Classes
Mixed Level Belly Dance Fundamentals Class
Mondays: 8:30-9:30pm
Learn the basics of belly dance, posture, muscle development, foundation steps and an understanding of the music and basic musical interpretation. Class is open to all skill levels from beginner up. Students are encouraged to bring a dance notebook to class. Dress for comfort of movement.
Basics for Belly Dance (Level 1)
Tuesday: 5:30-6:45pm
Saturday: 12:30-2pm
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 (Level 2)
Tuesday: 7-8:30pm
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.
Intermediate Belly Dance and Intro to Prop Work
Wednesday: 7:00-8:15pm
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.
*Tribaret Combos- 5 week Session begins April 5th
instructor: Matt Elliott
Wednesdays 8:30pm
class drop-in $15
5-week session: $60
Monthy Unlimited Member session fee: $50
It's time to sweat, shimmy, shake and undulate!
This class will fuse the sassy, dramatic and dynamic style of classic Egyptian shaabi and cabaret dance with the core elements of Rakadu style tribal fusion. After living and dancing in NYC Matt Elliott began to dance with both tribal and cabaret belly dancers in NYC and began to develop combinations that fuse the two styles that honor the energetic pop and shaabi music of Egypt.
Come and enjoy the high energy fun of shaabi style movements! Be prepared to sweat it out! This class with work your mind, body and Egyptian soul through the focus of combos and lite choreography. Yallah habibi!
Developing the Dancer:stagecraft, choreography drills, performance scenarios, skills, and drills.
Thursdays 7:30-9(esque)pm
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
Tuesday: 6:30-8pm (the extended mix)
Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm
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.
*Indian Fusion Class: Tuesdays 8:30pm (beginning April 4th, 2017)
class drop-in $15
5-week session: $60
Monthy Unlimited Member session fee: $50
We're gonna put a little Hindi spice into our belly dance! Drawing from dance influences of India, this class will explore mudras (hand gestures), the art of expression and acting (abinaya), a little bollywood, bhangra, and folkloric dances of Rajasthan and layer them with some common belly dance steps. Fun, expressive and energetic. Open to all skill levels.
Other Classes
African Hand Drumming w/Tripp Bratton-Tuesday evenings starting at 7:30pm at Living Arts and Science Center
Hawaiian Hula Classes
Happy Hour Hula-Fridays at 5:30pm (currently out of session)
-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' style. The class will focus on the hands, foot positions, gestures, hip movements as well as the history behind each of the dances.
Flamenco with Chandra Nair
Thursdays: 6:30-7:30pm
5 week sessions
Experience the passionate music and dance of Spain
while developing strong and graceful arms, rhythmic footwork
and confident presence.
New session begins March 30, 2017
This session is Intermediate Level building on prior Bulerias work and starting a new Alegrias.
VIVA FLAMENCO!!
Class Rates:
drop-in: $12-hr $15-1.5 hr
*Specialty Classes- $15 drop-in
5 class card: $60
10 class card: $95
(class cards expire 3 months from purchase) .
*Monthly Unlimited belly dance card- $70/month
Applicable to all regular belly dance classes excluding *Specialty Sessions & Workshops
Class Location:
All Classes held at Mecca Studio, 3270 Nicholasville Rd. (inside Artistry in Motion Studio) Lexington, Ky.
Mondays: 8:30-9:30pm
Learn the basics of belly dance, posture, muscle development, foundation steps and an understanding of the music and basic musical interpretation. Class is open to all skill levels from beginner up. Students are encouraged to bring a dance notebook to class. Dress for comfort of movement.
Basics for Belly Dance (Level 1)
Tuesday: 5:30-6:45pm
Saturday: 12:30-2pm
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 (Level 2)
Tuesday: 7-8:30pm
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.
Intermediate Belly Dance and Intro to Prop Work
Wednesday: 7:00-8:15pm
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.
*Tribaret Combos- 5 week Session begins April 5th
instructor: Matt Elliott
Wednesdays 8:30pm
class drop-in $15
5-week session: $60
Monthy Unlimited Member session fee: $50
It's time to sweat, shimmy, shake and undulate!
This class will fuse the sassy, dramatic and dynamic style of classic Egyptian shaabi and cabaret dance with the core elements of Rakadu style tribal fusion. After living and dancing in NYC Matt Elliott began to dance with both tribal and cabaret belly dancers in NYC and began to develop combinations that fuse the two styles that honor the energetic pop and shaabi music of Egypt.
Come and enjoy the high energy fun of shaabi style movements! Be prepared to sweat it out! This class with work your mind, body and Egyptian soul through the focus of combos and lite choreography. Yallah habibi!
Developing the Dancer:stagecraft, choreography drills, performance scenarios, skills, and drills.
Thursdays 7:30-9(esque)pm
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
Tuesday: 6:30-8pm (the extended mix)
Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm
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.
*Indian Fusion Class: Tuesdays 8:30pm (beginning April 4th, 2017)
class drop-in $15
5-week session: $60
Monthy Unlimited Member session fee: $50
We're gonna put a little Hindi spice into our belly dance! Drawing from dance influences of India, this class will explore mudras (hand gestures), the art of expression and acting (abinaya), a little bollywood, bhangra, and folkloric dances of Rajasthan and layer them with some common belly dance steps. Fun, expressive and energetic. Open to all skill levels.
Other Classes
African Hand Drumming w/Tripp Bratton-Tuesday evenings starting at 7:30pm at Living Arts and Science Center
Hawaiian Hula Classes
Happy Hour Hula-Fridays at 5:30pm (currently out of session)
-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' style. The class will focus on the hands, foot positions, gestures, hip movements as well as the history behind each of the dances.
Flamenco with Chandra Nair
Thursdays: 6:30-7:30pm
5 week sessions
Experience the passionate music and dance of Spain
while developing strong and graceful arms, rhythmic footwork
and confident presence.
New session begins March 30, 2017
This session is Intermediate Level building on prior Bulerias work and starting a new Alegrias.
VIVA FLAMENCO!!
Class Rates:
drop-in: $12-hr $15-1.5 hr
*Specialty Classes- $15 drop-in
5 class card: $60
10 class card: $95
(class cards expire 3 months from purchase) .
*Monthly Unlimited belly dance card- $70/month
Applicable to all regular belly dance classes excluding *Specialty Sessions & Workshops
Class Location:
All Classes held at Mecca Studio, 3270 Nicholasville Rd. (inside Artistry in Motion Studio) Lexington, Ky.
