Regular Class Schedules for North Carolina Belly Dance

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Current North Carolina Belly Dance
Class Schedules by City

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Asheville

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	6:00-7:00pm	Level 1 - Intro to Bellydance with Sparrow! @ World Spirit Studio, 70 College Street, Asheville. www.barakamundi.com or 828 232 2980. As always, BMundi is barter-friendly. Contact onca@barakamundi.com or 828 232 2980 for details.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Level I-II Student Troupe Choreography with Sparrow! @ World Spirit Studio, 70 College Street, Asheville. www.barakamundi.com or 828 232 2980. As always, BMundi is barter-friendly. Contact onca@barakamundi.com or 828 232 2980 for details.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Bellydance with Onca of Baraka Mundi in Marion at the Arts Council. Contact onca@barakamundi.com or 828 232 2980 for details.	Classes are ongoing
Tuesdays	6:00-7:00pm	Bellydance Basics with Lisa Zahiya at Studio Zahiya, 41 Carolina Lane, Asheville. This class focuses on posture, body alignment, and the basics of hipwork. Arm and torso movements are introduced. Drop in anytime. $12 drop-in $40 for 4 weeks. For more information, email lisazahiya@gmail.com or visit Lisa Zahiya's website.	Classes are ongoing
	6:00-7:00pm	Bellydance Basics - Skillz and Drillz. This class is taught by SamiTe' at 131 Moody Ave. in Asheville. drop in rate is $12/ class, 5 classes for $50, or unlimited monthly pass for $90. Contact SamiTe' for more information- 828.273.9528, or visit www.samiterocks.com.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Level I-II Cued Improvisation with Sparrow! @ World Spirit Studio, 70 College Street, Asheville. www.barakamundi.com or 828 232 2980. As always, BMundi is barter-friendly. Contact onca@barakamundi.com or 828 232 2980 for details.	Classes are ongoing
	7:10-8:10pm	Bellydance Workout - Skills & Drills with Lisa Zahiya, 41 Carolina Lane, Asheville. Be prepared to sweat as class will start with the 10 minute shimmy drill!! For all levels - an intense workout focusing on improving your bellydance skills Drop in anytime. $12 drop-in; $40 for 4 weeks. For more information, email lisazahiya@gmail.com or visit Lisa Zahiya's website.	Classes are ongoing
	8:20-9:30pm	Advanced Topics in Middle Eastern Dance with Lisa Zahiya, 41 Carolina Lane, Asheville. By permission only. $15 drop in, $80 for the 8-week session. For more information, email lisazahiya@gmail.com or visit Lisa Zahiya's website.	Classes are ongoing
Wednesdays	6:30-8:00	All-levels Bellydance Fitness with Mizilca @ the Asheville YMCA on Woodfin St. On-going and open to drop-in at anytime. Free to Y-members, or call YMCA 210-9622 for details about non-member drop-in rates. This class begins with 30 mins of yoga and centering excercises then begins with very basic dance isolations and progresses thru the evening to challenge everyone, and ends with fluid improvisational dance.	Classes are ongoing
	7:30-8:30pm	Essentials of Raqs Sharqi: Foundations with Mahsati Janan at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce Street in Asheville. Belly Dance Level 1. Drop-ins welcome! This course is an introduction to the techniques and basic combinations used in Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, also known as belly dance. The basic techniques and movements that are the building blocks of belly dance in Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish and American style belly dance will be covered with an emphasis on classical Egyptian Raqs Sharqi. This class is an excellent foundation for anyone wanting to learn or review the basic isolations of belly dance with an emphasis on technique. Recommended items for class: (There may be extra available for students to borrow during class. Do not worry if you do not own any of these items. Everything in class can be learned without these if necessary, but with them you will have the opportunity to use the props, instruments and costuming in context.) Finger Cymbals (also known as Zills/Sagat), Veil (2.5 to 3 yards of flowing material such as silk or chiffon, Cane (wooden dowel or cane). Cost: Drop-In: $12/class; $17 for both classes. Pre-Registered Month: $10/class; $15 for both classes. Registration: To register, visit www.mahsati-janan.com or call 828 318 7572.	Classes are ongoing
	8:30-9:30pm	Combining The Elements with Mahsati Janan at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce Street in Asheville. Belly Dance Level II. Cost: Drop-in: $12 per class or $17 for this and the 8-9pm class combined. Pre-registered per month: $10 per class or $15 for both classes. Registration: To register, visit www.mahsati-janan.com or call 828 318 7572.	Classes are ongoing
Thursdays	6:00-7:00pm	Intermediate Bellydance Drillz. This class is taught by SamiTe' at 131 Moody Ave. in Asheville. Classes are $12, 5 classes for $50, or unlimited monthly pass for $90. Contact SamiTe' for more information- 828.273.9528, or visit www.samiterocks.com.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Level I-II Bellydance Drills with Onca of Baraka Mundi at World Spirit Studio, 70 College Street in Asheville. $45 for one weekly class, or ALL for just $70 month. $12 drop-in www.barakamundi.com or 828 232 2980. As always, BMundi is barter-friendly.	Classes are ongoing
	8:00-9:00pm	Level I-II-III: Fan Dancing for Bellydancers with Onca of Baraka Mundi at World Spirit Studio, 70 College Street in Asheville. $45 for one weekly class, or ALL for just $70 month. $12 drop-in. $85 for two month intensive with DeLacey. www.barakamundi.com or 828 232 2980. As always, BMundi is barter-friendly.	Classes are ongoing
Sundays	5:30-6:30pm	New Choreography with Sparrow - at the Movement & Learning Center @ 90 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville. Classes $12 each drop-in, $45/month for one class per week, $70 for all. An amazing deal! Private lessons $45 per hour, discounted for ongoing students. For more information, visit barakamundi.com, or 828 232 2980. As always, BMundi is barter-friendly .	Classes are ongoing

Charlotte

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	6:00-7:00pm	Level 1 ATS with Jenny of Moonsister Belly Dance at Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217. Visit Moonsister Belly Dance Website for more information.	This class is ongoing
	6:00-7:00pm	Beginner Complete taught by Nayna and Iona at Dance Fever Studio,5818 Prosperity Church Road, in Charlotte. So...you wanna dance! This class will not only give you the basic fundamentals you need, we're going to put them together for you in a fun beginner choreography! This class runs in a 4-week session so you won't wanna miss a class as each one will build on the week before. You will get a warm-up, review of the moves from previous weeks, new moves, zills (yes, zills!), and then a new part of the choreography. By the end of the session you will have an entire choreography to show family and friends. Recommended for the beginner student or newbie. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	6:00-7:30pm	Level I bellydance class with Zarifa at the Jewish Community Center - 5007 Providence Rd in Charlotte. Introduction to Raks Sharqi (Oriental Dance - Egyptian Style), basic steps, zills, and choreography for two dances. Cost = $63 per session. Call 704-643-7149 or 704-366-5007, or email zarifa@carolina.rr.com for more information.	6-week sessions are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Belly Dance 1 class with Naima at Open Door Studios, 1221-B The Plaza, Charlotte. 704.576.5034. For more information and to register, visit http://www.rakssultana.com/register.html.	Class sessions are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Level 2 ATS with Jenny of Moonsister Belly Dance at Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217. Visit Moonsister Belly Dance Website for more information.	This class is ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Beginner tribal fusion belly dance is now offered at Rodrigo Jimenez' new studio, World Dance Center, in NE Charlotte. The beginner class emphasizes isolation and movement drills, and we will advance to work on non-contact lead and follow style that can be danced in groups -- tribal style, using movements from ATS and other tribal vocabularies where compatible. The emphasis is on group dynamics, spatial and rhythm skills, and improvisation rather than choreographed performance. Cynthia has 8 years of belly dance experience in both tribal and traditional Egyptian styles, as well as several years experience with latin dances and American ballroom. For ballroom dancers who want to work on more freedom and range of movement in their hips, ribcage isolation, posture, core strength, frame, etc. this is a great dance style to cross-train in. The class is on Thursday evenings at 7:00, at 3116-F Milton Road (near the intersection of WT Harris and Sharon Amity) weekly except 6/12 and 6/19. $10 or 10/$80. Classes are also offered at the UNCC Student Activity Center during term for UNCC students and staff -- contact me for current schedule information. Questions about the classes? E-mail me at cynthiagibas@yahoo.com, and look for a new website coming at http://tribes.tribe.net/worlddancebellydance.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	BellyFunk taught by Nayna and Iona at Dance Fever Studio,5818 Prosperity Church Road, in Charlotte. Play that funky music! At Lotus we often find ourselves dancing not only to bellydance music, but grooving to non-bellydance music! This fun fitness class does just that! We'll incorporate bellydance into your own dance over some of your favorite songs so that you can get down on the dance floor! Recommended for all. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	7:30-9:00pm	Level IV bellydance class with Zarifa at the Jewish Community Center - 5007 Providence Rd in Charlotte. Advanced technique, advanced zills, and numerous choreographies. Cost = $63 per session. Call 704-643-7149 or 704-366-5007, or email zarifa@carolina.rr.com for more information.	6-week sessions are ongoing
	8:00-9:00pm	Advanced Complete taught by Nayna and Iona at Dance Fever Studio,5818 Prosperity Church Road, in Charlotte. Ah - you're advanced now!! Woot! In this class we will focus on a thorough breakdown of intermediate moves and layering technique as well as introducing more advanced moves for your dance. You know zills are a must so be prepared each week to knock those out! This class runs in a 4-week session with each class building on the previous class. Your choreography will be filled with both intermediate and advanced moves and will at some point incorporate a prop or two! Recommended for the advanced dancer. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	8:00-9:00pm	Level 3 ATS with Jenny of Moonsister Belly Dance at Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217. Visit Moonsister Belly Dance Website for more information.	This class is ongoing
	8:15-9:15pm	Belly Dance II class with Naima at Open Door Studios, 1221-B The Plaza, Charlotte. 704.576.5034. For more information and to register, visit http://www.rakssultana.com/register.html.	Class sessions are ongoing
Tuesdays	6:00-7:00pm	Dance Ensemble level:Mystical Mayas, which includes "intermediate" technique and choreography, at Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217. Call (704-525-3606), visit the Magic Hips Website or email Yasmine@magic-hips.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
	6:00-7:00pm	Beginner Complete taught by Nayna and Iona at World Dance Studio, 3116-F Milton Road, in Charlotte. So...you wanna dance! This class will not only give you the basic fundamentals you need, we're going to put them together for you in a fun beginner choreography! This class runs in a 4-week session so you won't wanna miss a class as each one will build on the week before. You will get a warm-up, review of the moves from previous weeks, new moves, zills (yes, zills!), and then a new part of the choreography. By the end of the session you will have an entire choreography to show family and friends. Recommended for the beginner student or newbie. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	6:30-7:45pm	Beginner Complete taught by Nayna and Iona at Ballentyne Resort in Charlotte. So...you wanna dance! This class will not only give you the basic fundamentals you need, we're going to put them together for you in a fun beginner choreography! This class runs in a 4-week session so you won't wanna miss a class as each one will build on the week before. You will get a warm-up, review of the moves from previous weeks, new moves, zills (yes, zills!), and then a new part of the choreography. By the end of the session you will have an entire choreography to show family and friends. Recommended for the beginner student or newbie. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217, presents: Belly Dance Essentials (multi-level: beg/int/adv). Call (704-525-3606), visit the Magic Hips Website or email Yasmine@magic-hips.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:30-8:30pm	Intermediate Drills taught by Nayna and Iona at Dance Fever Studio,5818 Prosperity Church Road, in Charlotte. Let's learn some new stuff, and then drill it! This class will focus on intermediate moves and technique. Repetition is key so lots of drilling will be involved to assure proper execution. We will also introduce basic layering as well as some of the layering techniques found in the Suhaila Salimpour format. Recommended for the intermediate student or advanced student wanting to brush up on their skills. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	7:30-8:30pm	Belly Dance III class with Naima at Open Door Studios, 1221-B The Plaza, Charlotte. 704.576.5034. For more information and to register, visit http://www.rakssultana.com/register.html.	Class sessions are ongoing
	8:00-9:00pm	Intermediate Complete taught by Nayna and Iona at Dance Fever Studio,5818 Prosperity Church Road, in Charlotte. Let's dance..This class will focus on intermediate moves, their technique and execution. We will also introduce basic layering as well as some of the layering techniques found in the Suhaila Salimpour format. You will learn new zill patterns and how to put them over intermediate moves. Of course there will be a great choreography filled with beginner and intermediate moves. This class runs in a 4-week session so you won't want to miss any as each class will build on the previous class. Recommended for the intermediate dancer. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	8:15-9:15pm	Magic Hips (by audition only)Pre-requisite for auditioning for professional troupe is 1 year as Beledi Beat dance member and by Yasmine/Magic Hips recommendation. Auditions are announced on an as-needed basis. Class takes place at Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 2821. Call (704-752-8323), visit the Magic Hips Website or email Yasmine@magic-hips.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing.
Wednesdays	6:00-7:00pm	Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217, presents: Dance Ensemble Level: Shimmering Sands: includes "advanced" study, technique & choreography. Call (704-525-3606), visit the Magic Hips Website or email Yasmine@magic-hips.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
	6:00-7:00pm	Slow and Snaky taught by Nayna and Iona at Dance Fever Studio,5818 Prosperity Church Road, in Charlotte. Let's dance..This class will focus on intermediate moves, their technique and execution. We will also introduce basic layering as well as some of the layering techniques found in the Suhaila Salimpour format. You will learn new zill patterns and how to put them over intermediate moves. Of course there will be a great choreography filled with beginner and intermediate moves. This class runs in a 4-week session so you won't want to miss any as each class will build on the previous class. Recommended for the intermediate dancer. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	6:00-7:30	Level II bellydance class with Zarifa at Jewish Community Center, 5007 Providence Rd., Charlotte. Veil technique, choreography for three dances, and zill drills $63 per session. Call 704-643-7149, or email zarifa@carolina.rr.com for more information and to register.	6-week sessions are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	BellyFunk taught by Nayna and Iona at Dance Fever Studio,5818 Prosperity Church Road, in Charlotte. Play that funky music! At Lotus we often find ourselves dancing not only to bellydance music, but grooving to non-bellydance music! This fun fitness class does just that! We'll incorporate bellydance into your own dance over some of your favorite songs so that you can get down on the dance floor! Recommended for all. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Dance Ensemble Level: Oriental Elegance includes "Intervanced" (adv. intermediate/advanced) technique and choreography, at Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217. Call (704-525-3606), visit the Magic Hips Website or email Yasmine@magic-hips.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
	7:30-9:00pm	Level III bellydance class with Zarifa at Jewish Community Center, 5007 Providence Rd., Charlotte. Intensive zill work, choreography for several dances using zills and cane. $63 per session. Call 704-643-7149, or email zarifa@carolina.rr.com for more information and to register.	6-week sessions are ongoing
	8:00-9:00pm	Beginner Complete taught by Nayna and Iona at Dance Fever Studio,5818 Prosperity Church Road, in Charlotte. So...you wanna dance! This class will not only give you the basic fundamentals you need, we're going to put them together for you in a fun beginner choreography! This class runs in a 4-week session so you won't wanna miss a class as each one will build on the week before. You will get a warm-up, review of the moves from previous weeks, new moves, zills (yes, zills!), and then a new part of the choreography. By the end of the session you will have an entire choreography to show family and friends. Recommended for the beginner student or newbie. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	8:15-9:15pm	8:15pm Multi-Level Dance Ensemble Unveiled Jewels: Specialty Interest and Focus Ensemble. This is a multi-level dance ensemble and is open to all dance ensemble members. Current Focus will be Gypsy skirt with Gitano/Arabe styling. Class takes place at Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217. Call (704-752-8323), visit the Magic Hips Website or email Yasmine@magic-hips.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
Thursdays	6:00-7:00pm	Bellydance Basics. This class focuses on explaining the technique and execution of fundamental bellydance movements per Yasmine's dance curriculum to help students build a strong foundation in Middle Eastern dance. This class will also include an introduction to basic Finger cymbal (zills) technique. Students will need zills for this class. Recommended for New Students / Beginner Level Students. Location: Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217. Call (704-525-3606), visit the Magic Hips Website or email Yasmine@magic-hips.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
	6:15-7:15pm	Beginner Complete taught by Nayna and Iona at Ballentyne Resort in Charlotte. What a fun way to get the heart beating or just have a good time with a different style of dance! This class provides a mix of steps that can be used in the classical style of temple dancing as well as learning about a dance of festival celebration taking the industry by storm! Suitable for all. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217, presents: 7:00pm * Yasmine's Choice : multi-level technique classes geared for ALL students concentrating on a special dance focus each week such as Rhythmic Hips, Elegant Arms and Hands and Precision Drills. Call (704-525-3606), visit the Magic Hips Website or email Yasmine@magic-hips.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
	7:15-8:15pm	Level I belly dance class at Millennium Dance Studio in Charlotte. Call 704-551-5711 for more information or visit our website.	Classes are ongoing
	7:15-8:15pm	Beginner belly dance is now offered at World Dance Center in Charlotte, Thursdays 7:15-8:15. No belly dance experience is needed to take this class. The class is ongoing and focuses on basic skills rather than choreography, so you can start any time. Each class consists of warm up isolation exercises, combination and across-the-floor drills, and improv exercises using that day's combinations. Cynthia has 8 years of belly dance experience in modern tribal fusion, folkloric, and traditional Egyptian styles, as well as several years experience with latin dances and American ballroom. 3116-F Milton Road (near the intersection of WT Harris and Sharon Amity) weekly. $10 or $80 for a 10-class card that can also be used for other World Dance Center classes such as salsa, flamenco and capoeira. Belly dance classes are also offered at the UNCC Student Activity Center during term for UNCC students and staff -- contact me for current schedule information. Questions? E-mail me at cynthiagibas@yahoo.com.	Classes are ongoing
	7:15-8:15pm	Beginner Drills taught by Nayna and Iona at Ballentyne Resort in Charlotte. How does that move go again?" "I don't think I'm moving that hip right." If you've ever had one of those moments, then this class is for you! In this class we will review review and review again all of the beginner moves from posture to who knows what! Take your challenging move and bring it to this class to drill on it! Be ready to work it out! And bring your zills as we'll work on those as well. Suitable for all, but recommended for those with some general knowledge of bellydance technique. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	8:15-9:15pm	Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217, presents: Beledi Beat (by audition only)Troupe Study & Performance / by audition only to current Oriental Elegance & Shimmering Sands students and by Yasmine/Magic Hips recommendation. Auditions are held each year on as-needed basis. Call (704-525-3606), visit the Magic Hips Website or email Yasmine@magic-hips.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
Fridays	6:30-7:30pm	Beginner Drumming Classes with Ken of The Secondhand Gypsies at Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road in Charlotte. Drum Classes will be open to all individuals interested. This is a great way for dancers to learn more about Middle Eastern Rhythms as well as getting other family members and friends involved and jamming together! Introductory offer for the month of May $40.00 (After May, classes will be $50 per month) OR Pay per Class with a Drop-in fee of only $15 per class. Classes will be under a separate pay system thru Moonsister Bellydance Click here to register now thru PayPal. Class size limited to 15 participants. For more details and to register for drum class contact: drumwithken@me.com. Participants will need to bring their own Tabla/doumbek. Don't have a drum? contact drumwithken@me.com for some suggested sites for purchasing Tabla/Doumbeks.	Classes begin May 8, 2009 and will be ongoing
Saturdays	9:00am-10:00am	Pilate for Bellydance taught by Jen at Lotus Dance Studios in Charlotte. For pricing, directions, and more information, visit the Lotus Dance Studios website.	Classes are ongoing
	11:00am-12:00pm	Learn the Art of Belly Dance! Improve your body while learning a new form of dance. Class instruction will cover the basic movements of this powerful dance form, including choreography and veil dancing. 6-week session $75 - sign up by Sept. 23 and receive $5 off! Instructor: Kiyya. At the Beautiful, New PIPER GLEN BALLROOM 6420 Rea Road, Charlotte (next to Trader Joe's). Call today to register: 704-541-1611, or email: Kiyya@aol.com.	Classes begin September 27, 2008.
	12:00-1:00pm	ATS Jam Class the first Saturday of each month with Jenny of Moonsister Belly Dance at Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217. Visit Moonsister Belly Dance Website for more information.	Class runs the first Saturday of each month

