Sahara Dance

Belly Dance Classes

Fall 2010 Class Schedule


September 7 - December 20 (14 weeks)
Half-term classes: September 7 - October 18 (7 weeks)

View current Summer 2010 schedule

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Class Day Time Teacher Cost Register
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Mon 6:00 - 7:00 pm Rachel $125
Intermediate / Advanced Technique[C] Mon 8:15 - 9:15 pm Ami $230
Reserved
Intermediate / Advanced Technique and Drills Mon 7:00 - 8:00 pm Rachel $230
Raqs Caravan West[P] Mon 9:15 - 10:15 pm Ami $250
Reserved
Raquettes Tribal[P] Mon 7:00 - 8:00 pm Ami $250
Reserved
Low Intermediate/ Intermediate Technique Mon 6:00 - 7:00 pm Ami $230
African Tribal Fusion[C] Sat 11:15 - 12:15 pm Na'la $230
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Sat 11:15 - 12:15 pm Julie $125
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Sat 1:30 - 2:30 pm Na'la $125
Latin-Fusion! Performance[P] Sat 1:15 - 2:15 pm Monica / Julie $250
Latin-Fusion! Technique Sat 12:15 - 1:15 pm Monica / Julie $230
Raquettes Afrostomp[P] Sat 12:15 - 1:15 pm Na'la $250
Reserved
Stretch, Strengthen, and Release (7 weeks)[H] Sat 10:00 - 11:00 am Na'la $125
Beginner I / Beginner II Performance[P] Sun 7:30 - 8:30 pm Allyson $250
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Sun 10:00 - 11:00 am Candra $125
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Sun 7:30 - 8:30 pm Michele $125
Beginner II Technique Sun 10:00 - 11:00 am Brianne $230
Beginner II Technique Sun 6:30 - 7:30 pm Michele $230
Beginner Tabla (7 weeks)[H] Sun 11:00 - 12:00 am Brad Sidwell $125
Habibis: Belly Dance and Arab Folk Dance for Kids (7 weeks)[H] Sun 11:00 - 12:00 am Brianne $125
Intermediate Tabla (7 weeks)[H] Sun 12:15 - 1:15 pm Brad Sidwell $125
Introduction to Tribal Improvisation Technique Sun 5:30 - 6:30 pm Michele $230
Low Intermediate I Technique Sun 6:30 - 7:30 pm Allyson $230
Sahara Sampler: Intermediate Rhythm Combinations Sun 1:15 - 2:15 pm Various $230
Sahara Sampler: Low Intermediate Rhythm Combinations Sun 12:15 - 1:15 pm Various $230
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Thurs 9:15 - 10:15 pm Na'la $125
Low Intermediate I Technique Thurs 7:00 - 8:00 pm Colleen $230
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Urban Fusion Technique[C] Thurs 7:00 - 8:00 pm Ebony $230
Reserved
Raqs Caravan Urban[P] Thurs 8:15 - 9:15 pm Ebony $250
Reserved
Intermediate Technique[C] Thurs 8:15 - 9:15 pm Colleen $230
Reserved
Raquettes Repertoire[P] Thurs 9:15 - 10:15 pm Colleen $250
Reserved
Raquettes ShimmyPop[P] Thurs 6:00 - 7:00 pm Ebony $250
Reserved
Stretch, Strengthen, and Release (7 weeks)[H] Thurs 1:00 - 2:00 pm Na'la $125
Beginner II Technique Tues 7:00 - 8:00 pm Ami $230
Intermediate / Advanced Technique[C] Tues 8:15 - 9:15 pm Rachel $230
Reserved
Raqs Caravan East[P] Tues 9:15 - 10:15 pm Rachel $250
Reserved
Low Intermediate I Technique Tues 6:00 - 7:00 pm Ami $230
Low Intermediate II: Introduction to Zills Technique Tues 6:00 - 7:00 pm Melissa $230
Raquettes Badia (Central)[P] Tues 7:00 - 8:00 pm Melissa $250
Reserved
Tribal Fusion Performance[P] Tues 9:15 - 10:15 pm Na'la $250
Tribal Style Drills: Low Intermediate Tues 8:15 - 9:15 pm Na'la $230
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Wed 6:00 - 7:00 pm Omoladun $125
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Thurs 12:00 - 1:00 pm Na'la $125
Beginner II Technique Wed 7:00 - 8:00 pm Colleen $230
