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SUMMER CLASS NEWS!~ All classes during the weeks of June 18-25th & JULY 27- AUGUST 13th will have a sub or be cancelled, please check calender below for specifics!
We also offer Private lessons!! Email us@Zafira Privates to see what is available! | |
| Mondays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Maria Hamer Monday nights 6pm - 7:30pm The Level 1 classes will start with a brief full body warm up that will include a blend of Yoga, Pilates and strengthening techniques that will help in your bellydance training. After the warm up we will cover slow, and follow with a few faster paced moves which can include arm movements, isolations of the body and drills across the floor. The remainder of class will consist of short choreographies, combos or an improvisational lead and follow, with a short cool down. This lesson plan will help in aiding a strong and healthy format for a beginning level student as well as a fun class for those just simply curious about this beautiful and powerful art form.
Please wear excersize clothes with either a tank or sports bra and a hip scarf for accents!Please bring yoga mat or blanket for warm up 10 classes for $125 (paypal fee added) | Maria Hamer Wednesday nights 6pm - 7:30pm The Level 2 classes will continue to build upon level 1 with a more intense workout and delve deeper into the structures of the movements. Choreography as well as costume advice and beginner student performances may be involved.
Please wear excersize clothes with either a tank or sports bra and a hip scarf for accents!Please bring yoga mat or blanket for warm up 10 classes for $125 (paypal fee added) | Maria Hamer Thursday nights 6 pm - 7:30 pm The Level 1 classes will start with a brief full body warm up that will include a blend of Yoga, Pilates and strengthening techniques that will help in your bellydance training. After the warm up we will cover slow, and follow with a few faster paced moves which can include arm movements, isolations of the body and drills across the floor. The remainder of class will consist of short choreographies, combos or an improvisational lead and follow, with a short cool down. This lesson plan will help in aiding a strong and healthy format for a beginning level student as well as a fun class for those just simply curious about this beautiful and powerful art form.
Please wear excersize clothes with either a tank or sports bra and a hip scarf for accents! Please bring yoga mat or blanket for warm up 10 classes for $125 (paypal fee added) | Advanced Drills & Stylings | Zill Class | Advanced Layerings & Combos |
| Maria Hamer Monday nights 7:45-9:15pm This class combines heavy drills/ complicated footwork and extra attention to learning longer choreographies and stage theatrics to prep for professional and semi professional performance. This class is intended to make you sweat and really condition those muscles for more crisp isolations and more detail in movement. Speed and accuracy will help build stamina and get your blood pumpin...! Please bring yoga mat or blanket for an intense warm up 10 classes for $125 (paypal fee added) | Maria Hamer Wednesday nights 7:45-8:45pm The Zill classes will focus on playing a musical instrument accenting the dance. It will cover rhythms with a focus on the sound clarity, with some sttention on combos, footwork and mini choreos. You must have zills, to buy some locally, go to 10 classes for $125 (paypal fee added) | Maria Hamer Thursday nights 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm The Advanced Layerings & Combos classes will focus on the more brain teasing type of bellydance. You will be challenged to layer 2+ more things at the same time! Some of this technique has been inspired by the teachings of Suhaila Salimpour & her breakdown of movements. Also developing combos that are complicated and dynamic for stage performances. Please bring yoga mat or blanket for an intense warm up
*SIDE NOTE* I have NO certification by Suhaila to teach her style or format, I have taken classes and seminars from her and studied her amazing technique on my own and am a huge fan. I encourage you all to do the same. 10 classes for $125 (paypal fee added) | ALL Classes @ BOHEME CENTER FOR DANCE,
Bellevue (next to Liberty Tax and associated with Plank Eye Skateboards, and Jester's Coart Tattoo) Cost: Drop ins: $15/ 5 class pass for $65/ 10 classes for $125 521 Lincoln Ave,(Bellevue) |
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