"From slow and sensual to fast and fiery, Bellydance takes you on a journey to the East."

"This dance is for people of all ages and body types who want to experience this journey, tone their bodies, and learn new movements and rhythms from the Middle and Near East. These classes are designed to teach students the technique, musicality, and wide range of movements that will enable them to express their own visions through this art form."

SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS
BEGINNER'S BELLY DANCE 1 & 2
INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE

SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS

Abaka School for the Performing Arts
101 Bigelow Ave. Watertown, MA 02475

TUESDAYS
7:30PM-8:30PM
SESSION 1: 8 WEEKS (SEPT 9 - OCT 28) $110.
SESSION 2: 6 WEEKS BEGINNING NOV 11. $84.

Special Offers:
Bring a friend to Watertown class (new students) and you both get $10 off SESSION1!
Or, take classes in 2 locations (Watertown and Cambridge/Brookline) for $20 off
Pre-Registration Required.
Contact johara@joharasnakedance.com
617.780.8890

WEDNESDAYS
8:00PM-9:00PM BEGINNER'S BELLY DANCE 1 & 2

6 week or 12 week ongoing sessions: Pre- Register by contacting Johara:
johara@joharasnakedance.com
617-780-8890

The Dance Complex
536 Mass Ave. Cambridg MA 02139
www.dancecomplex.org

THURSDAYS
6:00PM-7PM BEGINNER'S BELLY DANCE 1 & 2
7:00PM-8PM INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE

*Drop-Ins Accepted. Pre-registration only required for intermediate level

6 week or 12 week ongoing sessions: Ask about taking both beginner and intermediate levels together at a discount!

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Johara has been teaching and performing for over11 years. The styles she specializes in range from Egyptian and Turkish belly dance (or Raks Sharqi ), Rom (Gypsy), and Bellydance fusion style. She is a certified yoga instructor in both Hatha and Vinyasa forms. Her teaching style is clear and she fosters a fun and supportive classroom atmosphere. Her diverse background in music and dance along with her masters in teaching enrich and inform her instruction. She continues to bring dance knowledge to Boston. Johara has trained some of Boston’s best new performers. Her students have won top places in the Boston Bellydance Awards and two passed auditions for the internationally known Bellydance Superstars. More Info

BEGINNER'S BELLY DANCE 1 & 2
You will learn the Fundamental technique of Middle Eastern Belly Dance : body isolations, hip slides, drops, lifts, twists, circles, and figure eights along with belly rolls, snake-arms, camels, shimmies, and some basic traveling steps. Simple Cominations will be added to begin to put the dance movements together. Veil is taught in alternate classes; finger cymbals are taught in alternate sessions. No previous experience necessary. In all her classes, students are exposed to a wide range of music: Popular and classic Middle Eastern, Turksh, Greek, North African, and American Bellydance.
Level 2 students will gain more mastery over these movements that will allow them to move towards more complex movements and combinations.

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INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE
Building upon the fundamentals, we will layer shimmies and movements, add props and finger cymbals, explore style/musicality, create more complex combos/choreographies, and gain performance skills. Special topics: Egyptian /Turkish Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, and Gypsy. Veil & Finger cymbals required (ask instructor if you need help).

Student Recitals are optional spaces in which to perform.

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BELLY DANCE FITNESS
A fun way to get in shape! Get a light cardio workout as you tone and strengthen your entire body. Its so much fun, you won’t even realize you are exercising. I include 3-yard veils which I supply. Woomen and men of all fitness levels are welcome.
Locations: Boston area athletic clubs. Call 617.780.8890 for more info.

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PRIVATE COACHING
- Technique or chorography for dancers of all levels.
- Finger Cymbals and drumming lessons.
- Available to train skaters, beauty contestants, dancers from other styles, and more.

*Wear comfortable clothes and no shoes or soft-soled shoes. Coin hip-belts can be purchased in class and are optional. Ask about veils (3 yards polyester chiffon/36-40 in) and finger cymbals(zills) which are required alternate-sessions for beginners and by first class for intermediate/performance level.

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WORKSHOPS
Johara is available to teach workshops on these and many other topics.

• Wings of the Soul veil technique workshop MA
• Drum Solo moves and choreography; tips for improvising w/ live drummer
• Dancing with Finger Cymbals to Arabic and Turkish Rhythms
• Turkish Rom(Gypsy) and Cabaret Kasilmas 9/8 moves & choreography
• Andalusian Dreams 10/8 Choreography
• Belly Beautiful: Bellydance Locks, Rolls, waves, and Flutters
• Uncoiling Your Serpentine Goddess: The Power of Flow in Dance and Life
• Graceful arms and hands in Bellydance: Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary
• Belly Dancing to Awaken the Chakras
• How to Create Your Own Belly Dance Choreography

For bookings or class information call:
617-780-8890
Or email: johara@joharasnakedance.com

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