Miramar’s Danse Arabesque

Have fun, lose weight, learn to be graceful, make friends, dance like a fairy,

Miramar is a professional oriental dancer, instructor and published author. She has studied dance in both

Egypt

and

Turkey

. Her repertoire includes ethnic dances from the Middle East & Near East, the American Cabaret Style and American Tribal Style of Belly Dance (Tribal Odyssey). Cultural, historical, costume, make-up, staging and performance information are included in her instruction. Emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, positive mental outlook, love of dance and music are encouraged.

New Students – see items marked by *** or printed in red. A condensed version of this brochure is available. If you received it in addition to this brochure, you may disregard this Complete Brochure as you will find all the information you need on the New Student Brochure. Thanks, Miramar

Aladdin Dance: Girls ages 5-8. A special class that teaches the joys of dance and music to young girls. Focus on Tribal Odyssey, Veil and Tambourine dancing.

Mothers and Infants: Special class for mothers and non-toddling infants. To be offered in Spring 2004.

Please contact me if you are interested with days and times that you are available.

Mothers and Daughters: For mothers and pre-school daughters ages 3-5. To be offered in Spring 2004.

Please contact me if you are interested with days and times that you are available.

***Nile Nymphs (Foundations) I: Focus on learning isolations, Tribal Odyssey (American Tribal Style) chorus steps, beg. veil, hips, and zils. No orientation session required for this level. Dancers should feel fairly comfortable with the basic isolations before moving on to a Nile Nymphs II class. You may not have the move perfectly, but you understand how the move is broken down. A simple choreography is taught at this level. TIME FRAME = 3 months to 6 months.

Niles Nymphs (Foundations) II: New Student Special (see below) required if you have not had Nile Nymphs I. This class continues to work on embellishing basic isolations with beautiful arms, shimmies and traveling steps. You should be able to shimmy at this point with the shoulders and hips. You should feel fairly comfortable with basic veil moves and basic zil patterns which we'll continue to work on in this class. We'll work on spinning, travel steps with zils and more complex choreographies. New Tribal Odyssey steps and staging are taught at this level. TIME FRAME: 6 months - 1 or 2 years.
Palace Pearls (Intermediate) I: Focus on beautiful arms and hands while layering isolations, various shimmies and hip work, zils, Tribal Odyssey, improvisation and choreographies. At this level, the basic isolations should feel natural and you should feel comfortable performing several choreographies. You MUST be able to lead Tribal Odyssey fairly well and understand staging concepts as performing Tribal Odyssey is a primary goal. TIME FRAME: 6 months - 2 years.

Palace Pearls (Intermediate) II: Performance of Tribal Odyssey is a primary goal. Choreographies and improvisation techniques are taught at this level.

Advanced/Professional Sultana Level: Dancers need to be proficient in the following areas: isolations, hip work, veil work, complex zil patterns, spinning and traveling steps and Tribal Odyssey. In order to qualify for this class you must present your own choreography to the instructor in costume. Offered on a private and semi-private basis only – Sword, Double cane, Shamadon, Double Veil, Dancing on Glasses.

For a complete menu of topic offerings, please see Miramar’s Menu on my web page.

***Introduction to Belly Dancing: Short 3 week course which introduces basic concepts of belly dancing.

Special Topics in Belly Dance: Multi-level class. Each Saturday we focus on one topic: Veil, Zils, Intro. to Cane, Circular Veil, Shimmies and Vibrations, the topics are endless! Pre-requisite: Nile Nymphs II or above level.

***Dance Away Your Belly! A Special class for men and women, designed as an alternative to lunch! Focus on abdominal work and aerobic belly dancing! No experience necessary! Class will be offered in Spring 2004.

It is important to be enrolled 1 week prior to session start dates, as classes may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. That is the time that decisions are made regarding classes.

Monday classes overlap for Winter Session 03 - 6:30-7 p.m. Tribal
5:15-7:00 p.m. – Palace Pearls I (Permission of the Instructor)
6:30-8:15 p.m. Palace Pearls II - please arrive for class at approx. 6:20 – use downstairs restroom, and quietly warm up outside the dance room – enter promptly at 6:30 for tribal. (Permission of the Instructor)

SPECIAL NOTICE: Monday Palace Pearls I & II classes are full-time due to the advanced level of Tribal format which is expected of students. In addition, choreographies will be taught that require full-time attendance. Students wishing to attend on a drop-in or part-time basis are encouraged to attend classes on Thursdays or Saturdays.

