Amira Belly Dance

I offer classes for complete beginners right up to advanced level students.

BEGINNERS

This class is for complete beginners or for any student wanting to brush up on basic technique. We will also work with veil and learn a complete choreography which you can perform with your group at our Hafla (if you choose).

MIXED OR GENERAL LEVEL

This class is for anyone who has completed beginners with myself or another teacher. The student should be able to do figure of 8, camels, shimmy's, Egyptian walk etc, as well as some basic traveling steps. In this class we will refine technique and also look at other styles, such as Saidi and more complex veil work. We will also learn more complex movements such as African circles , reverse fig 8's and more varied shimmy's etc as well as look at more intricate arm and footwork. This is also a great class for anyone who has been away from classes for a while and want to build strength and flexibility. We will also learn and have the opportunity to perform choreography's.

INTERMEDIATES /ADVANCED

This class is for anyone who have been dancing for a couple of years or more. The dancer must be able to perform the more difficult movements with ease and have already worked on various choreography's. This is a faster paced class with the emphasis on performance and developing a greater understanding of the art in the dance. This class is by invite only. If you would like to join please call or email Colette.

FUN

Belly dance is fun and more and more women are finding that it is a great alternative to the gym. You will burn calories, tone the arms, waistline, thighs and bum.

COORDINATION

Dance works on the left and right hemisphere's of the brain. It builds neuropathways that increase memory and learning ability.

SOCIAL

Many women make new friends at belly dance classes and there is a growing social scene that anyone can be part of.

IMPROVE SELF ESTEEM

Belly dance is wonderfully feminine by nature and because of that it can help to improve body image and help to remove negative self images.

TUESDAYS

BALHAM LEISURE CENTER
ELMFIELD ROAD
BALHAM
LONDON SW17 8AN

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED 6.10PM
BEGINNERS 7.15PM

TUESDAYS

TOOTING LEISURE CENTER
GREAVES PLACE
TOOTING
LONDON SW17 0NE

MIXED LEVEL 8.45PM

WEDNESDAYS

ANERLEY TOWN HALL
174 ANERLEY ROAD
ANERLEY SE20

MIXED LEVEL 6.45 PM
BEGINNERS 7.45PM
INTERMEDIATE 9.OO PM

COST AND WHAT TO WEAR

ALL CLASSES ARE £8 PER CLASS FOR 1 HOUR AS A DROP IN. YOU MAY ALSO CHOOSE TO PAY FOR 4 CLASSES IN ADVANCE WHICH IS £28 (THESE CLASSES MUST BE TAKEN CONSECUTIVELY AND THERE IS NO REFUND GIVEN FOR MISSED CLASSES)

Long skirts or loose fitting trousers or leggings are good for class. No you don't have to show your belly unless you want to!!! Bare feet are best or ballet pumps. No trainers please. It is also a good idea to bring water. Coin hip scarfs can be worn and are available for purchase in class.