Belly Dance Group Classes:

 Adults and teenagers (from the age of 12):

1. Beginners

(includes) :

'Yoga' breathing techniques, Stretching and Warming up.

Basic Bellydance moves, Arabic/Egyptian walk, traveling Steps,  Simple Hip/Chest Undulations, Basic Hip/Chest Isolations.

Shimmies, Magic Arms, basic Veils techniques.

Head rolls/slides, Rotations, Belly rolls, Figures (8, S etc).

Basic and simple Bellydance Choreography and combinations.

Basic Improvisation.

2.Intermediate

(includes):

The same Warming up, stretching and cooling down, as in the Beginners.

Review and repetition of the above moves/techniques and development of  more detailed techniques and combinations.

Camel walk.

'Maya' moves.

Belly-fluttering.

Props.

Veil techniques.

Combinations with other types of Bellydance and other Folkloric dances.

More detailed Choreographies and Improvisation.

3. Advanced

(includes):

All the previous Techniques and moves, but much more difficult and complicated.

More detailed combinations.

More detailed Choreographies.

Combinations with Props (double Veils, Veils and Finger Cymbals ("zills"), sword).

Participation in performances and Social Events (in a semi-professional level).

Of course there are exceptions, but the pace of   learning depends on the : individual dance skills, flexibility, restless practice, eagerness.

 We use the "Greek Nights" as a great opportunity for socializing and for practicing, so my students are very welcome every Saturday night after 10.00pm to practice Bellydance and Greek-Turkish "Tsifteteli". It's a get together thing with a lot of singing and dancing for men and women.

For my students the drinks are for free.

Meetups and 'Haflas' (Bellydance parties): on Saturdays, we practice belly dance for free and socialize during the "Greek Nights" (from 10.00pm until 2am). Drinks are for free for my students and friends (you can only tip the bartender).

The Prices are as follows:

Group Lessons:

Beginners

Thursday: 4.30-5.30pm Saturdays: 11-12 pm  Price: $12 

 Intermediate  Thursdays: 5.30-6.30pm

Saturdays 12-1pm

Price: $12 

 A.NOW Private Group lessons!!!(at home)

ONE HOUR:

The price depends on the NUMBER of people:

for 4 women (minimum)$15 per  guest and $12 for the host.

for 5 women$14 per guest and $11 for the host

for 6 women $13 per guest and $10 for the host

for 7 women (maximum) $12 per guest and $9 for the host

TWO HOURS (for special Events/Haflas/Parties):

All the above prices will be less than double. (details will be given after you contact me)

NO CHARGE FOR MY TRANSPORTATION/GAS IN CASE OF GROUP PRIVATE LESSONS

It will be a regular class or a 'mini-workshop'. I bring full-length mirrors, coin scarves and veils or tambourines and you borrow them for $1 per item. You might schedule a party for your friends with appetizers and drinks.

Only requirement: a spacious room.

That's flexible and convenient for you and also very reasonable. It's lots of FUN.

B.Private lessons for one person

a)At the Studio: For all levels the price is $35 per hour (if once a week).

For two hours, it's $60 for the two hours lesson. (No charge for my transportation/gas)

b)At your home: ONLY FOR 2 HOURS CLASS. I might also come to your place with a $10 more addition.

For Private  lessons, contact Vania : (980) 875 7751 vaniakouveli@yahoo.com

Important notice:

1)You move to the next level after audition, not after your own decision.

2) In all levels of Bellydance are included several moves from other types of Oriental (traditional and folkloric) dances from Greece, Turkey and Egypt, like : Tsifteteli,  Balos, Karsilamas, Ghawazee (Egyptian folkloric), Flamenco, Gypsy(Urban/Caravan) moves.

Attire: anything comfortable, leotards, elastic pants, but NO jeans and 'street clothes'.

Extra 'equipment': a coin scarf and a veil.