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Mondays
6:30pm Studio NinaAmaya
1020 Regester Ave; Towson MD 21239
443-834-3191
ninadances@gmail.com

Belly Dance Delight Troupe!

Once you have learned some of our choreographies through the beginners classes, or through workshops, you might join us in troupe! Professional dancers sometimes join before then, if they want to contribute their own solos to our shows and pick up choreographies in practice. We have a lot of fun and perform a lot. You can see us on YouTube by searching for :"Artscape Belly Dance" . We get to work with live music at some of our gigs. Troupe dues are $35/ month and cover classes, practices, performances and access to some costumes and props, such as swords. Troupe members do need to buy and make some personal costumes to match the troupe.

Thursdays
630-8pm, 3/25- 4/29 CCBC classes at Carver Center
938 York Rd. Towson
410.455.4700
This class will start up again in the fall. Receive quality instruction in basic belly dancing techniques! Tone abs, buns and thighs and promote better posture. Women of all ages, shapes and sizes are welcome. Wear comfortable attire; tee-shirt and leggings are suggested. I do want to be able to see your posture, so nothing too baggy. Bare feet or ballet slippers suggested.
There are plenty of veils and hip scarves here to borrow or purchase, or bring your own.

You do NOT sign up with me for these classes- call CCBC and sign up.
http://www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed/reg.html - phone number is there to call.

Fridays
9:00am-10:15am, starting in September Studio NinaAmaya
1020 Regester Ave; Towson MD 21239
443-834-3191
ninadances@gmail.com

Belly Dance Delight - Beginning Class

Starting September 10th!

My classes are fun and for mixed levels of ability. I'm great with beginners, because the dance didn't come easily to me, and I know how hard it can seem at first. I'm a working professional dancer, and can help an intermediate dancer work to bring her dance to the next level.
This class is an ongoing drill of the basics, with a choreography embedded, great for beginners, for experienced dancers who want to drill, who are just starting with me, or who want to pick up a choreography.
For 15 minutes after the regular one hour class, we'll work on a special topic, probably veil or sword .
There are plenty of veils and hip scarves here to borrow or purchase, or bring your own.
Wear comfortable clothing, yoga pants are perfect. I do want to be able to see your posture.
$48 for 4 weeks.
Paypal is at the bottom of this page, Send a check to

Nina Amaya

1020 Regester Ave. Baltimore MD 21239

or bring a check or cash the first day of class. Pre-registration makes it easier to plan a good class, and guarantees you a spot.


Workshops

Sunday, July 11
2pm
Studio Nina Amaya
Regester Ave; Towson MD
443-834-3191
ninadances@gmail.com

Drum Circle with Sidqi- FREE!



Bring your darbuka, your tabla, your def....

Sidqi has taught at several east coast Balkan camps, the Folktours Mideast camp, Rakassah East, and last year he taught at the Mendocino Middle East Camp in CA. He has been head of percussion at Sahara Dance for years ( but taking this summer off to do drum circles)
He has made several trips to Istanbul, Turkey, in search of Romani (Gypsy) teachers. In addition, he has had great workshops in his home, with Suhail Kaspar and Issam Houshan of the Bellydance Superstars. He is also founder of WMFC, which was the first organization to bring Rehan Tuscuz from Istanbul to DC, to teach Turkish Romani dance.

After the drum circle, you can head to the All Seasons Hafla, which is 2 miles away, if that.
Please rsvp to let us know how many are coming.

Sunday, July 11
10am
Studio Nina Amaya
Regester Ave; Towson MD
443-834-3191
ninadances@gmail.com

Remedial Belly Dance!



Want to learn to bellydance, but you are afraid you can't follow the directions?
I'd like to teach a workshop for you! Time to be determined.
Nina Amaya is a professional dancer with dancelexia- I feel your pain! As a former school teacher, I learned about different learning styles, and I'll help you to find your dance learning style. In a workshop limited to ten students, we'll go over some of the basic and not-so-basic moves .
My regular classes are good for dancers of all kinds, but this class is limited to those who find it hard to learn, or those teachers who want to learn how to teach dancelexics. It will be supportive and fun. Just remember to breathe!

10 - 11:30 AM, $20 - you may bring a video camera, and I will give written notes!
LIMITED to 10 students!

Saturday, December 31
Can be scheduled any time
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Romancing the Veil



As taught at the Fertile Ground Gathering at Darbukastani Independence Days, etc.


The Mystery and Sensuality of the Silk Veil in Belly Dance.

Experience the mystical joy as your veil catches the air. Dazzle your audience with an ethereal vision of you and your silk. Learn swoops, swirls, turns, and tricks. This workshop will cover traditional use of the veil in belly dance: entrances, illusions and interactions. We will also explore recent innovations in veil dancing. Novice dancers welcome, advanced dancers will learn something new. A silk veil is a beautiful and friendly dance partner; learn to move in harmony with it! I welcome all genders in my classes.

Silk Veils will be provided, or bring your favorite.




Please contact Nina for private teaching parties- it's a lot of fun! I teach children and adults, men and women.


"Nina- I took your Arabian Belly Dancing Class tonight at the Carver Center and I had to tell you just how much I enjoyed myself. I can tell already that you are a fantastic teacher and it will make learning the moves much easier for the students. You dance beautifully. I cannot wait until the next class! This has been something that I've been wanting to do for a long time, I just wish that I had signed up for your class sooner! Thanks!" -Erin Miller

"I LOVE your teaching style. You are wonderful! I am so sorry I didn't sign up for both classes so I could come for 3 hours." - Nora Moynihan


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