Beginner/Intermediate Mini-Choreo Class

Class Details

Beginner/Intermediate Mini-Choreo Class (All Welcome) 8-weeks *NOT consecutive No experience required. This class has been designed to accommodate both beginners and intermediate students. If you are 12+ and have NEVER taken a belly dance class, taken one or several, this class is diverse to suit many different levels. Class Date: Mondays April 13, 27 (NO CLASS April 20) May 4, 11, 25 (NO CLASS May Long Weekend) June 1, 8 & 22 (NO CLASS June 20) Class Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Dynamyx Gymnastics Club 110 – 175 Carleton Drive St. Albert, Alberta T8N 7X9 Course Description: You will learn a Beledi and a Shaabi mini-choreographies over this 8-week course. What is Beledi? It is a traditional Egyptian style known for its smooth, natural movements and strong connection to the music’s rhythm. It is playful, grounded and expressive. What is Shaabi? It is a lively, street-inspired Egyptian style that blends modern attitude with folk dance roots. It often features playful gestures, bold hip movements, and spirited expression that reflect everyday life and humour. You do NOT have to memorize any of the mini-choreographies, because every week I will guide and remind you! Learning moves in a choreography allows you to see and feel how one move flows into the next. What to wear: Wear comfortable exercise clothes. You do not need to show your belly. Traditionally belly dance is done barefoot but you can wear socks, a ballet slipper or soft jazz shoes if you prefer. Recital: There is no dance recital. Just come have fun learning this ancient art form and getting a great low-impact exercise. WhatsApp: This app is the easiest way for me to share a video of the choreography with you so you can practice during the week. Download the app prior to the class with the phone number you put on your registration. Payment: I am a small business so if possible I greatly appreciate if you can pay via etransfer or cash. I completely understand that paying for the class entirely upfront can be financially too much. I am very happy to setup a payment schedule with you if you need, like three payments of $68.25 Instructor Illness: Please pencil in Mon. June 29 at 7:30pm as a make-up class incase I get sick one week during our classes and I need to reschedule a class to this date. Instructor: Laura Beauchamp