Dobson

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Tuesdays	6:00-9:00pm	Bellydancing with Samra at Surry Community College, Dobson, NC. All ages welcome. Enroll at Continuing Ed office or on the 1st night. For more information about the class or instructor, contact Iara Kendrick: stephip1234@yahoo.com, 276-236-4533 or visit www.samrasexpressions.com.	Classes are ongoing.

Fayetteville

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	11:00am-12pm	Ruhiyyih teaches "Learn to Bellydance!" classes in Westover. This class covers the foundations and movements of all forms of bellydance. Clients are introduced to different genres of bellydance while learning proper technique, history, musicality, and group choreographies. All ages are welcome. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
	5:30-6:30pm	Ruhiyyih teaches Bellydance for Kids and Teens in Hope Mills. This class uses dance movements to increase confidence, correct posture, get a healthy and fun workout, and introduce kids of all ages to the wonderful world of bellydance. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
	6:30-7:30pm	Ruhiyyih teaches "Learn to Bellydance!" classes in Hope Mills. This class covers the foundations and movements of all forms of bellydance. Clients are introduced to different genres of bellydance while learning proper technique, history, musicality, and group choreographies. All ages are welcome. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
Tuesdays	10:00am-11:00am	Ruhiyyih teaches "Learn to Bellydance!" classes in Hope Mills. This class covers the foundations and movements of all forms of bellydance. Clients are introduced to different genres of bellydance while learning proper technique, history, musicality, and group choreographies. All ages are welcome. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
	6:00-7:00pm	Ruhiyyih teaches "Cardio Bellydance Workout" classes in Westover. This class is an intense aerobic workout using bellydance movements to burn fat, lose weight, and improve muscle tone, endurance, and cardiovascular health. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
	6:00-7:00pm	Middle Eastern Dance Technique and Choreography with Sharifa Asmar at the EE Miller Rec Center, 1361 Rim Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Middle Eastern bellydance - technique, musicality, choreography, finger cymbals and props. All beyond beginner levels welcome. Come on down - choreography in progress! [Not for baby beginners]. Register w/Sharifa 910-461-1265 sharifa@sharifaasmar.com www.sharifaasmar.com/instructor.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:00-8:00pm	Ruhiyyih teaches "Learn to Bellydance!" classes in Westover. This class covers the foundations and movements of all forms of bellydance. Clients are introduced to different genres of bellydance while learning proper technique, history, musicality, and group choreographies. All ages are welcome. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
	7:15-8:45pm	"Bellygram" class with Sharifa Asmar at the EE Miller Rec Center, 1361 Rim Rd., Fayetteville, NC. A full bellydance seminar broken down into bite size pieces you can absorb and customize over 8 weeks!- build it and dance it! $30/mo. (regularly a $60-3 hour seminar!) This class is for beyond beginners who are seeking to go to the next level in their dance with a full, custom dance performance you can use at family gatherings or for special events. Register w/Sharifa 910-461-1265 sharifa@sharifaasmar.com www.sharifaasmar.com/instructor.	Classes will run until July 28, 2009.
Wednesdays	1:00-2:00pm	Ruhiyyih teaches "Learn to Bellydance!" classes in Haymount. This class covers the foundations and movements of all forms of bellydance. Clients are introduced to different genres of bellydance while learning proper technique, history, musicality, and group choreographies. All ages are welcome. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
	2:00-3:00pm	Ruhiyyih teaches "Cardio Bellydance Workout" classes in Haymount. This class is an intense aerobic workout using bellydance movements to burn fat, lose weight, and improve muscle tone, endurance, and cardiovascular health. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
	6:00-7:00pm	Ruhiyyih teaches "Learn to Bellydance!" classes in Haymount. This class covers the foundations and movements of all forms of bellydance. Clients are introduced to different genres of bellydance while learning proper technique, history, musicality, and group choreographies. All ages are welcome. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Ruhiyyih teaches "Cardio Bellydance Workout" classes in Haymount. This class is an intense aerobic workout using bellydance movements to burn fat, lose weight, and improve muscle tone, endurance, and cardiovascular health. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
Thursdays	5:30-6:30pm	Ruhiyyih teaches Tribal and Tribal Fusion in Hope Mills. This class focuses on empowering students in improvisation and choreography in the tribal fusion style of movement using a wide variety of modern music, perfecting stage presence, and increasing flexibility and balance through yoga. American Tribal Style is also covered in this class. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
	6:30-7:30pm	Ruhiyyih teaches Raqs Sharqi/Dans Orientale in Hope Mills. This class is for those students who are intrigued by authentic, traditional bellydance. It covers how to choreograph solos and group performances, how to use props [zils (finger cymbals), veil, cane], and the differing styles of classical Middle Eastern dance and music. All classes are $30/month. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ruhiyyihbellydance , or call 910-263-9592.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Beginner Bellydance with Ahzsmaralda at the EE Miller Rec Center, 1361 Rim Rd [off Cliffdale] in Fayetteville. Register with the center at 910-433-1220. Technique, Moves and Combo Drills, (and LIVE DRUMS by Xavier!!!)	Classes are ongoing.
	8:00-9:00pm	Go Beyond Beginner/Cardio with Ahzsmaralda at the EE Miller Rec Center, 1361 Rim Rd [off Cliffdale] in Fayetteville. Register with the center at 910-433-1220. Practice what you've learned and refine your technique - Cardio, Choreography, and Dance Time! Build up a nice, warm sweat with the low impact fun of bellydance and the creativity of building a choreography to great music with your bellydance friends (and LIVE DRUMS by Xavier!!!).	Classes are ongoing.
Fridays	6:00-7:00pm	Ja'Dihra teaches a yoga-based bellydance class at Just Polin Around Fitness Studio in Fayetteville. For more information, email her at stephlobato@aol.com or call 910-644-1212.	Classes are ongoing

Fuquay-Varina

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Wednesdays	6:30-8:00pm	Beginning Bellydance with Romalie in Fuquay-Varina. Contact Romalie at romalie@goldencircledesigns.com for more information and to register.	Session 1: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009; Session 2: Mar 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009
Thursdays	6:30-8:00pm	Continuing Bellydance with Romalie in Fuquay-Varina. Contact Romalie at romalie@goldencircledesigns.com for more information and to register.	Session 1: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009; Session 2: Mar 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009

Gastonia

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Wednesdays	6:05-7:00pm	Level 2&3 Bellydance with Asali. Asali teaches exclusively at The Perfect Step Studio, 1122 E. Hudson Blvd., Ste. 2, Gastonia, NC 28054. Their phone number is 704-868-4585. $66.00 for a 6 week session. For students who have successfully completed Belly Dance Basics. Students learn new beginner/intermediate choreography each session as we explore a variety of fusion styles and begin incorporating props into dance. For more information, visit Asali's Class Schedule.	Sessions are ongoing
	7:05-8:00pm	Level 1 Bellydance with Asali at The Perfect Step Studio, 1122 E. Hudson Blvd., Ste. 2, Gastonia, NC 28054. Their phone number is 704-868-4585. $66.00 for 6 weeks. For more information, visit Asali's Class Schedule.	Sessions are ongoing

