Drop in classes are less structured and so the teacher can adjust the lesson depending on those who attend.  You are welcome to come along on the night/day and pay as you go, although it helps me to know if newcomers will be coming along, so I can allow time to cover good posture and welcome you to the group (email : info@letsbellydance.co.uk).   These classes are good for those who can not commit to a whole term of classes, or who want a second class each week, want to re-cover something they are working on and those who want to increase their fitness and stamina.  Learning is less structured and more suited to those who learn in a more free flowing way.  There are more opportunities for experimentation, self expression, while we still focus on good technique.  For Foundation each drop in class is structured to build on the previous weeks session and to introduce something new.  This means that you are never more than a week behind and that you can join at any point.  For example--one week we might learn how to do a figure 8 move, and the next week we will learn how to undulate with it, while also introducing the camel.  The next week we walk with a camel and introduce the shimmy…. Each weeks lesson plans are on the classes homepage, which will give you a better idea of how it works.

 

My courses are run via the sports centre and are a structured to develop Middle Eastern dance.  We start with the basics and have aims and outcomes to achieve during the 10 or 12 weeks.   All courses need to be pre booked by ringing the number listed on the sports centre homepage.  The most popular courses do tend to book full, so early booking is recommended.  New students are welcome up to week three of a course, although full payment may be required, after that date you may be asked to wait until the next course starts.  Start dates are listed on each classes homepage.

 

 

Further info on our classes can be found on the FAQ and About the Classes pages.  Please read "your first class" before starting either a course of drop in class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginners are invited to join the Foundation class, start with no prior lessons in Middle Eastern dance, and remain until they have mastered the basic moves (10 weeks generally).  

General classes work on framing, linking, posture, undulating, pivoting and free dance and are suitable for all dancers from Improvers (those with strong foundations) upwards.  

Intermediates are confident in all the above and are ready to work on layering, choreographys, styles of dance, props and performance skills--they are expected to take workshops with outside teachers and to report back to the group on what they have learnt.  While the Advanced dancers have been dancing for 3 years or more and aim to look at the subject in more depth while still working on their dance, performance and technique.  As you will see, many classes cover more than one level.

 

If you have already taken lessons with another teacher please email me to find the level most suited to your skills.  Generally students of ASMED or JWWAD qualified teachers share the same vocabulary as my classes and can move directly across.  Other students may need some time in a more basic class in order to understand the structure I use.  Experienced dancers of other styles and those who have danced in a Middle Eastern style in a home setting need to start in beginners, although they sometimes move on quicker through the levels.  If in doubt start at a lower level and I can always move you.

 

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