2024-02 (April-June) IN CLASS and ONLINE Session
IN PERSON Beginner Bellydance with Cathy in Kanata
Cathy Paveley
22 spots left
Join Cathy IN THE STUDIO for a fun introductory class where students will learn the basic posture and foundational movement vocabulary of Bellydance. Practice movement transitions, variations and combinations. Instruction is always tailored to the needs of the students. All levels of experience welcome (even advanced students can benefit from practicing the basics!); no prior dance experience required. Students can benefit greatly from taking several sessions of beginner before moving to intermediate.
$150 for full session. Log-in to self-register online, or email info@duniyastudio.com for help.
Cathy Paveley
22 spots left
Join Cathy IN THE STUDIO for a fun introductory class where students will learn the basic posture and foundational movement vocabulary of Bellydance. Practice movement transitions, variations and combinations. Instruction is always tailored to the needs of the students. All levels of experience welcome (even advanced students can benefit from practicing the basics!); no prior dance experience required. Students can benefit greatly from taking several sessions of beginner before moving to intermediate.
$150 for full session. Log-in to self-register online, or email info@duniyastudio.com for help.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Mlacak Hall A
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
$150.00
IN PERSON Raqs Sharqi (Intermediate Bellydance) with Gwen
Gwen Melville
18 spots left
Join Gwen IN THE STUDIO for a 1-hour intermediate class in Oriental dance; includes chest and abdominal isolations, arms, spins, veil, layered moves, and more.
Practice elements, combinations, and a short routine.
Costuming tips and cultural information will be included in this class.
This class is intended for those with some previous Bellydance experience; content is tailored to the needs and requests of the students.
Gwen Melville
18 spots left
Join Gwen IN THE STUDIO for a 1-hour intermediate class in Oriental dance; includes chest and abdominal isolations, arms, spins, veil, layered moves, and more.
Practice elements, combinations, and a short routine.
Costuming tips and cultural information will be included in this class.
This class is intended for those with some previous Bellydance experience; content is tailored to the needs and requests of the students.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Mlacak Hall A
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
$160.00
IN PERSON Raqs Sharqi (Advanced Bellydance) with Cathy
Cathy Paveley
19 spots left
Join Cathy IN THE STUDIO for an advanced class in classic cabaret Oriental dance (with the occasional folklore influence included); includes chest and abdominal isolations, layered moves, veil entrance moves, sagat/zills (finger cymbals), arms, spins and more.
Practice elements, combinations, and a short routine that you could use to present your own performance suitable for a party or Arabic club/restaurant setting.
Costuming tips and cultural information will be included in this class.
This class is intended for those with previous Bellydance experience; content is tailored to the needs and requests of the students.
Cathy Paveley
19 spots left
Join Cathy IN THE STUDIO for an advanced class in classic cabaret Oriental dance (with the occasional folklore influence included); includes chest and abdominal isolations, layered moves, veil entrance moves, sagat/zills (finger cymbals), arms, spins and more.
Practice elements, combinations, and a short routine that you could use to present your own performance suitable for a party or Arabic club/restaurant setting.
Costuming tips and cultural information will be included in this class.
This class is intended for those with previous Bellydance experience; content is tailored to the needs and requests of the students.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Mlacak Hall A
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
$160.00
ONLINE Bellydance (Intermediate Raqs Sharqi) with Gwen
Gwen Melville
95 spots left
Come dance with Gwen ONLINE in a 1-hour intermediate class. In her classes, the focus will be on drills for strength and flexibility, Oriental dance movements and transitions, and then bringing it all together in a choreography which will help you learn to connect the movements to the music.
This class is intended for those with some prior dance experience. Classes are always tailored to the needs of the students. Lots of time for questions, movement breakdowns and questions.
Zoom link will be emailed to registered students.
Gwen Melville
95 spots left
Come dance with Gwen ONLINE in a 1-hour intermediate class. In her classes, the focus will be on drills for strength and flexibility, Oriental dance movements and transitions, and then bringing it all together in a choreography which will help you learn to connect the movements to the music.
This class is intended for those with some prior dance experience. Classes are always tailored to the needs of the students. Lots of time for questions, movement breakdowns and questions.
Zoom link will be emailed to registered students.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Zoom
ONLINE
ONLINE
$150.00
Intro to Bellydance for Seniors
Jocelyne (Jehane) Khan
16 spots left
Tailored to ages 50 plus, this class offers an introduction to Bellydance, also known as Oriental dance or Baladi.
