Founder, Creative Director & Belly Dance instructor Azin Mahoozi
This beginner-level class is an introduction into the sensual art of belly dancing. Watch Video Below.
Students will learn the core foundation of the art form, including shimmies, isolations, traveling steps, arm paths and undulations.
Instructions are presented in an easy-to-follow format, which includes technique breakdown, drills, personalized pointers and combinations to apply the movements.
Belly Dance is based on one of the oldest social dances in world history, native to the Middle East and Africa. It consists of rhythmic hip movements, deliberate muscular contractions, as well as sinewy belly undulations, all performed with meticulous coordination meant to internalize and express the emotions evoked by the music.
This class combines the Beginner I and Beginner II classes into one fast-paced class.
The syllabus is designed to allow current Beginner I students to advance into the next level at a moderate pace, with emphasis on reviewing the Beginner I curriculum during the first half of the session, then covering the Beginner II material in the second half.
The class is also ideal for new students with no prior Belly Dance class experience but who are exceptionally fast learners, as well as for those with some prior class experience but who need to learn our specific technique at a faster pace
In this Beginner II level class, students will progress into more advanced arm patterns, layered hip movements, more intricate undulations and simple layering, all combined to create more sophisticated movements and combinations.
Belly Dance is based on one of the oldest social dances in world history, native to the Middle East and Africa. It consists of rhythmic hip movements, deliberate muscular contractions, as well as sinewy belly undulations, all performed with meticulous coordination meant to internalize and express the emotions evoked by the music.
This low-intermediate level class is suitable for students advancing from Beginner-II classes, or current Intermediate students looking to strengthen their foundation movements.
In this class students will advance into more complex traveling steps, while performing the isolation movements and advanced shimmies taught in Belly Dance-Beginner II.
Students will also advance into more layering techniques and combinations.
A minimum of two sessions of Belly Dance-Beginner II class experience is required for this class.
Belly Dance is based on one of the oldest social dances in world history, native to the Middle East and Africa. It consists of rhythmic hip movements, deliberate muscular contractions, as well as sinewy belly undulations, all performed with meticulous coordination meant to internalize and express the emotions evoked by the music.
In this Intermediate level class, students will learn advanced traveling steps, while performing isolations and advanced shimmies taught in Belly Dance-Beginner II. Students will also progress into learning more “layering” techniques.
Belly Dance is based on one of the oldest social dances in world history, native to the Middle East and Africa. It consists of rhythmic hip movements, deliberate muscular contractions, as well as sinewy belly undulations, all performed with meticulous coordination meant to internalize and express the emotions evoked by the music.
This class teaches students the core foundation of Belly Dance, but is designed to provide an intense workout with special emphasis on the abdominal muscles and mid section.
Its non-cumulative nature allows students to benefit from each lesson individually, for both its dancing and exercising benefits.
Using movements taught in Belly Dance Beginner Technique classes, students will learn a complete Belly Dance choreography, which they will get to perform at our 7th Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Galaon June 5th.
Concurrent enrollment in a corresponding beginner technique class is required.
Belly Dance is based on one of the oldest social dances in world history, native to the Middle East and Africa. It consists of rhythmic hip movements, deliberate muscular contractions, as well as sinewy belly undulations, all performed with meticulous coordination meant to internalize and express the emotions evoked by the music.
Belly Dance—Intermediate (Performance)
Using movements taught in Belly Dance Intermediate Technique classes, students will learn a complete Belly Dance choreography, which they will get to perform at our 7th Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala on June 5th.
Concurrent enrollment in a corresponding intermediate-level technique class is required.
This class is an Enrollment-Session, which means students must enroll in the entire session, within the first four weeks of the session. Drop-ins past the first four weeks are not permitted in order to allow enrolled students to enjoy the class without interruptions.
Taqsim--Arabic for sensuous coordinated slow movements--is considered one of the most tantalizing components of the belly dance solo.
Often improvised, it allows the dancer to show off her skills, while expressing her personality through the music interpretation. Full of undulations, graceful arm movements and isolations, taqsim emanates beauty and mystery!
In this performance class, you will learn techniques designed to help you seamlessly connect movements into a taqsim solo, as well as acquire new methods for interpreting slow musical pieces through dance.
This introductory-level class provides a foray into the sensual art of belly dancing.
Students will learn the core foundation of the art form, including shimmies, isolations, traveling steps, arm paths and undulations.
Instructions are presented in an easy-to-follow format, which includes technique breakdown, drills, personalized pointers and combinations to apply the movements.
Belly Dance is based on one of the oldest social dances in world history, native to the Middle East and Africa. It consists of rhythmic hip movements, deliberate muscular contractions, as well as sinewy belly undulations, all performed with meticulous coordination meant to internalize and express the emotions evoked by the music.
This class is ideal for students with Belly Dance-Technique class experience, and is suitable for both Beginner and Intermediate students.
Students will learn a new set of combinations in every class, and will apply their dance technique into mini routines designed to expand their dance vocabulary.
This Beginner I-level class focuses on building muscle memory, mastering staccato and cyclical movements, isolating, layering, and combining traditional belly dance moves in new and innovative ways.
The class is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, and will help you gain a stronger mind body connection in order to better express your self through your dancing.
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a form of modern belly dance that encompasses a combination of many dance forms. Building on the elements established by American Tribal Style (ATS), it incorporates various other dance and music elements, including popping and hip hop, but also draws from more traditional forms, such as Flamenco, Egyptian cabaret and other folkloric dance styles.
An important distinguishing feature of the tribal fusion dancer is costuming, which as the dance itself, tends to fuse costume elements from street wear, vintage and jewelry. Harem pants, coin bras and cholis are also staples of the dancers’ costumes.
Tattoos are another common element among tribal fusion dancers, as is elaborate makeup.
