Classes

Looking for dance and having a good time in Aswan, 2010











Since beginning her Middle Eastern Dance teaching career nearly ten years ago,  Ms. Bel Isle continues to discover joy and inspiration from all of her students.  In her classes, she encourages a relaxed, expressive, and educated approach to any dance study, whether it be recreational or academic.  

Classes at Zamani Culture House:
location website:  www.zamaniculture.com  

"Dance Toolbox" Advanced-Level Bellydance Lab: Techniques, finger cymbals, and choreography (this class has some self-choreography homework). We will work together to be strong, innovative, and fluid professional dancers: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 at Zamani Culture House. $75/ 6 weeks. Contact: janelle.dance@yahoo.com    (360) 540 3497


"Basic Bellydance" Beginning-Level class, where we will work on breath, balance, strength, and flexibility through basic bellydance moves.  Located at Zamani Culture House. $75/ 6 weeks.  Contact: janelle.dance@yahoo.com   (360) 540 3497




Classes at Exit Space Studio:
location website:  www.exitspacedance.com 

"Persian Classical Dance"  Taught by Janelle Bel Isle and Maria LaFrance.  This class focuses on the beautiful, creative, and historic dance styles of the Persian Classical dance genre.  These expressive movements build torso and hand strength and flexibility.  Beginning through experienced levels welcome.  Contact: janelle.dance@yahoo.com   (360) 540 3497











Previous Class Series:



"Persian Princesses" Middle Eastern dance class for girls. We're working on a mix of techniques, veil work, and cultural education at kid-level. Have your little girl join us by this Saturdays 2pm-3pm at Zamani Culture House in the idyllic Country Village Shopping area. $75/ 6 weeks, including a make-up class sometime after the session.  www.zamaniculture.com. 

Contact:  janelle.dance@yahoo.com Or call (360) 540 3497 



 

 






Located at Zamani Culture House  (www.zamaniculture.com)
23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Suite C
(Inside the Country Village Shopping Center)



$100/8 weeks  
payable to:  janelle.dance@yahoo.com via PayPal

Contact:  
janelle.dance@yahoo.com
360. 540. 3497



January-February Class Series:  8-week session begins Monday, 1/7
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"Vintage Egyptian Bellydance" Monday nights, 8pm

Learn the glamorous steps, costuming, and music of a bygone era in Egyptian dance history. This class will cover the styles of Egypt's cinema dance stars of the 1940s and -50s. As the session progresses, we will explore the powerful movements of the famous dancers of the 1960s and -70s, tracing a line of dance styles all the way to present day while discussing the social factors that affect dancers onstage

Located at Zamani Culture House (www.zamaniculture.com)
23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Suite C
(Inside the Country Village Shopping Center)

$100/8 weeks REGISTRATION DEADLINE JAN. 6

Contact: janelle.dance@yahoo.com    360. 540. 3497



"Egyptian Regional Dances"

A class series covering regional dance styles of Egypt.  Each Monday night in this eight week session, we focus on a different region and its style, music, history, and costuming.  Janelle also shows you how to incorporate these folk styles into your own bellydance routine to add some cultural spice to any performance.   Fun and fascinating information!

Located at Zamani Culture House  (www.zamaniculture.com)
23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Suite C
(Inside the Country Village Shopping Center)

$100 for Eight Week Session
or  $15 per class drop-in

To register, please RSVP to:  janelle.dance@yahoo.com   Registration and payment by cash or check due at the studio before class.  Please arrive 5 min early if you are a drop-in student.  A waiting and dressing area is located immediately to the left of the front studio door.  Please be quiet and respectful of any classes in session when using the waiting/dressing space.

Contact Janelle with questions at:
janelle.dance@yahoo.com
(360) 540. 3497