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Summer Session at the Aalim School of Dance

Summer session classes begin the week of June 7. A second summer session of level 1 classes suitable for beginners will begin in late July. Specialty class dates may vary. Please take note of the class dates for each class. Students with previous experience may join "regular" classes at any time.

 

Click class titles for class descriptions, pricing options, FAQs, and registration information, click the "Jump to" links in the left navigation, or scroll down this page for general information. Still have questions? Call 612-703-7002 or email info@aalimschool.com.

 

Summer Regular Class Sessions (click class titles for descriptions.)

Level 1 Belly Dance Foundations (Two 6-week sessions)

      Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Studio IGH-FA

            Session I: 6/9-7/14

            Session II: 7/21-9/1 (No class 8/4)

      Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Studio Mpls-SR

            Session I: 6/10-7/15

            Session II: 7/22-9/2 (No class 8/5)

       

Level 2 & 3 Mixed Belly Dance Technique Concentration (12-week session)

       Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 6/9-9/1 (no 8/4) Studio Mpls-SR

       Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. 6/10-9/2 (no 8/5), Studio IGH-FA

 

Advanced Belly Dance Technique and Style

       Saturdays, 11:30-1p.m. 6/5-8/28 (no 6/19, 7/10, 7/24, 8/7-14), Studio Mpls-SR

 

About the Class Levels Please note that class "level" curriculum and expectations are not the same in all belly dance programs. If you have been taking classes with another school or program and are uncertain what level is right for you in ours, please email mirah@aalimschool.com or call 612-703-7002.

 

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Specialty Classes & Workshops

Children's Dance Camp! (Recommended ages 5-8 years, 4-week session)

       Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. 6/8-6/29, Studio Mpls-CP

 

Performance Skills Classes

Developing as a Solo Performer (6-week session)

       Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 6/8-7/20 (no 7/6), Studio Mpls-CP

 

Polishing Performance Skills (6-week session)

       Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 6/10-7/22 (no 7/8), Studio IGH-FA

 

Specialty Performance and Workshop Intensive Series - 2010

More information coming very soon

 

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Registration Policies and Fees

Registration for these classes is through the Aalim School of Middle Eastern Dance.

 

For a Summer session registration form, click here

Please read the registration form and all policy information, found on the registration form.

For regular classes, previous belly dance students may register for a full session, get a 5-class gypsy card, a 10-class gypsy card, or purchase single classes on a drop-in basis. (A gypsy card is a punch card that lets you attend any regular class at the Aalim School.) First time beginners are asked to register for the full 8-week session, as material is cumulative. Late registrations for first time beginners may be taken up to the third week of class at the school administrator's discretion.

All other classes and workshops, registration/pricing options are as listed.

 

No refunds after the first week of class. No exceptions.

 

Regular classes (1.5 hours):

      $ 65 for a 6-week session (level 1 summer session 1 or session 2)

      $110 for full 12-week summer

      $100 for 10-class gypsy card

      $ 55 for 5-class gypsy card

      $ 12 single class drop-in rate

 

Children's classes (1 hour):

     $32 for full 4-week session

     $9 single class drop-in rate

 

Summer Performance Skills Classes (2 hours):

     $90 for full 6-week session (Includes materials)

 

Specialty Workshop Intensive Series

      $40 per 3-hour workshop

     

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Locations and Driving Directions

Inver Grove Heights

Salem Square at 5300 S. Robert Street, Inver Grove Heights (at 494 and S. Robert) Click for driving directions.

       Studio IGH-FA: Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Suite 550)

Minneapolis

Center for Performing arts at 3754 Pleasant Ave. S., Minneapolis

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     Studio Mpls-CP: Chapel Room, 2nd Floor

       Studio Mpls-SR: Sun Room, 1st Floor

 

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Driving Directions

To Aalim School Inver Grove Heights Locations

Salem Square Center 5300 S. Robert Trail Suite 550, Inver Grove Heights

Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Suite 550) and Rhythm and Shoes Studio (Suite 200)

From eastbound 494 take the South Robert Street exit. At the top of the exit ramp, do not turn, but continue straight ahead (turns into 53rd). Turn left at the first parking lot entrance. The studios are located in the row of storefronts (Salem Square).

 

From westbound 494 take the Highway 110 exit and the South Robert Street exit. Turn right (south) onto S. Robert Street. Take a left at the first light. Turn left at the first parking lot entrance. The studios are located in the row of storefronts (Salem Square). 

 

 

To Aalim School Minneapolis Location

Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave S., Minneapolis.

From northbound 35-W take the 35th-36th Street exit. Go past 36th street and take a left onto 35th Street (one way). Cross the overpass, go two blocks, and take a left onto Nicollet. From Nicollet, take a right onto 38th Street. Go four blocks to Pleasant. The Center for Performing arts is on the northwest corner of the intersection. Parking is on street.

 

From southbound 35-W take the 35th-36th Street exit. Take a right onto 35th Street (one way). Go two blocks, and take a left onto Nicollet. From Nicollet, take a right onto 38th Street. Go four blocks to Pleasant. The Center for Performing arts is on the northwest corner of the intersection. Parking is on street.

 

From I-94, either direction follow signs for 35-W southbound. Stay right, and follow the southbound 35W directions.

 

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Aalim School of Dance, LLC.

P.O. Box 19342

Minneapolis, MN 55419

612-703-7002

info@aalimschool.com

 

 

Urgent School Announcements

Summer registration is now open.

REGISTER NOW!

 

Mirah Ammal, Al-Bahira Dance Theater and Amina Beres host Artemis Mourat July 9-11, 2010
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CHECK STUDIO DESIGNATIONS

Aalim School of Dance has two air-conditioned locations:

  • Inver Grove Heights

  • South Minneapolis

Our Minneapolis location is conveniently located in South Minneapolis near I-35W and Lyn-Lake/Kingfield.

Inver Grove/West St. Paul is located near 494 and South Robert Street.

Please note: Classes may be held in more than one studio at these locations: be sure to check studio designations!

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 Click for Summer Registration Form

 

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