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Learn an ancient dance...with a modern twist

Belly Dance is one of the oldest dance forms known to man. With stars like Shakira and Beyonce using the exotic moves and rhythms of the Middle East in their performances and numerous Belly Dance fitness DVDs and TV shows like FitTV's "Shimmy", Belly Dance is quickly gaining popularity as a dance form and fitness method for woman wanting a fun alternative to traditional dance and exercise classes.

Gain greater strength, flexibility, and stamina

Belly Dance classes are one of the best low impact, total body workouts available. Not only does it tone the tummy, but it also strengthens every major muscle group. Say good bye to boring workouts that are the same every time! Each class will focus on different areas of the body and dance skill sets.

It's Not Just a Workout

It's also a real culture-based dance form with many different regional styles, with roots in folk dances from North Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey

Everyone is welcome

Belly dancing is one of the few dance forms where any size, shape, age, ethnicity are encouraged to participate. You are never too small or large, too old, or too anything, to learn to belly dance.

 

Discover the Benefits of Belly Dancing Classes with me!

• Fun Student Field Trips

• Special Events - Just for my students

• Lots of performance opportunities in Anna's "Hayati Show & Hafla" and "Jewels of Arabia" student shows

• Make new friends

• Learn from a REAL professional belly dancer / teacher with nearly a decade of experience and training

• I am an NASM certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist, and group fitness instructor
  

Group Class Schedule by Day/Time (Details Below)

Monday
12pm-1pm Katy YMCA (BodyRaQ Belly Dance Fitness)
5pm-5:30pm Langham Creek YMCA (BodyRaQ "FAMILY" Belly Dance Fitness)
5:30pm-6:30pm Langham Creek YMCA (BodyRaQ Belly Dance Fitness)

Wednesday
12:30pm-1pm Langham Creek YMCA (Belly Dance 101 - Mixed Level)
1pm-2pm Langham Creek YMCA (BodyRaQ Belly Dance Fitness)

Thursday
6:30-7:30pm Houston Yoga & Ayurveda (BodyRaQ Belly Dance Fitness)
7:30pm-8:30pm Houston Yoga & Ayurveda (Belly Dance Mixed Level)

Group Class by Location

Cinco Ranch

Katy Family YMCA - 22807 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494 Map

Mondays @ 12noon - BodyRaQ Belly Dance Fitness

Fee: Included with YMCA membership. Print this Guest Pass and try it for FREE. Call 281-392-5055 or visit Katy Family YMCA website for details

Copperfield - ***More Classes starting January***

Langham Creek YMCA (Copperfield) - 16725 Longenbaugh Drive, Houston, TX 77095

Mondays @ 5pm - Family BodyRaQ Belly Dance Fitness (Family Belly Dance) STARTING in JANUARY!
Mondays @ 5:30pm - BodyRaQ Belly Dance Fitness (Belly Dancing)
Wednesdays @ 12:30pm Belly Dance Mixed Level (Belly Dance Basic) STARTING in JANUARY!
Wednesdays @ 1pm - BodyRaQ Belly Dance Fitness

Fee: Included with YMCA membership. Print this Guest Pass and try it for FREE. Call 281-392-5055 or visit Langham Creek YMCA website for details

Cypress

Houston Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness Center - 13602 Kluge Road, Cypress, Texas 77429

Thursdays @ 6:30pm - BodyRaQ Belly Dance Fitness
Thursdays @ 7:30pm - Belly Dance Mixed Level

Visit Houston Yoga & Ayurveda for class cost and registration details

Class Descriptions

BobyRaQ Belly Dance Fitness
Have fun and burn calories with real belly dance technique drills and dance combinations. Perfect for any skill level. Each week we focus on a different part of the body and we learn fun, short dance routines to get your body rockin'. Prereq: None. You may join these classes at anytime!

BodyRaQ Introduction to Belly Dance
This is where the fun begins! You will learn the foundational moves of belly dance and begin learning how to play the zills (finger cymbals).You will also be introduced to the dances history, costuming, and music.

Belly Dance Technique 1: Creation - Beginner Belly Dance
This technique intensive class focuses on helping you master the basics of belly dance movement drills and dance combinations to practice and sharpen dance skills. We will practice playing the zills (finger cymbals) and begin using veils in this class. Please bring zills and a veil to class. Some zills and veils will be available to borrow during class.

Belly Dance Technique 2: Exploration - Intermediate/Advance Belly Dance
(This class is by instructor permission only)
This class focuses on growing you as a dancer and performer. You will learn more complex technique and gain a greater understanding of the many facets of Middle Eastern dance, including musical appreciation and interpretation, modern and folkloric styling, presentation, professionalism and of course, continue to master your zill playing . Taught by topic or through choreography. Prereq: This class is by instructor permission only. If you are in any other of my current classes or learning from someone else, and you want to grow in your knowledge and skill, don't hesitate to talk to me about your goals. I am happy to help you get to where you want to be. My email address is anna@raqsanna.com