Winter Session I: Dec. 1,8,15 Jan. 5,12,19 (No class on Dec. 22 or 29) Discount Pay Date: Nov. 24

Winter Session II Tentative Dates: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, Mar. 8,15,22 (No classes Feb. 16,23, Mar. 1)

TUESDAYS: Tuesday & Thursday evening students have been combined in a Thursday intermediate/adv. Level Strictly Cabaret class for Winter Session I. Depending upon Miramar’s performance schedule 2004 (undetermined) the Tuesday class may be reestablished in the New Year.

4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Aladdin Dance Class – for 5 to 8 year old girls! New Mini Session begins in January!

6:00-7:45 p.m. Strictly Cabaret – The Seven Part Cabaret Routine – Class has evolved into an intermediate level (Palace Pearl I level & above) – Intermediate and advanced movement concepts.

***8 or 8:15 pm class - Nile Nymphs I – Tentative class – please contact me right away if you are interested.

(I’m working out the details. The hr. & 15 min. class will either begin at 8 or 8:15 depending upon the location. Unfortunately, the PERC building closes at 8 p.m., so having a later class there is not an option at this time. I’m trying to make arrangements with the Shenandoah Arts Council which has a very nice location at the top of S. Loudon Street.)

Winter Session I: Dec. 4,11,18, Jan. 8,15,22 (No classes Dec. 25- Merry Christmas or Jan. 1 Happy New Year!) Discount Pay Date: Nov. 27

Winter Session II Tentative Dates: Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, Mar. 4,11,18 (No classes Feb. 19,26)

*** 11- 12:15 p.m.– Introduction to Belly Dancing (Special Mini Sessions Planned!)

12:30-1:45 p.m. – Special Topics in Belly Dance – New Multi-Level Class. Prerequisite: Nile Nymphs I

Winter Session I: Dec. 6,13,20, Jan. 3,10,17 (No class Dec. 27) Discount Pay Date: Nov. 29

COST: 6 week sessions: *** 1 hr. and 1 hr. 15 min. class: $58.00. 1 hr. 45 min. classes: $68.00. Cash, Money orders or personal checks are accepted. Students may postdate checks if needed, just put a big star beside the date and let me know.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER/SISTERS SPECIAL: Moms OR Older Sister pay full price, daughters/sisters under age of 18 pay ($34 for 1 hr. & 1 hr. 15 min. classes), ($44 for 1 hr. 45 min. classes). Other discounted prices for additional classes and partial attendance are in [brackets] below.

SPECIAL MINI SESSIONS: $30, Mother/Sister special: Full price 1^st person, $20 for daughter/sister under the age of 18.

DISCOUNTS: 6 week session discount: *** Deduct $10 from cost if paid exactly one week in advance of starting date. Mini-Session Discount: Deduct $2 if paid exactly one week in advance of session start date. These discounts do not apply to already discounted mother/daughter/sister or additional class discounts.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT: Take the first class for full price and the 2nd class for $34.00(1 hr.-1 ¼ hr. class), /$44.00 (1 hr. 45m. class). Take a Mini-Session for $21.00. This is for students who desire to take more than one class per week and is good only for classes meeting during the current session. Payment must be made at the beginning of each session. No additional discounts given on these prices.

ADDITIONAL CLASSES: If you are enrolled full-time, you may attend additional classes (your level) for only $8 [$5] (1 hr. & 1 hr 15 min. classes) and $9 [$6] (1 hr. 45 min. classes) - payable at the beginning of class. Please check the current class schedule. (Inf. in brackets refers to mother/daughter/sister discount)

PARTIAL ATTENDANCE: Students starting classes in the middle of a session or who are unable to take the complete course will pay 1 ¼ hr. classes: $10.00 [$5] per class; the total for each session’s remaining classes to be paid in advance. The cost of one class is $11.00 [$6] 1 Hr., 45 min. classes: $11.00 [$6] per class; the total for each session’s remaining classes to be paid in advance, $12 [$7] for one class.

