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 1- 2 years to gain proficiency in the wide vocabulary of movement.

Course starts January 13
ENROLLMENT OPENS 12/20
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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 1-2 years 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 January 15
ENROLLMENT OPENS 12/20
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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 form 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.

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

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 1- 2 years to gain proficiency in the wide vocabulary of movement.
 

Course starts January 15
ENROLLMENT OPENS 12/20
​click HERE for notifications. 

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 1-2 years 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 January 16
ENROLLMENT OPENS 12/20​
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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.

 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.

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 1-2 years to gain proficiency in the wide vocabulary of movement. 
 

Course starts January 16
ENROLLMENT OPENS 12/20
​click HERE for notifications. 

This one hour class will include drills for body articulation, shimmies, traveling steps, and arm flow patterns. This class is suitable for anyone who has successfully completed three consecutive years of training with Bahaia, or comparable 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.

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Course starts January 13
ENROLLMENT OPENS 12/20
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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.

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.