2012 Class Schedule

Lisa believes strongly that dance and movement allows us to evolve, change and create joy in the world and this is her primary motivation in teaching.  She believes that dance is for everyone – regardless of race, age, body type or gender and welcomes everyone into her dance classes!

Classes by Day of the Week :: Classes Types :: Class Styles :: Class FAQs :: Policies

purchase class cards online ::  All classes take place at Studio Zahiya, 90 1/2 N Lexington Avenue, Asheville NC

CLASSES BY DAY OF THE WEEK

Day Time Class Style Type
Monday 6-7pm Tribal Fusion Bellydance(enrollment) Bellydance ART
Tuesday 8-9am Booty Camp (drop in) Fitness FIT
Tuesday 9-10am Hip Hop Workout (drop in) Hip Hop FIT FUN
Tuesday 5:15-6pm Introduction to Bellydance (drop in) Bellydance FUN
Tuesday 6-7pm Bellydance 1 (enrollment) Bellydance ART
Tuesday 7:05-8:05pm Bellydance 2 (enrollment) Bellydance ART
Tuesday 8:15-9:15pm Bellydance Choreography(enrollment) Bellydance FUN ART
Tuesday 8-9am Booty Camp (drop in) Fitness FIT
Thursday 9-10am Bellydance Workout (drop in) Bellydance FIT
Thursday 6-7pm Bollywood & Bhangra (drop in) Bhangra FUN FIT
Thursday 7:05-8:05pm Bala! Bhangra Level 2(enrollment) Bhangra ART FIT
Thursday 8:15-9:15pm Hip Hop (enrollment) Hip Hop FUN FIT
Friday 9-10am Bhangra Fitness (drop in) Bhangra FUN FIT

 

CLASS TYPES
  • FIT

    classes are designed with a fitness focus. While all dance classes are wonderful for the body, FIT classes will incorporate elements to optimize fitness through toning, strengthening, stretching and cardio endurance.

  • FUN

    classes focus on just that – FUN!  While these classes may also fall under the FIT or ART category, these classes are designed to create joy and enhance the mind body connection.

  • ART

    classes focus on improving dance technique and execution.  For beginner to professional dancers, ART classes will focus on skill building, presentation and artistry.

CLASS STYLES
  • Fusion Bellydance: a modern form of bellydance, blending elements Popping, Hip Hop, Breakdance, folkloric middle eastern dance with traditional bellydance. Enroll in Fusion Bellydance Classes
  • Bellydance: This class covers the posture, isolations, travelling movements and combinations that are the foundations of Middle Eastern dance. Learn traditional dances from Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey and more… View bellydance classes.
  • Hip Hop: Come shake it in this fun class. Every class starts with a warm-up, then focuses on isolations and techniques. A new combination and choreography is started every 4 weeks.  View hip hop classes.
  • Bhangra & Bollywood: This high energy class begins with a Bollywood warm-up that will include mudras and combinations from some of India’s most famous movies! Then get ready to sweat with Bhangra, the joyous dance from Punjab in Northern India. Learn moves, combinations and techniques. A sports bra is recommended for women.  View Bhangra & Bollywood classes.
  • Booty Camp: BootyCamp is a fun way to get in all your fitness needs!  A combination of resistance training, cardio conditioning, and agility drills, this class is designed to supplement your dance training or just be a great way to get in shape.  The class will feature a lot of core and stabilizing muscle work with periods of high-intensity intervals to keep the heart rate up.  Great for toning and fat burning.  Be ready to sweat and smile! Taught by Illysa

SESSIONS AND ENROLLMENT

each 6 week class is $70 and each 4 week class is $45.  Register for more than one class and receive a $10 discount.  Discount will be applied at checkout.

Drop in classes are $12 :: Class Cards: 4 for $40, 8 for $72, 12 for $96, 16 for $120

Tribal Fusion Bellydance :: February 27-April 2 ::Register Now

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a modern, American form of belly dance which has evolved from American Tribal Style belly dancing. Learn a choreography to Egyptic by Beats Antique. 5 spots left


Tuesday Bellydance Classes

Level 1 Bellydance :: February 28-April 3 :: Register Now

In this six week class, we will explore the posture, basic movements and history of Middle Eastern Dance. Explore the fundamentals of this joyful dance form.  Learn 3 take home combinations, a new one every two weeks. Begin your bellydance journey!! 5 spots left

 

Level 2 Bellydance :: February 28-April 3 :: Register Now

Take your bellydance to the next level!  In the Level 2 class we will explore travelling moves and incorporating turns. This class will challenge you with drilling, layering, shimmies and more! Learn 3 take home combinations, a new one every two weeks.  7 spots left

 

Bellydance Specialty Topics: Sword :: February 28-April 3

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Dancing with a sword conveys power and mystery. Explore how to dance with and balance a sword.  Learn a challenging choreography.

PURCHASE A SWORD ONLINE :: 8 spots left

Bala! Bhangra & Bollywood Performance Classes

REGISTRATION

 

Hip Hop Technique and Choreography :: March 1-March 22

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Get Sassy with this fun and challenging dance class.  In March we’ll be learning a “booty” centric choreography to Donque by Will.I.Am and Dance by Big Sean.

Interested in other hip hop classes? Try Lisa’s Hip Hop Fitness class Tuesday mornings at 9am or Illysa’s Intro to Hip Hop class at 6pm on Wednesdays!

 

FAQs

I’ve never taken dance before, will the classes be appropriate to me?

Yes! Please come with an open mind and be ready to have fun. All beginner classes are open to new dancers. You’ll have fun, sweat and meet some great new people!

What should I expect?

Each class begins with a warm-up, then we’ll work on technique and combinations. Classes are often light-hearted and fun. At the end we cool down and check in.

What should I wear?

Comfortable exercises clothing. I like to be able to check your alignment, so please wear things that are form fitting, I prefer no skirts. I dance barefoot for bellydance and bhangra, but soft soled dance shoes are ok. For hip hop you want to wear jazz sneakers or flexible street shoes (with clean bottoms).

I’m a man, can I take your classes?

Yes. My students are primarily women, but my dance classes are open to all serious dance students.

Do I have to be a certain weight or body type?

No! Dance is for every-body!

 

 

CLASS POLICIES

No refunds are available for class cards/packages/enrollments and cards are not transferrable to another person. Class Cards purchased online will be held at the studio under the recipients account. Studio instructors have the right of refusal to anyone causing uncomfortable or inappropriate class situations as deemed by the instructor.