Hickory/Granite Falls

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	6:00-7:30pm	Level III Bellydance Class with Neela (Becky Shook) in Granite Falls at Art in Motion. A continuation of Beginning Belly Dance I. Students will learn more dance moves and routines as well as improvisation. Prereq. BD I. Classes are 90 minutes long and cost $44.00 a month, or $12 a class. She can be contacted at (828) 313-0013 or e-mailed bellydancer@charter.net.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:30-9:00pm	Level II Bellydance Class with Neela (Becky Shook) in Granite Falls at Art in Motion. A continuation of Beginning Belly Dance I. Students will learn more dance moves and routines as well as improvisation. Prereq. BD I. Classes are 90 minutes long and cost $44.00 a month, or $12 a class. She can be contacted at (828) 313-0013 or e-mailed bellydancer@charter.net.	Classes are ongoing.
Tuesdays	7:15-8:45pm	Student Troupe Practice (The Rubies) with Neela (Becky Shook) in Granite Falls at Art in Motion. She can be contacted at (828) 313-0013 or e-mailed bellydancer@charter.net.	Classes are ongoing.
Wenesdays	5:30-6:30pm	Belly Dance Boot Camp with Neela (Becky Shook) in Granite Falls at Art in Motion. Exercises that will improve your belly dancing. Classes cost $44.00 a month, or $12 a class. She can be contacted at (828) 313-0013 or e-mailed bellydancer@charter.net.	Classes are ongoing.
	6:30-7:30pm	Tribal Bellydance Class with Neela (Becky Shook) in Granite Falls at Art in Motion. Classes cost $44.00 a month, or $12 a class. She can be contacted at (828) 313-0013 or e-mailed bellydancer@charter.net.	Classes are ongoing.
Thursdays	7:15-8:45pm	Student Troupe Practice (The Rubies) with Neela (Becky Shook) in Granite Falls at Art in Motion. She can be contacted at (828) 313-0013 or e-mailed bellydancer@charter.net.	Classes are ongoing.

Jacksonville/Richlands/"Inner Banks" Area

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Tuesdays	6:00-7:00pm	Beginner Belly Dance with Aaminah (Megan Wright). Learn the basics of belly dance, while you strengthen, tone and improve flexibility. Classes are ongoing and held at the CoExercise Studio in Sneads Ferry 910-741-0013. Visit Aaminah's website at www.bluefiredance.com.	Classes are ongoing.
Wednesdays	5:30-7:30pm	Intro to Belly Dance with Kaitlyn at Dance Theater of Jacksonville. This will be a 6 week, 2 hour class that will cover the history, basic steps and movements of belly dance. Cost is $145.00 or $30.00 for drop-ins for a 2 hour class. For more info please contact Kaitlyn at 910-467-4722 or visit www.KaitlynBellyDance.com.	Class sessions will begin June 3, 2009 and will be ongoing.
	7:30-8:30pm	Belly Dance Basics with Kaitlyn at Dance Theater of Jacksonville. This will be a 6-week, 1 hour fitness oriented class that uses basic belly dance moments to help sculpt and tone your body. Cost is $65.00 for 6 classes, $55.00 for 5 classes, $45.00 for 4 classes and $15.00 for drop-ins. For more info please contact Kaitlyn at 910-467-4722 or visit www.KaitlynBellyDance.com.	Class sessions will begin June 3, 2009 and will be ongoing.
Thursdays	5:00-6:00pm	Beginner Belly Dance with Aaminah (Megan Wright). Learn the basics of belly dance, while you strengthen, tone and improve flexibility. Classes are ongoing and held at the CoExercise Studio in Sneads Ferry 910-741-0013. Visit Aaminah's website at www.bluefiredance.com.	Classes are ongoing.

Kenansville

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Wednesdays	Call for times	Ahmose teaches an ongoing beginner basic course with emphasis on flexiblilty, basic core moves, and having fun on Wednesday nights at Eastern Carolina Academy of Dance, 110 Front Street Kenansville, NC 28349 (contact person Courtney Brown 910-275-0268). She can be reached at ahmosedance@yahoo.com- or at 910-669-2684.	Classes are ongoing

Matthews

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Tuesdays	7:00-8:30pm	Beginner Belly Dance with Shibar Mozuna at Matthews Community Center. For more information email newclasses@mozuna.com. To register call the Community Center at 704-321-7275. You can find more information about Belly Dance at: http://www.mozuna.com. Shibar can be reached by e-mail at: shibar@mozuna.com or phone: 704-753-4166.	6-week classes begin June 10, 2008
Wednesdays	7:00-8:30pm	Introduction to Turkish Belly Dance with Shibar Mozuna at Matthews Community Center. For more information email newclasses@mozuna.com. To register call the Community Center at 704-321-7275. You can find more information about Belly Dance at: http://www.mozuna.com. Shibar can be reached by e-mail at: shibar@mozuna.com or phone: 704-753-4166.	6-week classes begin June 11, 2008

Monroe

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Wednesdays	6:00-7:00pm	Introduction to Bellydance - Beginners at Carolina Fitness Center - 3320 Goldmine Rd, Monroe, NC 28110. Click here for a Map to Carolina Fitness Center For more information, visit Moonlightpractice.com.	6-week sessions are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Advanced Beginners at Carolina Fitness Center - 3320 Goldmine Rd, Monroe, NC 28110. Click here for a Map to Carolina Fitness Center. Students will need to bring 3 yard by 45 inch veil (light weight fabric that flows but doesn't strectch - chiffon, silk, etc) to class. For more information, visit Moonlightpractice.com.	6-week sessions are ongoing
	8:00-9:00pm	Intermediate Bellydance at Carolina Fitness Center - 3320 Goldmine Rd, Monroe, NC 28110. Click here for a Map to Carolina Fitness Center. For more information, visit Moonlightpractice.com.	6-week sessions are ongoing
Thursdays	6:00-7:00pm	Introduction to Bellydance - Beginners at Carolina Fitness Center - 3320 Goldmine Rd, Monroe, NC 28110. Click here for a Map to Carolina Fitness Center For more information, visit Moonlightpractice.com.	6-week sessions are ongoing

Mooresville

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	6:00-7:00pm	Intro to Tribal" Beginner classes with Maysameh of Rhythmic Essence Belly Dance Studios. Visit www.rebellydance.com for more information. Classes are held at The Charles Mack Citizen Center - 215 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	"Advance" classes with Maysameh of Rhythmic Essence Belly Dance Studios. Visit www.rebellydance.com for more information. Classes are held at The Charles Mack Citizen Center - 215 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115.	Classes are ongoing

Morganton

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Tuesdays	6:00-7:30pm	Beginner Tribal Dance with Reyna. Location: Mountainview Recreation Center, 645 1st St, Morganton, NC 28655. (828) 438-5356. Class fees: $25 per month for city residents, $32 per month for non-city residents. Contact Reyna if you have any questions: 828-443-3459, Website: http://www.risingsuntribe.com/	Classes are ongoing
Thursdays	6:00-7:30pm	Intermediate Tribal Dance with Reyna. Location: Mountainview Recreation Center, 645 1st St, Morganton, NC 28655. (828) 438-5356. Class fees: $25 per month for city residents, $32 per month for non-city residents. Contact Reyna if you have any questions: 828-443-3459, Website: http://www.risingsuntribe.com/	Classes are ongoing

Mount Airy

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	7:00-9:00pm	Bellydance Classes with Samra at the Reeves Community Center, 113 S Renfro St, in Mount Airy. For more information about the class or instructor, contact Iara Kendrick: stephip1234@yahoo.com, 276-236-4533 or visit www.samrasexpressions.com.	Classes are ongoing.

Newton

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Tuesdays & Thursdays	5:30-8:30pm	Various classes. Visit www.rebellydance.com for more information. Classes are held at the Rhythmic Essence Belly Dance Studio on the square in downtown Newton at 120 N Main Ave.	Classes are ongoing

New Bern

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Tuesdays	5:30-7:30pm	Intro to Belly Dance with Kaitlyn at Down East Dance in New Bern. a 6 week, 2 hour class that will cover the history, basic steps and movements of belly dance. Cost is $145.00 or $30.00 for drop-ins for a 2 hour class. For more info please contact Kaitlyn at 910-467-4722 or visit www.KaitlynBellyDance.com.	Class sessions begin June 2, 2009 and will be ongoing
	7:30-8:30pm	Belly Dance Basics with Kaitlyn at Down East Dance in New Bern. a 6-week, 1 hour is a fitness oriented class that uses basic belly dance moments to help sculpt and tone your body. Cost is $65.00 for 6 classes, $55.00 for 5 classes, $45.00 for 4 classes and $15.00 for drop-ins. For more info please contact Kaitlyn at 910-467-4722 or visit www.KaitlynBellyDance.com.	Class sessions begin June 2, 2009 and will be ongoing.

Sandhills/Southern Pines/Rockingham

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Wednesdays	6:15-7:30pm	Middle Eastern Dance Bellydance [all levels]. Enjoy your summer fun with friends and a time-honored dance for fitness, fun and relaxation. At Richmond County Arts Council (Arts Richmond), 123 Washington St., downtown Rockingham. $55/month. Register with Sharifa ~ www.sharifaasmar.com/instructor.	Classes are ongoing.
Thursdays	5:30-6:45pm	Bellydance Summer Fun for Everyone @ Aberdeen Parks and Recreation. $55 month. Register at 910-544-5902 or rgordon@townofaberdeen.net. Questions? Contact Sharifa 910-461-1265 sharifa@sharifaasmar.com www.sharifaasmar.com/instructor.	Classes are ongoing.

Sanford

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Tuesdays	6:30-7:30pm	Tribal Fusion classes with Khalida at Moonbeams & Faeriedust, 235 Wicker Street, in Sanford. For more information, call 910-890-0666 or Email Snakechama@yahoo.com.	Classes are ongoing

Salisbury

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	6:30-7:30pm	Bellydance Drills & Skills at the Looking Glass Artist Collective with Kalima in Salisbury. This class will focus on refining the muscle movements necessary to master those belly dance moves. We will drill muscle groups, do some strengthening exercises, and at the end, cause we have to have SOME fun, transition those drills into a little bit of dancing. Four weeks starting June 8. $30.00 For more details or contact me at KalimaTribal@carolina.rr.com.	The next 4-week session begins June 8, 2009
	7:30-8:30pm	Tribal Style Bellydance I at the Looking Glass Artist Collective with Kalima in Salisbury. Tribal style belly dance basics. Kalima Tribal starts at the root of Tribal Style Belly Dance with basic Tribal Improv. Learn a vocabulary of tribal moves that you can use to build your own dance, alone or with others. Learn to communicate what the music says to you and to have others be able to follow along. Learn the history of Tribal Belly dance and enjoy building a community of women to dance with. $50 for the eight week session. For more details or contact me at KalimaTribal@carolina.rr.com.	The next 8-week session begins June 8, 2009
Tuesdays	5:30-6:30pm	Basic Beginner's Bellydance with Nadirah at her studio on Bank Street in Salisbury. For more information, call 704-638-9903 or 704-564-2006, email her at dtcasper@bellsouth.net or nadirahbd1@yahoo.com, or visit her website at NadirahDanceCompany.com.	Classes are ongoing
	6:30-7:30pm	Advanced Basic Bellydance with Nadirah at her studio on Bank Street in Salisbury. Back by Popular demand. Any level of dancer can participate. Movement oriented. For more information, call 704-638-9903 or 704-564-2006 , email her at dtcasper@bellsouth.net or nadirahbd1@yahoo.com, or visit her website at NadirahDanceCompany.com.	Classes are ongoing
	7:30-8:00pm	Drill Til You Drop with Nadirah at her studio on Bank Street in Salisbury. Drill til you drop mini class to work on technique. For more information, call 704-638-9903 or 704-564-2006, email her at dtcasper@bellsouth.net or nadirahbd1@yahoo.com, or visit her website at NadirahDanceCompany.com.	Classes are ongoing
Wednesdays	6:30-8:30pm	The Little Extras: Costuming at the Looking Glass Artist Collective with Kalima in Salisbury. Four mini workshops to help you get started on your Tribal wardrobe. "Costuming on the Thrift", "Costume Tricks for Those Who Don't Sew", "Making a Tassle Belt", Covering a Tribal Bra" Contact the instructor for material lists for each class. $15 each or all four for $50.00. For more details or contact me at KalimaTribal@carolina.rr.com.	Next session begins June 9, 2009
	6:30-8:00pm	Intermediate Tribal Dance Class with Haneen in Salisbury. $25 a month. For more information, contact Haneen at rebelrose589@yahoo.com or call 704-209-3165.	All classes are ongoing
Saturdays	9:30-11:00am	Tribal Practice, led by Nasim at Nadirah's studio on Bank Street in Salisbury. (must have completed at least one 5 hour basic beginner's workshop with Nadirah to be considered, or have equivalent class instruction under Nadirah or be auditioned by Nasim). For more information, call 704-638-9903 or 704-564-2006, email her at dtcasper@bellsouth.net or nadirahbd1@yahoo.com, or visit her website at NadirahDanceCompany.com.	Classes are ongoing
Sundays	6:30-8:00pm	Beginner's Tribal Dance Class with Haneen in Salisbury. $25 a month. For more information, contact Haneen at rebelrose589@yahoo.com or call 704-209-3165.	All classes are ongoing

