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NEW BELLY DANCE CLASSES COMING MARCH 9th, offered in south Seattle

I will begin teaching two bellydance classes on Tuesday evenings at my studio, starting on Tuesday, March 9th.

Belly Dance Basics Tuesday evenings: 7:00-8:00 p.m. This class emphasizes the basic yet juicy technique of belly dance, with a dose of Alimah variation! We primarily work on isolations, foundational movements, and travel steps, exploring how our bodies can move and express ourselves in dance.

Belly Dance Spice Tuesday evenings: 8:00-9:00 p.m. Stepping up into the world of variation and combination as well as improvisation, this class builds on the movements taught in Belly Dance Basics.

I have been working on rebuilding my dance technique from the inside out by studying with Tamalyn Dallal, and Raqia Hassan in Cairo. Come and explore these innovations with me beginning Tuesday evening!

Cost is $100 for the 10 week course, or $12 per drop-in class, and class size is limited to 8 dancers. Session runs March 9th through May 25th, with vacations April 6th and May 4th.

Call Alimah to register: (206)760-8198, or email: vlnhappy@hotmail.com

Middle East Music Ensemble With so much fantastic live middle eastern music being performed around Seattle, have you found yourself yearning to join in the fun? Michael Nageaub, nay and keyboardist of Saltana Band, will be teaching a Middle East Music Ensemble at a new music school being created in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle. Rehearsals will be held every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 3:30-5:00 p.m., beginning March 28th and running through June 13th, culminating in an evening concert open to all. Cost is $70 for 6 classes. All levels welcome. Private lesson referrals available. Class cost includes sheet music and recordings for all participants. Please email Tracy Helming (arabicviolinhappy@...) or Michael Nageub (michaelnageub@...) for more information and to register. Hope to see and hear you in March!

ARTIST CIRCLE
Our next Artist Circle forum will be held on April 18th, at 11 a.m. There is no charge, just bring your ideas, passions, questions, props, and dancing spirit! The forum meets at Alimahs Dance Studio. Please email Alimah for directions and information (vlnhappy@hotmail.com).
Please visit the Artist Circle page for more information on Artist Circle.

Private lessons are also available. Please call (206) 650-1949 for more information.

WORKSHOPS

Alimah’s workshops draw on her background as a violinist and her studies of middle eastern music and dance to give you insight into how to dance like a musician. Fiery, inspiring, and sure to make you sweat, each workshop is designed to deliver concepts that will expand the individuality of each participant. Most workshops are geared toward participants of all levels, though you may tailor a workshop to your particular needs and desires.

In her signature workshop style, you will spend the first half of class drilling concepts with movements and travel steps, then apply that focus to combos, shines, and structured improvisation in the 2nd half of class.

Alimah is also available for private instruction, small group masterclasses, and choreographies, and teaches out of her studio on Beacon Hill in Seattle, Washington. She has taught workshops throughout the Northwest.

Contact Alimah for rates, availability and workshop topics.
(206) 650-1949 vlnhappy@hotmail.com

photo by Rob Resing