Classes

Welcome to our Academy! If you are considering the possibilities of taking a belly dance class, you are in the RIGHT PAGE!!

Whether your intention of study is for fitness, fun, or future teacher at the school, you will be introduced to a new world of thinking, feeling, and moving. Here at DreamsBellydance Academy we make dancers one dream at a time, so get ready to believe, because everything is possible!! Happy Shimmies!

How it works:

Level 1: In DreamsBellydance Academy all students, whether they are beginning or advanced dancers, begin their course of study with level 1. This is an introductory 4-week course designed to teach students the basic skills necessary to develop their physical strength, muscle awareness, and mind-body connection to continue through the program of the Middle Eastern Dance. Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion signed by Nathalie (Director) and may move on to the next level. 

Level 2A: In this 4-week course students will learn to travel and layer movements learned in level 1, and will also be introduced to a more complex set of new movements to increase coordination and precision. In level 2 Belly dance layering concepts are introduced in the warm-up and foot work learned from this course are layered will all new belly dance movements. In DreamsBellydance we also focus tremendously in your posture and new rhythms with finger cymbals. We will also enchase the veil use.  Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion signed by Nathalie (Director) and may move on to the next level.

Level 2B: This is the continuation of level 2A and students will focus on continuing to practice traveling steps, and to layer movements taught on level 2A. Students will also learn a simple dance routine with all movements learned on level 1 and level 2A. Students will have the opportunity to perform this routine in one of our open houses or events, but this is optional. Get ready to experience the dancing at DBA!  

Level 3A: In this 4-week course students are exposed to a more advanced dance combinations and footwork as well as cultural and musical understandings. Study the different styles of Middle Eastern dance and begin to combine several different elements together. In level 3 we increase speed, precision and stamina while layering multiple movements with various timings, downbeats, foot patterns, arm positions and finger cymbal patterns. We also focus on training our students emotionally to prepare them for performance. Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion signed by Nathalie (Director) and may move on to the next level.

Level 3B: This is the continuation of level 3A and students will focus on continuing to practice more advanced dance combinations and footwork as well as cultural and musical understandings taught on level 3A. Students will also learn a simple dance routine with all movements learned starting from level 1. Students will have the opportunity to perform this routine in one of our open houses or events, but this is optional. Get ready to have some fun and dance at DBA!  

Level 4-A: In this 4-week course student’s increase their technical abilities while working on advanced skills in performance, emotion, creativity, history, culture, choreography, etc. We focus on teaching improvisation dance by providing a complete improvisation exercises presented by Nathalie. Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion signed by Nathalie (Director) and may move on to the next level.

Level 4-B: This 4-week course is the continuation of Level 4-A. We are focusing on practicing everything learned throughout all the belly dance levels, and start your prop technique. We are helping students to be ready for stage by learning intense prop technique as well as solo performances. We are taking you to the world of veils, finger cymbals, cane, and even double veil. Learn Arabic rhythms and dance to them with your finger cymbals. Students will be evaluated the last day of the course and will receive a PASS or REPEAT. Students who receive a REPEAT must retake the course. Students who receive a PASS will receive a certificate of completion signed by Nathalie (Director) and may move on to the next level.

Level 5: This is the highest level in the Academy. This is not a 4-week course. We continue to work on technique, Arabic Rhythms, dancing with props, teaching students how to make their own choreography. Level 5 goes on for a whole year meeting twice a week, to train our dancers to become professional in the art form of belly dance. Students who successfully attain level 5 will achieve the prestigious title of DreamsBellydance Academy certification of completion, and will start training to optionally become one of our school dance instructor. However, students that want to become a DreamsBellydance Academy instructor need to be certified in all of our levels of belly dance starting from level 1 to properly understand our teaching structure and technique.  This class is also open to all advanced students that just want to take classes to improve their technique. Please note: if a student is not enrolled in the certification program and don’t attend classes in a regular basis, will not receive the certificate of completion.

