Intro to Bellydance Workshop in North Carolina!

Jemeena will be teaching a fantastic Introduction to Bellydance workshop on June 7th at Spa Koru in beautiful Cape Hatteras, North Carolina!

This 1.5 hour class is designed for anyone who has ever wanted to give bellydance a try. We will work on basic posturing, movement and choreography to an Egyptian song. Bellydance is a wonderful way to increase flexibility and tone your body and it is SO much fun!

This class is suitable for women ages 13 and up. Please read the FAQ further down on this page to answer some questions that you may have.

I look forward to meeting you!
Jemeena

(Photo by Scott Allen Stafford)

Learn to Bellydance- New Session Starts on May 1st!

Bellydance 1.5 Summer Session
Begins May 1st and will take place at the Wilkin's Community Center in Regent Square!
This class will be mixed level and focus on technique, drills and combinations. We will perfect the basics and incorporate them into more advanced movements to get dancing!

Classes will be on Sundays from Noon- 1:00pm

Dates are as follows:
May: 1, 15 & 29 June: 12 & 26 July: 10 & 31 Aug: 7& 28 Sept: 11 & 25

Price for the session is $110. Payment confirms your spot in class- please register prior to
May 1st.

All payments are non-refundable unless the class session is cancelled~thank you. Complete your registration by using the paypal button below:

Spring hath sprung. Get out to a fabulous bellydance event!

As we welcome Spring there is something that causes us to become more social. Get out and enjoy the lovely weather!

May 6, 2011- The Beledi Bellies perform at the Silk Screen Gala! Berna, Janim, Kari Merlina and Jemeena. Westin William Penn Ballroom, Pittsburgh. http://www.silkscreenfestival.org/

May 12, 2011- Jemeena and Mehira perform at The Order of the Shining Hexagon book release party. Club Cafe, South Side. 8:00pm

May 14, 2011- Celebrate World Bellydance day at the Pittsburgh Children's Festival. Performance by the Beledi Bellies at Schenley Plaza, Oakland. 3:00 pm http://www.pghkids.org/

May 19, 2011- Jemeena and her student troupe perform at Janim's Student- Teacher Hafla at Istanbul Cafe, Lawrenceville 8:00pm http://www.westofcairo.com/

June 18, 2011- Workshops and Gala show with Kweilin Nassar http://www.littleshimmy.com/

With much more to come........................

More events can be found at: http://www.pghbellydancers.com

GALLERY

Photo by Lizzie Beth Keating

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Common Questions:

What should I wear to class?

Comfortable, stretchy clothes work best. Yoga pants and a tank top or tee shirt are perfect. You may also want to bring a scarf that can tie around your waist. Bare bellies are optional.

Who can come to class?

Women of all shapes, sizes, ages and ability come to class. You do not need a dance background to enjoy belly dance, it is truly a dance form for EVERYONE.

What will we do in class?

You will learn to dance in a fun and supportive environment. You will also get a great workout that trims and shapes your body. Class begins with a warm up to increase flexibility, we will then learn some basic movements that we will incorporate into a combination to get you dancing! The class ends with a cool down and stretching.

What is belly dance?

"Many experts say belly dancing is the oldest form of dance, having roots in all ancient cultures from the orient to India to the mid-East. Probably the greatest misconception about belly dancing is that it is intended to entertain men.

Throughout history, this ritualized expression has usually been performed for other women, generally during fertility rites or parties preparing a young woman for marriage. In most cases, the presence of men is not permitted.

Belly dancing is natural to a woman's bone and muscle structure with movements emanating from the torso rather than in the legs and feet. The dance often focuses upon isolating different parts of the body, moving them independently in sensuous patterns, weaving together the entire feminine form. "