DESCRIPTION:
This class is the second stepping-stone to learn Belly Dance. Beginner 2 classes cover introductory choreography, stage/performance technique, and sometimes special classes on props such as veils, finger cymbals, etc.

Because Belly Dance has an extensive movement vocabulary, students should have about 6 months of Linda’s beginner 1 classes or the equivalent from another instructor (not including videos) before starting Beginner 2. Of course some students will need more or less time than others to be ready for beginner 2. So if you are unsure of which class to take, feel free to contact Linda to find the right class for you.
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PRICING:

  • This level is offered in class packages only unless otherwise specified in the schedule.
  • Students purchase a package of classes for the choreography/session they wish to study.
  • The price and dates for the sessions are listed in the Schedule section below.
  • Packages are 5 to 8 weeks long depending on the choreography/topic.
  • The price of a choreography will be $12 per class, paid at the beginning of the choreography’s session. 5 classes= $60, 6 classes= $72, etc.

    Discounts and Missed Classes:

  • If purchasing two sessions at a time, you receive a $10 discount on the total price.
  • New students to Linda’s classes receive $10 off their first package.
  • If you miss a class during a choreography, you may use $12 towards a private lesson or you may drop in on a level 1 class of your choice.
  • You may use only one missed class credit per session.
  • Missed class credits must be used within 2 months of the missed class.

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    GETTING STARTED:

  • Students may start only at the beginning of the choreography unless other arrangements are made in advance with Linda or noted in the schedule.
  • Please fill out a registration form before coming to class: click here.
  • All Beginner-2 classes are listed in the schedule below. However, in case of schedule changes, be sure to join Linda’s mailing listclick here.
  • For general questions about Linda’s classes (including what to wear) or Middle Eastern Dance, please see:
    Frequently Asked Questions: click here About Mid-East Dance click here
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    SCHEDULE
    (Click on the studio name for directions and info)

    WEDNESDAYS: 7:35-8:35 pm at The Dancer’s Edge in Brentwood-

  • “Mon amie La Rose”: Sword, fire, and cane balancing choreography with floor-work. September 17th - October 15th. 5 weeks total: $60.
  • “Belly Dance Buffet”: A new style of Belly Dance or folkloric dance featured each week including: Classical Egyptian Belly Dance, Modern Egyptian Style, Egyptian Beladi style, Saiidi, Turkish Cabaret Belly Dance (with skirt work/accents), Malaya Leff, Persian/Arabian Gulf/”Khaliji” dances, Debke-line/circle Dance, and more. Official schedule of these topics TBA. Drop in’s welcome any time. October 22nd - December 17th (no class November 26th) 8 weeks total: Special pricing- $80 all 8 weeks, $48 for any 4 classes, $15 per drop in.
  • “Ah Ya Alby”: Beginner Egyptian Pop choreography- great for transitioning into Beginner-2 Classes! January 7th - February 11th. 6 weeks total: $72.

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    Current class cancellations are as follows:

  • October 31st (Halloween): No classes in Franklin
  • November 27th (Thanksgiving): No classes in Green Hills
  • Novemeber 26th and 28th (day before and after Thanksgiving): We will still have classes in Brentwood and Franklin if there are enough people planning to attend. These dates will not count against your packages if you decide not to come.
  • December 24th-25th (Christmas Eve and Day): No classes in Brentwood or Green Hills
  • December 26th (day after Christmas): We will still have class in Franklin if there are enough people planning to attend. This date will not count against your packages if you decide not to come.
  • December 31st (New Year’s Eve): No classes in Brentwood
  • January 1st (New Year’s Day): We will still have class in Green Hills if there are enough people planning to attend. This date will not count against your packages if you decide not to come. (classes resume as usual on Friday, January 2nd)
  • March 19th, 2009 (Belly Dance Superstars performing at the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville): No classes in Green Hills

    • Canceled classes do not count against your class packages.
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