Triad Area (Greensboro/High Point/Graham)

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	5:45-7:00pm	Tribal Improv Series with Lynn Hoffman at Studio 318. This 8 week series will have you dancing during the first class! Tribal improv is focused on group dance with leaders and followers. It looks awesome & is lots of fun! (last statement is the opinion of the instructor :-) Please see http://www.torquebellydance.com/classes.html for specific information on each class in the series. Also see http://www.myspace.com/lynn_hoffman (view blog) for some excellent footage of both local & nationally known tribal improv dancers. Disclaimer: This class is not ATS, though ATS moves will be covered. Cost: Drop-ins $13, $11 for college students with valid ID. Per class rate decreases with a studio series.	Classes are ongoing
	6:45-7:45pm	Belly Dance Level 1: Basic Moves with Emily Berry at Studio 318. Basic movement for new and continuing students. Fundamentals and foundations in the art of belly dance. Each class begins with a yoga-style warm up and isolation exercises. Studio 318 is now located at 604 West Market Street, near Muirs Chapel, Suite 124 of the Sunset Strip shopping center right near Bert's Seafood, in Greensboro. Call or visit www.studio318.biz for additional information and pricing. 336-378-9599.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Beginner Technique Level I and Level II Combo with Daliana at Ragsdale YMCA, Jamestown NC (non members OK). This is a basic, yet challenging introduction to the fine art of belly dance. You will learn fundamental isolations, arm movements, shimmies, travel steps and more. Each class will reinforce posture and breathing. Main Focus: Develop a strong foundation of basic belly dance moves. As class ability develops, we will progress into Beginner II Technique and you will learn to layer moves and put steps in rhythmic patterns and combinations. Main Focus: Develop coordination and fluidity through the execution of fundamental belly dance. Contact http://www.dalianadance.com/, or www.troupebellysima.com, 336-508-4417. Non-members and drop-in welcome!	Sessions run in 8 week intervals, but are on going throughout the year.
	7:00-9:00	Intermediate/Advanced class with Kaharaman (Linda Bryan) at the Lewis Recreational Center in Greensboro. The intermediate/advanced class is working on drumming techniques along with finger cymbals and is developing a drum circle. For more information, contact Linda at dancetoo@bellsouth.net or at (336)379-1712.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:15-8:30pm	Beginner Belly Dance with Sarasvati at the Hartley Drive YMCA Mondays from 7:15-8:30. All sizes, ages, shapes, and genders welcome. 150 W. Hartley Drive, High Point, NC 27262-6258. Phone: (336) 869-0151.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:30-8:30pm	Experimental Belly Dance with Faun at Julie Luther's PurEnergy Fitness Classroom, 1901 Ashwood Ct., Suite D, Greensboro, NC. Discount packages: 6-class pass: $65, 12-class pas: $123, Drop in class: $12. Ready to take your belly dancing to the next level? Eager to break all the rules? Then this class is for you! Also great for contemporary dancers who want to incorporate something different in their dance. Deep muscle work, luscious layering creative choreography and non-traditional music makes this the most unique belly dance class you'll ever take. For more information, visit http://soulflowerdance.com/class_information.html	6-week class sessions are ongoing
	8:00-9:00pm	Intermediate Belly Dance Technique with Daliana at Ragsdale YMCA, Jamestown NC (non members OK). This class is designed for the student who has mastered both Beg I and Beg II. Develop the skill lf linking combinations. Spins, floor work, takseem, and drum solo execution will also be introduced. Main Focus: Begin to develop your own style of dance. Anticipation a fruition of self confidence through dance. Non-members and drop-in welcome! Contact http://www.dalianadance.com/, or www.troupebellysima.com, 336-508-4417.	Sessions run in 8 week intervals, but are on going throughout the year.
	8:15-9:00	Choreography class with Kaharaman (Linda Bryan) at the Lewis Recreational Center in Greensboro. We are continuing to work on the many routines we have, and are now including Tribal. For more information, contact Linda at dancetoo@bellsouth.net or at (336)379-1712.	Classes are ongoing.
Tuesdays	5:30-6:30pm	Bellydance Fitness with Natania, Daliana's Student Teacher, at Rush Fitness at Wendover. Members only. Work it out from the soles of your feet, to the tips of your hair! This is a fun yet intense introduction to to belly dance technique maximizing on its cardio and strength benefits. Main Focus: Correct posture and breathing for belly dance Isolation of muscle groups and basic technique. Contact http://www.dalianadance.com/, or www.troupebellysima.com, 336-508-4417.	Classes are on-going.
	5:45-7:00pm	Belly Dance Level II: Intermediate with Carmen Cavanaugh at Studio 318. Beginner & Intermediate Levels. For students ready to move beyond the basics of belly dancing. Studio 318 is located at 604 West Market Street, near Muirs Chapel, Suite 124 of the Sunset Strip shopping center right near Bert's Seafood, in Greensboro. For students ready to move beyond the basics. Note: Please wear comfortable workout clothing, finger cymbals, hips scarves, and veils will be available for purchase in class. Students must be 12 years or older to attend. For more information, contact the instructor: Chefcarmenelena@aol.com or visit www.studio318.biz.	Classes are ongoing
	6:00-7:30pm	Beginning Bellydance class with Nancy McCoy at Alamance Community College, Graham, NC. Cost for 6 weeks (1 hr. per class) is $40. Contact 336-506-4316 to register.	6-week classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Bellydance Fitness with Samia, Daliana's Student Teacher, at Rush Fitness at High Point. Members only. Work it out from the soles of your feet, to the tips of your hair! This is a fun yet intense introduction to to belly dance technique maximizing on its cardio and strength benefits. Main Focus: Correct posture and breathing for belly dance Isolation of muscle groups and basic technique. Contact http://www.dalianadance.com/, or www.troupebellysima.com, 336-508-4417.	Classes are ongoing
Wednesdays	6:30-7:30pm	Tribal Improv Series with Lynn Hoffman at Eclectic by Nature in Greensboro: http://www.eclecticbynature.com. These on-going classes will have you dancing during the first class! Tribal improv is focused on group dance with leaders and followers. It looks awesome & is lots of fun! (last statement is the opinion of the instructor :-) Please see http://www.torquebellydance.com/classes.html for specific information on each class in the series. Also see http://www.myspace.com/lynn_hoffman (view blog) for some excellent footage of both local & nationally known tribal improv dancers. Disclaimer: This class is not ATS, though ATS moves will be covered. Cost: Drop-ins only $10, Please call Eclectic by Nature to reserve a spot!	2nd & 4th Wednesdays: classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Intro to Belly Dance with Faun at the YMCA in Greensboro. For more information, visit http://soulflowerdance.com/class_information.html	Classes will begin sometime after July 4th, 2009 - contact Faun for exact start date
	7:30-8:30pm	Bellydance Fitness with Mahogany, Daliana's Student Teacher, at Rush Fitness at Randleman Rd, Greensboro. Members only. Work it out from the soles of your feet, to the tips of your hair! This is a fun yet intense introduction to to belly dance technique maximizing on its cardio and strength benefits. Main Focus: Correct posture and breathing for belly dance Isolation of muscle groups and basic technique. Contact http://www.dalianadance.com/, or www.troupebellysima.com, 336-508-4417.	Classes are ongoing
Thursdays	5:30-6:30pm	Bellydance Expression with Daliana at Greensboro Cultural Arts Center, Davie St, Greensboro. This class is ideal for a belly dancer who wishes to polish her technique and execution in expressional dance. Main Focus: Developing stage confidence for beginning belly dancers and understanding there is always room for improvement for seasoned dancers, this class will surely satisfy your palate. Non-members and drop-in welcome! Contact http://www.dalianadance.com/, or www.troupebellysima.com, 336-508-4417.	Classes run in 8-week intervals but are on going throughout the year
	6:00-7:00pm	Belly Dance Fitness class with Sarasvati at Studio 318 in Greensboro. Studio 318 is at 4604 West Market Street, Suite 124. It is ALL about burning calories and working out; we take a break from technique and style to just burn, burn, burn. No experience necessary. Visit http://www.studio318.biz for more information.	Classes are ongoing.
	6:45-7:45pm	Belly Dance Technique with Faun. Designed for beginning through intermediate students. Learn the basics on up. Develop muscle control for increased articulation. Make your slow work mouth-wateringly beautiful. Take inches off while expanding your artistry. Can you learn this? Sure you can! That's what coming to class is all about. Choreography and zill work in this session along with a few fun creative exercises. Enjoy a wonderful and diverse community of women! Location: Julie Luther's PurEnergy Fitness Classroom, 1901 Ashwood Ct., Suite D, Greensboro, NC. Discount packages: 6-class pass: $65, 12-class pas: $123, Drop in class: $12. For more information, visit http://soulflowerdance.com/class_information.html	Classes are ongoing
	7:10-8:00	Beginners I class with Kaharaman (Linda Bryan) at the YWCA-Greensboro. Beginner basics - also intro to cymbals and veils. For more information, contact Linda at dancetoo@bellsouth.net or at (336)379-1712.	Classes are ongoing
	7:15-8:15pm	Belly Dance Level I: Basic Moves with Carmen Cavanaugh at Studio 318. Basic movement for new and continuing students. Fundamentals and foundations in the art of belly dance. Studio 318 is located at 604 West Market Street, near Muirs Chapel, Suite 124 of the Sunset Strip shopping center right near Bert's Seafood, in Greensboro. For new students and continuing beginners. Improve your flexibility, coordination, and self-esteem as you learn beginning basic steps, undulations, step combination, veil technique and finger cymbals. Note: Please wear comfortable workout clothing, finger cymbals, hips scarves, and veils will be available for purchase in class. Students must be 12 years or older to attend. For more information, contact the instructor: Chefcarmenelena@aol.com.	Classes are ongoing
	8:10-8:50	Beginners II class with Kaharaman (Linda Bryan) at the YWCA-Greensboro. Expanding skills, more difficult steps, some combinations. For more information, contact Linda at dancetoo@bellsouth.net or at (336)379-1712.	Classes are ongoing.
	8:30-9:45pm	Belly Dance Level III: Advanced with Carmen Cavanaugh at Studio 318. Intermediate & Advanced Levels. Choreography is incorporated as well as props such as veils and zills. Studio 318 will be located at 604 West Market Street, near Muirs Chapel, Suite 124 of the Sunset Strip shopping center right near Bert's Seafood, in Greensboro. For advancing intermediate students. Note: Please wear comfortable workout clothing, finger cymbals, hips scarves, and veils will be available for purchase in class. Students must be 12 years or older to attend. For more information, contact the instructor: Chefcarmenelena@aol.com.	Classes are ongoing
Saturdays	10:30-11:30am	Tribal Fusion Basics with Lorien Whitman at Studio 318. Mixed Levels. An eclectic mix of dance styles merging the latest exciting developments in the belly dance world. Studio 318 is now located at 604 West Market Street, near Muirs Chapel, Suite 124 of the Sunset Strip shopping center right near Bert's Seafood, in Greensboro. This class inroduces basic tribal posture, beginner moves and traveling steps. Drop-ins are welcomed, if you have never taken a tribal belly dance class and are curious, come and join us. Visit www.studio318.biz for more information.	Classes are ongoing
	2:00-3:00pm	Bellydance for girls ages 6-10 with Daliana and Hallilah, teaching assistant, at Ragsdale YMCA, Jamestown NC. Join Troupe Bellysima's youngest members "The Bellybuttons" in a fun class geared just for your little girl. Daliana and her daughter Hallilah age 12 bring a fresh approach to inroducing and teaching dance, not just bellydance. Main Focus: This class is meant to inspire young girls in a positive non competitive environment. Young ladies will learn how to share dancer space, encourage and be encouraged. Classical Ballet and bellydance technique will be introduced. Performance opportunities are possible. Contact http://www.dalianadance.com/, or www.troupebellysima.com, 336-508-4417.	Classes run in 10-week intervals but are on going throughout the year
Sundays	7:15-8:15pm	Egyptian Cabaret Basic at Studio 318. Beginner & Intermediate Levels. Learn the basic moves & expressions of Egyptian style cabaret bellydance. Studio 318 is now located at 604 West Market Street, near Muirs Chapel, Suite 124 of the Sunset Strip shopping center right near Bert's Seafood, in Greensboro. This class inroduces basic tribal posture, beginner moves and traveling steps. Drop-ins are welcomed, if you have never taken a tribal belly dance class and are curious, come and join us. Visit www.studio318.biz for more information.	Classes are ongoing

