Classes in American Tribal Style Bellydance taught at the YWCA of Helena, 501 N. Park Street. No pre-registration necessary, just arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class start.
ATS Fundamentals (level 1) six week session.
Tribal Combinations (level 2) twelve week session.
*Six Weeks of Dance Fundamentals Level 1 must be completed before attending this Level 2 class.
Class fees: You are always welcome to drop in for $10 per class. We also have Class Cards for a discounted price. 6 Classes for $48 or 12 Classes for $90. Your card is not part of the series, they are simply individual classes to use whenever you want. So if you miss a class in the course, you do not lose the class from your card. Class Cards are valid for one year from the date of purchase. You can purchase a Class Card on the day you arrive at the Studio, we accept cash, checks and Visa/MC/Discover.
Dance Fundamentals (Level 1)
60 minutes $10
drop-in, all levels
Saturdays, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Learn to dance by drilling the basics in fun combinations. Using both slow movements and fast steps we'll get you dancing in your first class! All basic movements and group formations in a six-week cycle including posture and body awareness, zils and music. You are welcome to drop-in on this class after the course has started as we have plenty of review built into each class. Intro to partner and group dancing.
Tribal Combinations (Level 2)
60 minutes $10
drop-in, must have experience in Fundamentals Level One (above)
Saturdays, 12:15pm to 1:15pm
Refine individual technique by drilling basic steps and their variations in creative combinations. Although open to all levels, this class is best used simultaneously with Dance Fundamentals as there are no descriptions of the basic steps. To take this class you must understand partner and group dancing (Level One, above.) Twelve-week cycle.
*This class is the next step after Fundamentals.
Dress for dance classes: Full skirt or loose pants, hip scarf, short top or leotard (just wear something comfortable). Bare feet or dance shoes only in dance studio. You will need a pair of zils (finger cymbals). You can purchase at the studio or bring your own. A limited number of loaner zills will be available.
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