BellyDance Classes
Egypt is Calling
In-person classes classes run from September to June of each year.
We offer a few levels of classes. If you have taken classes with other teachers but are new to our technique and teaching style, we suggest that you start with Level 1. Each teacher has a different style, technique and way of describing moves so you and we will find it easier to work from the same perspective.
We use a building block method of teaching. This means that you will learn a number of moves at each level of dance that you can put in your dance “toolkit” and bring out when you free dance. We will add variations to these basic moves as you progress through the classes.
Our primary focus in the classes is improvisational dance – dancing to the music as it inspires you at the time. This is, in essence, the most traditional type of Egyptian dance so we feel it is critical that students learn this. This means you can put on any type of music and be able to dance. It also means that you can more easily develop choreographies down the road if you so choose because you know what steps work with what part of music.
Interested in performing? Contact us to find out more about our DancEgypt Troupe!
Classes
Here’s a quick overview of our current class info:
- 2024 Classes are in-person
- Bellydance Brushup runs for 4 weeks
- Pop Choreography runs for 4 weeks
- Level 1 and Level 2 Technique run for 8 weeks
- All classes are 1 hour each
- Cost for 4 week class
$80 + GST
Cost for 8 week class
$120 + GST
Bundle 4 week and 8 week class
$180 + GST - Drop in rate (per class)
$25 - Spring Thing is $135 + GST
- For DancEgypt Troupe Practice pricing please contact us
- Minimum registration is required for a session to run
*See below for more details on start dates and class descriptions.
Feb 7 – Mar 27 (8 weeks)
6:30pm – 7:30pm Level 1 Technique
7:30pm – 8:30pm Level 2 Technique
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Jan 10 – Mar 27 (12 weeks)
8:30pm – 9:30pm DancEgypt Troupe Practice
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April 3 – May 8 (6 weeks)
7:00pm – 8:30pm Spring Thing
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April 3 – June 19 (12 weeks)
8:30pm – 9:30pm DancEgypt Troupe Practice
*Minimum registration required in order to run each class.
Please send us an email to register.
Level 1 Technique
In this beginner level class we will work building Egyptian technique, breaking down movement, adding more layers and combinations, and include time for personal development during free dance. We will build on what you have learned and keep adding new moves to your repertoire.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes that stretch but that are not so big that we can’t see movement in the legs, pelvis and upper body. Please ensure you have something to cover your feet (eg. socks, slippers, dance shoes) and bring a veil as well.
Wednesdays 6:30pm – 7:30pm
February 7th – March 27th
Level 2 Technique
In this class we continue to build on Egyptian technique, breaking down more complex movements, adding more layers and combinations, with a bit more time spent on musicality and music interpretation through free dance. We continue to work on what you have learned in Level 1 and keep adding new moves to your repertoire.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes that stretch but that are not so big that we can’t see movement in the legs, pelvis and upper body. Please ensure you have something to cover your feet (eg. socks, slippers, dance shoes) and bring a veil as well.
Wednesdays 7:30pm – 8:30pm
February 7th – March 27th
Spring Thing
Our Spring Thing class is our time to explore interesting topics within Egyptian dance! Each week we focus on a new topic so it’s like taking 6 mini-workshops. One week we might focus on music by looking at different rhythms. Another week we might work on the technique of a specific style of Egyptian folkloric dance.
No previous dance experience is require as this class is designed as an all-levels class. We will give you different layers to work with and how you can decide how much you want to layer together.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes that stretch but that are not so big that we can’t see movement in the legs, pelvis and upper body. Please ensure you have something to cover your feet (eg. socks, slippers, dance shoes) and bring a veil as well.
Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm
April 3 – May 8
DancEgypt Troupe Practice
This is rehearsal for DancEgypt Troupe members to learn and build performance repertoire. Members of the Troupe are expected to register for the 7:00pm or 7:30pm class as well in order to strengthen and build technique.
Wednesdays 8:30pm – 9:30pm
January 10th – March 27th
April 3rd – June 19th