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Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	11:00am-12:00pm	Belly Dance for Seniors (55 or older) with Lauren Martell at the Durham Center for Senior Life on Mondays and Wednesdays at 406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701. There is no fee for Durham County Seniors. Our website is www.councilseniorcitizens.org where we have a calendar of events and classes. For more information call 919-688-8247.	Classes are ongoing.
	6:00-7:15pm	Intermediate Beginner Bellydance with Hannan Sultan at Infuzion, 3400 Westgate Dr. in Durham. For students who have completed beginner classes. Hannan will polish your technique while she gets you moving and dancing. EIGHT WEEKS $112. REGISTER BY CALLING 919-402-9449. www.HannanSultan.com.	The next session begins the first week of May, 2009
	6:15-7:45	Beginning Belly Dance, with Aziza Fadwa at the Carrboro Arts Center (919) 929-2787. There is no prerequisite for this class. If you want more information about Belly Dancing or my classes, please go to my website at: http://www.azizafadwa.com or you can email questions to: aziza@azizafadwa.com.	June 8 to June 29 (4 week Taqsem class), July 27 to August 17 (4 week Veil class)(I will bring extra veils)
	6:30-7:30pm	Beginner Bellydance with Shahzaadee in Durham. No experience needed. Begin bellydancing now. This class is geared toward anyone who wants to learn the beautiful art of bellydance. We will cover basic movements needed to create lovely bellydancing. A warm up and cool down included in each class. $48. Please call 919-806-1281 to pre-register. Location: Dance Theatre South in Sutton Station, 5832 Fayetteville st. Durham NC 27713 (near Southpoint Mall).	4-week courses will begin June 8, July 13 2009.
	7:00-8:00pm	Belly Dance Basics with Haala at Clear Horizons, 1200 Trinity Road, on the border between Cary and West Raleigh. Belly dance classes are a great way to have fun, learn something new about yourself and other cultures, express yourself artistically, and beat the blues, all in a relaxed, accepting and supportive environment. This dance can be enjoyed by all ages and body types! Belly Dance Basics is an introductory course for people who have never bellydanced before, or who need to brush up on the basics. No dance experience of any kind is required. The class will proceed at a nice easy pace, and the emphasis will be on fun. Wear anything that you feel comfortable in and that allows a range of motion. Cost: $72 for 6 weeks. Maximum 12 students. This class fills up quickly - pre-registration is recommended. 6/23/09 UPDATE: Only TWO spots left! Register now to guarantee your place in this popular class! Visit halobellydance.com for more information, maps/directions and to pre-register, or email haala@halobellydance.com.	The next 6-week session will run July 13 - August 17, 2009.
	7:15-8:15pm	Shake, Rattle and Roll with Bellydance! Taught by Jamie Anderson at the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street in Durham. http://www.durhamarts.org. This is a beginning class you can take more than once. I've always got new combinations and moves to show you. It's also a great class for your friends who have never bellydanced before. We'll cover shoulder and hip shimmies, upper body isolations, graceful arm movements and other fun stuff to entertain yourself, your sweetie and your house plants. I took a great class with my teacher, Kathryn Ferguson, in December so I've got some new groovy things I learned from her. $64.	April 13 to May 18, 2009
	7:30-8:30pm	Brand New Beginner Bellydance with Hannan Sultan at Infuzion, 3400 Westgate Dr. in Durham. For students new to bellydance. Hannan gets you sweating from day one on a dance-filled class with a solid technique breakdown. EIGHT WEEKS $112. REGISTER BY CALLING 919-402-9449. www.HannanSultan.com.	The next session begins the first week of May, 2009
	7:30-8:30pm	Level 1 Belly Bollywood Choreography with Andy Von at Evolve Yoga Studio, Raleigh (Formerly YogAsanaSouth, www.YogAsanaSouth.com), 215 Bickett Blvd. (near 5 Points/Glenwood Ave.). 8 week course. $90/$80 student ID. Song: “Chhabeela” from the movie “Saawariya”-$1 extra for copy song Performance opportunity offered to all students who enroll (not required). No drop in allowed. Must pre-register; For more information, visit www.AndyVon.com or email ALBeckma@ncsu.edu.	July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24
	7:30-9:00pm	The Language of Tribal Belly Dance, Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Sara Beaman (temporarily taking over for Suzanne) at Balanced Movement Studio in Carrboro. $10 a class with class pass (6 or more classes) or $12 drop-in. Tribal fusion belly dance interweaves elements from various dances and practices on top of a belly dance foundation that highlights the strength of the feminine. Different presentations of similar tribal movements from some of the leading tribal troupes will be covered in this class. Movements will be broken down by shape, sound, and speed. From these movements you will be encouraged to develop your own personal style while maintaining proper technique and dance posture. We will start with 35 minutes of conditioning combining yoga, Pilates, and calisthenics to build strength while connecting with the music surrounding us. Next, we will spend 50 minutes on isolating different muscles and learning how your body moves through dance, while bringing awareness to your breath, the music, and the feminine energy within and around you. We will close with a restorative, meditative, ayurvedic yoga pose to release emotions held in your body while reintegrating the emotions through your breath. All levels, genders, and shapes and sizes are welcomed. http://languageofbellydance.com/	Classes are ongoing.
	7:30-8:30pm	Beginning Belly Dance with Kasha at Lake Lynn Community Center in North Raleigh (919) 870-2911. Lake Lynn is on Ray Road north of Lynn Rd. This ancient folk dance from the Middle East has been a fun way of exercising for thousands of years. Learn the basics of this dance while learning balance, posture and control. Class Fee: $80 for 8 classes. For more information, visit her website	Next class session runs May 4 - June 29, 2009.
	7:35-8:35pm	Intermediate Bellydance with Shahzaadee in Durham. Technique study to strengthen your developing skill in bellydance, by reviewing basics during warm up and then working combos and traveling movements along with fun drills and a bit of improvisational dance at the end of class with your fellow dancers. $48. Please call 919-806-1281 to pre-register. Location: Dance Theatre South in Sutton Station, 5832 Fayetteville st. Durham NC 27713 (near Southpoint Mall).	4-week courses will begin June 8, July 13 2009.
	8:15-9:15pm	Intermediate Belly Dance, with Aziza Fadwa at the Carrboro Arts Center. Students should have at least a year of beginner's lessons or similar experience. If you want more information about Belly Dancing or my classes, please go to my website at: http://www.azizafadwa.com or you can email questions to: aziza@azizafadwa.com.	June 8 to June 29 (4 week Taqsem class), July 27 to August 17 (4 week Veil class)(I will bring extra veils)
	8:30-9:30pm	Beyond Beginning Belly Dance with Kasha at Lake Lynn Community Center in North Raleigh (919) 870-2911. Lake Lynn is on Ray Road north of Lynn Rd. After learning the basics, move on to Beyond Beginning and learn choreography, zills, and veil routines. Opportunities for performing are provided along with information on costuming, makeup and jewelry. For more information go to Kasha’s website. Class Fee: $80 for 8 classes. For more information, visit her website, or email kasha4bd@yahoo.com.	Next class session runs May 4 - June 29, 2009.
	8:40-9:40pm	Blue Moon Dance Company presents Tribal Belly Dance Technique at NAMASTE YOGA CENTER, 1003 High House Road, #203, Cary. Belly Dance Technique class is suitable for all levels of ability - no previous dance experience is required. These classes are presented in a Tribal Fusion Style format, and will feature moves and combinations suitable for all levels and styles of dance. Fundamentals of belly dance technique are emphasized, as well as dance posture, arm positioning, safe ways to warm up and cool down, tips for performing, and most of all, how to have fun and enjoy yourself while learning this beautiful art form. Zils and hip scarves are available to borrow or purchase; students should wear comfortable clothing, and are encouraged to wear light socks, dance shoes or bare feet during class. Ages 14 and up. A minimum of 5 pre-paid students is required in order to run the class. Drop-ins are welcome. Class size is limited, however, so sign up early! April 20 - May 18: Travel Around the World with Tribal Dance! This session will feature moves and music from around the world that are suitable for tribal as well as other genres of belly dance, and that can easily be incorporated into improvisational dance or choreography as well as solo or group work. We will explore dance moves from India, Tunisia and Turkey as well as Arab-Spanish skirt work. (For the Arab-Spanish class, full skirts will be available to borrow.) Join us for this world tour and add some spice to your dance cookbook! June 1 - June 29: Class topic TBA. Have something special you would like us to teach? Just let us know! Fees: New students:$65 per prepaid 5 week session. Returning students: $58.50 per prepaid 5 week session. Registering for both the Monday and Wednesday sessions of classes: $104 per prepaid 5 week sessions (Get two classes for free!). Drop-in rate: $15 per class. Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration forms, details and directions available at the Blue Moon Dance Company website. Questions? Contact us at mail@bluemoonbellydance.com or call Sashi at 303-6716.	June 1 - June 29, 2009;
Tuesdays	9:30-10:30am	Beginner I & II with Anush Pele at Pele Belly Dance Studio, 200 Dartmouth Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 (near North Hills Shopping on Six Forks Rd.)	Contact Anush for current class dates.
	6:00-7:25pm	Advanced with Hannan Sultan at Infuzion, 3400 Westgate Dr. in Durham. For experienced dancers and those looking for a challenge. Refine technique, learn choreography, improvisation, and more. Benefit from Hannan's insightful feedback. Advanced students have been treated to wonderful live drums by Ismail for the last several weeks. Ismail, a native of Cairo, will continue to play for the advanced class for the upcoming session! There is nothing like live music to get you up and dancing. EIGHT WEEKS $112. REGISTER BY CALLING 919-402-9449. www.HannanSultan.com.	The next session begins the first week of May, 2009
	6:30-7:30pm	Amara Al Amir Extreme Skirt & Veil Classes. New Low Monthly Rates. Tapestry Academy, Raleigh. www.amaraalamir.com, 919-803-0931, amara@amaraalamir.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:00-8:00pm	Adult Mother/Daughter Arab-Spanish Fusion and Gypsy Style Belly Dance with Mara at Mara's studio in Cary. Please email Mara directly for directions and registration at: moorishgypsy@aol.com. Learn more about Mara and the Moorish Gypsy Tribe by visiting her blog at: http://moorishgypsy.blogspot.com.	Classes are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Level 1 Technique with Andy Von at her home studio in Raleigh. Introduction into the fundamental movements with focus upon authentic Arab/MidEastern "belly" dance and cultural styles of drum patterns. Appropriate for the new beginner or any dancer with up to one year of prior instruction. Students pay in installments of 4 weeks ($45/$40 with student ID). $15/$10 student ID drop-in fee. Must pre-register; For more information, visit www.AndyVon.com or email ALBeckma@ncsu.edu.	Classes resume July 7, 2009 and will be ongoing.
	7:30-9:00pm	Continuing Choreography with Leigh Brown at Ninth Street Dance Studio in Durham. Fee (10 weeks): $130. For more information, visit www.leighbrown.info.	Jan. 6-Mar. 10, 2009
	7:30-8:30pm	Bellydance with Elena Markina Harrison at Triangle Dance Studio at 2603 S Miami Blvd., Durham, NC. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/goldenislesbellydance or call 912.571.2099.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:30-8:30pm	Amara Al Amir Extreme Zil, Sword, Cane Classes. New Low Monthly Rates. Tapestry Academy, Raleigh. www.amaraalamir.com, 919-803-0931, amara@amaraalamir.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	8:15-9:15pm	Adult Ladies Beginning/Intermediate Arab-Spanish Fusion and Gypsy Style Belly Dance with Mara at Mara's studio in Cary. Please bring a gypsy style skirt to class, if you don't have one, let me know and you can borrow one of mine!!! Please email Mara directly for directions and registration at: moorishgypsy@aol.com. Learn more about Mara and the Moorish Gypsy Tribe by visiting her blog at: http://moorishgypsy.blogspot.com.	Classes are ongoing
Wednesdays	11:00am-12:00pm	Belly Dance for Seniors (55 or older) with Lauren Martell at the Durham Center for Senior Life on Mondays and Wednesdays at 406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701. There is no fee for Durham County Seniors. Our website is www.councilseniorcitizens.org where we have a calendar of events and classes. For more information call 919-688-8247.	Classes are ongoing.
	5:15-6:00pm	Belly Dancing/Fitness Class with Marilady Estela (Amira) at the Downtown Durham YMCA. If you have any particular questions feel free to email mariladyestela@hotmail.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	6:30-7:15pm	Belly Dancing/Fitness Class with Marilady Estela (Amira) at the AT YMCA in Durham. Please call the AT YMCA at 919-956-9602 for more information, or if you have any particular questions feel free to email mariladyestela@hotmail.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:00-8:00pm	Arabic Hand Drumming with John Price at his home studio in Cary. New and returning students will have a great time playing the doumbek, also known as the Arabic tableh or darbouka. We mix drills, technique, rhythms and improvisation, and some good old-fashioned jamming so that everyone can progress. This is a wonderful instrument that is played tucked under the arm "finger style" and is used in classical, folk, and pop Arabic music, as well as to accompany belly dancers. John will teach classical Arabic technique, which allows dramatic sounds without undue exertion. For more information, visit www.halobellydance.com/john.html, email freecellwizard@gmail.com, or call (919)380-7882.	Class sessions are ongoing
	7:00-8:00pm	Intensive Belly Dance with Kasha at Kasha's studio in North Raleigh. This class is held at a private studio and is designed for show performances. Previous participation in Kasha's Beyond Beginning classes or an audition is required. Sessions run for 8 weeks and costs $80. For more information, visit her website, or email kasha4bd@yahoo.com.	The next class session runs May 6 - June 24, 2009.
	7:00-8:00pm	Arab-Spanish and Gypsy Fusion Adult Ladies Class with Mara at Mara's studio in Cary. This style of dance is high-spirited and passionate incorporating Middle Eastern and Latin influences! Learn to dance with zills and tamborines. Also, you will learn how to use a fans and Gypsy style skirts as a beautiful prop that adds flavor and color to your dance..I HAVE SOME ZILLS, FANS, SKIRTS, AND TAMBORINES YOU CAN BORROW IN CLASS. 6 week session: $60 per person. Classes are sold as a package. Mara is the creative director of the Moorish Gypsy Tribe. A non-profit dance company that performs throughout the Triangle area. If interested, please email me directly for address, directions, and registration at: Moorishgypsy@aol.com. Also, please visit my blog for additional information: http://moorishgypsy.blogspot.com/.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:30-8:30pm	Bellydance Level 1 with Amara at Amara's home studio in Apex. Bellydance Level 1 is geared towards beginners and beyond beginners. We will work on technique, combos, and a short choreography. $45 for 4 week session. Current class information is on her website at www.electricshimmy.com.	The next class session will run March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2009.
	7:30-8:30pm	Bellydance with Elena Markina Harrison at Cafe Helios Annex at 405 N Boylan Ave., Raleigh, NC. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/goldenislesbellydance or call 912.571.2099.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:30-8:30pm	Beginning Bellydance with Leigh Brown at Hillsborough Yoga and Pilates, 660 N. Churton St., Hillsborough. Fee (8 weeks): $64, $10 drop-in. For more information, visit www.leighbrown.info.	Classes are ongoing.
	8:00-9:15pm	Blue Moon Dance Company presents Essentials of Tribal Belly Dance classes at Namaste Yoga Center, 1003 High House Road, #203 in Cary. Essentials of Tribal Belly Dance is a flexible level class designed to meet the needs of brand new students as well experienced tribal style belly dance students. With two instructors and multiple options for executing moves, combinations, participating in lead/follow and zilling, this is sure to be a fun and exciting way to learn tribal style belly dance! Zils and hip scarves are available to borrow or purchase; students should wear comfortable clothing, and are encouraged to wear light socks, dance shoes or bare feet during class. Ages 14 and up. April 22 - May 20: Tribal Fusion Choreography! This session will feature an interactive choreography with a tribal fusion flair that is geared toward Advanced Beginner level students. Brand new students who enjoy a bit of a challenge will love this session as well! June 3 - July 1: Class topic TBA. Have something special you would like us to teach? Just let us know! Fees: New students:$65 per prepaid 5 week session. Returning students: $58.50 per prepaid 5 week session. Registering for both the Monday and Wednesday sessions of classes: $104 per prepaid 5 week sessions (Get two classes for free!). Drop-in rate: $15 per class. Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Details, directions and registration forms available at http://www.bluemoonbellydance.com/classes.html. Questions? Contact us at mail@bluemoonbellydance.com or call 919-303-6716.	June 3 - July 1, 2009
