Belly Dance Lessons

Learn the Ancient Art of Bellydancing while having Fun and Improving Your Fitness

801-266-0473 or 801-466-2808 or 801-466-4337

BellyDancing by Thia
Egyptian Dance Center
3345 South 300 West B2 (Walton Park)
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

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Belly Dancer Boutique
3345 South 300 West A4 (Walton Park)
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

Whether it's your first class or your a veteran looking for ways to improve, Thia's award winning approach , in technique, costuming, choreography and performance, will give you the tools to become a beautiful dancer! Her skill as a teacher/performer plus her talented and qualified staff can help you discover the "Goddess" within! Thia has performed and taught workshops and seminars throughout the United States as well as in Germany, Greece and Turkey. She has also studied in Egypt and openly shares her expertise and wisdom with all her students!

Here's a listing of Thia's belly dance classes, with dates, times, and a description of what you will learn in each class. Thia also stresses the development of good dance technique, while also encouraging individual expression within a well choreographed group performance. Each class has its own unique flair, and so each has chosen a name to express its dancers personalities. All classes are taught at Thia's Beautiful Egyptian Dance Center at 3345 South 300 West in Salt Lake City. Please call Thia at 801-266-0473, or use the Talk to Me! page to register now to ensure your spot!!! Contact Thia for information about location, and rates for her classes...

The Egyptian Dance Studio will be closed

November 27, 28, & 29, 2010 for Thanksgiving break

December 22, 2009 through January 3, 2010 for Christmas break

 

Classes now in Session!

Baby Bellies (beginners)

Performing Classes

Special Classes

This is your opportunity to learn from the master herself.

Children's Classes

 

Baby Bellies (Beginners)

Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance, its cultural origins and customs. A good broad foundation to build from.... Learn correct technique for basic steps, including feet, arm and hand positions. Do's and don'ts of belly dancing.

Performing Class I

Continuing study of Middle Eastern dance, stressing understanding of basic Middle Eastern rhythms, and basic use of the zills (finger cymbals). Learn stage presentation, makeup and costuming, as well as basic choreography concepts. Begin performing as a troupe.

Discover personal style, as you explore more in depth Middle Eastern rhythms. Increase your knowledge of stage awareness and presentation. Learn simple floorwork, while continuing concentration on the zills, and gaining a full understanding of veil work. Preparation for solo dancing.

Performing Class II

Practice more stage presentation as a troupe, as well as exploring your own unique dance style with floorwork, zills and the veil in solo performances.

 Performing Class III

Continue an expansion of floorwork, as you learn complex step combinations and zill patterns. Discover dancing with the sword, and continue to develop your personal style, stressing fluidity of dance movements and transitions.

Performing IV

Explore new steps, techniques, and ideas. Learn double veils, double fans, advanced sword, advanced zill mastery, and drum solos. Polish your performance skills with advanced choreography, and practice solo improvisations, using your own style to interpret various musical pi

All students from performing I, through Professional will have many venues in which to perform, including numerous class recitals, cultural events, fundraisers and charitable events.

Top photo by Arthur Roeberg bottom photo by Dave Hellon
All other Photos on this page by Dave Hellon & Amanda Williams

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