Beginning Oriental

(Myra) Known in the Middle East as Raks al Sharqi                                          
(which translated means dance of the orient) this class offers
an introduction to the foundational movements, rhythms and history
of Egyptain style belly dance while interweaving dance from many
different regions and cultures of the Middle East. Focus is on anatomical technique,
posture, isolation, separation, articulation and reintegration. $15

Intermediate Oriental

(Myra) More complex music, movements, layering, combinations and stylings are the emphasis. Choreography, individual expression, improvisation, and performance presentation are explored. $15

Beginning Tribal

(Myra,  Oakley) This class begins with postural technique and teaches the basic American Tribal Style movements and their cues, from both the slow and fast families of movements. The costuming and music specific to ATS, its history and philosophy are also taught. Basic zil patterns are taught. $15

Intermediate Tribal

(Myra,  Oakley) This class covers transitions between movements, learning to lead and follow, basic performance format, musical interpretation and the intermediate movements. $15

Advanced Tribal (Invitation only)

(Myra,  Oakley) For company members or the very advanced student, this class covers advanced movements and floor pattern techniques. Heavy emphasis is placed on transitional finesse and performance skills. $15

Private Lessons

(Myra) An excellent way, through undivided attention, to intensify your learning experience. $60

SEED (Self-esteem, Empowerment and Education through Dance)

(Jade) This is a year-long program, with an interview application, that takes each young woman through all levels of tribal dance and performance while utilizing a journal, talking circles, special guests and reading materials to address body image, self-esteem, financial independence and many other crucial issues that face young women today.

Little SEED

(Jade and Ally) (see beginning Tribal) This class is for girls age 10 to 15 and focuses on rhythm and dance while gently and lovingly addressing the issue of body image that faces young women. $15

SEEDlings

(Oakley) This class is for girls ages 6-9. $15

Funk-Ex

(Myra) This mixed level class uses state of the art choreography to music that makes you want to dance for the most fun you've ever had in a cardio workout. Class ends with a weighted workout, abdominal excercises and deep stretching. $12 / $100 for 10 classes / $180 for 20 classes.

 

Melange

(Sue West) A blend of ballet and Pilates conditioning with Yoga and classical stretch. 

 

Jazzy Dance

(Sue West) A fun cardiovascular workout that celebrates the joy of dance.