Welcome to dance class!

New 7-week classes start the first day of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov. (or immediately after a holiday). See our web calendar!

Girls' Night Out!

Curious about dance class? Come join us at Girls Night Out! If it's your birthday month, we'll have a birthday present for you. You receive snacks, a presentation about dance, 3 30-minute classes. It's all free! RSVP so we can buy enough refreshments. Meets once every 2 months before a new session.

Yo-Belly

Trim yo belly, become flexible and strong, and improve your balance while you learn to belly dance! 30 minutes of yoga and 30 minutes of beginning bellydance moves.Taught by a performing belly dancer/certified yoga instructor, Zahavah Noor. Level: Beginners +. Mondays at 6:30

Belly Sculpting

30 minutes of belly dance moves to make you sensual and graceful, 30 minutes of abs and back on a mat help flatten your stomach. You can also wear a weight belt and develop your core muscles even more! Class taught by Safira Zeki. Level: Beginners +. Tuesdays at 5:45.

The Art of Belly Dance

We teach everything you need to become an authentic belly dancer: Romantic veil dance, hip dance, finger cymbal dance. You'll learn sensual, beautiful belly dance moves and exciting hip moves. Taught by Safira Zeki. Level: Beginners +. Wednesdays at 7:15; Saturdays at 10:15.

Adventures in Belly Dance

For advanced beginners. Turns, footwork, balance, layered moves and shimmies get you ready for intermediate level classes. Taught by Safira Zeki. Level: Beginners +. Saturdays at 11:30.

Flamenco

Learn the fire and passion of flamenco dance! Play the rhythms of Spain with your hands and heels, develop beautiful arms and hands, begin to "look flamenco" with great posture. This class is suitable for both men and women! Teachers: Safira Zeki and Cherie Scillia. Level: Beginners / Adv. Beginners. Tuesdays at 6:45.

Classes for Experienced Dancers

Tribal Belly Dance

Smoky, sultry, joyful, ethnic fusion combines dance steps from many tribes around the world. Emphasis on Saidi dance and fusion with other dance forms from Turkish to jazz. Costume pieces from Afghanistan to India! Ask Safira if this class is for you. Taught by Zahavah Noor. Level 2 and up. Tuesdays at 5:45.

Basic Boot Camp Bellydance

Intermediate level choreography, including turns, footwork and Reda technique. Special training on the discipline and good attitude required for a high-level dance class. Dancers encouraged to perform when ready. Class enrollment is by audition. Taught by Safira Zeki. Level 2 and up. Wednesdays at 6:00.

Dancers with Experience

More intensive work on props: sword, shamadan, cane, finger cymbals, veil. More complex choreography with multiple turns, advanced hip and body isolations. Class includes gypsy fusion and ballet exercises. Class enrollment is by audition. Taught by Safira Zeki. Level 3 and up. Thursdays at 5:30.

Almost Boot Camp

"Almost" because dancers never stop learning. Turns, technique, choreography learned quickly, lots of corrections. An exemplary attitude is required. Students must do push-ups (or girls' push ups), abs and back, and lunges. Class enrollment is by audition. Taught by Safira Zeki. Level 4 and up. Thursdays at 6:45.

Special Topics

Fun time to explore Middle Eastern Dance. This class operates by inspiration, so check the calendar. Recent classes offered a session of zar, an exorcism dance, Zambra, or coaching on how to dance solo. Taught by Safira Zeki. Safira can help you decide which class is best for you.