SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATE: ​
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Classes with Bahaia will begin a new session the week of October 16. Enrollment is now open HERE
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We've moved to a new location as of 7/7/2024
2155 W. Anderson Ln. Austin, TX 78757
Experience the Music, the Movement, and the Enchantment of Bellydance!
ABOUT OUR CLASSES
All of our studio teachers are independent contractors who run their own programs and enrollment. Schedules, start dates, program content, duration, and pricing will vary. Our studio teachers are experienced and qualified professionals. We suggest consistently attending one class per week with the same instructor as the best plan for learning. Choose the course that best suits your schedule, and enroll directly with that teacher. General questions can be answered via our CONTACT FORM. Specific questions should be directed to the individual teacher. If classes are full or mid-session, please add yourself to the WAITING LIST for Bahaia's classes
Mondays
Beginner Bellydance
8:00-9:00pm
This one-hour class will provide an introduction to the basic posture, body articulation, and traveling concepts necessary to develop a strong foundation in belly dance. This class is suitable for absolute beginners, students who are new to Bahaia's curriculum, or students wishing to polish their basic skills. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, and training drills with an emphasis on proper posture and form. Students should expect to remain at Level 1 for at least 6 months to up to 2 years to gain proficiency in the wide vocabulary of movement.
Course starts October 21
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Bahaia, studio owner
Wednesdays
Intermediate Bellydance
1:00-2:00pm
This one-hour class builds on the foundation of movement learned in the Introduction course, incorporating rhythm studies, folkloric influences, cymbals, veil, and basic choreography. This class is suitable for students who have completed 6 months to 1 year in Bahaia's Introduction curriculum, or comparable with another instructor. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, training drills, and cool-down/stretch.
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Course starts October 16
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Bahaia, studio owner
Wednesdays
Beginner T'ai Chi
7:45-8:45pm
This one hour class introduces students to Yang Style T'ai Chi. We will learn the 10 principles of T'ai Chi, a 13 move from and the 1st section of the long form.
Yang Style T'ai Chi as we will practice it, is a low-impact exercise made up of slow, gentle movements making it accessible to all ages and physical conditions. It originated in China as a martial art, and for centuries, people have enjoyed the physical, mental, and spiritual advantages of T'ai Chi.
I have been studying and practicing T'ai Chi for 27 years and have been teaching for 25 years at the request of my teacher. All classes are open to all adults.
Beginners - $99.00 new student special for the first 8 week session. $110.00 each following 8 week session.
Donna Minshew
Text for Info 512-999-1736
Tuesdays 10:15-11:15am
Essentrics ®
This one-hour Essentrics® class will improve your posture, unlock tight joints, relieve pain, increase your energy, flexibility and overall strength. Essentrics® is a non-impact, full-body workout that simultaneously combines stretching and strengthening while engaging all 650 muscles. Essentrics® was created by the author of “Forever Painless” and NY Times Bestseller “Aging Backwards”, Miranda Esmonde White. Essentrics® is perfect for men and women of all fitness levels.
Amy is a fully certified Essentrics® instructor and has been teaching Essentrics® since 2014. Amy received her honors training from Miranda Esmonde White.
Drop in $20.00 /5 for $85 /12 for $180
Details & Enrollment
Amy Davis
Wednesdays
Beginner Bellydance
11:45am-12:45pm
This one-hour class will provide an introduction to the basic posture, body articulation, and traveling concepts necessary to develop a strong foundation in belly dance. This class is suitable for absolute beginners, students who are new to Bahaia's curriculum, or students wishing to polish their basic skills. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, and training drills with an emphasis on proper posture and form. Students should expect to remain at Level 1 for at least 6 months to up to 2 years to gain proficiency in the wide vocabulary of movement.
Course starts October 16
Bahaia, studio owner
Thursdays
Intermediate Bellydance
8:00-9:00pm
This one-hour class builds on the foundation of movement learned in the Introduction course, incorporating rhythm studies, folkloric influences, cymbals, veil, and basic choreography. This class is suitable for students who have completed 6 months to 1 year in Bahaia's Introduction curriculum or comparable with another instructor. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, training drills, and cool-down/stretch.
