Sahara Dance

Belly Dance Classes

FALL 2009 Class Schedule


Tuesday, September 8 - Monday, December 21 (14 weeks)

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Class Location Day Time Teacher Cost Register
Beginner I (Half term - 7 weeks)*** Central Sun 12:00-1:00 pm Allyson $115
Beginner I Technique Central Thurs 6:00-7:00 pm Colleen $225
Beginner II Technique Central Tues 6:00-7:00 pm Melissa $225
Beginner II Technique Central Sun 5:00-6:00 pm Dee Dee $225
Low Intermediate II: Zills Technique Central Tues 7:00-8:00 pm Melissa $225
Beginner I Technique Central Wed 7:00 - 8:00 pm Colleen $225
Belly Dance Workout Central Sat 9:30-10:30 am Laura Franek $225
Drumming: Beginner I / II Tabla (Half term - 7 weeks)*** Central Sun 3:45-4:45 pm Brad $115
Hula Fusion Performance (BI+)* Central Sat 10:45-11:45 am Laura Franek $245
Raqs Caravan West: Intermediate / Advanced Technique** Central Mon 8:15-9:15 pm Ami / Elysa $225
Raqs Caravan East: Intermediate / Advanced Technique** Central Tues 8:15-9:15 pm Rachel $225
Intermediate Repertoire Performance* Central Thurs 8:15-9:15 pm Colleen $245
Intermediate Repertoire Technique** Central Thurs 7:15-8:15 pm Colleen $225
Beginner I (Half term - 7 weeks)*** Central Sat 12:00-1:00 pm Ebony $115
Intro to Tribal Performance (BII+)* Central Mon 6:00-7:00 pm Ami $245
Low Intermediate I: Sha'bi Performance* Central Sun 2:30-3:30 pm Allyson $245
Low Intermediate I Technique Central Sun 1:15-2:15 pm Allyson $225
Low Intermediate I Technique Central Wed 9:15-10:15 pm Colleen $225
Intermediate Technique and Drills Central Wed 6:00-7:00 pm Rachel $225
Beginner II Technique Central Wed 8:15-9:15 pm Colleen $225
Low Intermediate III: Veil Technique Downtown Mon 7:30-8:30 pm Leila $225
Raqs Caravan East Company Class* Central Tues 9:15-10:15 pm Rachel $245
Raqs Caravan West Company Class* Central Mon 9:15-10:15 pm Ami / Elysa $245
Sahara Sampler: Beginner I / Beginner II Combinations Central Sun 9:30-10:30 am Various $225
Sahara Sampler: Low Intermediate / Intermediate Combinations Central Sun 10:45-11:45 am Various $225
Tribal Fusion Performance (LI+)* Central Mon 7:00-8:00 pm Ami $245
Urban Fusion Belly Dance Performance (LI+)* Central Sat 1:15-2:15 pm Ebony $245
Workshop Series: Special Topics in Belly Dance Central Sat 2:30-4:30 pm Various Varies Register for Workshops
Beginner I Technique Downtown Mon 5:30-6:30 pm Ebony $225
Beginner I Technique Downtown Thurs 6:30-7:30 pm Allyson $225
Beginner I Technique Downtown Wed 5:30-6:30 pm Melissa $225
Beginner II Technique Downtown Thurs 5:30 - 6:30 pm Allyson $225
Industrial African Fusion Belly Dance Technique and Drills** Downtown Thurs 7:30-8:30 pm Na'la $225
Industrial African Fusion Belly Dance Performance* Downtown Thurs 8:30-9:30 pm Na'la $245
Low Intermediate Technique Downtown Tues 5:45-6:45 pm Leila $225
Salsa Fusion Belly Dance Performance (LI+)* Downtown Wed 6:30-7:30 pm Melissa $245
Beginner II Technique Downtown Tues 6:45-7:45 pm Elysa $225
Low Intermediate I Technique Downtown Mon 6:30-7:30 pm Ebony $225
Intermediate Technique Downtown Wed 7:30-8:30 pm Chiaki $225
Low Intermediate / Intermediate: Drum Solo Performance* Downtown Wed 8:30-9:30 pm Chiaki $245
Raqs Caravan Folklore Technique** Downtown Tues 7:45-8:45 pm Elysa $225
Raqs Caravan Folklore Company Class* Downtown Tues 8:45-9:45 pm Elysa $245
Beginner I (Half term - 7 weeks)*** Dupont Mon 8:15-9:15 pm Brianne $115
Intermediate / Advanced Technique and Drills Cleveland Park Mon 7:30-8:30 pm Rachel $225
Intermediate / Advanced Technique and Drills Cleveland Park Wed 7:30-8:30 pm Rachel $225
Beginner I Technique Silver Spring Thurs 6:45-7:45 pm Jennifer $225
Tribal Fusion Technique(LI+) Silver Spring Tues 7:15-8:15 pm Na'la $225
Low Intermediate Technique Silver Spring Thurs 7:45-8:45 pm Jennifer $225
Beginner I Technique Virginia Wed 6:00-7:00 pm Jennifer $225
Beginner II Technique Virginia Wed 7:15-8:15 pm Jennifer $225
Low Intermediate Technique Virginia Wed 8:30-9:30 pm Jennifer $225
Intermediate Technique Woodley Sun 6:00-7:00 pm Rachel $225
Beginner I Technique Woodley Sun 7:00-8:00 pm Rachel $225

NO CLASSES November 23 - 29, 2009 (Thanksgiving Break).

All classes are invited to participate in the Sahara Dance Hafla / Dance Party on Saturday, October 24 at Pasha Lounge.

Note: Classes are non-transferrable and non-refundable.

*Students will perform in the "Raqs Caravan Showcase" on Saturday, December 19 at the Woodward Theater at Calvary Baptist Church. Concurrent enrollment requirements and prerequisites vary by class (see class descriptions). Please anticipate additional costuming costs.

**First priority is given to students in corresponding performance / company classes. Remaining slots may open for general enrollment. Permission of teacher is required.

***Half term - 7-week classes will run September 8 to October 19.

Payment Methods

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