All classes held at: Mid-East Dance by Yasmine, 540 Griffith Road, Charlotte NC 28217 (704-525-3606) Directions To Studio (printable)

Groupon.com Voucher Holders please contact yasmine@magic-hips.com to confirm your spot in a Bellydance Basics class. For more details/FAQs for groupon holders Click here

Go Here for Yasmine's Class Card Rates & Monthly Registration Fee Special for New Students OR Drop-in for only $15 on Tuesdays at 7:15pm or Thursdays at 6pm for Bellydance Basics and give Belly Dance a try!
OR Click here to check out Our NEW! Girls Day Out/Ladies Night Out Bellydance Basics Class offered once a month! (scroll down for complete class schedule)

New students will need a hip scarf & zills (finger cymbals) which may be purchased through our local vendor: Go to The Belly Dance Shop for Bellydance Accessories & Supplies.

Already have bellydance experience with another instructor? then you should start with Yasmine's Fluidity & Flair Class and Essential Technique Class or Come to Bellydance Basics and drill & polish your foundation skills and let Yasmine know you are interested in finding out what Ensemble Level class will be the right fit for you. Ensemble Placement is per Yasmine's discretion. Int/Adv Dancers should always have a veil and zills on hand for each class. Some classes may also require other props as specified in the current class description.

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ATS(American Tribal Style Bellydance) Jam Class with Sarah (separate pay system)
ATS Jam Class (Mondays at 6pm): This class will cover technique, formations & building ATS dance sets. Dancers should already possess ATS Fundamentals to participate. contact misstattoo@gmail.com for more details. $12 per drop-in or $40 per month. Interested in partcipating in ATS Jam Class but do not have ATS Fundamentals? Contact misstattoo@gmail.com for details on how to get involved with American Tribal Style.

(updated 2/25/10)
(No session start dates for Yasmine's Technique classes- just come on in & be ready to dance) All classes unless otherwise indicated are taught by Yasmine.
*Click on class name for details or scroll down page for Yasmine's Class Descriptions

MONDAYS:
6:00pm ATS Jam Class with Sarah (Multi-level - ATS class is under separate pay system)
7:15pm Tribal Fusion Dance Ensemble with Yasmine & Sarah (multi-level ensemble)
8:30pm Fluidity & Flair (multi-level technique: beg/int/adv)


TUESDAYS:
6:00pm Dance Ensemble:Mystical Mayas (adv.beginner/new intermediate)
7:15pm Bellydance Basics (New/Beginner Technique & intro to Zills)
8:30 pm Magic Hips (by audition only)

WEDNESDAYS:
6:00pm Dance Ensemble:Shimmering Sands: (advanced: recital rehearsal)
7:15pm Dance Ensemble: Oriental Elegance (intermediate/adv.intermediate)
8:30pm Dance Ensemble: Unveiled Jewels:(multi-level: gypsy skirt)

THURSDAYS:
6:00pm Bellydance Basics (New/Beginner Technique & intro to Zills)
7:15pm Essential Technique (int/adv level technique)
8:30pm Beledi Beat (by audition only)

NEW! Monthly Girls Day / Ladies Night Out Bellydance Basics Class: Can't make it to a regularly scheduled class? Then make it a girls day or ladies night out- Bellydance Basics will be scheduled one Friday & Saturday a month so you can get together with your friends and join in on the artful combination of fitness & femininity with belly dance.
Drop-in for only $15 per Adult/Teen
Space is limited so reserve space for your group of friends today!
(class card holders may also sign in on their card for this class)

Fridays once a month from 7:00-8:00pm Dates Offered: March 26, April 23
Saturdays once a month from 11am-12:00pm Dates Offered: March 20, April 3


*Class Schedules/Dates Subject to change*

Studio Closed for Special Events & Holidays (Click Here)

Beginning Dancers should always have zills & hip scarf/dancewear on hand for each class. Int/Adv Dancers should also always have a veil- go to The Belly Dance Shop for accessories and store hours. Some classes may require veil, gypsy skirt, fans or other props/accessories as specified in class description.
Dancers may dance barefoot or in soft soled shoes such as ballet/jazz shoes.