Course starts October 17
Bahaia, studio owner
Saturdays
Intermediate T'ai Chi
9:30-11:00am
This one and a half hour class will concentrate on the entire long form, the 24 form and beginning push hands exercises. You must have at least 2 sessions of my beginner level class and be able to perform the 1st section by yourself to enroll in this class.
Yang Style T'ai Chi as we will practice it, is a low-impact exercise made up of slow, gentle movements making it accessible to all ages and physical conditions. It originated in China as a martial art, and for centuries, people have enjoyed the physical, mental, and spiritual advantages of T'ai Chi.
I have been studying and practicing T'ai Chi for 27 years and have been teaching for 25 years at the request of my teacher. All classes are open to all adults.
Intermediate - $65 per month.
Donna Minshew
Text for Info 512-999-1736
Thursdays
Over 40's Bellydance: Level 2
1:30-2:45pm
In an encouraging and fun environment, we will explore isolations, hip movements, shimmies, undulations, travelling moves & combinations. Using these combinations to create fun group choreographies. We'll delve into dancing with a veil, & finger cymbals (supplies available to borrow). Let's tap into our creative, exotic, fun side, while discovering our inner Bellydancer! You will strengthen your core with graceful fluidity~~ connecting mind and body. You must have taken at least 2 sessions of a Beginning (Level 1) Bellydance, and learned the basics. A seasoned teacher and performer, Nisaba taught Bellydance for 20+ years at the UT Informal Classes. Email Nisaba for information.
Nisaba
Thursdays
Beginner Bellydance
6:45-7:45pm
This one-hour class will provide an introduction to the basic posture, body articulation, and traveling concepts necessary to develop a strong foundation in belly dance. This class is suitable for absolute beginners, students who are new to Bahaia's curriculum, or students wishing to polish their basic skills. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, and training drills with an emphasis on proper posture and form. Students should expect to remain at Level 1 for at least 6 months to up to 2 years to gain proficiency in the wide vocabulary of movement.
Course starts October 17
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Bahaia, studio owner
Mondays
Mixed Level Drills
6:45-7:45pm
This one hour class will include drills for body articulation, shimmies, traveling steps, and arm flow patterns. This class is suitable for students who are concurrently taking level 2, or higher - or comparable experience with another instructor. Solid foundational movement and proficiency with cymbals and veil is expected. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, training drills, and cool-down/stretch. Please bring cymbals and veils to every class.
Course starts October 21
Bahaia, studio owner
Wednesdays
Advanced T'ai Chi
6:00-7:30pm
This one and a half hour class will continue refining our primary form - the Yang Style Long Form. We will work on learning the left handed long form, push hands exercises, sparring forms, the saber sword and the straight sword. You must have at least one year of experience at the intermediate level to enroll in this class.
Yang Style T'ai Chi as we will practice it, is a low-impact exercise made up of slow, gentle movements making it accessible to all ages and physical conditions. It originated in China as a martial art, and for centuries, people have enjoyed the physical, mental, and spiritual advantages of T'ai Chi.
I have been studying and practicing T'ai Chi for 27 years and have been teaching for 25 years at the request of my teacher.
Advanced - $65 per month.
Donna Minshew
Text for Info 512-999-1736
Saturdays
Saturday Fun!
Level 2 Bellydance
11:15am-12:30pm
Start your Saturdays with an invigorating immersion into the ancient art of Bellydance! We will explore isolations, hip movements shimmies, undulations, travelling moves. Combinations of these these moves will be pieced together to create fun group choreographies. We'll delve into dancing with a veil, and finger cymbals (supplies available to borrow). Let's tap into our creative, exotic, fun side, while discovering our inner Bellydancer! You will strengthen your core with graceful fluidity, connecting mind and body. You must have taken at least 2 sessions of a Beginning (Level 1) Bellydance, and learned the basics. A seasoned teacher and performer, Nisaba taught Bellydance for 20+ years at the UT Informal Classes. Email Nisaba for information.
Nisaba