Our Weekly Class Schedule:
Sometimes our Intermediate and Advanced classes teach choreography sessions. We recommend checking in before attending those classes for the first time (or if returning after a break from classes) so you don't join in the middle of the series. A few ways to stay in the know:
- You can email us and ask if it's a good time to join ([email protected])
- This page gets updated when choreographies are in session
- We send emails out when sessions are beginning
- Please note that PunchPass will NOT specify if a class is a choreography
Sirena Shimmy Fest Choreography Sessions
- Mondays at 7:15pm - 9 week series begins 2/9
- Sundays at 4pm - 8 week series begins 2/15
- Thursdays at 7:15pm - 8 week series begins 2/19
- Saturdays at 12:15pm - 8 week series begins 2/21
Drop In: $17
4 Pass: $65
Monthly Membership: $130
Beginner Belly Dance - This class focuses on breaking down basic isolations, arm patterns, and footwork to prepare you for an intermediate class of any style of belly dance (Raqs Sharqi or Fusion). No dance experience is needed to join! We recommend taking Beginner Belly Dance for at least 3-6 months before an Intermediate class.
Intermediate Raqs Sharqi - Raqs Sharqi is Arabic for Oriental Dance (commonly known as Belly Dance) and covers American Cabaret, Classical Egyptian, Egyptian Pop, and some folkloric Middle Eastern stylings of dance. This class goes a step beyond a beginner class by focusing more on stylization, Middle Eastern Rhythms and cultural context, combos, and choreographies. We recommend taking Intermediate Raqs Sharqi for at least 1 year before registering for Advanced.
Intermediate Fusion Belly Dance - In this class, students learn to stylize their basic isolations and steps learned in Intro to Belly Dance to fit the Fusion aesthetic. This alternative style of Belly Dance blends MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic, and Turkish) elements with other styles of dance; often times Flamenco, East Indian Dance, Hip Hop, and Contemporary. It is a style that developed in the 90s and early 2000's in the US, pioneered by dancers such as Jill Parker, Zoe Jakes, Rachel Brice, Mira Betz, and more. We recommend taking Intermediate Fusion for at least 1 year before attending Advanced.
Mixed Level Belly Dance Drills - This class is geared toward intermediate and advanced students with an understanding of basic belly dance movements. However, adventurous beginners are welcome to join!
If you’re a beginner, you may attend this class if you are also attending a Beginner class at least once a week.
In a mixed level class, basic movements are not always broken down. This class will drill movements from both Raqs Sharqi and Fusion style belly dance.
Advanced Raqs Sharqi - In Advanced Raqs Sharqi, students will take their dance to the next level by learning layered movements, and use drills to build on technique and exude feeling. Students will learn through combinations and choreographies, and props such as veils, canes, finger cymbals, are commonly used in class.
Advanced Fusion Belly Dance - In the Advanced Fusion class, students learn more complex concepts, with a focus on layered movements, dynamic lock sequences, and props. Choreographies are more intricate and the emphasis in class will be on sequencing rather than technique. Students are expected to have a firm understanding of belly dance technique and fusion stylizations before attending this class.
Advanced Layer Lab - In Layer Lab, Sadie teaches mind bending layers to get us out of our dance boxes! Challenge yourself with new pathways and patterns as we play with tempo changes, mixing smooth and staccato movements, and more! Through technique breakdown and drills, we will expand our dance vocabulary together.
Intermediate Raqs Sharqi - Raqs Sharqi is Arabic for Oriental Dance (commonly known as Belly Dance) and covers American Cabaret, Classical Egyptian, Egyptian Pop, and some folkloric Middle Eastern stylings of dance. This class goes a step beyond a beginner class by focusing more on stylization, Middle Eastern Rhythms and cultural context, combos, and choreographies. We recommend taking Intermediate Raqs Sharqi for at least 1 year before registering for Advanced.
Intermediate Fusion Belly Dance - In this class, students learn to stylize their basic isolations and steps learned in Intro to Belly Dance to fit the Fusion aesthetic. This alternative style of Belly Dance blends MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic, and Turkish) elements with other styles of dance; often times Flamenco, East Indian Dance, Hip Hop, and Contemporary. It is a style that developed in the 90s and early 2000's in the US, pioneered by dancers such as Jill Parker, Zoe Jakes, Rachel Brice, Mira Betz, and more. We recommend taking Intermediate Fusion for at least 1 year before attending Advanced.
Mixed Level Belly Dance Drills - This class is geared toward intermediate and advanced students with an understanding of basic belly dance movements. However, adventurous beginners are welcome to join!
If you’re a beginner, you may attend this class if you are also attending a Beginner class at least once a week.
In a mixed level class, basic movements are not always broken down. This class will drill movements from both Raqs Sharqi and Fusion style belly dance.
Advanced Raqs Sharqi - In Advanced Raqs Sharqi, students will take their dance to the next level by learning layered movements, and use drills to build on technique and exude feeling. Students will learn through combinations and choreographies, and props such as veils, canes, finger cymbals, are commonly used in class.
Advanced Fusion Belly Dance - In the Advanced Fusion class, students learn more complex concepts, with a focus on layered movements, dynamic lock sequences, and props. Choreographies are more intricate and the emphasis in class will be on sequencing rather than technique. Students are expected to have a firm understanding of belly dance technique and fusion stylizations before attending this class.
Advanced Layer Lab - In Layer Lab, Sadie teaches mind bending layers to get us out of our dance boxes! Challenge yourself with new pathways and patterns as we play with tempo changes, mixing smooth and staccato movements, and more! Through technique breakdown and drills, we will expand our dance vocabulary together.