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:
Beginner Levels
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.
Intermediate Levels
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.
Advanced Levels
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 are 4-week courses meeting twice per week. 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 students to dance with confidence and presence. 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 or continue to dance in become a part of our training team.
- Students that optionally will like to train in our teacher’s courses to become a DreamsBellydance Academy instructor, MUST be certified in all of the academy levels of belly dance starting from level 1 to properly understand our teaching structure and technique.
- This classes are also open to all advanced students that will like to improve their technique and continue learning new routines, and use of props!
- Please note: if a student is not enrolled in the certification program and don’t attend level 5 classes in a regular basis, will not receive the certificate of completion.
WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER MORE CLASSES AND PROGRAMS TO FIT YOUR INTEREST! :
Choreography Courses Open to ALL Levels .Choreography & Performance Opportunities are presented to those students who have completed levels 1 & 2. Students enrolled in a Choreography & Performance Class will learn a complete choreography during our 8-week choreography program period. This choreographies will be presented in the up-coming Annual Student Theater Show at the end of each year, plus our open house parties. Students are required to purchase a costume and/or props for the performance. Rehearsals will be required & mandatory for performance, and are FREE of charge! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
You can also Join our OPEN FORMAT Belly dance Classes!
Belly dance Introduction Class: Created for students who are coming to belly dance for the very first time, this structured and easy to follow class is perfect for students to get to know the basics of belly dance. We will introduced you into the world of belly dance, you will get an awesome workout, and have some fun! Our instructor’s will make you feel welcomed and comfortable in class, with a step by step guidance. No dance experience is needed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Belly Dance 1 : An open format belly dance class where the instructor will cover NEW material each week. Belly dance I is an excellent class for students that are beginner’s and will like to learn the art of belly dance and /or continue to improve their technique. This classes are offered weekly with an unlimited package price per month or are also open to drop-ins. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Belly Dance 2 :An open format belly dance class where the instructor will cover NEW material each week. Belly dance II, is an excellent class for students that are in an Intermediate level of studies, and will like to continue to improve their technique. This classes are offered weekly with an unlimited package price per month or are also open to drop-ins. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
The little ones can also have FUN with Us!
Belly-Kids Classes:In our belly-kids class our little ones will discover the beauty of Belly Dance while increasing physical activity, coordination, flexibility, and contextual awareness! we provide an age-appropriate belly dance class for our young participants. Children will 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 5-11 years old
Option 1- Register for Quarterly Membership at $195.00 ~ (1 class per week)
Option 2- Pay Monthly for $75.00~ (1 class per week)
Option 3- Drop-in at $20.00 per class
Studio Policies:
Making Up Missed Classes
Dreamsbellydance Academy allows students to make up two missed classes at the same level or below during your current course session. Any make-up after that will be charge $15.00 fee. When you arrive for your make up class, you will note the regular class sign in sheet , please put your name and specify Make-up class 1 or 2. Please be aware, you MUST make up all missed classes during the current session.
~Students may transfer from one course to another within the first two weeks since course starts~
Class Cancellation~Low Enrollment: Classes may be cancelled if enrollment is not sufficient at Dreamsbellydance Academy discretion. If you are enrolled in a class that is later cancelled, you will be given the opportunity to transfer into another class or receive a refund.
Substitute Teachers
Dreamsbellydance Academy reserves the right to have substitute teachers for classes.
Bringing a Visitor to Observe
Prior Teacher permission is required to bring a visitor to observe a class.
WHY TAKING MY CLASSES???
Well…because I give you more than just FACTS!!
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7845 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 (954)600-4478
(Corner of University Dr. & Pines Blvd, inside the College Plaza)
