Belly dance classes with Shaheen

Belly dance Bollywood fusion class

Beginner level: Tuesdays 6-7, San Jose
Intermediate level: Tuesdays 7-8, San Jose
Contact Shaheen at beledi@me.com for location details.

Come explore the sensuality of belly dance blended with the spice of Bollywood, the dance form used in Indian films. Bollywood incorporates various Indian and Western dance styles. This class fuses belly dance technique with elements of Indian semi-classical, bhangra, and folk dance, as well as modern dance. Students will learn how to incorporate with belly dance the mudras (hand gestures) and footwork that are typical of Indian dance. Skirt and veil work will be included, leading to a shared class choreography.
See a video clip of a belly dance Bollywood fusion performance by Jewel of Opar for a sample of this exciting blend of dance styles, choreographed by Shaheen.

$15/class, drop-in
$12/class if paid monthly
All levels welcome

Troupe classes

Troupe classes focus on choreographies performed by troupes Jewel of Opar and Narantuya, directed by Shaheen. These classes are open to troupe members only. Contact Shaheen at beledi@me.com for information on becoming a troupe member.

Jewel of Opar classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8 PM, $15 per class
Narantuya classes: Mondays 6-7:30 PM, $15 per class

Private classes

Private classes are tailored to the students' needs.
Class rates:
For 3 people:
  1 hour: $17.50 (for all 3 students)
  1 and a half hours: $25 (for all 3 students)
For 2 people:
  1 hour: $20 per person
  1 and a half hours: $30 per person
For 1 person:
  1 hour: $25
  1 and a half hours: $35

Location

Troupe classes are held in a private studio in the Almaden area of San Jose.
Private classes are held in a private studio in the Willow Glen & Cambrian area of San Jose.

For address, send e-mail to Shaheen at beledi@me.com
or call (408)874-5306.