Join Sadiya, recently certified ATS teacher, to learn the beauty, grace and strength of American Tribal Style. Level 1 Level 1 introduces you to the basic movement vocabulary, leading and following and cueing. Level 2 Level 2 introduces you … Continue reading
Throughout this session students will learn the basic steps of the Highland Fling, Sword Dance and the Scottish Lilt. Students will increase their flexibility, stamina and appreciation for the cultural dances of Scotland. No dance experience necessary. Please bring a … Continue reading
The Waltz, with its ¾ rhythms and strong accent on the first beat, was born in the suburbs of Vienna. When the dance was first introduced in the early 19th century, people were shocked since it was the first ballroom … Continue reading
Steamy! The most famous Latin American dance to gain popularity in North America and Europe is, without doubt, the rumba. Slow and romantic, the Rumba is the most sensual of the Latin dances. Motion is produced through a transfer of … Continue reading
The Tango, a sensual, dramatic dance made famous by Rudolph Valentino, originated in Buenos Aires and was stylized by the Gauchos in Argentina before making it to the United States. The Tango is known for flexing steps and posed pauses. … Continue reading
While most people think that Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers created the Foxtrot, it was really a vaudeville performer named Harry Fox who introduced this fun, theatrical dance to the world. Foxtrot dancers travel around the perimeter of the room … Continue reading
The 1970s was the time to do the Hustle! Predated by the line dance with the same name, the Hustle exploded onto the scene after John Travolta danced his way to stardom in the famous movie, Saturday Night Fever. The … Continue reading
Salsa, a fusion of Cuban, Puerto Rican and American styles, describes the fast, Latin music coming out of New York City in the late 1960s. Salsa dancing is characterized by a complicated rhythm, small steps, Cuban motion, and a compact … Continue reading
The official state dance of California, the West Coast Swing originated from the Savoy Style Lindy dance. Brought to Hollywood by Dean Collins, a famous movie dancer and choreographer, this dance soon became popular in California nightclubs during the 1930s … Continue reading
The mid-tempo Cha-Cha is a spin-off of the Rumba and the Mambo. With its two slow steps followed by three quick ones (rock step, cha-cha-cha), this sensual, energetic dance is extraordinarily popular with old and young alike. The tempo is … Continue reading
Shimmy Fit is our answer for those women who want to learn belly dance moves, dance to belly dance music, and seek fitness goals rather than dance goals. Shimmy Fit teaches belly dance moves in a low impact, aerobic format. … Continue reading
Belly dance, in its countries of origin is passed from adult women to their children. Your children will learn the basic technique of belly dance in a fun and supportive environment. Kids are encouraged to express themselves through choreography and … Continue reading
Parents and pre-schoolers will get to play games, dance, use veils and other fun props and experience many styles of dance and music. Children as young as 2 can have fun! This class will not be offered for Fall 2012
Not sure which type of dance you want to try? Take our international dance sampler class and try several of our styles. You can try: Hula with grass skirts Bollywood with bell anklets Salsa with percussion instruments Belly Dance with … Continue reading
Daughters and mothers of all ages can enjoy spending time together, dancing and having fun. No dance experience is necessary. Sadiya will teach the basic moves of belly dance in a friendly and fun environment. Mothers and daughters (with Sadiya’s … Continue reading
“Sadiya’s instruction embraces the incredible truth that women of all ages and backgrounds are unique and beautiful! She provides each individual with special attention and positive feedback. Her classes are a fun and joyful exploration of the fine art of belly dance.” – Kim
“Thank you Terri, you are truly a wonderful person, you are the first person I talked with when I was interested in taking classes at the studio and while I still had to get over a lot of my initial fear, you are a very important part of my feeling more confident with dance and more confident in life. Read more…