Upcoming Class Schedule:

East Coast Tribal/Tribal Fusion, Modern, Hip Hop, Bellydance, Adult, Children, and Teen dance Classes in New York City

(or go back to class menu)

New Classes begin January 16th, 2012

(Want to start before Jan. 16th? Email us about doing a drop in!)

Mondays:

(6-class session: meets Jan 16-Feb 20)
- Kids Dance Classes:
  - 4:30-5:15 (3 and 4 year olds):
  - 5:20-6:05 (4 to 7 years old):
- Instructor Maria Liebana (Jan 16th class is a free trial class)
  Childrens dance class: for girls and boys who are interested in dance, and want to learn through fun exercise and movement. Individual expression through dance movement (just like drawing a picture, or telling a story) will be the most important element of our class. Kids will learn some key elements to develop dance foundation, vocabulary, and posture. Our classes celebrate the individual as they are, and encourage self-expression through movement.
  
  Classes run for 6 week intervals, dancers are asked to commit to a full session so the instructor can build a dynamic lesson-plan. Price is $75 for 6-week session. First class is a trial: pay only if you decide to enroll in the session. Parents are welcome to stay or to drop-off. We ask for your cooperation in picking up your children on time as we have other classes in the studio directly following. Please email info@boldbellydance to reserve a space. (enroll)

Classes for Adults (mature teens welcome):

Mondays:

6:15-7:15: Intermediate 1 East Coast Tribal Technique with Sera Solstice (permission required) (enroll)

7:15-8:15: Advanced East Coast Tribal Technique with Sera Solstice (permission required) (enroll)

8:30-10:30pm: Fearless Waves with Meaghan Tiggrr Fearless: A 5Rhythms class which explores the unique living dance within the individual belonging to no discipline or type. This is a time to explore dance as a means of expression and healing. Class will be in low-light, and as always, accompanied by the best music from Tiggrr's DJ vault. Come as you are, no experience necessary. What's 5Rhythms???(Drop-in for $20 per class, or enroll for discount--and 2 make-up classes if you miss class--6-week session=$105) Avoid heavy jewelery, dress for maximum freedom of movement. And expect to sweat! (enroll)

Tuesdays:

(6-class session: meets Jan 17-Feb 21) (2 make-up classes available if you miss a class)=$105 per 6-week class

6:15-7:15pm: Beginner 1 (Zuleika and Elisa)--absolute beginners welcome. This is a gentle yet active class which builds foundation Bellydance movement. No dance-experience needed. (enroll)

7:15-8:15pm: Beginner 2 Technique class (Zuleika)--A beginner class for those who have some previous bellydance experience. Build technical foundation, Tribal Fusion styling, strength, and stamina. This class should be taken at least 3 times before advancing. (enroll)

8:15-9:15pm: Yoga with Darshan: Strengthen, lengthen, and breathe into your dance with the magical instruction of Darshan. (open-level, no experience necessary) (enroll)

9:15-10:15pm: Fusion Integration Specialty Class (Darshan) An active blend of combination drills and choreography integrating references to other dance forms including samba, ATS, salsa, Egyptian and modern bellydance, Indian, flamenco, yoga and more, smoothly integrating into the tribal fusion sentiment. (open-level, please bring zills) (enroll)

Wednesdays:

(6-class series: meets Jan 18-Feb 22) (2 make-up classes available if you miss a class)- =$105 per 6-week class

6:30-7:30pm: Intermediate 1 and 2 technique (Jessica): Focus on layering multiple bellydance movements, articulation and strengthening of hipwork, Increase speed, control, clarity, and technique. (dancers must have completed B2 level before entering this challenging class-or receive permission from instructor) (enroll)

7:30-8:30: Beginner 1 and 2 Technique Class (Noelle): A condensed course with focus on foundation movements. High energy, with hands-on adjustments, and a positive atmosphere to fall in love with bellydance. (enroll)

8:30-9:30: Urban Fusion: Specialty Class (Serena): a jam-packed class filled with bellydance drills fused with African, hip hop, Latin, house, and dancehall. (Open level--suggested above beginner 1, be prepared to sweat!) (enroll)

Thursdays:

(6-class series: meets Jan 19-Feb 23) (2 make-up classes available if you miss a class)- =$105 per 6-week class

5:30-6:25pm: Tribal Teens (Instructors Angelys and Heather) Move with mystery, beauty, and strength in this bellydance class reserved just for teens (ages 12-19years). Drawing from Tribal Fusion bellydance, Hip Hop, and Modern dance, dancers will develop grace, posture, strength and self-confidence while learning a fun choreography to perform with/for your friends. (This class receives a $15 discount=$90 for 6-week series) (enroll)

6:30-7:30pm: Hip Hop Dance For Teens and Adults: with Eunice Kindred: (open level) Learn fun and challenging Hip Hop choreography in a relaxed non-agressive class environment. A very safe space to explore hip hop dance. Surprise yourself, it is not as difficult as you may think! check it out: video
(This class receives a $15 discount=$90 for 6-week series) (enroll)

7:30-8:30pm: Beginner 3/Intermediate 1 East Coast Tribal Technique (Megan) focus upon specific dance movement techniques, graceful transitions, clarity of body-line, balance, and flexibility, extension, some floorwork, backbends, muscle-strengthening, and powerful expression. (enroll)

8:30-9:30pm: Modern Dance for Bellydancers (Megan) Pulling from the many forms of Modern dance, this class will focus on a combination of improvisation, structure awareness and creativity along with basic technique to help strengthen the belly dancer as a performer and as an artist. This class provides the safe environment to process and grow. Expect to be moved, both physically, and personally. (enroll)

Saturdays:

(6-class series: meets Jan 21-Feb 25) (2 make-up classes available if you miss a class)- =$105 per 6-week class

11:30-12:40: Bellydance work-out (Zuleika), Drop-in class:,High-energy, open-level, nonstop flow of every bellydance movement, both for practice and for workout, ends with 10 minutes of stretching and cool-down. $20 to drop in, or enroll in 6 weeks for (reduced price) $75 (which includes option to make up missed classes). Open level: recommended for above beginner 2 level. All are welcome. (enroll)

12:45-1:45pm: Beginner 2 and 3 East Coast Tribal Technique and Choreography (Brenna) Focus on Bellydance movement, the meeting point between traditional styles and modern Fusion styles with lead/follow style class. Choreography taught at the last 10-15 minutes of each class.(enroll)