November/December Intersession - 2008

Join us for these fun and exciting classes designed to help you keep growing as a dancer and stay in shape over the holiday season--check it out!

Click on the class titles for class descriptions and for technique class topics and instructor information.

For registration and Fee information click here.

For information on the Mommy & Me Parent/Child class, click here

For class descriptions, click the class titles below.

November/December Calendar

Registration & Fees:

Fees:

     $12.00 for a single class

     $33.00 for a 3-week session

     $55.00 for a 5-class gypsy card

     $100.00 for a 10-class gypsy card

Gypsy cards are good for three months from the date of purchase and can be used for an regular 1-1/2 hour Aalim School class, any level, at either the Minneapolis or Inver Grove locations.

Registration for December Intersession:

Just email your name, address, and phone number along with the classes you plan to attend and whether you would like to pay for single classes or purchase a gypsy card to: mirah@mirahammal.com. (Emailing ahead just lets us know you're planning to attend--in case there's any weather or problem that we would need to let you know of a change--and if you're getting a gypsy card it allows us to have that info ready for you when you arrive. :-) Otherwise, just show up the for class.

Class Descriptions

Advanced Beginner Technique Preparation

Time: Wednesdays  7:30-9:00 p.m.                                          Studio: Inver Grove-Fred Astaire

Dates: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18                                                         Instructor: Mirah

Level: Level 1 and Level 1+

This class is designed for students who have taken level 1 and are considering making the jump to level 2 either winter or spring session. In this three-week session, we'll work on new techniques plus refining and improving arms and presentation of the techniques you already know to help prepare you to move to the next level. At least one session of level 1 is strongly recommended.

Belly Dance Technique Concentration

Time: Tuesdays  7:00-8:30 p.m.                                            Studio: Minneapolis-Chapel Room

Dates: 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16                                              Instructor: Mirah

Level: Mixed Level for students level 1+ or 2 and up. Variations in intensity and difficulty will be given for different levels.

A mixed-level class for continuing dance students. In this class, we will work with new techniques, refining your existing technique, combinations, and dancing! Plus, to help you fight those holiday munchies, we'll keep it moving and help you get a good workout!

Advanced Belly Dance Technique and Styles

(Recommended level 3+ or 4 and up): This class we will continue to build on the technique, skills, and styles developed in previous levels (including new finger cymbal patterns, new technique variations, more complex combinations, and increasing attention to layered movements.) However, there will also be more focus on exploring and developing your individual dance style. We will focus on creating dynamic combinations, exploring styles of belly dance and movement stylizations, musicality and rhythm, presentation, and improvisational skill development. The class will be rooted in Orientale/raks sharki, but will explore these other areas and specialties over a span of sessions: balance techniques (sword, pot, tray, etc.), floor work, urban balady, folkloric stylizations, tribal and neo-tribal fusion styles, ethno-fusion, and more. The class is taught as a mixed level class for upper level students--instructor feedback, focus and variations are tailored to the students at different levels.