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

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New students will need a hip scarf & zills (finger cymbals) and start with Bellydance Basics Go to The Belly Dance Shop our local vendor for Bellydance Accessories & Supplies. Yasmine has some basic coin hip scarves for sale at the studio for only $15 each!
(It is ok if you do not have a scarf or zills for your first class). You may dance barefoot, or in dancepaws/foot undies, or soft soled shoes like ballet or jazz shoes. Beginners may also wish to supplement Bellydance Basics with other Multi-level Technique Classes offered by Yasmine. Scroll to bottom of page to see class descriptions or ask Yasmine for recommendation of other supplemental classes.

Already have bellydance experience with another instructor? then you should start with trying any of Yasmine's Technique Classes 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 items/props as specified in the class description.

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Other Classes Offered at the studio:
Tribal Style Bellydance with Sarah (separate pay system/ Tribal Mondays Class Card System)
ATS Performance Prep (Mondays at 6:00pm): pre-requisite ATS Basics and/or instructor's permission. This class will take you beyond ATS Basics.
"Feel the Fusion" (Mondays at 7:15pm)
This will be a multi-level class great for all dancers with an ATS Basics or Cabaret foundation wishing to add elements of fusion with a mesmerizing touch. This class will include building combinations and executing the combos in different ways to show varying accents and stylization that can be used in your own dance practice, routines and improvisational dance.
ATS Basics (Mondays at 8:30pm / New session begins Sept. 6th): This class will cover the fundamental slow and fast movements of American Tribal Style, body awareness/posture & basic zills for ATS.
ATS JAM (Monday, August 30th at 6:30-8:30pm): All ATS dancers welcome with a knowledge of ATS basics. The Jam will consist of working on formations and will briefly discuss and drill slow and fast moves in the first hour with the second hour dancing to a musical set in formations. Drop-in for $15 or current Tribal Monday class card holders may sign in on their class card for JAM class.
Tribal Mondays class card Rates:
$65 for 6 classes (valid for Monday classes only / expires 8 weeks from purchase)
$120 for 12 classes (valid for Monday classes only / expires 90 days from purchase)
Contact Sarah at misstattoo@gmail.com for details on how to get involved with ATS & Tribal Style
or visit http://en-trancebellydance.com/


(updated 8/23/10)
(No session start dates for Yasmine's Technique classes- Drop-in & Start anytime!
ATS/Tribal Monday Classes taught by Sarah. All other classes unless otherwise indicated are taught by Yasmine.
Placement in a Dance Ensemble (Tue:Mystical Mayas, Wed:Oriental Elegance, Wed:Shimmering Sands & Wed:Unveiled Jewels) or Troupe Class (Beledi Beat, Magic Hips) is per Yasmine's discretion.

*scroll to bottom of page for Yasmine's Class Descriptions

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*Class Schedules/Dates Subject to change*
**minimum of 5 participants needed per class or class may be canceled**


No Yasmine Classes offered on 9/15/10 & 9/16/10- Click here to check out the specialty class schedule offerred at the studio and Get Hip with Magic Hips!

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

Yasmine's Technique Classes:
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.

Bellydance Blast: This multi-level class is great for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced level dancers as it is an aerobic dance class building mini-routines fusing bellydance with an aerobic jazzercize feel creating a fun, sassy & hip fitness experience.

Beyond the Basics: This multi-level class is great for advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced level dancers wishing to drill dance movements that go beyond the basics. Drills will include layering drills & variations of foundation movements to aid in your continuing dance practice and to expand your dance library of steps and take it t the next level. This class will also include more practice with zills.

Conditioning & Flexibility for Dancers: This class is geared for all dancers. Class will include a "dancey" warm-up, basic isolations, center floor exercises, muscular endurance, abdominals, and endng with intense stretching to increase flexibility. Dancers will need to bring a yoga mat and a pair of 1-3lb weights for this class.

Dance Movement: This multi-level class will concentrate on traveling movements and footwork for basic jazz steps & turns that can be used in belly dance. Class will include some center floor practice and lots of traveling across the foor.

Intro to Ballet Basics: Description coming soon to be offered in October!

Just Combinations: This class is geared toward int/adv dancers however advanced beginners are welcome and will include drilling dance movements and building dance combinations. Repetition in drilling combinations will help the dancer gain more control and become connected to the movement.

Raqs Assaya (Cane) Technique & Combos: This is a multi-level class focusing on women's bellydance Cane technique and combinations using a bit of folkloric stylization with Saidi music. Dancers will need a cane or dowel for this class. Yasmine has some canes/dowels for use at the studio

Rhythmic Combinations: This class is geared toward int/adv dancers however advanced beginners are welcome and will include drilling dance movements and building combinations to specific Middle Eastern Rhythms so that the dancer will learn to recognize the placement of dance movement with the rhythm. Repetition in drilling combinations to these rhythms will help the dancer to feel the rhythm, gain more control and become connected to the music

Shimmy to the Max: This is a multi-level class to improve your shimmying power & endurance with Yasmine's favorite shimmy techniques and shimmy drills. Class may also include optional level increases for layering.

Sultry Moves & Elegant Arms & Hands: This multi-level class will focus on adding a graceful & fluid touch to your dance with building a series of slow moves as well as hand & finger placement and arm embellishments so you can move elegantly through space.

Veil Tips, Tricks, & Combos: This multi-level class will cover single veil moves, transitions, wraps and spins that can be used in your own choreography or improvisational dance so that you can be one with your veil! Class will end with combining techniques into a combination. This class requires partcipant to bring a 3-4 yard veil which can be purchased thru The Belly Dance Shop. Yasmine prefers silk veils but chiffon veils may be used.

Yasmine's Mid-East Dance Ensemble Levels:
-See Yasmine before entering a Dance Ensemble (choreography) level 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 world fusion dance ensemble and is open to all dance ensemble membersand will include world fusion technique and choreography.
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.