Welcome to our Academy! If you are considering the possibilities of taking a belly dance class, you are in the RIGHT PAGE!!
Whether your intention of study is for fitness, fun, or future teacher at the school, you will be introduced to a new world of thinking, feeling, and moving. Here at DreamsBellydance Academy we make dancers one dream at a time, so get ready to believe, because everything is possible!! Happy Shimmies!
How it works:
Level 1: In DreamsBellydance Academy students with no experience begin their course of study with level 1. This is an introductory 8-week course designed to teach students the basic skills necessary to develop their physical strength, muscle awareness, and mind-body connection to continue through the program of Middle Eastern Dance. In this course you will learn all the basic movements of belly dance to help you understand this art form better!! Students will be evaluated the last day of the course to assure their progress into the next level.
Level 2A: In this 8-week course students will learn to travel and layer movements learned in level 1, and will also be introduced to a more complex set of new movements to increase coordination and precision. In level 2A Belly dance layering concepts are introduced in the warm-up and foot work learned from this course are layered will all new belly dance movements.We will also enchase the veil use. Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion and may move on to the next level.
Level 2B: This 8-week program is the continuation of level 2A. Students will focus on continuing to practice traveling steps, and layering movements learned in previous levels. In this course students will focus in traveling steps and islations of the body. Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion and may move on to the next level.
Level 3A: In this 4-week course students are exposed to more advanced dance combinations with the veil and finger cymbals. In level 3A we increase speed, precision and stamina while layering multiple movements with various timings, downbeats, foot patterns, arm positions and finger cymbal patterns. Study the different styles of Middle Eastern dance and begin to combine several different elements together. Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion signed by Nathalie (Director) and may move on to the next level.
Level 3B: This is a 4-week continuation program of level 3A. Students meet twice a week to focus on continuing practicing a more advanced level dance combinations and footwork. We also focus on teaching the cultural and musical understanding of Middle Eastern dance. We focus on new finger cymbal rhytms and learn how to dance with them. Students will also learn a simple dance routine with all movements learned throughout the levels. Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion signed by Nathalie (Director) and may move on to the next level.
Level 4-A: In this 4-week course student’s increase their technical abilities while working on advanced skills in performance, emotion, creativity, history, culture, choreography, etc. We focus on teaching improvisation dance by providing a complete improvisation exercises presented by Nathalie. Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion signed by Nathalie (Director) and may move on to the next level.
Level 4-B: This 4-week course is the continuation of Level 4-A. Students meet twice a week for this level. We are focusing on practicing everything learned throughout all the belly dance levels, and start your prop technique. We are taking you to the world of veils, finger cymbals, and canes. We will learn new Arabic rhythms and dance to them with your finger cymbals. Foot work and speed increases in our more intricate advanced combinations to all props used in class. Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion signed by Nathalie (Director) and may move on to the next level.
Level 5: This is the highest level in the Academy. This is not a 4-week course. We continue to work on technique, Arabic Rhythms, dancing with props, teaching students how to make their own choreography. Level 5 goes on for a whole year meeting twice a week, to train our dancers to become professional in the art form of belly dance. Students who successfully attain level 5 will achieve the prestigious title of DreamsBellydance Academy certification of completion, and will start training to optionally become one of our school dance instructor. However, students that want to become a DreamsBellydance Academy instructor need to be certified in all of our levels of belly dance starting from level 1 to properly understand our teaching structure and technique. This class is also open to all advanced students that just want to take classes to improve their technique. Please note: if a student is not enrolled in the certification program and don’t attend classes in a regular basis, will not receive the certificate of completion.
Training Team: This course and training team class is designed for the Intermediate/Advanced student who would like to take their bellydancing to a more professional level. Learning advanced choreographies, performances and audience participation, this class will prepare you to perform in small venues as well as theater productions. This class is by try outs only!
DreamsBellydance Company: The Dreams Bellydance Company was created with the intention of bringing more quality dancers into our bellydance community. All the dancers chosen for this company have been training extensively and are committed to learn challenging choreographies and attend mandatory rehearsals. Once part of the Dreams Bellydance Company, dancers have the opportunity to perform in the annual Dreams Bellydance Theatre Production, as well as restaurants and private parties booked through Nathalie, and many other professional events. The Company dancers also take part in professional photo shoots arranged by Nathalie to promote Company performances and other events. Part of the dance company responsibilities will be to perform and/or make appearances at community events as well as pay events. Once the team accepts a community appearance, the function becomes as important as a pay event and should be treated as such. In the future, Nathalie will be holding auditions for the Company and looking for more committed and talented dancers looking to join our troupe. More information will be announced at the training team classes and in our website.
- We also offer:
- Choreography Courses for all levels of study. Where an entire dance routine is taught and can be performed if you wish, but not mandatory in upcoming DreamsBellydance events. This classes meets once a week for 8-week straight. Rehearsals will be required for performance.
- Belly dance Intro Class: if a student has no experience in belly dance and wants to see what are these classes all about, we offer an Intro Class every Wednesdays that everyone can take without any experience required. The fun part is that students can take this class for only $1.00 for the first time, after the first time, the cost is $15.00 per class. We will take you through the journey of joining our Academy!!
- Belly-Fit Classes: (Bellydance for fitness) We offer this open class to anyone who wants to use dancing as a form of releasing stress, get in the best shape ever, burn calories, learn how to dance, and have fun!!. .If you’re tired of going to the gym, tired of working out to music that doesn’t inspire you, then why not dance and get a great workout at the same time to music you’ll love. This class is perfect for biginners or intermidiate students of belly dancing!!!
- Belly-Kids Classes: Bring your little one to DreamsBellydance Academy, we provide an age-appropriate belly dance class for our young participants. Kids discover a beautiful world of dance and music as they learn, exercise, and have fun together! They will learn basic movements and dance steps from Middle Eastern dance, and get involved into the world of arts. Our little ones deserve more than just another dance class…Ages 6-11 years old
- Belly-Mix Classes: Join our NEW belly-mix classes. This classes are so much fun and are designed for MIX levels of belly dance students. Learn all the new moves of bellydancing while mixing the fun of weight training, cardio, and pop dance all at once!! Get ready to get a great workout and get your body in the best shape ever!! This class is not a fitness program, it is all dancing!! Join us for a 45 minutes of FUN!! Open & on-going , Pay $15.00 per class or purchase a class card and SAVE!!
Materials needed for belly dance class starting from level 1 -
Most items are available for purchase in our Studio!
- Comfortable dance pants
- A form fitting top or dance bra
- A Coin Belt or Hip Scarf
- A Silk Veil (45″ wide x 3’ long)
- A set of Finger Cymbals (4 to a set!)
Students should arrive early to class as classes begin on time. Late students must check in with Instructor after class for attendance purposes.
Cell phones should be silenced during class. Gum chewing is not permitted in the studio.
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7909 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(Corner of University Dr. & Pines Blvd, inside the College Plaza)
