Our technique classes focus on laying down a solid foundation of basic bellydance technique, including muscular control and isolation, as well as movements and combinations commonly used in tribal style group improvisational dancing.

Technique classes are taught inside the Desert Rose Dance studio in First Congo Church at 1000 S. Cooper in the historic Cooper-Young District. Most sessions run for 8 weeks, and continue progressively, building a vocabulary of technique and movements over time.

*Basic Bellydance Fundamentals is an open, ongoing class - drop-ins are welcome! *


 


January 2008 Class Schedule

New schedule every 8-10 weeks

 

Basic Bellydance Fundamentals

Starts January 9

Drop-ins welcome!

 

Wednesday
6:00 - 7:30pm

 Intermediate Choreography

Starts January 7;  8 weeks

Registration required

 

Monday
7:15 - 8:30pm

Instructor Liz

First Congo

Main Studio

 

Advanced Technique

Starts January 9, 8 weeks

Registration required

Wednesday
7:45 - 8:45pm

 

 

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Class Descriptions

 

Basic Bellydance Foundations/Drills If you have always wanted to try a bellydance class, this is the class for you!

This class will be open to anyone who is either learning to bellydance for the first time or for the advanced student looking to brush up on her basic technique. MR specializes in a style known as tribal fusion bellydance which is known for its very isolated movements, although this fundamentals class will cover all of the basic body isolations and dance technique used in any style of bellydance.

This class will be
open and ongoing for anyone, so registration is not required and students may drop in at any time at the following rate:
1 class : $15
6 class punch card: $75
10 class punch card: $100

Intermediate Technique / Choreography

 

This class will teach students to put the fundamental movements together into standard tribal style combinations, as well as incorporating new techniques like shimmies, layering, level changes, and turns.  

During some sessions, students will learn a short choreography that will incorporate intermediate techniques.

Prerequisite - students must already have a solid foundation of bellydance movements (covered in the Fundamentals class). Students may continue to perfect these basic skills in the Fundamentals class while enrolled in the Intermediate course.

 
Advanced Technique / Choreography For students who have mastered the intermediate-level techniques and choreographies and are looking for even more of a challenge, the advanced class will cover techniques such as layering, floorwork, partnerwork and advanced combinations.

During some sessions, advanced choreographies will be taught to incorporate advanced technique and combinations.

Troupe/Private Rehearsal

 

This time will be reserved for troupe rehearsals for upcoming events, or for make-up classes and private lessons.

For more information about the Memphis Raqs performance troupe, click here.

 

 

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Registration

For ongoing classes (Fundamentals): No registration is necessary for open, ongoing classes. You may drop in at any time, but the classes will be first-come, first served in the event of a full class. Students may pay per class or they may purchase a class punch card that the instructor will punch for each class they attend. (You only pay for what you attend)

$15 per class

6 class punch card: $75

10 class punch card: $100

For 8-week class sessions (Intermediate, Advanced): These classes are progressive, so registration is required for each class. Classes require a minimum of 5 students, and cap at 12 to ensure enough personal attention and space. (May vary if using different studio space)  Once a class caps, we will start a waiting list.

A 50% deposit is required on each class in order to complete registration and reserve your space in the studio.

Click here for online class registration form.

Once you have completed registration, you will receive the address to mail your payment, and the door code necessary to enter the studio, Or, check our current class schedule to drop by the studio 15 minutes before or after a class to register and meet your instructor.

PayPal is now available for registration online!

No need to have a PayPal account, just enter your credit card information on our secure transaction website!

Click here for online payment

 

 

 

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