Saeeda bellydance school

Experience the magic of bellydancing

Bellydance classes are an ideal opportunity to express yourself creatively and to improve body balance, concentration, posture and flexibility.

FREE TASTER CLASS on Wednesday 6 February 2013, 7:00 pm!

Come to the FREE TASTER CLASS – get 10% discount for the whole course and prepare yourself for the Valentine`s Day))))))

Beginners Level (Level 1) 6 week course starts on 13 February.

Venue: Vatican Studios, Railway Arch 190, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4ET        view on the map

Closest stations are Bethnal Green (Central Line) and Stepney Green (District, Hammersmith&City Lines)

Time: Wednesday, 7-8 pm

Course dates: 13 February – 20 March 2012

Price: £54 for the 6 week course or £10 drop-in class

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LEVELS Description. 

Level 1: Beginners Bellydance Course

On beginners bellydance courses you will learn the fundamentals of bellydance:

  • isolations
  • basic steps
  • hip drops, lifts, circles, pushes
  • upper body/chest movements
  • shoulder and hip shimmies
  • arms movements
  • turns and more

Each bellydance class consists of warm up, drills and techniques broken down in an easy to follow way, choreography combining what was covered in the class and finally a cool down and stretching.

 Level 2: Improvers Bellydance Course

The improvers bellydance classes are suitable for those who feel confident with basic moves and are looking to further develop and strengthen their technique and performance skills.

My improver bellydance classes are aimed to take your bellydance technique to the higher level. You will learn:

  • vertical and horizontal figures of eight
  • arms movements
  • body wave (camel)
  • belly rolls
  • travelling steps
  • different kind of shimmies
  • increase your musical knowledge of Middle Eastern music genres
  • bellydance combinations

This course is suitable for those students who have completed at my 6-week beginners course or have taken bellydance classes before at another dance school. Also for those students who would like to practise basic technique and combinations at a more relaxed pace than the Intermediate Course.

Level 3. Intermediate Bellydance Course

Intermediate bellydance classes are focused on more challenging bellydance choreography which students could then have the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience.

You will learn:

  • hip movements and combinations
  • more advanced layers
  • choreography
  • variety of travelling steps
  • different styles
  • an opportunity to join level 3 courses according to your individual skills presented on the classes.folkloric movements
  • bellydance with some props: veil, stick, finger cymbals
  • Middle Eastern rhythms

The course is suitable for students with a good understanding of bellydance technique who have completed at least two of my 6-week improvers courses or have taken improver bellydance courses at another dance school, or the teacher might give you

What to wear in bellydance classes?

You can wear leggings, loose skirt and a top of your choice. It is recommended to bring a scarf (even if it is not specifically for bellydancing) to wrap around your hips to accentuate the movements. You can dance barefoot, or dance in soft ballet/jazz shoes or simply socks.

Bellydance Taster Class

Bellydance is more than just a workout; it enhances wellness as it combines the use of mind, body and spirit and is suitable for all ages, sizes and shapes.

On my bellydance taster class you will experience the art of bellydance through learning some hip, chest, arms movements and you will have the general idea about this graceful and feminine dance. Taster class is ideal if you are unsure whether you want to sign up to a bellydance course, try the class first and discuss any questions you might have with teacher.