Fundamentals of Bellydance: This class will offer an introduction to the basic elements of all bellydance. In it you will explore your body's potential for flexibility and muscle control and learn to execute isolated movements with fluidity and rhythm. Students will work toward building combinations of movement inspired by music from the Middle East. No experience necessary.

Beginning Tribal Technique: Recommended as a supplemental or a pre-level 1 class, Beginning Tribal Technique will focus on strengthening the body for dance through posture, isloation, extension, and flow of the movements integral to Tribal Bellydance. No experience necessary.

Intermediate/Advanced Tribal Technique: Recommended as a supplemental class to level 2 and 3 or a bridge between levels 1 and 2, Intermediate/Advanced Tribal Technique will focus on the more advanced movements of tribal such as layering, spinning, leveling, and more complex zil patterns. Prerequisite: two sessions of level 1 or Beginning Tribal Technique.

Level 1 Tribal Belly Dance: Basic Moves: This class will teach you the basic movements and combinations of improviational Tribal Style Bellydance. Classes will focus on technique of executing the various movements, transitioning from one movement to the next in an all-class improvisational format, and learning how to play zils (finger cymbals) while dancing. No experience Necessary.

Level 2 Tribal Belly Dance: Improv and Combinations: The second level of Tribal Bellydance will focus on intermediate combinations and improvising with small groups within your class. Basic technique will be reviewed and improved upon as the dancers become more independent of the teacher-led class format. Completion of at least two sessions of Tribal Level 1 or instructor approval is required to take this class.

Level 3 Tribal Belly Dance: Advanced Variations: The highest level of Tribal Bellydance will focus on the many variations of tribal improvisation. Advanced combinations will be taught as well as partner improvisation, balancing props, skirt work, floorwork, and musical interpretation. This class does offer performance opportunities. Homework may occasionally be assigned. Completion of at least four sessions of Tribal Level 2 and instructor approval is required to take this class.

Tribal Fusion Choreography: This class will take what is learned in the Tribal Technique classes and apply them to fun and funky or slow and slinky tribal fusion choreographies. Students who complete these classes are eligible for performance opportunities in the local bellydance community. Completion of at least fourteen classses of Beginning Tribal Technique is required to take this class.

Egyptian Level 1: This class teaches the basic belly dance technique and moves in the Egyptian style, moving into combinations and choreographies to Egyptian pop or folkloric music. Depending on the session, we may be working with veils, finger cymbals, or sticks. No prior dance experience necessary.