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| We have two locations: Danforth & Broadview and Yonge & Eglinton.
Upcoming Class Schedule - April 12 to May 30 Current Class Schedule - February 22 to April 11
Belly Dancing Class Schedule: CLASSES FILL-UP IN ADVANCE. TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, PLEASE ALWAYS BE SURE TO REGISTER BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS TO ENSURE THAT YOU GET A SPOT!
UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE April 12 to May 30 April May 2010 CLASS SCHEDULE Register by March 29th and receive $10 off or (Note: The Tank Top is not available to online registrants - Seven Weeks of Classes for only $109 (before March 29th)
CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE February 22 to April 11 February April 2010 CLASS SCHEDULE Register by February 8th and receive $10 off or (Note: The Silk Belly Dance Veil is not available to online registrants - Seven Weeks of Classes for only $109 (before February 8th)
Be sure to register in advance to ensure that you get a spot. You can register: - by phone with a credit card - 416 462 3498 - online at our store VISIT THE STORE - in person during Office Hours at both studios, as follows:
- by mail with a cheque. Email us and we'll send you a registration form. (please add 5% GST)
Please Note: Sessions cannot be extended past the last class. If you miss a class during the session, simply drop in to another class during that same session (as long as that class is not full). Registration is non-refundable. Registration is transferable to another person with permission from management. Questions? Please contact us or see the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Please see the contact page for detailed information and maps. About our classes Hannan's Bellydance Studio is able to support your dance goals, whatever they may be. Should you wish to gain fitness, flexibility, grace, and poise through dance, we Your happiness is our first priority. We will NOT push you to have Keep talking to your teachers about your dance goals, we're here for you! We are the first studio in Canada to offer a comprehensive curriculum. This curriculum takes the guess work and frustration out of learning Egyptian Dance. There are 7 levels which are further divided into modules. You can start in any module at any time with the assurance that you will gain complete training in that level. Please see the level section below for detailed information. We offer Assessments to help you track and build your skills at any time. To move from the basic levels into the more advanced levels we have Level Evaluations. Contact us for the schedule. Questions? Please contact us at 416 462 3498 or hannandance@gmail.com
Level 1 - Introduction to Belly Dance (Fun Way to Exercise)
It is recommended for all brand new students to start with Introduction to Belly Dance. This is for those looking to get an idea about the art of Belly Dance. We teach you a simple overview of all the movements that are taught to beginners in a fun and dancey way, with enough exercise to keep you healthy and happy. Students get to know their body in a new way, learning to relax and flex muscles that may not have been used in a long time. This level includes:
This level has only 1 module, and we recommend that all dancers new to the field of Belly Dance take this level at least 2 times before moving on to Beginner level.
Level 2 - Beginner Belly Dance (The Fundamentals)
Beginner is a fun, sweaty, dance-filled experience! As you dance the hour away, you will be introduced to the fundamental posture, isolations, steps, shimmies, and accents of belly dance. As well, you will start dancing with the elegant and ethereal veil. This level includes:
This level has 2 modules and we recommend that dancers take each module at least 2 times before moving on to Continuing Beginner level. We suggest that you take an assessment to determine if you should move to Continuing Beginner.
Level 3 - Continuing Beginners (Refining and Building)
Beginners with the fundamentals move on to Continuing Beginner. Using the foundation from beginner, you will start exploring the more complicated basic belly dance movements as well as refining and combining all of the fundamentals. This level introduces the important concept of layering body movements and isolations over a shimmy. If you are a returning student and are not sure whether you should take continuing beginner or intermediate, please talk to your teacher. In this level, the finger cymbals (Zills) are introduced. This level includes:
This level has 4 modules and we recommend that dancers take each module at least 2 times before moving on to Bridge to Intermediate. It is normal for Students take continuing beginner level classes for at least six months.
Level 4 - Bridge to Intermediate (Perfecting and Preparing)
This level is a transition and preparation for our advanced levels of Belly Dance. Some students feel they are ready to move to Intermediate but want to be fully prepared for the challenge that awaits. In this level we perfect the Continuing Beginner movements and elaborate upon them while introducing bits of the Intermediate curriculum. This level includes:
Although this level has only 1 module, we recommend that dancers repeat it until they feel ready for the Level Evaluation to enter the Intermediate level.
Level 5 - Intermediate (Multi-Layered and Complex)
Students who have completed all the beginner levels and the Bridge to Intermediate class can take the Level Evaluation to move to Intermediate Level. Intermediate belly dance covers intense multi-layered shimmies, complex combinations, Egyptian rhythm identification, Arabic Music appreciation, cultural understanding, basic finger cymbal use as a prop, challenging advanced movements, fantastic steps, an introduction to Egyptian Folklore as well as an introduction to Belly Dance Choreographies. Veil and finger cymbals are required for this class. This level includes:
This level has 4 modules ands we recommend as much repetition as needed to make you feel comfortable with all the amazing content. Intermediate students stay in this level for an average of one year or longer.
Bridge to Advanced (Perfecting and Preparing)
Although not a level, Bridge to Advanced is similar to Bridge to Intermediate. This is a preparation for the Advanced Bellydance Level. This class includes:
It is not necessary to take Bridge to Advanced to take the Level Evaluation for the Advanced Level. This level has only 1 module, although we recommend that dancers repeat it until they feel ready for the Level Evaluation to enter the Advanced level.
