email me to reserve your spot: khadijahdancer.net@gmail.com

 

January 7th: CLASS TOPIC: Assaya (with and with out cane):
Raqs Assaya is generally accepted throught the Middle East as having originated in Egypt. The dance is call “raqs masri” in some arab countries, which means “dance of Egypt.” Raqs Assaya means “dance of the stick,” or “cane.” focused on the various ways in which a cane can be used to accent your belly dance performances. These sessions will be appropriate for all skill levels and dance genre. We will dive into technique that includes the Egyptian folkloric martial art Tahtib, Reda-influenced combinations, and American Tribal Style moves that are based on traditional cane work.

 January 14th : CLASS TOPIC: Khaleeji dance 101: True culture and tradition: (MY SPECIALITY )
“Khaleeji” to refer to the style of dance and music from the Persian Gulf or Arabian Gulf region, the “Khaleej,” including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The dance is largely improvisational, performed by pairs or groups of women for their own entertainment at special celebrations, such as weddings. As this dance represents many countries of the Gulf region, Khadijah will instruct proper costuming, musicality, posture, history and background and much more

January 21st: CLASS TOPIC:Modern Cairo Egyptian technique and beyond:
Define and refine your Egyptian shimmy style. Add layers and understand how and where to use them in modern Raqs Sharqi. We will use combinations to illustrate the techniques and transitions within the dance.

 

Intermediate/Advanced Middle Eastern Dance I: EMAIL ME FOR DETAILS PLEASE!
(new choreography and hot belly dance combinations will be taught in this class) Finger Cymbals (zills) and Veils will be needed for this class. This class is geared towards students that have mastered all basic concepts of Middle Eastern dance and ready to move on; this class will focus on techniques up to the advanced level: layering, shimmies, traveling, balancing, short combinations, isolations, short choreography while using the finger cymbals, veils and other props used through out the Middle-East.

New 8 week session starts:  (Class currently on hiatus)!!

**(IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THIS CLASS PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ME FOR DETAILS FOR REGISTRATION**