Raks Sharki Studio
Owner and Teacher-Paula Stump "Gypsy"
Gypsy
Presents Belly Dance Basics Instructional (DVD) now available!
Click
here for more information
FOR TESTIMONIALS, RANGING FROM SIMPLE EXPRESSIONS OF APPRECIATION TO RAVE REVIEWS!
For muscle group isolation exercises to print out click here
We now
accept paypal payments (preferred method of payment) for classes and website merchandise.
Please
complete sign up form also when registering for classes.
| DAYTIME BELLY DANCE CLASS NOW AVAILABLE "Belly Dance 101" is now available at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Fitness Center (at Comp Rehab building on Miller Street). ..so, if your busy schedules have kept you from being able to come to my evening classes... here's your chance! The session starts Wednesday (April 30) from 1:15-2:15 pm. The cost is $52.50 for members of the Fitness Center and $72 for non-members.(The class is open to non-Medical Center employees as
well.) |
RAKS SHARKI (Belly Dance) CLASS SCHEDULE
(April-May
2008)
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BEGINNERS/Level 1 Orientation, muscle group isolation patterns, basic foundation steps, and simple practice routines. (An average student might expect to repeat this level two to three times before advancing to Beg II) ***SPECIAL***OFFER***BEGINNERS*** $52.50 for *six-week session/one hour class Monday, 6-7:00 pm Tuesday,
5:30-6:30pm Tuesday,
6:15-7:15pm |
BEGINNERS/Level 2* Introduction to more steps and combinations with emphasis on improving technique: introduction to veil work, spins, and turns; basic finger cymbals. (These classes are on-going and available to students who have mastered basic foundation steps as presented in the Beginner I session, and must be approved by instructor. Average students should expect to study at this level for at least two months to as long as six months.) Monday,
7:00-8:00 pm $40.00 for *four-week month/one hour class $50.00 for five-week month/one hour class $12.00 per lesson
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| INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED*
(Aladdin's Genies Student Troupe-Thursday) These classes are on-going and available to students who have reached Beg. 2 level and up and who desire to advance and further their training, increase their "vocabulary of steps", and perfect their technique...drop-ins are acceptable. Average students should expect to study at this level for at least six months to as long as one year Intermediate Advanced combinations and layering, utilization of zils and veils in cheoreographies; increasing stamina and perfecting technique; also introduction to individual interpretation of music and choreographing, along with performance opportunities. Thursday
6:00- 7:00pm (7:30 optional) $40 per 4 week month $50 per 5 week month $12.00 per lesson Tuesday
7:20-8:30 June
3, 10, 17, 24; July 8, 15, 22, 29 Advanced Introduction and utilization of props (i.e. dancing with and balancing cane, sword, candles, trays, etc); floor work, zils and doumbek tradtitional rhythm patterns, advanced solo choreography, and synchronization of steps in group choreographies; public performance participation and involvement; and rehearsal sessions as necessary. *Specific requirements and guidelines should be met; participation is by invitation and must be approved by instructor. Thursday,
7:00-8:00pm-Instructor-Gypsy (Paula
Stump) $40.00 for four-week session $50.00 per five- week session or $12.00 per lesson
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COMBINATION
CLASSES AVAILABLE
(discounted)
CONTACT PAULA FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE:
Classes cancelled due to
inclement weather will be re-scheduled for the Friday evening and Saturday
morning immediately following.
PRIVATE LESSONS,
EVALUATION/CONSULTATIONS (for upgrade approval) AND COACHING
(by appointment
only) $25.00 per hour
Paula
has many selections of bellydance items in her studio,
click
on the thumbnail below to see a selection
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Recommendations on purchasing other Dance Accessories click here
| Make check
payable to Paula Reid Stump |
To register or for questions call |
Due
to space constraints and possible distractions to the other students,
RAKS SHARKI dance studio asks that you do not bring children to
class.
DIRECTIONS:
Reynolda Road (Hwy 67 N.)
Turn right at lower entrance into Reynolda Village. It's the building immediately
to your left, downstairs in the basement.
There
is a sign on the right side of the building that says 122 and Blacksmith Shop.
If you are coming from Silas Creek Parkway North, turn right onto Reynolda and
you will have to come to the Main Entrance into the Village and turn left at By
Way Street. Then take a left and come down the main little street of the Village
and turn left again as if you are headed out of the Village. The building would
then be the last building on the right, directly next to the
exit. Classes begin promptly, so please be on time. The first 15 minutes
will be spent stretching and warming up. For class you will need comfortable
exercise clothing such as yoga pants and crop/bra top or even shorts
and tee shirts are fine, and a hip scarf or sash with fringe,
tassels or better yet, coins (to accentuate your hip movements). A variety of
hip scarves are available ranging in cost from $25.00 to $45.00 each. Student zils are $12.00
per set. (All items plus NC sales tax). Bare feet are recommended, although soft
ballet slippers are fine.
*Please
inquire about specific guidelines for requirements and approval
for class level upgrades.
**Discounted fee is non-refundable
and is not transferable toward subsequent sessions in the event
of missed classes.