Thursdays	5:00-6:00pm	"Tribal Fusion" belly dance fitness classes with Nandana of Dance Company at KxFitness, 908 W. Williams St Apex, NC. This is an ongoing class that focuses on using "Tribal Fusion" belly dance moves for fitness. We will work on different movements each week, strengthening our bodies and working on posture for dance and fitness. Also, at the end of each class we will work on dancing with zils or finger cymbals! This is a fun and energetic, aerobic workout - be ready to sweat!! For info, visit www.nandanabellydance.com, contact Nandana at 919-367-0203, email at nandana@nandanabellydance.com. or visit her website.	This class is ongoing.
	6:15-7:45	Beginning class with Aziza Fadwa at Bond Park Community Center: 150 Metro Park Drive, Cary, NC (919) 462-3970. There is no prerequisite for this class. If you want more information about Belly Dancing or my classes, please go to my website at: www.azizafadwa.com or you can email questions to: aziza@azizafadwa.com. Call (919) 460-4963 to register.	June 4 to July 2 (4 week Taqsem class with no class on June 18) August 6 to August 27 (4 week Veil class)(I will bring extra veils).
	6:30-7:30pm	Ongoing Beginner Classes with Asyia - Develop a strong foundation of basic moves and learn to dance with them. Hope Community, 2nd Floor, 821 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606. Cost: $10/wk when paying monthly for 1 class per week, $15/wk when paying monthly for 2 class per week. Drop-in Rates Available. First Class Free! For more information, schedule or to pre-register, please visit www.Asyia.com or call 239-784-6859.	Class sessions are ongoing.
	6:30-7:30pm	Beginning Belly Dance with Andalee, Ninth Street Dance, 1920 1/2 Perry St., Durham, NC 27705. Fee: $120 for 12 weeks. Learn traditional Middle Eastern dance movements that have been passed down for generations in this entry-level class. Beginning belly dance is about learning how to connect with your body and spirit. Suitable for all shapes, sizes and activity levels, but you will get a work out! This class will focus on improving flexibility, conditioning the body in order to do the movements properly, and building stamina. You will learn basic belly dance techniques that focus on the core aspects of the dance. Wear comfortable clothes. Pants or shorts are preferred as we may stretch on the floor. Bring water. Dance shoes and hip scarves are optional. Visit http://www.ninthstreetdance.com/index.html or http://andaleedance.com/classes.html for more information. Call Andalee at 919-923-8801 or e-mail her at andalee.oriental@gmail.com if you have any questions.	June 4 - August 20, 2009
	6:30-7:30pm	Beginner I, II & Intermediate I Belly Dance with Anush Pele at Pele Belly Dance Studio, 200 Dartmouth Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 (near North Hills Shopping on Six Forks Rd.)	Contact Anush for current class dates.
	7:00-8:00pm	Level 2 Belly Dance with Haala at Clear Horizons at 1200 Trinity Road, on the border between Cary and Raleigh. (At least one previous bellydance required, up to a year of experience). Tuition: $72 for 6 weeks, or drop-in individual classes for $17 per class. Minimum 5 students, maximum 12. This class usually sells out early, so pre-register soon to guarantee your spot in class. July/August Topic will be "Summer Vacation: Visit the Middle East Without Leaving Cary". Each week we will cover a different region or country and learn some culture, costuming, and basic folkloric dance steps. Our last class will be a mini "hafla" party with potluck treats and folkloric dancing! 6/23/09 UPDATE: only 2 spots remain in this class - please register ASAP to guarantee your spot! Visit halobellydance.com for more information and to register, or email haala@halobellydance.com.	The next 6-week session will run July 16 - August 20, 2009
	7:00-8:15pm	NO EXPERIANCE NECESSARY FOR THIS CLASS: Arab-Spanish and Gypsy Fusion Adult Ladies Beginner/Intermediate Class with Mara at Mara's studio in Cary. This style of dance is high-spirited and passionate incorporating Middle Eastern and Latin influences! Learn to dance with zills and tamborines. Also, you will learn how to use a Gypsy skirt as a beautiful prop that adds flavor and color to your dance..I HAVE SOME ZILLS, FANS, SKIRTS, AND TAMBORINES YOU CAN BORROW IN CLASS. Mara is the creative director of the Moorish Gypsy Tribe. A non-profit dance company that performs throughout the Triangle area. If interested, please email me directly for address, directions, and registration at: Moorishgypsy@aol.com. Also, please visit my blog for additional information: http://moorishgypsy.blogspot.com/.	Classes are ongoing
	7:30-8:30pm	Asyia's Special Topics Mixed Level– Learn the special topics relating to Belly dance! Hope Community, 2nd Floor, 821 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606. Cost: $10/wk when paying monthly for 1 class per week, $15/wk when paying monthly for 2 class per week. Drop-in Rates Available. First Class Free! For more information, schedule or to pre-register, please visit www.Asyia.com or call 239-784-6859.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:30-8:30pm	Level 2/3 Modern Lebanese Nightclub Choreography (using canes, dowels can be substituted and purchased from Andy Von in class for $2) with Andy Von at YogAsana South Studio, Raleigh (www.YogAsanaSouth.com), 215 Bickett Blvd. (near 5 Points/Glenwood Ave.) 8 week course $90/$80 student ID-$1 extra for cost of song copy on cd. Song: “Lawn Eiounak” by Nancy Ajram. Performance opportunity with Shamal Troupe offered to students who enroll (not required if not a Shamal member). No drop-ins allowed. Must pre-register; For more information, visit www.andyvon.com or email ALBeckma@ncsu.edu.	July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009.
	8:10-9:10pm	Continuing Level Belly Dance with Haala at Clear Horizons at 1200 Trinity Road, on the border between Cary and Raleigh. (Pre-requisite: at least one year of experience). Special topic for the July/August session will be Vivacious Veil. Intermediate level skills and drills with Haala's favorite prop! We'll cover butterfly tosses, barrel turns, and more. $72 for the 6-week session -- or take this class and the 7pm Level 2 class for only $134! 6/23/09 UPDATE: only 4 spots remain for this class - register soon to guarantee your place in class! Visit halobellydance.com for more information and to register, or email haala@halobellydance.com.	The next 6-week session will run July 16 - August 20, 2009
Saturdays	10:00am-11:20am	Tribal CORE - ZIL Intensive! with Sara Beaman and her TA Azadi at Triangle Dance Studio in Durham. Learn the fine art of Tribal group improv with zils. Also known as sagat or finger cymbals, zils are essential for the well-rounded Tribal dancer! This class is appropriate for beginners and experienced students alike, as well as zil-phobes and anyone looking to polish their improv skills. We'll introduce the basics of zil technique as well as group improv fundamentals. Yes- that's right- you do NOT need to know how to play zils already to take this class. The two-instructor format of this class allows for lots of individual feedback!! (wow, two of my favorite things- zils and feedback!) Some zils will be available to borrow, but we recommend that you purchase your own zils so that you can practice at home! If you need some advice on how and where to buy zils, feel free to email me at skbeaman (at) gmail (dot) com!! FEES: $14 a la carte ~ $24 with FLOW class ~ $60 for a 6 class pass **Please be prepared to pay with check or cash! Exact change is appreciated. Visit http://www.sarabeaman.com/classes.html for more info, or email skbeaman@gmail.com with any questions.	Spring 2009 dates: May 2, May 9, May 23, May 30, June 6 and June 27
	10:00am-11:00am	Amara Al Amir Extreme Beginner/Intermediate Technique Class. New Low Monthly Rates. Tapestry Academy, Raleigh. www.amaraalamir.com, 919-803-0931, amara@amaraalamir.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	11:00am-12:00pm	Amara Al Amir Extreme Intermediate/Advanced Class. New Low Monthly Rates. Tapestry Academy, Raleigh. www.amaraalamir.com, 919-803-0931, amara@amaraalamir.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	11:40am-1:00pm	Fusion FLOW with Sara Beaman- Tribal Fusion Drum Solo Style Choreography. This exciting class is designed for advanced beginner to intermediate students. If you're not sure whether this class is right for you, please give me an email (skbeaman at gmail dot com) with some information about your background. During this session, we'll learn a fun and funky "drum solo" style choreography with a Tribal Fusion twist. This choreography will introduce students to the essentials of muscular bellydance technique as well as musical theory for bellydance, and will include information about how to dance to rhythms in "odd" time signatures, including 10/8 and 9/8. FEES: $14 a la carte ~ $24 with FLOW class ~ $60 for a 6 class pass **Please be prepared to pay with check or cash! Exact change is appreciated. Visit http://www.sarabeaman.com/classes.html for more info, or email skbeaman@gmail.com with any questions.	Spring 2009: May 2, May 9, May 23, May 30, June 6 and June 27.
	12:00-1:00pm	Amara Al Amir Extreme Advanced/Professional Class. New Low Monthly Rates. Tapestry Academy, Raleigh. www.amaraalamir.com, 919-803-0931, amara@amaraalamir.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	1:30-2:50pm	MEGA Challenge with Sara Beaman - Seminar Class for Intermediate and Advanced Students. This class is designed for experienced students with a regular home practice who want to refine their technique and work towards achieving their dance goals in an intimate setting. Space is limited and students must pre-register to participate; no drop-ins will be permitted. FEES: $80 for all 6 weeks. Visit http://www.sarabeaman.com/classes.html for more info, or email skbeaman@gmail.com with any questions.	Spring 2009: May 2, May 9, May 23, May 30, June 6 and June 27.
	3:30-5:30pm	Drop-In Saturday Afternoon workshop classes with Aziza Fadwa at the Ninth Street Dance Studio in Durham. (919) 286-6011. Come learn the art of classical Egyptian belly dance! Aziza Fadwa teaches mix and match combinations, customizable for any dance level. All steps for the combinations will be taught during the workshop, so no previous belly dance experience is required! Each mini-workshop focuses on a different element; drop-ins are welcome. All together, this sequence of classes will provide the student with a dance vocabulary suitable for any Middle Eastern music. Aziza balances demonstrations and group instruction with one-on-one attention. Please come 15 minutes early to class to register. Cost: $20.00/workshop. If you want more information about Belly Dancing or my classes, please go to my website at: www.azizafadwa.com or you can email questions to: aziza@azizafadwa.com	Check the workshop section for current dates
Sundays	12:30-1:45pm	Nandana Presents: Out Of This World Skirt Choreography! In the first phase of this class, we will be learning half of an awesome tribal style skirt choreography. In the second phase, we will, together, develop the other half of the choreography. Creating a breathtaking skirt dance which can be used for a group or solo performance! This is for the advanced beginner to intermediate student who wants to add a little zest to their dance. Skirts will be available to purchase, but also to borrow during class. All styles of dancer are encouraged to try out this up-beat and fun class. Fee: $60 for a 5-week session. No refunds unless class is canceled by instructor. For more information http://www.nandanabellydance.com, phone Nandana at 919-367-0203 or email at nandana@nandanabellydance.com. Location- The Solution Center – 1101 Slater Road Suite 100, Brighton Hall, Durham, NC 27703.	July 19 - August 16, 2009
	2:00-3:00pm	Mother-Daughter Belly Dance with Andalee, Ninth Street Dance, 1920 1/2 Perry St., Durham, NC 27705. Fee: $150 per each mother/daughter pair (12 weeks). This is a great opportunity for moms and their daughters to have fun exercising together while learning the basics of the ancient art of belly dance! For children ages 5 and up. Don't have a daughter? Bring your niece, cousin, granddaughter, or little sister (just be sure to get the parents permission). Wear comfortable clothes. Visit http://www.ninthstreetdance.com/index.html or http://andaleedance.com/classes.html for more information. Call Andalee at 919-923-8801 or e-mail her at andalee.oriental@gmail.com if you have any questions.	June 7 - August 23, 2009
	2:00-3:00pm	Nandana Presents: American Tribal Style Belly dance: Everything you always wanted to know about ATS *but were afraid to ask. This class will focus on ATS as developed by Carolena Nericcio, founder of FatChanceBellyDance. We will work on a variety of subjects including: the history of ATS, foundation moves used in ATS, and group improv- using the body to cue, fades, transitions and more. This class is designed for any level and style of dancer who wants to learn all about ATS. At the end of each class we will incorporate zils- a key part of belly dance. Loads of fun for the brain and the body! Nandana has been certified to teach General Skills for American Tribal Style (ATS) belly dance by Carolena Nericcio, director of Fat Chance BellyDance. Fee: $55 for a 5-week session. No refunds unless class is canceled by instructor. For more information visit http://www.nandanabellydance.com, phone Nandana at 919-367-0203 or email at nandana@nandanabellydance.com. Location- The Solution Center – 1101 Slater Road Suite 100, Brighton Hall, Durham, NC 27703.	July 19 - August 16, 2009
	2:00-3:00pm	Beginning Bellydance with Leigh Brown at Hillsborough Yoga and Pilates, 660 N. Churton St., Hillsborough. Fee (8 weeks): $64, $10 drop-in. For more information, visit www.leighbrown.info.	Classes are ongoing.
	2:30-3:30pm	Children’s Bellydance Class with Shaiya (Lisa Allred Draper) who by day works at Peace College as the Director of the Counseling Center and an Adjunct Professor in Child Development. By night/weekend she directs Happy Hips Children's Dance Troupe and she and her 9 year old daughter dance with Moorish Gypsy Tribe. Classes are conveniently located for Durham and Chapel Hill dancers at Barriskill Dance (right off 15-501). Contact Shaiya (Lisa Allred Draper) for more information or to register at (919) 600-4420 or lisaallreddraper@yahoo.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	3:00-4:00pm	Beginning Belly Dance with Andalee, Ninth Street Dance, 1920 1/2 Perry St., Durham, NC 27705. Fee: $120 for 12 weeks. Learn traditional Middle Eastern dance movements that have been passed down for generations in this entry-level class. Beginning belly dance is about learning how to connect with your body and spirit. Suitable for all shapes, sizes and activity levels, but you will get a work out! This class will focus on improving flexibility, conditioning the body in order to do the movements properly, and building stamina. You will learn basic belly dance techniques that focus on the core aspects of the dance. Wear comfortable clothes. Pants or shorts are preferred as we may stretch on the floor. Bring water. Dance shoes and hip scarves are optional. Visit http://www.ninthstreetdance.com/index.html or http://andaleedance.com/classes.html for more information. Call Andalee at 919-923-8801 or e-mail her at andalee.oriental@gmail.com if you have any questions.	June 7 - August 23, 2009
	4:00-5:00pm	Level 1 Technique with Andy Von at her home studio in Raleigh. Introduction into the fundamental movements with focus upon authentic Arab/MidEastern "belly" dance and cultural styles of drum patterns. Appropriate for the new beginner or any dancer with up to one year of prior instruction. Students pay in installments of 4 weeks ($45/$40 with student ID), $15/$10 student ID for drop-ins. Must pre-register; For more information, visit www.AndyVon.com or email ALBeckma@ncsu.edu.	Classes resume July 12, 2009 and will be ongoing.
	4:30-5:30pm	Children’s Bellydance Class with Shaiya (Lisa Allred Draper) who by day works at Peace College as the Director of the Counseling Center and an Adjunct Professor in Child Development. By night/weekend she directs Happy Hips Children's Dance Troupe and she and her 9 year old daughter dance with Moorish Gypsy Tribe. Classes are located in downtown Raleigh at Peace College. Contact Shaiya (Lisa Allred Draper) for more information or to register at (919) 600-4420 or lisaallreddraper@yahoo.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	5:00-6:00pm	Level 1 Intro to Bellydance with Andy Von at her home studio in Raleigh. For the very new beginner who has no previous experience in belly dance. $45/$40 student ID for 4 weeks at a time. $15/$10 student ID drop-ins. Students pay in installments of 4 weeks ($45/$40 with student ID), $15/$10 student ID for drop-ins. Must pre-register; For more information, visit www.AndyVon.com or email ALBeckma@ncsu.edu.	Classes resume July 12, 2009 and will be ongoing.
	6:30-7:45pm	Beginner level classes taught by Yonja at Carolina Fitness, 503 W. Main St. in Carrboro. The classes will be beginner-level, and include American Cabaret and Egyptian styles. Basic standing and travelling moves will be covered, with emphasis on posture and technique. Musical interpretation and Arabic rhythms will be addressed as well. Stretching, warming up and cooling down will be included in each class. This class is perfect for those with no dance experience, as well as dancers looking to solidify their basic dance foundation and improve technique. Participants should wear flexible clothing and be prepared to dance in dance shoes, socks, or bare feet. Water and yoga mats are available at the gym. The cost is $50 for the session. The drop-in/per class rate is $12. Please email dolunay_kadini@hotmail.com with any questions or to pay by paypal or check.	The next 6-week session will run April 26, May 3, 17, 24, 31, and June 7, 2009.