This Beginner II-level class expands on the movements taught in Beginner I classes, including muscle memory foundation, mastering staccato and cyclical movements, isolating, layering and combining traditional belly dance moves in new and innovative ways.
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a form of modern belly dance that encompasses a combination of many dance forms. Building on the elements established by American Tribal Style (ATS), it incorporates various other dance and music elements, including popping and hip hop, but also draws from more traditional forms, such as Flamenco, Egyptian cabaret and other folkloric dance styles.
An important distinguishing feature of the tribal fusion dancer is costuming, which as the dance itself, tends to fuse costume elements from street wear, vintage and jewelry. Harem pants, coin bras and cholis are also staples of the dancers’ costumes.
Tattoos are another common element among tribal fusion dancers, as is elaborate makeup.
Belly Dance Tribal Fusion-Beginner I (Performance)
Students will be introduced to the technique, counts and expression of an all new choreography. The emphasis in this choreography is on strength, portraying courage, as well as vulnerability and sass!
This fragments class is designed to apply the various technique and movements-- taught in Technique classes-- into more intricate combination built for the fusion improv.
These saucy tribal fusion combinations are great for group or solo improvisation, as well as a start to designing your own choreography. Inspired not only by traditional belly dance, they also fuse modern, industrial, hip hop, jazz and classical world dances to bring you a belly dance style that is both unique and eclectic
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a form of modern belly dance that encompasses a combination of many dance forms. Building on the elements established by American Tribal Style (ATS), it incorporates various other dance and music elements, including popping and hip hop, but also draws from more traditional forms, such as Flamenco, Egyptian cabaret and other folkloric dance styles.
An important distinguishing feature of the tribal fusion dancer is costuming, which as the dance itself, tends to fuse costume elements from street wear, vintage and jewelry. Harem pants, coin bras and cholis are also staples of the dancers’ costumes.
Tattoos are another common element among tribal fusion dancers, as is elaborate makeup.
Tribal Style Improv- Fast & Furious
(with Finger Cymbals/Zills)
Inspired by Fat Chance Belly dance & their ATS format, this belly dance class is focused on the language, technique, cues and transitions of group improvisational tribal style belly dance.
Fun for all ages, sizes and shapes, this dance form is empowering and wonderful for conditioning and strengthening the body through dance.
All hip and foot work are accompanied by upper body and arm movements, which will help you coordinate the entire body at once. In addition, the group improv format is based on a shared experience of dancing with your “tribe” of fellow dancers.
Students will be introduced to the belly dance movements, traditional drum rhythms, costumes and the playing for finger cymbals.
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance has many facets! In this class, we explore several of them.
We will delve into technique and muscular specificity, but we will also get to play. Week in, week out, instructor Belladonna will bring you a unique and creative dance experience as she leads you through a choreography that connects technical movements, while focusing on expression and performance presentation.
This Improv-based belly dance class will introduce you to Belladonna's family of slow tribal improv movements.
Students will learn the technique, cues and transitions associated with ATS (American tribal Style).
In addition to technique, we will spend time learning to dance together as a unit with a lead & follow format. We will also discuss the most common Middle Eastern rhythms, timing and finger cymbal patterns.
The drum solo is an important part of any belly dance performance. The clean technique and muscle specificity of tribal fusion belly dance is a perfect style to bring the sound of the drum into physical form.
In this class, you will learn an all new drum solo choreography, with emphasis on musicality, shimmies, popping, locking and layering.
This class is an introduction to the movements, formations and execution of American Tribal Style belly dance.
Tribal – describing the group or “tribe” element of dancing with your fellow dancers in an improvisational way inspired by ATS and other traditional Tribal improv formats.
No prior dance experience required.
About Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a form of modern belly dance that encompasses a combination of many dance forms. Building on the elements established by American Tribal Style (ATS), it incorporates various other dance and music elements, including popping and hip hop, but also draws from more traditional forms, such as Flamenco, Egyptian cabaret and other folkloric dance styles.
An important distinguishing feature of the tribal fusion dancer is costuming, which as the dance itself, tends to fuse costume elements from street wear, vintage and jewelry. Harem pants, coin bras and cholis are also staples of the dancers’ costumes.
Tattoos are another common element among tribal fusion dancers, as is elaborate makeup.
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance- Improv for the Solo Dancer
(Drills & Skills)
Belly Dance improvisation can be uncomfortable to many dancers, and to others, it can be downright terrifying!
In this newly introduced class series, Belladonna uses her 14 years of improvisational dance experience to help you overcome your fear or improve your current skills. Each student will discover and experience the joy of spontaneously interpreting music through dance movements.
The class focus will be on:
-An introduction to music structure and understanding popular rhythms.
-How to work with your performance space, including traveling and level changes.
-How to create continuity through repetition and variation.
-How to handle the “oh no what should I do next?” moment and overcome the “I only do four moves over and over” feeling.
We will also work on the use of combinations to create a “safety net” and as a means to interpret the music.
Every week, students will be given homework assignments and the class will culminate with a small hafla/ dance party in which they can showcase their new skills with confidence!
This class is a must for all intermediate technique students who want to capture the essence of belly dance improvisation as a way to channel the spirit of music through the dancer.
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a form of modern belly dance that encompasses a combination of many dance forms. Building on the elements established by American Tribal Style (ATS), it incorporates various other dance and music elements, including popping and hip hop, but also draws from more traditional forms, such as Flamenco, Egyptian cabaret and other folkloric dance styles.
An important distinguishing feature of the tribal fusion dancer is costuming, which as the dance itself, tends to fuse costume elements from street wear, vintage and jewelry. Harem pants, coin bras and cholis are also staples of the dancers’ costumes.
Tattoos are another common element among tribal fusion dancers, as is elaborate makeup.
