Due to COVID-19 virus there will be no in person dance classes until further notice. Please check our Facebook and Instagram pages for available online class opportunities
This week's class schedule: April 6-11th
Tuesday: Fantastic Fans 5:30pm -outdoors and in person!
Wednesday: Hula workout 5:30pm (outdoors and online)
Intermediate Belly Dance 7pm (online)
Thursday: Pop Up! Manton technique and dialect for fusion dance class 7pm (online)
Saturday: Basics for Belly Dance 11am (outdoors in person)
Sunday: "Birthday Hafla!" 22 years- 2pm (outdoors)
*All online classes can accept 2 dancers in the studio. You must reserve your spot in advance.
for more info on how to attend classes or workshops email: meccadancestudio@gmail.com
regular class rates apply to all classes.
Tuesday: Fantastic Fans 5:30pm -outdoors and in person!
Wednesday: Hula workout 5:30pm (outdoors and online)
Intermediate Belly Dance 7pm (online)
Thursday: Pop Up! Manton technique and dialect for fusion dance class 7pm (online)
Saturday: Basics for Belly Dance 11am (outdoors in person)
Sunday: "Birthday Hafla!" 22 years- 2pm (outdoors)
*All online classes can accept 2 dancers in the studio. You must reserve your spot in advance.
for more info on how to attend classes or workshops email: meccadancestudio@gmail.com
regular class rates apply to all classes.
Classes
Basics for Belly Dance (Level 1)
Saturday: 11:00am-12pm
This class is suitable for all levels of dancer. In this class we explore the basics for belly dance: posture, hip work, basic torso isolations, arms, basic dance steps and introduction to finger cymbals.
Dress for ease of movement.
Basics Level Up! for Belly Dance
Connect the dots and expand. This class bridges the gap between beginning basics and intermediate level classes. Dancers who are ready to take their dance to the next level, but not feeling quite ready for intermediate class, this is the class for you. In Level 2 Basics, we will work on honing basic dance technique while introducing some more complex steps and shimmies. Dancers will also be introduced to simple dance improv concepts such as fades and turning the wheel.
Fantastic Fans
Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
This fun prop finds it's way into much of our Spanish Fusion Dance style. This class the student learns the basics for proper fan techniques that allow the dancer to integrate the prop into fluid graceful form.
Intermediate Belly Dance and Intro to Prop Work
Wednesday: 7-8pm
Moving beyond the basics, students explore the beauty of group improvisation, working in pairs, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles. While exploring more intricate dance steps, students also learn how to move these steps around the floor, how to cue changes in formation including fades, spirals and more. Students will continue to improve their finger cymbal playing and develop their musicality with regard to the dance. We also will regularly work with belly dance props in this class such as balancing props(baskets, swords, trays), veils, and more. Students encouraged to bring a dance notebook to class.
Manton- Pop Up Specialty Classes
Thursdays 7-8pm (online)
Watch for these Specialty Pop Up classes though our Intermediate Belly Dance Group on Facebook. Another gorgeous prop for Spanish Fusion dance, this class focuses on technique for the Spanish shawl within our dialect of of Spanish Fusion dance.
Developing the Dancer:stagecraft, choreography drills, performance scenarios, skills, and drills.
In this class, students refine their dance skills by drilling choreographies, observing, practicing different performance situations and learning how to adjust appropriately to fit the situation. Learn how to craft your presentation for nightclub verses stage presentation. This class is open to multiple skill levels.
Belly Aerobics
Ultra Fun workout class!! Energetic and lively, think Zumba but with belly dance and a few other surprises! This class is open to all skill levels. The class typically begins on the floor for stretching and conditioning and works itself into fun frenzy designed to build your dance stamina.
Hawaiian Hula Workout
-In this class students will explore the basics of Hawaiian Hula dance. We will dance both Kahiko (Ancient) and Auana (Modern) styles of Hula as well as explore a touch of Polynesian Tahitian Ote' and Aparimastyle. The class will focus on the hands, foot positions, gestures, hip movements as well as the history behind each of the dances.
Class Rates:
drop-in: $15/class
5 class card: $60
(class cards expire 3 months from purchase) .
Class Location:
online and in person classes from our studio inside The Loudoun House
209 Castlewood Dr. Lexington, Ky. 40505
Saturday: 11:00am-12pm
This class is suitable for all levels of dancer. In this class we explore the basics for belly dance: posture, hip work, basic torso isolations, arms, basic dance steps and introduction to finger cymbals.
Dress for ease of movement.
Basics Level Up! for Belly Dance
Connect the dots and expand. This class bridges the gap between beginning basics and intermediate level classes. Dancers who are ready to take their dance to the next level, but not feeling quite ready for intermediate class, this is the class for you. In Level 2 Basics, we will work on honing basic dance technique while introducing some more complex steps and shimmies. Dancers will also be introduced to simple dance improv concepts such as fades and turning the wheel.
Fantastic Fans
Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
This fun prop finds it's way into much of our Spanish Fusion Dance style. This class the student learns the basics for proper fan techniques that allow the dancer to integrate the prop into fluid graceful form.
Intermediate Belly Dance and Intro to Prop Work
Wednesday: 7-8pm
Moving beyond the basics, students explore the beauty of group improvisation, working in pairs, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles. While exploring more intricate dance steps, students also learn how to move these steps around the floor, how to cue changes in formation including fades, spirals and more. Students will continue to improve their finger cymbal playing and develop their musicality with regard to the dance. We also will regularly work with belly dance props in this class such as balancing props(baskets, swords, trays), veils, and more. Students encouraged to bring a dance notebook to class.
Manton- Pop Up Specialty Classes
Thursdays 7-8pm (online)
Watch for these Specialty Pop Up classes though our Intermediate Belly Dance Group on Facebook. Another gorgeous prop for Spanish Fusion dance, this class focuses on technique for the Spanish shawl within our dialect of of Spanish Fusion dance.
Developing the Dancer:stagecraft, choreography drills, performance scenarios, skills, and drills.
In this class, students refine their dance skills by drilling choreographies, observing, practicing different performance situations and learning how to adjust appropriately to fit the situation. Learn how to craft your presentation for nightclub verses stage presentation. This class is open to multiple skill levels.
Belly Aerobics
Ultra Fun workout class!! Energetic and lively, think Zumba but with belly dance and a few other surprises! This class is open to all skill levels. The class typically begins on the floor for stretching and conditioning and works itself into fun frenzy designed to build your dance stamina.
Hawaiian Hula Workout
-In this class students will explore the basics of Hawaiian Hula dance. We will dance both Kahiko (Ancient) and Auana (Modern) styles of Hula as well as explore a touch of Polynesian Tahitian Ote' and Aparimastyle. The class will focus on the hands, foot positions, gestures, hip movements as well as the history behind each of the dances.
Class Rates:
drop-in: $15/class
5 class card: $60
(class cards expire 3 months from purchase) .
Class Location:
online and in person classes from our studio inside The Loudoun House
209 Castlewood Dr. Lexington, Ky. 40505
