The School of Raq Summer Session runs July 16 - August 23
You'll have the opportunity to perform at the Kaleido Family Arts Festival
September 14 - 16 with our choreography classes this term.
Mondays - July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
Bollywood
6:30 - 7:30pm $85/6 weeks, not open to Drop-ins Bollywood dance is a melting pot of various dance genres from around the world, a blend of vibrant storytelling and music from the planet's largest film industry. The joy of group dance and exotic music come together to make Bollywood as FUN as it looks on the big screen. Everyone is welcome to shake your hips and maybe even run around some trees in this truly magnificent art form from Mumbai, India. Class requirements/what to wear: Please be prepared to dance barefoot, bring water, and comfortable clothing that you can move in. Long hair must be tied back. |
Middle Eastern Drumming
7:30 - 9:00pm $110/6 weeks Learn the art of Middle Eastern Drumming! This class will cover the basics from Dum, to tek, to Dum Dum tek-ka-tek Dum tek-ka-tek tek-a. No previous experience necessary. Whether you are a dancer who wants to develop your musicality, or someone with a passion for Arabic percussion who wants to learn more. In this 8 week course you will learn the basics and many of the essential Arabic rhythms. It is ideal to have your own drum so you can practice at home but some loaner drums may be available. |
Tuesdays - July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 28*
Rage Yoga
6:30 - 7:30pm $85/6 weeks, $15/Drop-in [reyj yoh-guh] noun: a practice involving stretching, positional exercises and bad humor, with the goal of attaining good health and to become zen as f*ck. More than just a practice, Rage Yoga is an attitude. WTF is Rage Yoga? |
Choreo Intensive
7:30 - 9:30pm $170/6 weeks Please note, no technique will be taught in this class This class is geared towards Intermediate/Advanced students who are up for a challenge. Consider this a Summer Troupe. We will revisit three popular choreographies that have been previously taught and you will have an opportunity to perform them at Kaleido Family Arts Festival in September. The three choreographies we'll be covering are Daret el Ayam, Akir Al Leil (sword), and All About the Bass (Melaya Leff) and if you're lucky, an extra special surprise choreo too! . Students will receive notes & videos for each choreography and we will schedule Kaleido rehearsals for September. |
Wednesdays - July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22
Bellydance Basics Technique
6:30 - 7:30pm $85/6 weeks Congratulations! You've taken the plunge and have decided to try Bellydancing! This is where it all begins! Learn basic bellydance technique and gain a better understanding of this ancient celebration of the female form. |
Bellydance Basics Choreography
7:30 - 8:30pm $170/6 weeks Please note, no technique will be taught in this class as you MUST be registered in the Bellydance Basics Technique class as well to attend Now that you have some technique under your hipscarf, it's time to work on musicality and transitions. We put all the pieces together in a fun choreography that you will have the opportunity to perform at the Kaleido Family Arts Festival in September. |
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