Shoshanna's Dance Classes for All Ages & Levels

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WELCOME!

Welcome to Bellydancing by Shoshanna. Thank you for joining us, and I look forward to the opportunity to share my knowledge and love of dance with you.

My classes are based in what I call Contemporary American Cabaret Style. Heavily rooted in Egyptian Arabic foundations, I teach a muscularly based approach designed to give a good foundation for any dancer, regardless of the style she (or he) is interested in.

Student Performance Opportunities
While dancers enter into a study of Middle Eastern Dance for many reasons, many are excited about the idea of someday performing. I feel that developing a comfort for the stage and the confidence in yourself to "get out there" is an important part of your dance studies. However, I'll never make you perform if really don't want to!

Learning a choreography along with the group is always good for you to learn the transitions and work on the idea of performing even if you'd rather wait until next time to get up on the stage! Also, getting together with other dancers to practice outside class is a great time to get to know each other and is always fun.

Dancers who would like to pursue solo or small group dances are always welcome to try their pieces at the shows listed below. Push yourself! Set a performance goal for a few months away and make it happen. I'm always happy to give feedback, help with music cutting, costuming, etc (as long as you don't wait until the last minute!!).

End of the Semester Dance Parties
Often called "Haflas," these fun dance events are relatively informal, with lots of dancers from new beginner to professionals getting together to dance for family, friends, and each other. I produce them in December and June, and they involve most members of our local Belly Dance community. For this show classes may order costumes, wear make-up, and make sure their friends and family come enjoy the show!