Bellydance

OPEN LEVEL & FAMILY BELLYDANCE:

All Ages **Dancers under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult**

Bellydancing is for EVERYONE! Join us for this fun and energetic class for all ages and all levels. Whether you're experienced and want some extra practice time with the basics, or whether you're brand new and looking for a fun workout, all are welcome in this zero-pressure class aimed at teaching and using the basic skills of this fun social dance.

YOUTH & ADULT CLASSICAL BELLYDANCE FOUNDATIONS:

Ages 13+

Bellydancing (also called Raqs Sharqi or Raqs Beledi) is a beautiful and expressive dance from the Middle East, North Africa, Greece, Turkey, and the Levant. In this foundational class, you'll learn about the basic movement vocabulary and musical traditions that give bellydancing it's alluring and addictive quality, practice the percussive isolations and flowing, layered movement that make bellydance look so magical, and discover muscles you didn't know you had! Join us for this joyful class, whether you are new to the style or polishing your skills -- all are welcome!

YOUTH & ADULT SILK ROAD STYLE GROUP IMPROVISATIONAL AND FUSION BELLYDANCE FOUNDATIONS:

Ages 16+

Group Improvisation is a style of Bellydance that uses a common vocabulary of movements and non-verbal, body language cues by a leader to create a unique dance every time. Inspired by foundational folkloric dance styles of the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and India, this style encourages a supportive group environment and there are no choreographies to memorize. Fusion Bellydance was born from the western evolution of Middle Eastern dance. It takes elements of Group Improvisation and pairs it with other styles of dance, including (but not limited to) Hip Hop, Flamenco, classical Indian, and Bollywood. What you get is a unique style that is rooted in traditional Middle Eastern Dance with a modern twist that is open to a world of possibilities.

Classical Bellydance dancers perform the "Zeina," as part of The Conservatory's 2024 Year-End Gala, "Becoming."

Silk Road Style dancers perform the "Forfeit: Bounce," as part of The Conservatory's 2024 Year-End Gala, "Becoming."