Belly Dance Classes & Workshops in New Jersey and Beyond!


				Belly Dance Classes & Workshops in New Jersey and Beyond!



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Performance Showcase July 25, 2009

The Drum & Dance Learning Center offers dance and percussion classes from cultures around the world. Weekly classes in Belly Dance, Zumba World Dance workout and more! These dance classes are an alternative to your everyday workout. Sweat, learn to dance and have fun while doing it!

Discount packages and drop in classes available.

DDLC provides a fun & relaxed environment for both the casual student as well as a path for growth for life long learners.
Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Princeton, students from the tri state area take advantage of our full class schedule! Check our website for weekly class schedule and special events and workshops.
www.drumdancecenter.com

Directors:
Kim Leary (Alexia) & Dave Merritt

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth Streets
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-7383
ddlcnj at gmail.com

Phone: (609) 324-7383

Class Descriptions:

Belly Dance Basics (Blue)

This class gives you a foundation of basic moves including isolations, foot patterns, and arm, hand, and upper body movements. This is the foundation on which all DDLC classes are built. Regardless of previous belly dance experience, this class is recommended for everybody. Belly Dance Basics works on an 8-week rotation. You can start this class anytime in the rotation.

Belly Dance: The Next Step (Blue)

Step up to working your technique at a quicker pace. This class focuses on drills to help you refine what you learned in belly dance basics and introduces you to more isolations and concepts in belly dance. Belly Dance: The Next Step Is a great compliment class to Belly Dance Basics and Just Belly Dance.

Just Belly Dance (Formerly called Belly Dance Combos) (Purple)

This class helps you put it all together with combinations to keep you moving. Technique from the Basics class will be referenced but not broken down. Just Belly Dance is a great class to combine with any other class to help you hone your skills and put them into action. Just Belly Dance is also great if you just want to move to exciting and fun music. Some of the combos learned in this class will be used as community jam at DDLC parties and small events.

Belly Dance Choreography (Red)

This class teaches a specific choreography in a specific stylization such as Modern Egyptian, Folkloric Egyptian, Turkish Romany, Flamenco Fusion, Funk or Hip Hop Fusion, Tribal Fusion, etc. It is a good idea to be able to regularly attend this class rather than drop in as the choreography builds from week to week. Start dates of new choreographies will be posted. New choreography start dates: March 6 Choukrane and April 8 Aziza.

Zumba! World Dance Workout (Purple)

Get your groove on! This is a fun way to move, sweat and have a good time! Forget the workout, join the party!

Specialty Classes

* Check events page for current schedule. Specialty classes complement your regular weekly class schedule and will be offered periodically. When offered as a one-hour class, monthly passes and drop in are available. When offered as a multi-hour workshop, additional rates apply.

Day

Time

Class

Sign Up

Unlimited Classes July

Wednesday

6:30 -7:30 pm

Belly Dance Basics

Wednesday

7:45 - 8:45pm

Belly Dance Choreography

Zeina Choreography continues in July.

Thursday

6:30 - 7:15 pm

Zumba World Dance Workout

Thursday

7:25 - 8:25pm

Just Belly Dance: Gypsy Fusion with Kirsten

Thursday

8:30 - 9:30pm

Belly Dance - The Next Step Technique

Saturday

9:30 - 10:30am

Belly Dance Basics

Saturday

10:45 - 11:45am

Just Belly Dance - Funk Fusion with Kim & Donna

Saturday

12:00 - 1:00pm

The Next Step - Belly Dance Technique

Saturday

1:15 - 2:15pm

Belly Dance Choreography

Class in Session New choreo in Aug

Private Lesson - $50 pre-paid by appointment only

4 Pack Private Master Classes with Alexia - Pre-paid by appointment only. ~ $200

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Day

Time

Class

Sign Up

Unlimited Classes August

Wednesday

6:30 -7:30 pm

Belly Dance Basics

Wednesday

7:45 - 8:45pm

Belly Dance Intro to Finger Cymbals

Thursday

6:30 - 7:15 pm

Zumba World Dance Workout

Thursday

7:25 - 8:25pm

Just Belly Dance: Folkloric Fusion with Kim

Thursday

8:30 - 9:30pm

Belly Dance - The Next Step Technique

Saturday

9:30 - 10:30am

Belly Dance Basics

Saturday

10:45 - 11:45am

Just Belly Dance - Intro to Belly Dance Veil with Kim

Saturday

12:00 - 1:00pm

The Next Step - Belly Dance Technique

Private Lesson - $50 pre-paid by appointment only

4 Pack Private Master Classes with Alexia - Pre-paid by appointment only. ~ $200

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Day

Time

Workshop/Event

Cost

Saturday July 25

7pm

DDLC Annual Showcase featuring Groove Merchant Special Guests Asharah, Lisa Botalico & Tasha
Arts Youniverity, 4 Tennis Ct, Hamilton, NJ

$20 includes Paypal fee

Saturday, July 25, 2009

7pm

DDLC Annual Showcase featuring Groove Merchant Special Guests Asharah, Lisa Botalico & Tasha
Arts Youniverity, 4 Tennis Ct, Hamilton, NJ

$12 Child includes Paypal fee

September 16, 17 & 18, 2009

3 Day Level One Workshop with Suhaila Salimpour @ DDLC Certification optional

$400 before June 30 $425 after

September 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2009

4 Day Level 2 Workshop with Suhaila Salimpour @ DDLC Certification Optional

$525 before June 30, 2009 $550 after

Which classes are best for me?
Blue Classes
Great for beginners and anyone for brushing up, learning or refining DDLC specific technique.

Purple Classes
Great for all levels.

Red Classes
Great for performance program students and those who have been dancing consistently at DDLC for 9 months or more.

Class schedule is designed to make it easy to take a few classes in one day/night. Check schedule, class options will change from time to time.

Performance Program
DDLC provides performance opportunities for students. To be considered for performance opportunities, students must be enrolled in the Performance Program. To be eligible to sign up for the Performance Program, students must have already completed 6 months of continual study in Belly Dance Basics and Just Belly Dance Classes at DDLC. The Performance Program requires a 4-month commitment to Belly Dance The Next Step - Technique and Choreography classes. Dates will be listed here for performance program series and rehearsal commitment dates. Talk to your teacher if you are interested in the program.
New Choreography begins March 6, April 6 and May 6.