Adult Dance Classes & Workshops
All Classes Require Pre-Registration be completed prior to class.
All Classes Require Pre-Registration be completed prior to class.
Open Level Adult Belly Dance
Open level Belly Dance is for anyone new to Belly Dance up to Advanced. Maela will be reviewing basic techniques with modifications to increase or decrease the intensity of the training. We will work on drills, technique and practice them in various dance combinations. If you are not comfortable with the pace of the class, you are encouraged to either take privates with Maela or attend the next Beginner Basics Class.
Level 1 Adult Beginner Belly Dance (Absolute Beginner)
Level 1 Belly Dance is for anyone new to belly dance. No dance experience is necessary. We will learn basic techniques of belly dance including some of the following: shimmies, pelvic circles, vertical hip isolations, horizontal hip isolations, shoulder isolations, stomach undulations, shoulder shimmies. We will drill these moves in class and practice them in various dance combinations. Level 1 classes will be offered a few times a year. Please check back for updates or subscribe to get updates on new classes through email. Specific dates are below.
Level 2 Adult Intermediate Belly Dance Classes
*If you have no experience in belly dance, it is recommended to take Level 1 Adult Beginner Belly Dance until you become comfortable with basic techniques before enrolling in Level 2. Level 2 is an Intermediate level class working on technique, drills, combinations and choreography. Classes will continue to build on foundational techniques. Specific dates are below.
Level 3 Intermediate/Advanced Classes
It is recommended that you have at least 3 years of prior belly dance experience before enrolling in Level 3. Level 3 works on technique, drills, combinations and choreography. Level 3 dancer is recommended to be comfortable working at a faster pace and comfortable with basic and layering techniques. Please check back for updates or subscribe
to get updates on new classes through email.
Choreography Sessions
Choreography Classes are unique to the choreography being taught. Description on class registration will describe the level recommended to participate.
What to Bring: Water Bottle, Yoga Mat, Socks or dance practice shoes such as ballet, jazz or some type of footie. Barefoot is always welcome as well. Hip scarves are encouraged but not required. If you are new to belly dance and want to purchase a hip scarf for class, follow this link. Class Wear - Ohio Belly Dancer Maela