Wake Forest

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	6:30-7:30pm	Intermediate Belly Dance (featuring use of finger cymbals/zills) with Ehediya at the Flaherty Park Community Center on 1226 North White Street, Wake Forest, offered through the Town of Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Department. Some previous Middle Eastern dance classes or experience required. Finger cymbals will the the primary focus of this class although the exact content may vary somewhat based on the needs of the group of students attending. Some work with the veil and a better understanding of the music will be included. Pre-registration is required!. Cost: $48 for the set of 8 classes. For More Information Contact: Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Department, 401 Elm Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587, 919-554-6180, www.wakeforestnc.gov.	Spring session: March 30- May 18, 2009.
	7:45-8:45pm	Beginning Belly Dance class (ages 16 and older) with Ehediya at the Flaherty Park Community Center on 1226 North White Street, Wake Forest, offered through the Town of Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Department. For beginners, no previous dance experience required. The student will learn the basics of Egyptian style Middle Eastern dance and its place in the culture of the Middle East. Proper posture and technique will be stressed. Students will learn a choreography suitable for performance. The set of classes will include one costuming class. Pre-registration is required!. Cost: $48 per 8 week session. For More Information Contact: Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Department, 401 Elm Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587, 919-554-6180, www.wakeforestnc.gov.	Spring session: March 30- May 18, 2009.
Wednesdays	7:30-8:30pm	Beginning Belly Dance with Cheryl Kornegay at Wake Forest Yoga, 103 S White St, Wake Forest. Classes are $12 drop- in or $10 each for 8 or more. Whether you aspire to perform for an audience, in the privacy of your own home, or are simply looking for a great full-body work out, beginning belly dance is a low impact exercise good for all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities. In this class, we will be learning the foundational moves of belly dance that are applicable to all styles of the dance. Have fun while you tone your body, build core strength, improve your self-confidence, and learn this ancient art of community and celebration. For more information, visit cherylkornegay.weebly.com, myspace.com/mandalamotion, or email mandalamotion@yahoo.com.	Classes are ongoing

Wilmington

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	6:30-7:30	Beginning bellydance. Learn the core and foundation of Orientale Dance, with Europamoon. This is an all women's class, safe and encouraging. at "The Studio" 1702 Wrightsville or call (910)-763-2223.	Classes are ongoing
	7:45-9:00	Intermediate Bellydance with Europamoon. Beginning Bellydance is a prerequisite, or prior permission from instructor. This class introduces props, choreography, layering, and complex combinations. Loads of fun, Great women, Great workout! (910)763-2223 Located at "The Studio" 1702 Wrightsville ave.	Classes are ongoing
	8:00-9:00	Babs teaches Bellydance every Monday night @ 8:00pm. Babs McDance Social Dance Studio, 6782 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, 28405. Ph/fax - 910.395.5090 * http://babsmcdance.com, babsmcdance@aol.com.	Classes are ongoing
Tuesdays	6:00-7:00pm	Beginner Belly Dance with Aaminah (Megan Wright). Learn the basics of belly dance, while you strengthen, tone and improve flexibility. Classes are ongoing and held at the CoExercise Studio in Sneads Ferry 910-741-0013. Visit Aaminah's website at www.bluefiredance.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	6:15-7:15pm	Samra (Kelly Hawes) teaches Beginner I Bellydance in the Cabaret Style at the Community Arts Center in Wilmington, NC. Samra's style of dance is joyful, tasteful and suitable for family entertainment. Classes are scheduled in 6-week sessions. Please call 910-341-7860 to register for class. Visit Samra's website at http://www.kellyhawes.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:30-8:30pm	Samra (Kelly Hawes) teaches Beginner II Bellydance in the Cabaret Style at the Community Arts Center in Wilmington, NC. Samra's style of dance is joyful, tasteful and suitable for family entertainment. Classes are scheduled in 6-week sessions. Please call 910-341-7860 to register for class. Visit Samra's website at http://www.kellyhawes.com.	Classes are ongoing.
Wednesdays	6:30-8:00	Advancing bellydance with Europamoon. Beginning and Intermediate bellydance are prerequisites, or prior permission from teacher. In-depth training with zills, swords, veils, percussion, rythmns, combinations, choreography and floor work. This class focuses on complex layering and the deep development of personal style. Each dancer is asked to solo at the end of every class. Loacted at "The Studio" 1702 Wrightsvill ave. (910)-763-2223.	Classes are ongoing
Thursdays	5:00-6:00pm	Beginner Belly Dance with Aaminah (Megan Wright). Learn the basics of belly dance, while you strengthen, tone and improve flexibility. Classes are ongoing and held at the CoExercise Studio in Sneads Ferry 910-741-0013. Visit Aaminah's website at www.bluefiredance.com.	Classes are ongoing.
	6:30-7:30	Belly Dance with Nazneen at The Crest Fitness Spa in Hampstead.	Classes are ongoing

Wilson

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	7:45-8:45	Advanced Beginning to Intermediate class with Ehediya at the Dance Works studio on NC96, Youngsville, NC.	Classes are ongoing - contact Ehediya for more information at (919)570-1671.
Tuesdays	6:00-7:00pm	Introduction to Belly dance class with Yusra at Wilson Community College, Wilson, NC 27893, (252) 291-3384. For more information, email email Sue at mssue@dancestudiob.com	Classes are ongoing.
Thursdays	6:00-7:00PM	Introduction to Bellydance II with Yusra at Wilson Technical Community College - 902 Herring Avenue - 252-291-3384. For more information, email Sue at mssue@dancestudiob.com	Classes are ongoing.
	6:30-7:45PM	Basic Belly dance class with Halil inside the Wilson Mall, near Sears, Wilson, NC 27893, (252) 291-3363. For more information, email email Sue at mssue@dancestudiob.com.	Classes are ongoing.

