Magidah holds several classes a week, and targets a variety of skill levels. With the exception of the Beginning class, each class focuses on a particular curriculum rather than a specific experience level. Classes are held on the third floor of an historic warehouse, in a warm and richly appointed studio space, catering to intimate classes and love of the dance.
Class Schedule:
Tuesday-
- 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Drills & Conditioning
- 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM: Intro To Belly Dance
Thursday-
- 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Combinations & Basic Choreography
- 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM: Beginning Belly Dance
Sunday-
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Drills & Conditioning
- 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM: Performance Prep
The studio address is:
2211 NW Front Ave., suite 303-B (in the Carton Service building).
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Drop-in students are welcome, but studio space is limited, so please call or email ahead of schedule to ensure there is adequate space if you are not a regular attendee. Also, when attending class, please be prompt! The parking lot gates will be locked during class and late arrivals will not be allowed.
Fee Schedule
Drop-in
$12 per class
6-class card
$60 per card (to be used in 2 months)
Monthly unlimited
$100 per card, good for 30 days.
Class Attire
Please wear clothing that would be appropriate for any exercise or dance class. It is not required that you show your belly, however a close-fitting t-shirt or tank is recommended in order for Magidah to better see your alignment. Street shoes and clothing are not allowed in the studio. Please note that we stretch on the floor. If you wear a skirt, you may be more comfortable with pants or shorts underneath.
Class Descriptions
Intro To Belly Dance
Introduction to and focus on proper posture and alignment, isolations, movement to basic rhythms, and how to shimmy. Classes run in 6 week sessions; enrollment requires prior completion of Intro to Belly Dance Workshop or instructor approval.
Beginning Belly Dance
Continued focus on proper posture and alignment, isolations, movement to basic rhythms, and how to shimmy. Some small combinations to begin introduction of travelling steps.
Drills & Conditioning
Continued focus on proper posture and alignment, isolations, movement to basic rhythms, and how to shimmy. Some small combinations to begin introduction of travelling steps.
Combinations & Basic Choreography
Focusing on stringing movements and transition steps together to form cohesive combinations, this class takes a more creative approach, asking students to 'think on their feet'. Further exploration of Egyptian rhythms in conjunction with movement, and basic building blocks for choreography.
Performance Prep
Discussion of classical Egyptian songs and exploration of structure and dynamics of drum solo. This class will tend to build on concepts introduced in Combinations & Basic Choreography class and will result in full pieces of choreography. Enrollment requires consent of instructor.