Explore fluidity, grace, and strength through this ancient form developed in the Middle East. The fundamentals of posture, isolations, steps and accents of belly dance will be featured in this low-impact class that is suitable for all abilities, ages, and genders. As the class progresses, we may introduce dancing with veils and finger cymbals.
Signing-up here in the Duniya portal will put you on the class list to receive updates from the teacher.
Registration for this class is through the Hobbs Centre. The cost will be $2.00 per class for Hobbs members and $4.00 per class for non-members (see https://hobbsseniorsclub.weebly.com/about.html for details about becoming a Hobbs club member).
To register in advance, please contact Marjorie Ashworth at margie.ashworth@gmail.com or just show up with cash to pay for the class!
Jocelyne (Jehane) Khan
16 spots left
Tailored to ages 50 plus, this class offers an introduction to Bellydance, also known as Oriental dance or Baladi.
Explore fluidity, grace, and strength through this ancient form developed in the Middle East. The fundamentals of posture, isolations, steps and accents of belly dance will be featured in this low-impact class that is suitable for all abilities, ages, and genders. As the class progresses, we may introduce dancing with veils and finger cymbals.
Signing-up here in the Duniya portal will put you on the class list to receive updates from the teacher.
Registration for this class is through the Hobbs Centre. The cost will be $2.00 per class for Hobbs members and $4.00 per class for non-members (see https://hobbsseniorsclub.weebly.com/about.html for details about becoming a Hobbs club member).
To register in advance, please contact Marjorie Ashworth at margie.ashworth@gmail.com or just show up with cash to pay for the class!
Thursday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Downstairs
Roy G. Hobbs Community Centre
Roy G. Hobbs Community Centre
Bellydance Level 1 (IN PERSON through City of Ottawa)
Jocelyne (Jehane) Khan
14 spots left
Explore fluidity, grace, and strength through this ancient and sensuous dance form developed in the Middle East. The fundamentals of posture, isolations, steps and accents of belly dance are stressed (no class routine for level 1).
Registration for this class at Shenkman Centre is through the City of Ottawa
https://ottawa.ca/en/class-and-activity-registration
Jocelyne (Jehane) Khan
14 spots left
Explore fluidity, grace, and strength through this ancient and sensuous dance form developed in the Middle East. The fundamentals of posture, isolations, steps and accents of belly dance are stressed (no class routine for level 1).
Registration for this class at Shenkman Centre is through the City of Ottawa
https://ottawa.ca/en/class-and-activity-registration
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Ottawa Citizen Dance Studio
Shenkman Arts Centre
Shenkman Arts Centre
Bellydance Level 2 (IN PERSON through City of Ottawa)
Jocelyne (Jehane) Khan
9 spots left
Explore additional movements and combinations, and learn a class routine. Prerequisite: Belly Dance Level 1.
(students are welcome to take both level 1 and level 2 if they wish)
Registration for this class at Shenkman Centre is through the City of Ottawa
https://ottawa.ca/en/class-and-activity-registration
Jocelyne (Jehane) Khan
9 spots left
Explore additional movements and combinations, and learn a class routine. Prerequisite: Belly Dance Level 1.
(students are welcome to take both level 1 and level 2 if they wish)
Registration for this class at Shenkman Centre is through the City of Ottawa
https://ottawa.ca/en/class-and-activity-registration
Tuesday
7:35 PM to 8:35 PM
7:35 PM to 8:35 PM
Ottawa Citizen Dance Studio
Shenkman Arts Centre
Shenkman Arts Centre
Bellydance Level 3 (IN PERSON through City of Ottawa)
Jocelyne (Jehane) Khan
16 spots left
Explore more complex movements, layers, improvisation, various props (e.g. veil, cymbals, stick) and learn a class routine. Prerequisite: Belly Dance Level 2.
(students who have experience in level 1 and 2 or equivalent are welcome to take both level 2 and level 3 if they wish)
Registration for this class at Shenkman Centre is through the City of Ottawa
https://ottawa.ca/en/class-and-activity-registration
Jocelyne (Jehane) Khan
16 spots left
Explore more complex movements, layers, improvisation, various props (e.g. veil, cymbals, stick) and learn a class routine. Prerequisite: Belly Dance Level 2.
(students who have experience in level 1 and 2 or equivalent are welcome to take both level 2 and level 3 if they wish)
Registration for this class at Shenkman Centre is through the City of Ottawa
https://ottawa.ca/en/class-and-activity-registration
Tuesday
8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Ottawa Citizen Dance Studio
Shenkman Arts Centre
Shenkman Arts Centre