Classes


Belly Dance Classes (Raks Sharqi)

Welcome to Dance with Kirsten, classes designed to introduce students into the joyful and captivating world of belly dance (also known as Raks Sharqi - Dance of the East). Participants will explore and practice fundamental movements of the dance, including hip, chest, torso and shoulder isolations, arms, traveling steps, and the use of props. 

Classes emphasize the joy of dance in a safe, supportive environment.

Dress in comfortable clothes, soft dance shoes, socks or bare feet are recommended, and shimmy belts will be available for students during the classes. No street shoes allowed in the dance studio.

 

September Sessions

Skills, Drills and Combos 6:30 to 7:30 pm Monday Evenings

All levels are welcome to this class where we will learn and drill fundamental moves and all their variations. We will focus on technique, drilling the moves to create muscle memory and then putting together short combinations. This month we are continuing our focus on hips and travelling steps, putting together the combinations into a short drum solo. 

October Sessions

Skills, Drills and Combos 6:30 to 7:30 pm Monday Evenings.

All levels are welcome. We will keep exploring the fundamentals of the dance and its varieties - breaking down technique, drilling moves to create muscle memory and putting them together into short combos that will create a choreography. For October we will focus on movements and combinations to go along with the song I put a Spell on You (version by Natasha Atlas). We will also keep reviewing September's A Very Short Drum Solo, as time permits. 

 

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Pre-pay with Venmo @dancewithkirsten. QR Code below.

or pay at the door. Please come a few minutes early to pay at the door with cash or Venmo.

$40 for the month (4 classes) Classes can be pro-rated if you know you will be absent.

$15 one time drop in

 

For more information please email: dancewithkirsten@gmail.com

 

Traditional Dances of the Eastern Mediterranean

Offered Fall and Spring through Yavapai College Community Education. 

Embark on a journey through the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean, where vibrant and diverse dances will come to life. In this class, you will be introduced to Levantine, Greek, Balkan and Turkish line dances as well as basics of Turkish Romani (gypsy) and traditional Egyptian folk dances. We will dive into the music, rhythms, and meanings of the dances. Each class will build upon the last and there will be lots of review and practice. All levels of dancers are welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and come ready to dance and more importantly, to have fun.  This class is for all levels.

 

For more information please email: dancewithkirsten@gmail.com

 

REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH YAVAPAI COLLEGE COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. 


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