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Spring Session at the Aalim School of Dance

Spring session classes begin March 22. Students with previous experience may join "regular" classes at any time.

 

Click class titles for class descriptions, pricing options and registration information, click the "Jump to" links in the left navigation, or scroll down this page for general information. Still have questions? Call 612-703-7002 or email info@aalimschool.com.

 

Spring Regular Class Sessions (click class titles for descriptions.)

Level 1 Belly Dance Foundations (8-week session)

      Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 3/24-5/12 Studio IGH-FA,

      Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 3/25-5/13 Studio Mpls-SR

      Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. 3/27-3/13 Studio Mpls-SR

 

Level 2 Belly Dance (8-week session)

       Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 3/24-5/19 (no 4/7) Studio Mpls-SR **New room!

       Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. 3/25-5/13 Studio IGH-FA

 

Level 3 Belly Dance (8 week session)

       Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. 3/23-5/11, Studio Mpls-CP

       Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 4/1-5/13 (no 3/25), Studio IGH-FA

 

Advanced Belly Dance Technique and Style

       Saturdays, 11:30-1:00 p.m. 3/27-5/15 (no 4/10), Studio Mpls-SR

    

About the Class Levels Please note that class "level" curriculum and expectations are not the same in all belly dance programs. If you have been taking classes with another school or program and are uncertain what level is right for you in ours, please email mirah@aalimschool.com or call 612-703-7002.

 

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Specialty Classes & Workshops

Specialty Workshop Series - 2010

Learn more about specialty techniques, dance styles, and more with excellent local instructors in a 2-hour workshop format! Aalim School offers monthly workshops at the School's Minneapolis location, taught by excellent instructors who are each recognized for her or his specific expertise in the material presented.

 

(We are currently finalizing additional dance and music workshops for the Spring 2010 workshop schedule. We will post that additional information soon!)

 

(Summer Session 2009 Workshops click titles for full descriptions):      

      Spectacular Shimmies, Layers, and Pops with Mirah Ammal

      Wednesday June 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Minneapolis - Studio Mpls-CP

      Sword Dance with Mirah Ammal  

      Wednesday July 22,  7:30-9:30 p.m. at Minneapolis - Studio Mpls-CP

 

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Registration Policies and Fees

Registration for these classes is through the Aalim School of Middle Eastern Dance.

 

For a Spring session registration form, click here

Please read the registration form and all policy information, found on the registration form.

For regular classes, previous belly dance students may register for a full session, get a 5-class gypsy card, a 10-class gypsy card, or purchase single classes on a drop-in basis. (A gypsy card is a punch card that lets you attend any regular class at the Aalim School.) First time beginners are asked to register for the full 8-week session, as material is cumulative. Late registrations for first time beginners may be taken up to the third week of class at the school administrator's discretion.

 

All other classes and workshops, registration/pricing options are as listed.

 

No refunds after the first week of class. No exceptions.

 

Regular classes (1.5 hours):

      $ 80 for a full 8-week session

      $100 for 10-class gypsy card

      $ 55 for 5-class gypsy card

      $ 12 single class drop-in rate

 

Belly-Fitness and Children's classes (1 hour):

     $42 for full 5-week session

     $9 single class drop-in rate

 

Summer Performance Skills Classes (2 hours):

     $85 for full 6-week session

 

Specialty Workshop Series

      $20 per workshop

      **Special 3-Workshop package deal**
              Register for any three workshops for a total of $45

 

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Locations and Driving Directions

Inver Grove Heights

Salem Square at 5300 S. Robert Street, Inver Grove Heights (at 494 and S. Robert) Click for driving directions.

       Studio IGH-FA: Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Suite 550)

Minneapolis

Center for Performing arts at 3754 Pleasant Ave. S., Minneapolis

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     Studio Mpls-CP: Chapel Room, 2nd Floor

       Studio Mpls-SR: Sun Room, 1st Floor

 

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Driving Directions

To Aalim School Inver Grove Heights Locations

Salem Square Center 5300 S. Robert Trail Suite 550, Inver Grove Heights

Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Suite 550) and Rhythm and Shoes Studio (Suite 200)

From eastbound 494 take the South Robert Street exit. At the top of the exit ramp, do not turn, but continue straight ahead (turns into 53rd). Turn left at the first parking lot entrance. The studios are located in the row of storefronts (Salem Square).

 

From westbound 494 take the Highway 110 exit and the South Robert Street exit. Turn right (south) onto S. Robert Street. Take a left at the first light. Turn left at the first parking lot entrance. The studios are located in the row of storefronts (Salem Square). 

 

 

To Aalim School Minneapolis Location

Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave S., Minneapolis.

From northbound 35-W take the 35th-36th Street exit. Go past 36th street and take a left onto 35th Street (one way). Cross the overpass, go two blocks, and take a left onto Nicollet. From Nicollet, take a right onto 38th Street. Go four blocks to Pleasant. The Center for Performing arts is on the northwest corner of the intersection. Parking is on street.

 

From southbound 35-W take the 35th-36th Street exit. Take a right onto 35th Street (one way). Go two blocks, and take a left onto Nicollet. From Nicollet, take a right onto 38th Street. Go four blocks to Pleasant. The Center for Performing arts is on the northwest corner of the intersection. Parking is on street.

 

From I-94, either direction follow signs for 35-W southbound. Stay right, and follow the southbound 35W directions.

 

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Aalim School of Dance, LLC.

P.O. Box 19342

Minneapolis, MN 55419

612-703-7002

info@aalimschool.com

 

 

Urgent School Announcements

New Spring Session classes begin March 22

REGISTER NOW!

Mirah Ammal, Al-Bahira Dance Theater and Amina Beres host Artemis Mourat July 9-11, 2010
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CHECK STUDIO DESIGNATIONS

Aalim School of Dance has two air-conditioned locations:

  • Inver Grove Heights

  • South Minneapolis

Our Minneapolis location is conveniently located in South Minneapolis near I-35W and Lyn-Lake/Kingfield.

Inver Grove/West St. Paul is located near 494 and South Robert Street.

Please note: Classes may be held in more than one studio at these locations: be sure to check studio designations!

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 Click for Summer Registration Form

 

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