Yasmine's Technique Classes: (*Multi-level technique classes may switch from month to month)
Bellydance Basics This class focuses on explaining an overview of the technique and execution of fundamental bellydance movements per Yasmine's dance curriculum such as posture, basic arm positions, slides, circles, figure8's, basic hipwork and the Egyptian thigh shimmy & hip shimmy to help students build a strong foundation in Middle Eastern dance. This class will also include an introduction to basic Finger cymbal (zills) technique and an introduction to Basic Middle Eastern Rhythms and applying foundation movements to these rhythms to help the dancer become connected to the music . Students will need zills for this class. Recommended for Beginner Level Students and to New Students to Yasmine's dance curriculum and terminology.

Fluidity & Flair This *multi-level class is great for beginner, intermediate and advanced level dancers wishing to add elements of flair with a graceful & fluid touch. This class will include building combinations with Fuidity & Flair that can be used in your own dance practice, routines and improvistional dance. As an added Bonus, this class will also include a combination working with single veil moves, wraps, transitions and spins. This is the perfect class to aid in helping you refine your dance skill and performance. (Dancers will need a veil for this class)

Shimmy to the Max + Skills with Zills: This *multi-level class is great for beginner, intermediate and advanced level students wishing to build power and endurance with shimmies and to improve upon their proficiency with zills. This class will include a 20-25 minute shimmy drill concentration followed by 20-25 minute drill with zills.

Yasmine's Essential Technique This int/adv class goes beyond basics and will focus on several topics and compliment All Ensemble Level classes as a practice companion to improve upon overall dance skill, performance, & presentation. This class will cover topics such as the relationship of music and movement in exploring rhythms, interpreting instruments, improvisation techniques & exercises, dance movement variations, combinations and dance sequences to help you listen & connect to the music & make the dance your own.


Yasmine's Mid-East Dance Ensemble Levels:
-See Yasmine before entering a Dance Ensemble class. Ensemble Placement is per Yasmine's Discretion-
Mystical Mayas: includes "begintermediate" (adv. beginner/new intermediate) technique and choreography.
Oriental Elegance:includes "Intervanced" (intermediate/ adv. intermediate) technique and choreography.
Shimmering Sands: includes "advanced" study, technique & choreography
Unveiled Jewels: This is a multi-level dance ensemble and is open to all dance ensemble members or dancers with a strong foundation. In this fusion class we will cover stylization with Gypsy Skirt using the skirt for accents and attitude. This class will include technique and choreography. ( *Dancers will need a Gypsy Skirt for this class)
Tribal Fusion: This class is geared toward dancers with strong foundation in ATS and/or Cabaret technique with interest in Tribal Fusion stylization. This class includes technique and choreography with a blend of tribal/alternative bellydance. (This class will be led by Yasmine and ATS Instructor Sarah)
Recital Rehearsal Classes Rehearsal classes are for for All Current Ensemble Level members in preparation for student concerts. We will review & polish all dances and staging for ensemble performance and include a Dress Rehearsal for each ensemble. Regular attendance is highly recommended and appreciated for Dance Ensemble Rehearsal classes.

Yasmine's Dance Troupes:
Beledi Beat Dancers (Student Performance Troupe) Not open to general public
Troupe Study & Performance / by audition only to current Oriental Elegance & Shimmering Sands students and/or by Yasmine/Magic Hips recommendation. Auditions are announced on as-needed basis. You will see these ladies performing at various festivals, charitable events, gala shows and educational functions.
Magic Hips Dancers (Professional Troupe) Not open to general public. This is the highest level of performance ensemble within Yasmine's Mid-East Dance Studio. You will see these ladies performing at area restaurants & private engagements, special events & gala shows.
Pre-requisite for auditioning for professional troupe is 1 year as Beledi Beat dance member and/or by Yasmine/Magic Hips recommendation. Auditions are announced on an as-needed basis.