Bellydance Classes in Northampton
Registration Information
Bellydance classes are fun and rewarding, allowing you to gain a new skill set, become more comfortable with your body, develop an appreciation of Middle Eastern dance, music, and culture, and meet new friends.
All classes provide a safe and inclusive environment for students to learn bellydance and are open to people of all sizes, backgrounds, and genders, age 13 and up.
Class Tuition
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Tuition can be paid by cash, check, credit or debit card, or paypal. Class registrations are non-refundable. There are no make-ups for missed classes. Tuition is due by the start of the first class in the session. If you are registering after the start of the session the tuition will be prorated.
Sahina is happy to provide gift certificates if you are purchasing a class registration as a gift. There is also a button to purchase general gift certificates for set amounts at the bottom of this page. Custom gift certificates are available as well. |
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Location
Classes are held at Studio Helix at 150 Main St # 4 (in Thornes Marketplace) in Northampton. Please see the map below for location information and directions.
Click here for further information on class levels, private lessons, workshops, and frequently asked questions.
Click here for further information on class levels, private lessons, workshops, and frequently asked questions.
Summer (May-June) 2018 Class Schedule
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Day/time Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm, May 31, June 7, 21, 28 (no class June 14)
Location Studio Helix in Northampton Topic Fun with Props! Description This class will teach how to dance with a variety of props and how to integrate them into your dance so the prop compliments and doesn't overshadow the dance. Loaners will be available in class. We will work with fan veil, cane, wings, as well as practicing balancing. Levels 1 and 2, some prior bellydance experience recommended Tuition $60 (4 classes) |
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Day/time Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm, May 29, June 5, 19
Rehearsal for June 24 Show
Day/time Thursdays 5:20-6:20, May 31, June 7, 21
Rehearsal for June 23 Show
Rehearsal for June 24 Show
Day/time Thursdays 5:20-6:20, May 31, June 7, 21
Rehearsal for June 23 Show
Summer (July) 2018 Class Schedule
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Day/time Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm, July 3-24
Location Studio Helix in Northampton Topic Structured Improvisation Description When I perform as a soloist for dance community events I almost never have a choreography, but I also don’t tend to fully improvise (unless it is at a gig). Instead I use structured improvisation where certain transitions are planned, or plug and play combinations can be used, while most of the dance is free form to allow for creativity and spontaneity. This class will work on ways of planning for structured improv and applying the concepts to a variety of music so that you can add these techniques to your own dancing. Levels 2 and 3 Tuition $60 (4 classes) |
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Day/time Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm, July 5-26
Location Studio Helix in Northampton Topic Drills and Layers Description By popular demand we will be working on drills for shimmies, layers, locks, and plug and play combinations that can be used during choreography and improvisation! Levels 1 and 2, some prior bellydance experience recommended Tuition $60 (4 classes) |
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Class Cards
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Drop in Card- 5 Classes
The cards are valid for 5 drop ins to any class that isn't full. Cards can be used for any combination of the class days. You can even use them to bring a friend for a drop in class. Plus they are really cute and you can choose sparkly pearl or sparkly silver for your card color! Cards can be purchased in class or online using the button on the right. Cards are $75 each. |
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Spring 2018 Class Schedule
Day/time Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm, Feb 8-May 17, 3 days off TBD
Location Studio Helix in Northampton
Topic Songs Every Bellydancer Should Know
Description This class will explore a selection of must-know classical Middle Eastern songs. We will work on learning how to dance to these songs, as well as trying to understand their cultural significance and musical structure. Veil and zill work will be included on some days, loaner veils and zills will be available.
Level 1, no prior bellydance experience necessary.
Tuition $180 (12 classes), or $18/class drop in
Location Studio Helix in Northampton
Topic Songs Every Bellydancer Should Know
Description This class will explore a selection of must-know classical Middle Eastern songs. We will work on learning how to dance to these songs, as well as trying to understand their cultural significance and musical structure. Veil and zill work will be included on some days, loaner veils and zills will be available.
Level 1, no prior bellydance experience necessary.
Tuition $180 (12 classes), or $18/class drop in
Day/time Thursdays 5:20-6:20, Feb 8-May 17, 3 days off TBD
Location Studio Helix in Northampton
Topic Prepare to Meet Your Dum
Description In this class you will learn to dance to and recognize a variety of Middle Eastern rhythms. We will dance our way through learning basic music theory, learn to identify and move to a variety of rhythms, as well as working on beginning zill and drum technique. The class title is a play on words- dum is the spoken way to refer to the bass sound a Middle Eastern hand drum makes.
Level 2, prerequisites are completion of level 1, co-registration in level 2, or consent of instructor.
Tuition $180 (12 classes), or $18/class drop in
Location Studio Helix in Northampton
Topic Prepare to Meet Your Dum
Description In this class you will learn to dance to and recognize a variety of Middle Eastern rhythms. We will dance our way through learning basic music theory, learn to identify and move to a variety of rhythms, as well as working on beginning zill and drum technique. The class title is a play on words- dum is the spoken way to refer to the bass sound a Middle Eastern hand drum makes.
Level 2, prerequisites are completion of level 1, co-registration in level 2, or consent of instructor.
Tuition $180 (12 classes), or $18/class drop in
Day/time Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm, Feb 6-May 15, 3 days off TBD
Location Studio Helix in Northampton
Topic Skirt Dance Technique and Choreography
Description We will learn a fun skirt dance focusing on group dynamics!
Level 3, prerequisites are completion of level 2, co-registration in level 2, or consent of instructor.
Tuition $180 (12 classes). This class is full and cannot accommodate drop ins.
Location Studio Helix in Northampton
Topic Skirt Dance Technique and Choreography
Description We will learn a fun skirt dance focusing on group dynamics!
Level 3, prerequisites are completion of level 2, co-registration in level 2, or consent of instructor.
Tuition $180 (12 classes). This class is full and cannot accommodate drop ins.
Gift Certificates
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Gift certificates can be used for any classes, workshops, or private lessons. There are 3 preset amounts, or you can email me if you would like to do a custom amount. Gift certificates will be sent as an electronic version unless a paper version is requested.
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Private Lesson Packages
Private lessons are a great way to get extra help with in-class material, work on solo projects and performance skills, or fine tune your dance technique. Studio rental is NOT included in the following packages. |
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Studio Helix
Studio Helix is located on the 3rd floor of Thorne's Marketplace at 150 Main St. in downtown Northampton. The easiest place to park is the attached parking garage which is behind the building. The third floor of the garage has a walkway into Thorne's. From where you go into the building the studio is up 2 flights of stairs (confusingly the 3rd floor of the garage connects to the 1st floor of Thornes!). If you take the elevator the studio will be right in front of you on the right when you get out.
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