Level 6 - Advanced (Looking Easy and Natural)
Students who have completed all the Intermediate modules can take the Level Evaluation to move on to the Advanced Level. If you thought you met the limits of Belly Dance this level lets you know that everything until now was only the beginning. At the advanced level, every move will be integrated, explored and expanded in great detail. Advanced belly dance puts together every skill you have learned so far while adding even more challenging and physically demanding movements. Also, in every class you will learn sets of moves with complex dynamics, as well as making fundamental moves part of your everyday movement vocabulary. You will learn about the instruments, rhythms, music, culture and the feelings attached to the sounds of Egyptian Music. In advanced belly dance, we also put an emphasis on developing and identifying style through props, improvisation and choreography. Upon completion of our Advanced level, students should be able to perform Classical Oriental, Folklore, Modern Pop Belly Dance and use Props in a belly dance show. Every Session will address specific topics in detail such as:
This level is for on-going and continuous development. Every session will concentrate on different subjects. You can do the advanced class indefinitely as new material is always being introduced and the moves have so much depth. Students take the Advanced level class for an average of one year or more.
Student Troupe – "The Sultanettes”
You may take this class by invitation only. This class was created to give our advanced students and high intermediates opportunities to learn choreographies and perform live at events. This is a great way to develop your musical understanding, enhance your stage presence and build your confidence. This class is fun and for on-going development. It is an important step to becoming a professional dancer and to be able to apprentice in Rhythm of the Nile Dance Company.
Level 7 - Professional (True Egyptian Artistry)
This is the highest level of Belly Dance. This class is open to invitation only for Advanced students who have spent many sessions in our Advanced Level Class. This is where we introduce the most complicated and challenging moves only performed in Egypt. By this level your dancing has matured enough for you to begin to really see the complexities performed by the top Egyptian Dancers, beginning to see the dance through Egyptian Eyes. You will begin to be able to recognise and appreciate the similarities and differences between Egyptian style and North American Belly Dance. Your own personal style will be discovered and developed through personal attention. This class is taught by a native Egyptian, Nada El Masriya, the studio’s Artistic Director. Every Session will address specific topics in detail such as:
This class is about development and inspiration. Even professionals who have performed for years take this class to keep progressing towards mastery of Egyptian Dance.
Egyptian Folklore (The Origins)
Starting from our Continuing Beginner level we recommend our students to take our Egyptian Folklore Class. All modern belly dance has it’s roots and vitality set in Egyptian Folklore. This class will soften and enhance your moves and technique. It will return your belly dance to it’s earthy origins. A professional belly dancer is only considered a professional in Egypt when she has mastered folklore. There are many styles of Egyptian Folklore. Every city in Egypt has it’s own style of Belly Dancing. Baladi, Shabbi, Simsimayya, Alexandrian, Saidi, Gawazi, Siwi, Bedaun, Hagalla, Felahi, Andalusia, and Mambouti just to name the most common. This class runs continuously, teaching the many techniques and styles of Egyptian Folklore. This class can be taken again and again for years.
Belly Dance with Props (Enriching your Show)
Starting from our Continuing Beginner level students can take our Belly Dance with Props Class. The use of props is introduced in our regular and Egyptian Folklore classes, here it is focused on in much more detail. The prop taught varies from session to session. Please check the schedule for more specifics.
We also have BELLYFIT! classes which are fun andstrengthen and develop your body. It is open to all levels and do not focus on Belly Dance technique.
Private lessons are a great way to refine technique and polish performance skills. They are a supplement to your dance training and should be taken along with group lessons. Dancers with a desire to perform or teach should schedule regular private lessons for in-depth feedback. Private lessons with Nada are $75 an hour or $45 each for a semi-private. Other staff are available for private lessons at a rate of $60 an hour or $35 each for a semi-private. Travel charges do apply if the lesson is not at one of our studios. We offer packages for parties. In Studio classes are $200 per class (performance including a 1 hour lesson). If you would like a performance and belly dance lesson to add pizazz and fun to your bridal shower, birthday, or girls night out, please see our hire a bellydancer page. Making-Up Missed Classes We understand that things happen and it is possible to miss a class. If you happen to miss a class during the session, you can make-up that class during the same session. You are able to attend any class as long as the class is not full. We recommend that you make sure that the class is not full before coming to the studio. You can email us at hannandance@gmail.com, check the website for classes that have room or call. Calling will give you the most accurate information.
Unlimited Student Policy To get the most out of your Belly Dance and Fitness goals we recommend students register as Unlimited Students. Unlimited students can attend any class we offer as long as the class is not full. When a student registers as unlimited we register them in the 3 classes they most desire, and they are open to attend any other class as long as it is not full. We recommend that you make sure that the class is not full before coming to the studio. You can email us at hannandance@gmail.com, check the website for classes that have room or call. The class schedule in www.hannandance.com has “Unlimited Welcome” next to all the classes which have a very low probability of being full. Cancellations In case of inclement weather, we cancel classes when the Toronto Public School board closes downtown schools. Notices will be put on the home page of this website as well as on our voice mail. Please call us if you are wondering wheather we will cancel classes.
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