Egyptian Classics Series

Let's Belly Dance!

Intermediate Level on Wednesdays:
7/17 - 8/7, 2024
6:30 - 7:45 pm


State Street Ballet Academy
2285 Las Positas Rd

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Registration is closed. See you in the Fall!

About this Class

The Egyptian Classic Summer Series will focus on exploring traditional Middle Eastern music and how to best interpret its various melodies, rhythms, nuances and accents.

This 4-week session will be fast paced and assumes full knowledge of foundation steps and technique presented in openings, taqsim, drum solo and veil.

Please bring your veil to all classes.

The Intermediate class is suitable for belly dance students with solid belly dance foundation and a minimum of full 2 years studying the genre. Contact Cris! if you have any questions before enrolling.

Where to shop for Dance Shoes

Dance shoes, ballet slippers or foot thongs might be helpful for turns in the class room and are, therefore, recommended. Here are some examples/recommendations:

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Come explore the enchanting world of Middle Eastern dance in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment while gaining a stronger core, toned muscles, active hips and rhythm!

Registration Information

Class Plan: 4-class package. Sparkle members get videos free of charge!
Class Plan Plus: 4-class package plus videos. A great choice if you enjoy reviewing choreography through video and/or missed classes.

No Drop-ins. Registration closes Wednesday 7/17/24.

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What Students are saying

"Thank you for being you!! What you bring to your dance students is so much more than dance. We get to release our expressions in dance, even the ones that hide sometimes. Our breath expands, even our nerves giggle! More length in our muscles and even lightness to our daily stride plus we get to imagine incorporating the dance moves you taught us into our life. There is nothing like a barrel turn to the oven, or some hip slides to the laundry!"

Jo Williams

BDL Student

"Iā€™m so grateful for the joy and grace of dance that you share with me and others! It's great to have a living example of how we can be both brainy AND beautiful at the same moment in time! I didn't really believe it could be done! I am enjoying the process SO much!"

Noelle

BDL Student

"Cris!, I am so grateful to have met you while practicing for Solstice in 2010 with Vanessa and I was in awe of your kindness, beautiful grace and humble personality. I did not even know you were an exquisitely talented and extraordinary Middle Eastern belly dancer. I'm so happy to have a chance to learn from you now (...) Thank you for making me feel welcome in your class in BellyDance Land. I have so much to learn but you make it fun and carefree."

Vicki Ehlen

BDL Student