New students will need zills (finger cymbals) and comfortable clothing to dance in (yoga pants, dance pants, etc.). You may go to The Belly Dance Shop our local vendor for Bellydance Accessories & Supplies. You may dance barefoot, or in dancepaws/foot undies, or soft soled shoes like ballet or jazz shoes. All beginners must start with the Level 1 ATS® basics course. It is highly recommended that you start when a new session begins. Please see the classes schedule for specific dates for each session.
Class Cards
Class cards are available for purchase at the studio or through Paypal. They do have expiration dates, so please make sure you are able to use all your classes before the card expires. Class card sizes are as follows:
6 Classes - $65 (recommended for beginners)
12 Classes - $120
Tribal Pass - $85 (As many classes as you'd like to take in 1 month, also includes ATS® Jams)
Class Descriptions
You may take any of these courses as many times as you would like until you feel comfortable before moving to the next level.
Level 1 (ATS® Basics) - Join us in a six week course highlighting the fundamentals of American Tribal Style® (ATS®) belly dancing. Within the six week session, we will cover posture, basic movements, formations and the system we follow for group improvisation. Please dress comfortably. Zills (finger cymbals) will be required by week 3. You may purchase zills through our local vendor The Belly Dance Shop.
Level 2 (ATS® Beyond Basics) - Take the lessons you learned in Level 1 a step further with our Level 2 - Beyond Basics twelve week course. Learn to apply the basic vocabulary from Level 1 and build into more complicated movements and short combinations. Take formations further and improve your technique by layering multiple movements. At least one six week session of the Level 1 course is required to take part in the Level 2 course.
Level 3 (Maliika Madina) - This student troupe is for advanced ATS® dancers. You must have an invitation from Sarah to join the student troupe. Members of Maliika Madina should be well-versed in Level 1 and Level 2 ATS® vocabulary and have taken these courses multiple times. Class time will be spent rehearsing for upcoming events as well as drilling Level 3+ movements in the ATS® vocabulary.
Fusion Fundamentals
In this class, we will drill movements, arm patterns and create combinations for use in your tribal fusion dance. We will travel through a few different styles of dance in our class including hip-hop, flamenca, ATS®, and American/Egyptian Cabaret belly dance. No prior dance experience necessary, but ATS® basics encouraged.
Cardio Fusion
Join us just before your big lunch on Saturday for a fun class which will get you moving! We will open the class with some low impact cardio combinations and dance away those calories. The second half of class will be yoga which is meant for our dance muscles! Create more range of motion and have a higher comfort level with your body! Please bring a towel and a yoga mat for this class.
Class Schedule
*Class schedule dates are subject to change. Please check calendar frequently for updates.
Private/Group Lessons
Sarah is available for private or small group lessons. Costs are as follows:
1 student = $45 per hour
2 students = $75 per hour
3 students = $110 per hour
A non-refundable deposit of $20 is required to secure a date and time. Please contact Sarah for details and to set up a time.
