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Soloist Development Class
Belly Dance Soloist Development Class in Portland, ME
In-person class at Bright Star World Dance, 108 High Street, Floor 3, Portland, Maine, Corner of High & Spring, above the Little Tap House restaurant
Grow as a dancer!
Next class starts May 11, 2024
Saturdays, 11 AM-1 PM, 7-week session, $280 or 3 installments of $94
Save $20 till April 29, 2024!
NOTE: Masks are required for in-person classes.
Learn to create an original raqs sharqi performance!
In-Person: Bright Star World Dance, 108 High Street, Floor 3, Portland, Maine (corner of High and Spring, above the Little Tap House restaurant)
Saturdays 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (2 hrs)
May 11-June 29, 2024 (no class 5/25)$280/7-week class
Take your dancing to the next level in this unique soloist development class with Rosa Create an original choreography with the option to perform at Raqs by the River on Saturday, July 13 in Bowdoinham.
In this 7-week class, you will learn music mapping, choreography creation, stage presence, audience interaction techniques, and more. You will receive coaching in music selection (traditional Arabic dance/folkloric music recommended) and costuming for your particular piece.
This class is open to dancers who are currently enrolled in a raqs sharqi technique class with Rosa at Level 2 or Level 3. Masks are required in the studio, except when performing solo choreo demos. Masks are not required in performance.
Space is limited to 6 students. Save your spot!
Rosa is a fantastic teacher that is patient, encouraging, enthusiastic and passionate, and most importantly respects the art of dance and the culture behind the dance. Rosa teaches new students not just about belly dance but also about the region it is from and how to appreciate and celebrate these dances without appropriating the culture.
Rosa also is inclusive and supports and encourages folks of all genders and body types to join in on the fun. In most classes with Rosa I have been the largest woman in the room, however, Rosa saw my powerful hips for awesome shimmies and my belly for fantastic belly rolls. Rosa made me feel so welcome and included
— Sam S.
Join the next Soloist Developmnt Class with Rosa
Join Rosa’s Belly Dance Soloist Development class in-person in Portland, Maine.
Saturdays 11 AM-1 PM starting May 11, 2024
Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Floor 3, Portland, Maine
$280 / 7-week class, payment plan available
Option to perform in Raqs by the Rive on July 13 in Bowdoinham, ME
Join the class with a payment plan!
Pay in 3 monthly installments of $94 each
Belly Dance Class FAQs
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What we commonly call belly dance comes from the Middle East and North Africa. Once you start to learn about the roots of belly dance, its history, and how dance fits into many different parts of life, you'll be even more intrigued!
In the cultures of origin, belly dance is a social, celebratory dance form, done by regular people with their friends for enjoyment and expression, as well as by professionals for entertainment at all different types of events.
Rosa's experience is primarily with Egyptian style belly dance. She has visited Cairo numerous times to study and explore. She loves to share her knowledge to help students gain a deeper understanding of this dance form.
You'll learn to move in a whole new way, appreciating your body for all that it does for you both in class and in life.
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Intro to Belly Dance is for folks who are new to belly dance OR new to Rosa’s teaching style.
Level 2 is welcomes students who have completed Rosa’s Intro to Belly Dance series and become familiar with the foundations OR have similar experience with other teachers.
Level 3 is for students who are fluent in the foundation movements and rhythms, and ready for the next level of challenge.
Still have questions? Email Rosa!
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For the comfort of the current students, only class participants are allowed in the studio during class time.
However, Rosa offers free try-it classes a few times a year. Email Rosa to ask about the next one, visit the events page, or join Rosa’s email newsletter to be notified!
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Yoga or exercise clothing is perfect. Tie a scarf around your hips and you’re ready to dance! Rosa can also suggest quality Egyptian hip scarves to buy online for extra fun.
For footwear, bare feet, non-grippy socks, or indoor-only dance shoes like ballet or jazz shoes are a good fit.
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Tuition is non-refundable unless the class is cancelled by the instructor. All students can attend via Zoom or watch the class recordings at any time. Class recordings are available until a week after the session ends.
In case of serious illness or injury, students can defer to a future session with credit for remaining classes from the time that you email Rosa.
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You can email Rosa or give her a call at (207) 409-9540 to answer any questions you might still have!
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Save $20 till January 22, 2024!