Level 1 Belly Dance Foundations

Class description: These classes are geared toward beginners and those working to master Level 1 technique. No prior dance experience. The class will focus on the building blocks of Middle Eastern dance. We'll break down basic movements, work on muscle isolations, introduce dance conditioning, and dance combinations. Most students will need to take Level 1 more than once (or a Beginner class followed by one or more sessions of Advanced Beginner or Mixed Level class) to master the basics and be ready to move on to higher level classes. No prior dance experience is required.

What to wear: Dress comfortably for movement in workout-type clothing. Many people wear yoga pants, a leotard or similar attire with a tank top or t-shirt. Most students and instructors dance barefoot, but if you wish you may wear ballet slippers or other dance shoes. Jeans are typically not comfortable, and outdoor shoes and athletic shoes are not permitted.

Registration: Click on the registration form link below for registration, fees and policies. Please note: we typically only contact registrants before the session begins if there is a change or a problem with the registration. If you require a confirmation, indicate this on your registration form. Otherwise, you may assume that if you send in your registration and do NOT get a call from us, everything is fine and you are registered! If you need to miss a class, you can take any other regular Aalim School class at either location as a make up class.

Fees:

Due to the cumulative nature of the material, first time beginners should register for the full session. Returning level 1 students may purchase a full session or a gypsy card*.

Note: For summer session, we will also be offering a 10-class gypsy card for $100. This card is available to both new and returning students and can be used to attend any combination of regular classes at the Aalim School within 16 weeks of the date of purchase. This is a good option for students who plan to attend extra classes or for returning students who want to attend technique classes in addition to their Level 1 session classes.