Classes

About Elektra’s goal to teaching Bellydance   As an instructor, Elektra is passionate about sharing her talents and gifts. In her classroom she systematically breaks down movements to the essential core and helps students develop technique, self confidence, body awareness and a healthy outlook toward Middle Eastern bellydance. All workshops/classes are interactive, fun and animated. Elektra encourages practice, creativity, and most importantly smiles ;)

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Workshop & Class Schedule at a Glance
DAY & TIME	WORKSHOP/CLASS TYPE	COST	LOCATION	DATES
Monday	N/A	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tuesday	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wednesday	NA	For members	NA	NA
Thursday     6:30-7pm	Cardio Bellydance Exclusive for Iron & Silk members	Free & only available for Gym members only!	Iron & Silk Fitness Gym 155 East 3rd Street between ave. A & B	Dates: Ongoing
Friday	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Saturday     2:30-3:30pm	YMCA Beginner Bellydance the 6wk Foundation Course with Veils	6wk Course Rate:   $50 for members (which is $8.33 per class)   $100 for non-members (which is $16 per class)	McBurney YMCA 125 West 14th Street New York, NY 10011	Dates: 9/12, 9/19 9/26, 10/3 10/10, 10/17
Sunday	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

	Not Occuring at this time!  Level One Bellydance Class *       Learn all the basics of bellydance with a easy flowing fun class. This class is for absolute beginners who don't have any previous or have had little bellydance class experience. The class is easier than Elektra's workshops and allow students to have more freedom for improvised bellydance play.  Students who have previously taken any of Elektra's classes or workshops part 1 of 2 are encouraged to take this class in order to continue their learning and become better dancers!!! Iron & Silk Fitness Gym 155 East 3rd Street East 3rd Street betw. Ave A & B   Payment Choices: 5 Class Card $60 ($12 each) 10 Class Card $110 ($11 each) Drop in day-rate $15 Sept 12, 2009 YMCA Beginner Bellydance the 6 week Foundation Course with Veils   Dates: 9/12, 9/19 9/26, 10/3 10/10, 10/17       Beginner Bellydance 6 wk Course all about dance moves and combinations. Students will not only learn the movements, but will develop form, interpet music through dance, how to dance with a veil, zills and so much more. It's a bellydance course where you can feel like a dancer!   Be sure to sign up at the YMCA today.    Saturdays 2:30-3:30pm   McBurney YMCA 125 West 14th Street   6wk Course Rate: $50 for members (which is $8.33 per class)   $100 for non-members (which is $16 per class) Level 2 Basic Bellydance (Open Level Class) Open on going class! This is the second level bellydance class. This class is for students you have had some bellydance class experience. Its more of an open level class that involves more complex movements. Movements here are combined and placed into simple dance routines. Beginners are alowed to take the class if they feel they can handle the challenge! Thrusdays 6:30-7pm   Iron & Silk Fitness Gym 155 East 3rd Street East 3rd Street betw. Ave A & B   Now only available exclusively for Gym members Not offered at this time An Introduction to Bellydance Fundamentals 5 Week WORKSHOP (PART 1) Dates: July 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15   An intensive 5 week workshop course geared to introduce the fundamental basic bellydance technique. The 5 Basic core elements will be concentrated: *Proper posture & alignment *Hip movements & locks *Snake movements (Isolating upper & lower body) *Shimmies types & shakes *Travel movements, expression, floorwork   NEW: Semi-private workshop for more individual attention, only 6 students avaliable to register) Saturday's 12-1pm   Iron & Silk Fitness Gym 155 East 3rd Street East 3rd Street  betw. ave A & B     5wk Workshop Rate: $60 for full workshop (only $12 per class) Payment due on first day Not offered at this time An Introduction to Bellydance Fundamentals WORKSHOP (PART 2) *  This is next level in the intensive 5 week workshop course geared to introduce the fundamental basic bellydance technique. The next 5 core elements: *Layering movements *Traveling steps and improv *Dance textures *Intro to chorography *Drills and Alignment   NEW: Semi-private workshop for more individual attention, only 6 students avaliable to register) Saturdays 12-1pm   Champion Studios 257 West 39th Street (Betw. 7 & 8th Ave) 14th Floor     5wk Workshop Rate: $60 for full workshop (only $12 per class) Payment due on first day