Training Team: This course and training team class is designed for the Intermediate/Advanced student who would like to take their bellydancing to a more professional level. Learning advanced choreographies, performances and audience participation, this class will prepare you to perform in small venues as well as theater productions. Level 3 and up students only!

DreamsBellydance Company: The Dreams Bellydance Company was created with the intention of bringing more quality dancers into our bellydance community. All the dancers chosen for this company have been training extensively and are committed to learn challenging choreographies and attend mandatory rehearsals. Once part of the Dreams Bellydance Company, dancers have the opportunity to perform in the annual Dreams Bellydance Theatre Production, as well as restaurants and private parties booked through Nathalie, and many other professional events. The Company dancers also take part in professional photo shoots arranged by Nathalie to promote Company performances and other events. Part of the dance company responsibilities will be to perform and/or make appearances at community events as well as pay events. Once the team accepts a community appearance, the function becomes as important as a pay event and should be treated as such. In the future, Nathalie will be holding auditions for the Company and looking for more committed and talented dancers looking to join our troupe.  More information will be announced at the training team classes and in our website.

• We also offer:

 

•  Choreography Courses for all levels of study. Where an entire dance routine is taught and can be performed if you wish, but not mandatory in upcoming DreamsBellydance events. Rehearsals will be required.
• Belly dance Intro Class: if a student has no experience in belly dance and wants to see what are these classes all about, we offer an Intro Class every Wednesdays that everyone can take without any experience required. The fun part is that students can take this class for only $1.00 for the first time, after the first time, the cost is $15.00 per class.
• Belly-Fit Class: (Bellydance for fitness) we offer this open class to anyone who wants to use dancing as a form of losing weight. Belly Dancing is a GROWING Trend and awesome way to burn calories. According to Dr. Edward R. Laskowski,M.D.-”Belly dancing can burn 250-300 calories per hour. “Bellydancing and other types of dance can be good exercises for weight loss. In fact, you can burn as many calories belly-dancing as you can walking, swimming or riding a bike. As with any physical activity, however, the weight-loss benefits of belly-dancing depend on several factors including the frequency and length of your workouts and your exertion level. If you’re tired of going to the gym, tired of working out to music that doesn’t inspire you, then why not dance and get a great workout at the same time to music you’ll love. It is perfect for those who want to burn calories and learn how to sway their hips and make your belly move!!!
• Belly-Kids Classes: Bring your little one to DreamsBellydance Academy, we provide an age-appropriate belly dance class for our young participants. Kids discover a beautiful world of dance and music as they learn, exercise, and have fun together! They will learn basic movements and dance steps from Middle Eastern dance, and get involved into the world of arts. Our little ones deserve more than just another dance class…Amida is a multifaceted dancer and performer born in the Dominican Republic. Her classes showcase her proficient understanding of Arabic rhythms and culture. In her Kid’s Belly Dance, she combines her love of dance and children to conduct classes that are fun, educational, and encouraging. Ages 6-11 years old
• Salsa Classes: Join our new awesome salsa classes every Fridays at 7pm . The classes are so much fun and definitely something that you can’t miss to learn. Living in Miami, it is a must that you learn how to salsa!! So stop being the one sitting when your friends are on the dance floor jamming to some Latin rhythms, be the one dancing and enjoying yourself!! Join us and learn how to dance. You don’t need a dance partner, so come and have fun!! Learn how to salsa dance within 4-weeks. If you can walk you can salsa!!!!

Materials needed for belly dance class starting from level 1 -
Most items are available for purchase in our Studio!

• Comfortable dance pants
• A form fitting top or dance bra
• A Coin Belt or Hip Scarf
• A Silk Veil (45″ wide x 3’ long)
• A set of Finger Cymbals (4 to a set!)

Students should arrive early to class as classes begin on time. Late students must check in with Instructor after class for attendance purposes.

Cell phones should be silenced during class.

Gum chewing is not permitted in the studio.

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7909 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(Corner of University Dr. & Pines Blvd, inside the College Plaza)

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