Maryland Middle Eastern Performing Arts

Classes
Wednesdays
Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm	Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi 571-332-4865 kostanadancer@yahoo.com	Saffron Dance Studio 3260 Wilson Boulevard; Arlington, VA	Beginner 1: Technique & Drills Saffron Dance Studio 3260 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA

Wednesdays 7:30-8:30	Zobeide 703-389-0956 Zobeide@comcast.net		Beginning I at Kinetics Dance in Ellicott City.

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00	Naimah naimah@naimahraks.com	Studio MiaNaja Columbia, MD mianaja@yahoo.com	Want to add the little extra sass and pizzaz to your choreography? In this class students will learn basic tribal style technique and posture, fluid arm movement, popping, locking, tick tocking, and serpent-like body movements. This class will also include sassy choreography with or without props. Each class will begin with an intense body conditioning warm up and drills to improve muscle control and memory and isolation skills. Be prepared to sweat at home as well. This is an intermediate/advanced class. Some bellydance experience is required. Drop Ins: $15/class Class card: $60/5 classes

Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Damiena damiena@damiena.com	Merritt Athletic Club 8757 Mylander Lane, Towson, MD 21286 410- 821-0160	Damiena teaches a fitness based belly dance class at the Towson location. The class is open only to gym members at the present time.

Wednesdays 7 - 8pm	Rebecca Lucy 443-812-6057 firehorsehealing@gmail.com	Blue Heron Wellness Center 10723-B Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-754-3730 info@blueheronwellness.com	BELLY GONG FREE NIGHT! Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm June 17, 2009 Bellydance Intro to Level I: Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm June 24, 2009 - July 29, 2009 Registration $95 Have fun and gain confidence! Connect with your inner dancer and experience belly dance from the core. We will approach this ancient dance through chi gong breath and body awareness warm-ups, then build dance skills with isolations, conditioning and steps. Learn the basic movements of belly dancing and experience the harmony of breath and mind. Class is suitable for Beginning thru Level 1 dancers. No prior experience required.