Intermediate Technique Wed 6:00 - 7:00 pm Jennifer $230
Low Intermediate III: Intermediate Zills Technique Wed 9:00 - 10:00 pm Leila $230
Low Intermediate III: Veil Technique Wed 8:00 - 9:00 pm Colleen $230
Pilates and Core Strengthening for Belly Dancers (7 weeks)[H] Wed 8:00 - 9:00 pm Leila $125
Raquettes Beledi[P] Wed 7:00 - 8:00 pm Jennifer $250
Reserved
Raquettes Samia (Central)[P] Wed 9:00 - 10:00 pm Colleen $250
Reserved
WORKSHOP SERIES: Special Topics in Belly Dance Sat 2:30 - 4:30 pm $45
Schedule
Class Day Time Teacher Cost Register
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Mon 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ebony $125
Low Intermediate I Technique Mon 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ebony $230
World Dance Performance[P] Mon 8:30 - 9:30 pm Na'la $250
World Dance Workout! Mon 7:30 - 8:30 pm Na'la $230
Beginner II Technique Thurs 8:30 - 9:30 pm Omoladun $230
Low Intermediate I Technique Thurs 6:30 - 7:30 pm Monica $230
Raquettes Badia (Downtown)[P] Thurs 7:30 - 8:30 pm Omoladun $250
Reserved
Raquettes Samia (Downtown)[P] Thurs 5:30 - 6:30 pm Monica $250
Reserved
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Tues 6:30 - 7:30 pm Na'la $125
Low Intermediate III: Intermediate Zills Technique Tues 7:30 - 8:30 pm Leila $230
Raquettes Tahia[P] Tues 8:30 - 9:30 pm Leila $250
Reserved
Tribal Style Drills: Beginner II / Low Intermediate Tues 5:30 - 6:30 pm Na'la $230
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Wed 5:30 - 6:30 pm Melissa $125
Beginner II Technique Wed 6:30 - 7:30 pm Melissa $230
Intermediate Technique Wed 7:30 - 8:30 pm Chiaki $230
Raquettes Naima[P] Wed 8:30 - 9:30 pm Chiaki $250
Reserved
Class Day Time Teacher Cost Register
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Mon 8:15 - 9:15 pm Brianne $125
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Wed 8:15 - 9:15 pm Ramona $125
Class Day Time Teacher Cost Register
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Thurs 7:15 - 8:15 pm Na'la $125
Low Intermediate I Technique Thurs 7:00 - 8:00 pm Jennifer $230
Raquettes Samia (Silver Spring)[P] Thurs 8:00 - 9:00 pm Jennifer $250
Reserved
Beginner I Technique (Zeina)[H] Tues 7:15 - 8:15 pm Janella $125
Beginner II Technique Tues 7:15 - 8:15 pm Michele $230


NO CLASSES Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 22 - Sunday November 28, 2010.

All classes are invited to participate in the Sahara Dance Hafla / Dance Party on Saturday, October 23 at Pasha Lounge.

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

[P = Performance Class] Students will perform in the 9th Annual "RAQS CARAVAN Showcase" show on December 11 at the Woodward Theater. All performance classes require simultaneous enrollment in a technique class. Level requirements and prerequisites vary by class. Please anticipate additional costuming costs. Reserved registration period for company members to continue in their current company for the fall. Companies will open for general registration on Monday, August 9, space permitting.

[C = Company Class] First priority is given to students in corresponding company classes. Remaining slots open for general enrollment in September.

[H = Half Term Class] Half term classes will run September 7 - October 18 (7 weeks). Second half term classes will run October 19 - December 20 (7 weeks). NO CLASSES Monday, November 22 - Sunday, November 28.

Payment Methods

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