Winston-Salem

Day	Time	Description	Current Class Dates
Mondays	Call for Times	Bellydance with Sylvana (Chris Campbell) at the Central Family YMCA. Call 721-2100 for schedule information.	Call for current session dates and times.
	6:00-7:00	Beginners Level I with Gypsy (Paula Stump) at 122-B Reynolda Village. Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N). (Orientation, muscle group isolation patterns, basic foundation steps, and simple practice routine) An average student might expect to repeat this level two to three times before advancing to Beg. II. $52.50 for six-week session or $12.00 per lesson. Please go to my website and register online…or you may mail your check and registration to: Paula R. Stump, 122-B Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. For more information: Call 777-1077 x22 or 721-1066 or email me…paula@prstumpstuff.com	Feb. 16, 23; Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009
	7:00-8:00	Beginners Level II with Gypsy (Paula Stump) at 122-B Reynolda Village. Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N). Introduction to more steps, Middle Eastern music and rhythms, veil work and utilization of steps in a simple choreography (average student should expect to study at this level for at least six months to one year). Must be approved by instructor. $52.50 for a 6-week session or $12.00 per lesson. Please go to my website and register online…or you may mail your check and registration to: Paula R. Stump, 122-B Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. For more information: Call 777-1077 x22 or 721-1066 or email me…paula@prstumpstuff.com	May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009
	7:35-8:45pm	Belly dance Technique. Taught by Saphira (Teresa Dickerson). Women's Wellness, 690 Jonestown Rd. W-S. The emphasis of this class is building a strong foundation in technique. The material is taught on multiple levels so everyone, regardless of experience, will learn and be challenged. For beginning to intermediate dancers, basic moves are taught. For more experienced dancers, layering with more difficult moves increases the challenge of the basic moves. Warm-up and cool-down are also part of these classes. Call Saphira at 336-830-3479, email her at Teresa3Graces@aol.com or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing.
Tuesdays	9:45-10:45am	Mother Earth Belly Dance. This class is designed to benefit women over 50, all shapes, all sizes. No prior dance experience is necessary. Focus is on the health benefits of the belly dance moves.The instructor will cover belly dance posture, basic isolation moves such as head, torso and hip circles and slides, drops and figure 8's and simple traveling moves. Attention will be given to isolation and strengthening the core muscles of the body such as muscles of the back, neck, diaphragm, abdomen and pelvis. Sessions will include gentle warm-ups, cool-downs, teaching of the basic belly dance rhythms and group dancing. Instructor: Febe Jackson. Call 336-830-3479, email her at Teresa3Graces@aol.com or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
	10:45-11:45am	Belly dance Technique. Taught by Saphira (Teresa Dickerson). Women's Wellness, 690 Jonestown Rd. W-S. The emphasis of this class is building a strong foundation in technique. The material is taught on multiple levels so everyone, regardless of experience, will learn and be challenged. For beginning to intermediate dancers, basic moves are taught. For more experienced dancers, layering with more difficult moves increases the challenge of the basic moves. Warm-up and cool-down are also part of these classes. Call Saphira at 336-830-3479, email her at Teresa3Graces@aol.com or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing.
	6:00-7:00pm	Belly Dance with Phoenix at Davidson County Community College. 8 week sessions. Go to http://www.davidson.cc.nc.us.com to sign up for classes offered at the college through the Continuing Education department. For more information, visit http://phoenixbellydance.webs.com .	Classes are ongoing
	6:15-7:15pm	Beginners Level I with Sylvana (Chris Campbell) at 122-B Reynolda Village. Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N). (Orientation, muscle group isolation patterns, basic foundation steps, and simple practice routine) An average student might expect to repeat this level two to three times before advancing to Beg. II. $52.50 for six-week session or $12.00 per lesson. Please go to my website and register online…or you may mail your check and registration to: Paula R. Stump, 122-B Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. Call 721-2100 for schedule information.	Class sessions are ongoing
	7:20-8:30pm	Intermediate/advanced with Sylvana (Chris Campbell) at 122-B Reynolda Village. Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N). (These classes are on-going and available to students who have reached Beg.2 level and up, who desire to advance and further their training, increase their “vocabulary of steps”, and perfect their technique…drop-ins are acceptable). Tuesday (Combinations and Technique): A weekly class for more experienced students of belly dance that focuses on refining classic movements, learning modern combinations, and performing with expression. $12.00 per class (or purchase 10 class punch-card for $100 and get 11th class free). Please go to my website and register online…or you may mail your check and registration to: Paula R. Stump, 122-B Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. Call 721-2100 for schedule information.	May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009
	7:45-8:45pm	Tribal Fusion Basics taught by Kharma (Beverly Whitt) at Women's Wellness and Fitness Center, 690 Jonestown Rd. W-S. Tribal Fusion Belly Dance taught by Kharma infuses traditional classic Belly Dance with modern, Bhangra, Salsa, Hip Hop and Ballet and can be seen performed by The Gypsy Fusion Belly Dance Troupe in and around the Triad. Classes will cover pops, locks, balance, posture, traveling, muscle recognition, expressions and attitude, technique drilling and shimmies as well as a warm up and cool down. Loose fitting pants and a tank top or fitted top is recommended for instructor evaluation and a yoga mat is optional for floorwork. All ages and levels are welcome, class size is limited and drop-ins are always welcome. Please visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com or email beverly@threegracesentertainment.com for registration information, directions and questions.	The next session begins January 6, 2009.
Wednesdays	5:30-6:30pm	Beginners Level I Kids 5-8 years of age with Navani at 122-B Reynolda Village. Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N). Kids will learn traditional belly dance moves, history, costuming and choreography, then will be featured at some of our upcoming shows and events. $40 for 4 weeks, $50 for weeks, or $12.00 per lesson. Please go to my website and register online…or you may mail your check and registration to: Paula R. Stump, 122-B Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. For more information: Call 777-1077 x22 or 721-1066 or email me…paula@prstumpstuff.com	May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009
	6:00-6:55	Beginner 1: Introduction to Belly Dance Movement with Kristie Staton at Shimmy Shack, 537-B North Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Beginner 1 introduces the exquisite movement that makes the art of belly dance unique. Sinuous and flowing. Electrifying and sharp. Learn and laugh your way through this class with snake arms, head slides and shimmies. For more information, call 336/245-2520 or send email to kristie@graphically-speaking.biz.	Classes are ongoing.
	6:30-7:30	Learn to Play the Doumbek with Omid at 122-B Reynolda Village, Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N), Winston-Salem. $60/session or $13/lesson. Gypsy highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learing to drum, as well as all of her belly dance students, from Beginner I through Advanced levels, especially those who are serious about their dance and wish to broaden their understanding of Middle Eastern rhythms. She believes it is very important for dancers who aspire to become professional performers, to at least acquaint themselves with the music. Learning the basics such as balady, masmoudi, ayoub, or chiftitelli should be the least a serious student would settle for. Four to five doumbeks at the studio will be available to rent or purchase. For more information and to register, visit www.shimmies-r-us.com or www.1001dance.com, call Gypsy at 777-1077, extension 22, or call Sylvana at 287-7189.	Call for session dates
	6:45-7:45pm	Beginning Bellydance with Sylvana (Chris Campbell) at Central Family YMCA. Please go to my website for more information.	Classes are ongoing
	7:10-8:10pm	Intermediate-Choreography: Refining technique, alternating sessions with choreography with Kristie Staton at Shimmy Shack, 537-B North Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Cane Dance Choreography. Add another prop to your repertoire. This "Raks al Assaya" (cane dance) choreography incorporates Saidi styling. For more information, call 336/245-2520 or send email to kristie@graphically-speaking.biz.	Classes are ongoing.
	7:30-8:30pm	Beginners Level I with Navani at 122-B Reynolda Village. Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N). (Orientation, muscle group isolation patterns, basic foundation steps, and simple practice routine) An average student might expect to repeat this level two to three times before advancing to Beg. II. $40 for 4 weeks, $50 for weeks, or $12.00 per lesson. Please go to my website and register online…or you may mail your check and registration to: Paula R. Stump, 122-B Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. For more information: Call 777-1077 x22 or 721-1066 or email me…paula@prstumpstuff.com	May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009
	8:30-9:30pm	Tribal Fusion Belly Dance class taught by Kharma (Beverly Whitt) at Women's Wellness and Fitness Center, 690 Jonestown Rd. W-S. Classes are taught in continuous six week sessions; under the direction of Kharma we will explore current trends in Tribal Fusion as well as incorporate dance styles from Classical Egyptian, Bhangra, Salsa, ATS and others. Focus on troupe performance is the objective of this class as well as troupe choreography practice, building tribal improvisational skills, and developing the proficiency needed to execute tribal fusion combination moves. You may wear comfortable work-out clothes to class, such as yoga or jazz pants, leggings, or harem pants. A close-fitting exercise top is recommended so your instructor can check body posture and alignment. A hip scarf, coin belt, or coin scarf is optional for class; however participation in public performance requires tribal costume. Please contact me at beverly@threegracesentertainment.com , 336.682.6166 or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com for instructor profile or for more information. Cost: $49 per six week session or $68 for two classes per six week session.	Classes are ongoing.
Thursdays	6:00-7:00pm	Intermediate Level Bellydance with Gypsy (Paula Stump) at 122-B Reynolda Village. Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N). (Average student should expect to study at this level for at least six months to as long as one year). Advanced combinations and layering, utilization of zils and veils in choreographies; increasing stamina and perfecting technique; also introduction to individual interpretation of music and choreographing.) $50 for a 5-week session, or $12 per lesson. Please go to my website and register online…or you may mail your check and registration to: Paula R. Stump, 122-B Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. For more information: Call 777-1077 x22 or 721-1066 or email me…paula@prstumpstuff.com	Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009
	7:15-8:15pm	Introduction to Belly Dance with Saphira (Teresa Dickerson). This class is for the absolute beginner. The instructor teaches correct belly dance posture, basic isolation moves, such as hip drops; figure 8s; torso, head, and hip slides; hip circles and a few traveling moves. For all ages who want a solid foundation in belly dance basics. Call Saphira at 336-830-3479, email her at Teresa3Graces@aol.com or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
Fridays	10:30-11:30am	Belly Dance for Fun and Fitness with Saphira (Teresa Dickerson). Designed to increase flexibility and provide an aerobic workout, this class offers participants a fun, upbeat way to get moving. Following a warm-up, a short technique section is taught (approx. 10 minutes), then belly dance moves are incorporated into a short combination of traveling belly dance moves. Finally a yoga-based cool down prepares you for the rest of the day. Suitable for all ages, and ability levels. Call Saphira at 336-830-3479 or email her at Teresa3Graces@aol.com or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
	5:30-6:30pm	Beginners Level I Kids 5-8 years of age with Navani at 122-B Reynolda Village. Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N). (Orientation, muscle group isolation patterns, basic foundation steps, and simple practice routine) An average student might expect to repeat this level two to three times before advancing to Beg. II. $40 for 4 weeks, $50 for weeks, or $12.00 per lesson. Please go to my website and register online…or you may mail your check and registration to: Paula R. Stump, 122-B Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. For more information: Call 777-1077 x22 or 721-1066 or email me…paula@prstumpstuff.com	May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009
	6:00-7:00pm	Belly Dance with Phoenix at Advance Dance of Arcadia. 8 week sessions. For more information, visit http://phoenixbellydance.webs.com .	Classes are ongoing
	6:30-7:30pm	Beginners Level I Kids 9-12 years of age with Navani at 122-B Reynolda Village. Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N). (Orientation, muscle group isolation patterns, basic foundation steps, and simple practice routine) An average student might expect to repeat this level two to three times before advancing to Beg. II. $40 for 4 weeks, $50 for weeks, or $12.00 per lesson. Please go to my website and register online…or you may mail your check and registration to: Paula R. Stump, 122-B Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. For more information: Call 777-1077 x22 or 721-1066 or email me…paula@prstumpstuff.com	May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009
Saturdays	9:00-10:30am	Advanced Bellydance instruction by Saphira (Teresa Dickerson) at Fitness 2000, Lewisville for The Nefertiti Dance Troupe. Classes begin and end with yoga-based stretches. Technique, choreography, veil work, and zils. Fire, cane, and improvisational dancing to live music are also taught. Tribal, Cabaret, Folkloric, and Fusion. Handouts and music are included. Instructor approval is required for troupe performance. Call Saphira at 336-830-3479 or email her at Teresa3Graces@aol.com or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing.
	10:00am-11:00am	Belly Dance Beginner Level II with Pamela Beamon on 1st Street in Winston-Salem. Please contact me by email or phone to confirm that you will be there and who you are bringing with you. Fees are due at first class. Payment by the month is requested. Belly dance - $10.00 per class. For more information, visit Pam's Dance School website.	Contact Pamela for current class dates
	11:00am-12:00pm	Teen Belly Dance with Lalita Holt. This teen belly dance class targets young ladies who have had little to no prior belly dance training. This class is for those looking to try something new and informative, and for those looking to get serious about dance. Students will learn to stretch properly, and will learn basic belly dance moves, and combinations. Belly dance is not only a great way to stay in shape, but it is also a great way to have fun, make new friends and even build confidence. There may even be opportunities for performance in the community! Moms, you can take Saphira's class while your daughter is in the teen class (same time, same day). Instructor: Lalita Holt Saturdays 11-12 noon. Call 336-830-3479 or email her at Teresa3Graces@aol.com or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing
	11:00am-12:00pm	Belly dance Technique. Taught by Saphira (Teresa Dickerson). Women's Wellness, 690 Jonestown Rd. W-S. The emphasis of this class is building a strong foundation in technique. The material is taught on multiple levels so everyone, regardless of experience, will learn and be challenged. For beginning to intermediate dancers, basic moves are taught. For more experienced dancers, layering with more difficult moves increases the challenge of the basic moves. Warm-up and cool-down are also part of these classes. Call Saphira at 336-830-3479, email her at Teresa3Graces@aol.com or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com for more information.	Classes are ongoing.
	11:00am-12:00pm	Belly Dance Beginner Level I with Pamela Beamon on 1st Street in Winston-Salem. Please contact me by email or phone to confirm that you will be there and who you are bringing with you. Fees are due at first class. Payment by the month is requested. Belly dance - $10.00 per class. For more information, visit Pam's Dance School website.	Contact Pamela for current class dates
	2:00pm-3:00pm	Middle Eastern Drumming. Taught by Matthew Beasley at Women's Wellness, 690 Jonestown Rd. Winston-Salem. Men, women, and teens are welcome. 6 weeks/$49 or $9 per class. For more information, call Matthew at 321-460-2251 or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com.	Classes are ongoing
Sundays	1:30-2:30pm	Introduction to Belly Dance with Kharma (Beverly Whitt) and Lalita Holt. This class is for the absolute beginner. The instructor teaches correct belly dance posture, basic isolation moves, such as hip drops; figure 8s; torso, head, and hip slides; hip circles and a few traveling moves. For all ages who want a solid foundation in belly dance basics. Call Kharma at 336-682-6166 or email her at beverly@threegracesentertainment.com , 336.682.6166 or visit www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com for more information. Class is taught at Women's Wellness and Fitness Center, 690 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem Sundays from 1:30-2:30. You may wear comfortable work-out clothes to class, such as yoga or jazz pants, leggings, or harem pants. A close-fitting exercise top is recommended so your instructor can check body posture and alignment. A hip scarf, coin belt, or coin scarf is optional for class. Cost: $49 per six week session.	Classes are ongoing.

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Current North Carolina Belly DanceClass Schedules by City

Asheville

Charlotte

Dobson

Fayetteville

Fuquay-Varina

Gastonia

Hickory/Granite Falls

Jacksonville/Richlands/"Inner Banks" Area

Kenansville

Matthews

Monroe

Mooresville

Morganton

Mount Airy

Newton

New Bern

Sandhills/Southern Pines/Rockingham

Sanford

Salisbury

Triad Area (Greensboro/High Point/Graham)

Triangle Area (Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham, and surrounding areas)

Cary/West Raleigh Bellydance Classes

with

Haala

Egyptian Cabaret

with

Leigh Brown

Wake Forest

Wilmington

Wilson

Winston-Salem

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Current North Carolina Belly Dance
Class Schedules by City