Monday - Essentials (Hybrid: In-Studio & Online):

Prefer to take your dance class during the daytime and at a gentler, slower pace?  Then this mixed level class is perfect for you!  Focusing on the essential building block movements, transitions and travelling steps of belly dance, we will drill and work on short combinations to build confidence in skill and personal style.  For fall session we will also be working with a very short drum solo.

Monday - Mixed Level (Studio):

For beginners and intermediate dancers.  We will be working on a new fan veil choreogarphy for the November Dinner/Dance Showcase.*  Fan Veils will be provided for class use.  Bring a yoga mat for cool down.  *Performance not mandatory.

Monday - Advanced (Studio):

This is an invite-only class.  We will be working on a new fan veil choreogarphy for the November Dinner/Dance Showcase.  Bring a yoga mat for cool down.

Tuesday - Drills, Drills, Drills (Hybrid: In-Studio & Online):

Want to relax your shimmies, put some juice in your oomies and undulations, develop elegant arms and hands, smooth out your transition and get the hang of layering with confidence . . . ?  This class is all about drilling, drilling, drilling to develop articulation, strength and stamina.  We will finish with an extended cool down so bring a yoga mat.

Wednesday - Prop Skills (Studio):

Finger cymbals are a musical instrument rather than a prop and they are considered an essential for an American Cabaret dancer.  This session we will work on building stamina and dexterity with zills while learning a choreography to Drama Queen.  Zills will be provided for class use. Bring a yoga mat for cool down.

Thursday - Mixed Level (Hybrid: In-Studio & Online):

In this mixed level class we will be working on a new fan veil choreogarphy for the November Dinner/Dance Showcase.*  Fan Veils will be provided for class use.  Arrangements can be made for loan if taking class online.  Bring a yoga mat for cool down.  *Performance not mandatory.

Private Class Options - (Studio or Online):

Do you feel like you need some one on one coaching for technique, performance skills, or choreography creation?  A private class is a great way to hone into what you need to do to reach your personal dance goals. Bashirah students receive a 50% discount on the private class fee.

Note: Class format includes warm up, technique drills, and cool down.  Cultural context,       

             musicality and stylization are addressed at all levels.