Thriller 2024
Auditions for Roles of Michael & Ola
Sept 14th 2-4pm
Downtown Arts Center
Summer 2024 Class Schedule
For the LOVE of Dance!
Tuesdays -Beginning June 4th-July 16th Summer Deep Dive Sessions: "How to Speak Rakadu: Words, Sentences, Poetry!"
6-8pm
“How to Speak Rakadu: Words, Sentences, Poetry!”
Dance is language. To dance is to speak, sing, spout poetry.
This is a 3 Part deep dive into the improvisation of Rakadu style belly dance.
Dancers are encouraged to bring a notebook to class. Please bring finger cymbals if you have them. We will go through the history and evolution of each step as we dance. We will test our knowledge at the end of each session. Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each session.
Part 1: Begins June 4th 6-8pm
Medium/Fast Vocabulary Basics and Cues: (Piston, Hip Up, Hip Down, Undulating, Pivot Step, 3/4 Shimmies)
Part 2: Begins June 25th 6-8pm
Level 2 Med/Fast Vocabulary and Cues: (Shimmy Variations, Undulating Step Variations and Flourishes) Group fades and diagonals.
Part 3: Begins July 2nd 6-8pm
Slow and Gooey Vocabulary and Cues (focus on arms, turns, fig 8s, torso twists, water bearer)
Each session is $60
Or sign up for all 3 sessions for $165 (no substitutions or transfers)
*Must register in advance for these sessions.
Please email [email protected]
Pay in advance online via Zelle, PayPal, or Venmo
Wednesday
6-7pm Flow Drills & Belly Jam- A good time dance hour!
Part Flow class mixed together with Spotlight Drills and part fun Dance Jams. This class is great for building your stamina, sweating, and dancing away stress!
7-8pm Intermediate Belly dance- Summer of Swords Session Begins June 5th- July 3rd (5 weeks)
June 5th- July 3rd- Wednesdays 7pm
Dance with a sword! The ultimate exciting and pointy dance prop!
In this 5-week session, dancers will learn techniques for dancing with a sword. A short dance will be taught to incorporate learned techniques and dancers will have the option to perform this dance during our Woodland Art Fair performance in August.
Register in advance for this session.
email: [email protected]
session fee: $60
payable online through Zelle, PayPal or Venmo
to purchase swords: www.kultofathena.com
Thursdays- Flamenco Fusion Night
6-7pm Strong Foundation- this class focuses on structure: posture, hands and arms, Flamenco turns, and basic footwork. (Bring skirt) Focus on Tangos and Sevillanas
7-8pm Flamenco Dance Props- Working with Fans and Manton
Saturdays
*9:30am Tai Chi with Ben Allen (starting Oct 21st)
10:30am Belly Dance Foundations- a great way to start your belly dance journey or focus on your foundations as a dancer.
Reserve your spot in class in advance by emailing [email protected]
For more info on how to attend classes or workshops email: [email protected]
regular class rates apply to all classes, unless otherwise indicated.
drop-in $15
5 class card $60 (expires 3 months)
Tuesdays -Beginning June 4th-July 16th Summer Deep Dive Sessions: "How to Speak Rakadu: Words, Sentences, Poetry!"
6-8pm
“How to Speak Rakadu: Words, Sentences, Poetry!”
Dance is language. To dance is to speak, sing, spout poetry.
This is a 3 Part deep dive into the improvisation of Rakadu style belly dance.
Dancers are encouraged to bring a notebook to class. Please bring finger cymbals if you have them. We will go through the history and evolution of each step as we dance. We will test our knowledge at the end of each session. Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each session.
Part 1: Begins June 4th 6-8pm
Medium/Fast Vocabulary Basics and Cues: (Piston, Hip Up, Hip Down, Undulating, Pivot Step, 3/4 Shimmies)
Part 2: Begins June 25th 6-8pm
Level 2 Med/Fast Vocabulary and Cues: (Shimmy Variations, Undulating Step Variations and Flourishes) Group fades and diagonals.
Part 3: Begins July 2nd 6-8pm
Slow and Gooey Vocabulary and Cues (focus on arms, turns, fig 8s, torso twists, water bearer)
Each session is $60
Or sign up for all 3 sessions for $165 (no substitutions or transfers)
*Must register in advance for these sessions.
Please email [email protected]
Pay in advance online via Zelle, PayPal, or Venmo
Wednesday
6-7pm Flow Drills & Belly Jam- A good time dance hour!
Part Flow class mixed together with Spotlight Drills and part fun Dance Jams. This class is great for building your stamina, sweating, and dancing away stress!
7-8pm Intermediate Belly dance- Summer of Swords Session Begins June 5th- July 3rd (5 weeks)
June 5th- July 3rd- Wednesdays 7pm
Dance with a sword! The ultimate exciting and pointy dance prop!
In this 5-week session, dancers will learn techniques for dancing with a sword. A short dance will be taught to incorporate learned techniques and dancers will have the option to perform this dance during our Woodland Art Fair performance in August.
Register in advance for this session.
email: [email protected]
session fee: $60
payable online through Zelle, PayPal or Venmo
to purchase swords: www.kultofathena.com
Thursdays- Flamenco Fusion Night
6-7pm Strong Foundation- this class focuses on structure: posture, hands and arms, Flamenco turns, and basic footwork. (Bring skirt) Focus on Tangos and Sevillanas
7-8pm Flamenco Dance Props- Working with Fans and Manton
Saturdays
*9:30am Tai Chi with Ben Allen (starting Oct 21st)
10:30am Belly Dance Foundations- a great way to start your belly dance journey or focus on your foundations as a dancer.
Reserve your spot in class in advance by emailing [email protected]
For more info on how to attend classes or workshops email: [email protected]
regular class rates apply to all classes, unless otherwise indicated.
drop-in $15
5 class card $60 (expires 3 months)
ONLINE Class Schedule *most our in-person classes can be made accessible online. Please reserve your online spot in advance
join the online classes group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/611525486370332/
Watch the Mecca Live Studio & Gallery FB site for more information and other workshops through the coming year!
Classes held at the Loudoun House 209 Castlewood Dr. Lexington, Ky. 40505
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To join our online classes go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/611525486370332/
Listed times for classes are when they post live to Facebook. Classes remain up for access anytime.
Please check our web site for descriptions of dances:
http://www.meccadance.com/classes.html
join the online classes group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/611525486370332/
Watch the Mecca Live Studio & Gallery FB site for more information and other workshops through the coming year!
Classes held at the Loudoun House 209 Castlewood Dr. Lexington, Ky. 40505
–
To join our online classes go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/611525486370332/
Listed times for classes are when they post live to Facebook. Classes remain up for access anytime.
Please check our web site for descriptions of dances:
http://www.meccadance.com/classes.html
Mecca Live Studio & Gallery 209 Castlewood Dr. (inside the Loudoun House)
Lexington, Ky. 40505 [email protected]
Lexington, Ky. 40505 [email protected]