EX.: I can only attend 4 classes this session. Then pay 4 x $10 or $11 (depending on your class time) = $40 or $44

CLASS COMBINATION: If you can't attend all the classes offered in one session - than you can mix classes (appropriate levels) from different days. For instance, you could take 3 classes on Monday and 3 on Thursday. Just give me the dates of the classes you will be attending in advance.

***NEW STUDENTS: Can start Niles Nymphs I classes at anytime – it doesn’t have to be at the beginning of a session. An Orientation Session or New Student Special (see below) plus Director Approval is required to join an existing Nile Nymphs II course.

RETURN CHECK CHARGE: The Service Charge is $25.00 for all checks returned by our bank for insufficient funds.

NO REFUNDS: except at the discretion of the director for extreme circumstances.

MALE STUDENTS: Men are encouraged to take private lessons, as the group classes are geared towards women and feminine styles of dance.

TO ENROLL: Please send check to Miramar’s Danse Arabesque at P.O. Box 554, Cross Junction, VA 22625. You may also drop checks off at the PERC building. Please place them in an envelope marked: Miramar. Thank you!

***THE NEW STUDENT SPECIAL: Attend 2– (1 1/2 hr.) private lessons with Miramar, scheduled at your convenience, Sands of Time Studio, Cross Junction, VA for only $40.00. Special is prepaid only and non-refundable. This orientation session introduces basic belly dancing concepts, breaks down beginning movements and allows you to move into an existing Nile Nymphs I level class.

***New students can elect to take private or semi-private lessons with their friends at

A make-up coupon will be given for classes missed due to illness, family emergencies, work schedule or bad weather conditions. Please phone (540) 888-4344 before or during the missed class and leave a message on my machine or send me an email. Please do not do both – it’s too confusing! Requests for make-ups will ONLY be issued within 24 hours of missing a class.

Details: If you know ahead of time that you will be missing a class and would like a make-up coupon - please either email or tell me before or after class so I can issue you a coupon. Make-up coupons are not cash. They can not be refunded for cash or used to pay for private lessons, workshops or as cash deductions for the next session. Coupon is good to make-up one dance class provided student is currently enrolled full-time; otherwise, present coupon + $4.00 for class make-up. Student must present coupon at time of make-up or full payment for class is due. Please obtain current schedule of classes, make-up policy & attend a class in your level.

DIRECTIONS TO Miramar's Danse Arabesque in Winchester, VA. I-81 to Exit 313 which is Rt. 50 West (Millwood Ave.) Follow into town. You will pass Apple Blossom Mall on your left and Shenandoah Univ. on your right. Go through traffic light at Pleasant Valley Ave. Continue up hill. Go past Kent Street and Cameron Street. Turn right onto Loudoun Street by Midas sign. Follow several blocks to P.E.R.C. on the right-hand side. Large white building, green awnings, large well lit parking lot. Miramar’s Danse Arabesque is upstairs. There is no sign outside for my studio. PERC’s phone # is 540-667-9675.

DIRECTIONS TO SANDS OF TIME: Cross Junction, VA. Directions are sent after student has pre-registered. Studio is located approx. 15 miles west of Winchester.

No special clothing is required, although dance/ballet shoes are recommended. Leggings, midriff tops, flowing broomstick skirts, ballet wear, sweats, aerobic wear are suitable. A hip scarf is recommended for women’s classes.

Women’s/Teens: Finger Cymbals ($12-$16) and a veil ($12-$25) are required for 2^nd six weeks class. Bring a large towel to use for the stretching portion of class.

Information is provided at your first class to locate or purchase necessary items.

Semi-Private Lessons $20 each for 2 students
$15 each for 3 students
$10 each for 4 - 6 students

Semi-Private Lessons $30 each for 2 students
$20 each for 3 students
$16 each for 4 - 6 students

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Address: ________________________City: ______________ State: ____Zip: _______

Return form with check to Miramar at P0 Box 554, Cross Junction, VA 22625

SPECIAL NOTE: Miramar’s Danse Arabesque and PERC cannot assume any liability or responsibility for injuries incurred by you or others while you are taking classes, performing, or otherwise participating in these events. Such activities are at your risk; and by agreeing to participate, you assume the risk, and responsibility for injuries.

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Miramar@visuallink.com

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