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General Class Info Bellydance Basics Beginning Level 2 Bellydance Continuing Bellydance Special Workshops Private Lessons Gift Certificates General Bellydance Class Information Bellydance, In General:This ancient dance form is more properly known as Raqs Sharqi ("Dance of the Orient" or "Dance of the East" in Arabic), and is uniquely suited to a woman's natural movements. 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! Pregnant women are welcome with a note from their doctor. Class Locations in Cary:
Class Descriptions: 
Bellydance Basics: This class is geared towards beginners: people who have never taken a bellydance (or other dance) class before, as well as newer dancers who have only taken a few previous classes. The emphasis will be on fun and learning something new about yourself and other cultures. No matter what your body shape, age, or personality, you will look great and feel great Belly Dancing! It will benefit you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Students are expected to take both 6-week sessions of Bellydance Basics: "Sun" and "Moon", before moving up to Level 2. You can take them in any order. The sun session features more fast and sharp movements, while the moon session features more slow and flowing movements. Students will be accepted in the 1st and 2nd weeks of a session, otherwise you will need to wait until the next session to sign up.
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Level 2 Bellydance: Continue your dance journey in this class, where we will explore many different topics, such as veilwork, finger cymbals, and choreography, while continuing to polish basic technique. At least 3 months of previous bellydance instruction is required. This is a mixed level class that can accomodate both continuing beginners and intermediate level dancers: modifications will be given for each movement to make it simpler for newer dancers or more challenging for more experienced dancers. Most sessions allow drop-ins at $17/class for those who can't attend the full session. See Current class dates and locations for this class. Continuing Bellydance: This class is recommended for dancers who have been taking classes for a year or more and want to focus even more deeply on their Belly Dance practice (ask instructor if you are unsure whether to take this class). I will assume you know the basic movements of Belly Dance, such as shimmies, hip circles, and traveling movements, and are ready to take your practice to the next level. We will focus on technique and choreography, and there will be opportunities to perform throughout the year as part of our student troupe, the Halo Bellydance Student Ensemble. Choreography sessions must be signed up for in full, but I do allow drop-ins for technique sessions at $17/class. See Current class dates and locations for this class. Halo Bellydance Student Ensemble: This is a supportive, no-pressure environment where Continuing level belly dance students can learn group choreographies, focus on performance technique, and perform occasionally at local haflas and festivals. Troupe dues are billed monthly (Troupe membership includes perks such as discounts on workshops, classes, & private lessons, and free use of the Taj MaHaala home studio for personal rehearsal time.) See Current rehearsal dates and locations. What to Wear: Anything that you feel comfortable in and that allows a range of motion: for example, a tank top or tee shirt with a cotton skirt, leggings, shorts or sweat pants. Usually we dance in bare feet, but if that is not comfortable, please feel free to wear ballet slippers, dance shoes or soft sandals. 
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To mail your payment, email me for the street address. Back to Top Level 2 Bellydance,(Pre-requisite: at least 3 months of previous bellydance instruction). Mixed level: continuing beginners and low-intermediates.
To mail your payment, email me for the street address. Back to Top Continuing Level Bellydance (Pre-requisite: One year or more of previous Belly Dance instruction and ready to work at an intermediate/advanced level)
To mail your payment, email me for the street address. Back to Top Halo Bellydance Student Ensemble (Pre-requisite: One year or more of previous Belly Dance instruction and permission of instructor)
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Weekend Mini-Workshops with Haala
Private Bellydance Instruction Haala is available for private coaching sessions, if you would like some individual instruction and constructive and supportive feedback. Great for polishing technique or preparing a choreography for performance! Haala's cozy home studio, the "Taj MaHaala", features wood flooring, full-length mirrors, ipod docking station, and enough room for up to 4 students at a time. It is conveniently located in Cary just off of Exit 291/I-40 near Cary Town Center/Cary High School. Rates for private lessons are: $25/hour, with a discounted rate of $20/hour per person for 2 or more students at the same time. Selected daytime and evening times are available. To schedule a private lesson, email haala@halobellydance.com or call 919-380-7882. Bulk discount special: Purchase a block of 5 hours of private lessons for only $100 (and save $25! It's like getting one private lesson for free!). You can use them anytime throughout the year. To pay with Paypal, click the button below: Back to Top Gift Certificates Gift Certificates are available anytime throughout the year -- give the gift of bellydance to yourself or someone you love! To purchase a gift certificate for a class, simply pay for the class and in the comments field write "please send gift certificate" with the name of the recipient, and I will email you a gift certificate you can print at home. To purchase any other kinds of gift certificates, just email me at haala@halobellydance.com and I will be happy to help! Back to Top |
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