Miramar

THE INSTRUCTOR: Miramar is a professional dancer, instructor and published author, specializing in Middle and Near Eastern dances. She has studied dance in Egypt and Turkey. Cultural, historical, costume, make-up, staging and performance information are included in her instruction. Emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, positive mental outlook, sisterly support, and love of dance and music are encouraged.

Women of all ages, shapes and sizes can belly dance. Through creative costuming, you can embellish and celebrate your own special attributes. Performing outlets are available for those who like to entertain or just take classes for exercise or fun.

Important: Please pre-register by the registration dates and take $5 off! If classes cancel due to low registration, your un-cashed check will be returned immediately. If starting after the session has begun or if you are mailing your check late, please also e-mail or phone Miramar to r.s.v.p. your space.

INWOOD PERFORMING ARTS CO., INWOOD, WV

Monday Evenings Classes Now Forming in Inwood!

Fall I Last Session Date: Oct. 15

Fall II Session Dates: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5,12,19 & 26

Pre-register by Oct. 19 & take $5 off

6:00-7:15 pm - BellyBasics – ($68) – Beginning level class for new & returning BellyBasic students.

7:30-9:00 pm - Palace Pearls ($78) Intermediate-Adv. Class. Focus Saidi Choreography & Tribal Odyssey for Performance. New topics: Egyptian Oryntal, Dancing with Pots. Permission of the instructor.

Thursday Evenings

Fall II Session Dates: Oct. 25, Nov. 1,8,15, 29, & Dec. 6

(no class on Thanksgiving Nov. 22)

Pre-register by Oct. 19 & take $5 off

6-7:15 pm – Special Topics. Brand new intermediate level class. Experience: completion of BellyBasics or at least 2 years of classes and/or Permission of the Instructor.

7:30-8:45 pm - BellyBasics – ($68) - Brand new beginning level class Beginning for new & returning BellyBasic students.

Saturdays at Shenandoah University – 5 week course

Important to Sign up ASAP!

Registration closes soon!

http://www.su.edu/cont-ed/programs.asp?programid=1

10 am – 12 pm

Course Dates: Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3,10,17

Location: Downtown Winchester, VA

Fee: $89 – go to above link for more info. and to register

The new session dates on the website have not been updated, but go ahead register on-line or you can

call (540) 665-4514 to pay by phone

Beginning Level – Adv. Beginning

Middle Eastern Belly Dancing with Miramar

This two-hour beginning dance class will focus on a break-down of key isolations, basic shimmies and veil work. Students will learn a choreography, as well as how to improvise with the veil. Detailed written knows and a written choreography will be provided. No experience necessary.

Materials for home practice: Veil approx. 45" wide x 3 yards long. The instructor will have some veils available for approximately $22 or you may borrow a veil for classroom use.

BellyBasics (Beginning level): Focus is on learning isolations, Tribal Odyssey chorus steps, beg. veil, hips, zills and simple choreographies. Dancers should feel fairly comfortable with the basic isolations before moving on to a Nile Nymphs class. Girls ages 12+ are welcome.

Niles Nymphs (Strong Foundations): 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, basic zill patterns and traveling steps. Tribal Odyssey Level 2 steps and staging are taught at this level.

Palace Pearls (Intermediate): Focus on beautiful arms and hands while layering isolations, various shimmies and hip work, zills, Tribal Odyssey Levels 3 & 4, 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.

Special Topics (Intermediate/Advanced): Inter. to adv. level topics are explored in depth. Students need to have successfully completed the NN course. This class does not include Tribal Odyssey, and will be geared to cabaret (stage performance) and/or various forms of traditional folklore.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS: It is important to pre-register one week prior to session start dates, as classes may be cancelled if enrollment is low. If classes are cancelled, your un-cashed check will be returned to you.

CLASS MAKE-UP POLICY: Students may make-up 2 missed classes per full-time paid session by attending their level (or lower) class at another time or location during the current session. If there are no other classes currently running, then there are no opportunities to make up missed classes. The absent student must either phone (540) 888-4344 or send an e-mail to within 48 hrs. Missed class on the last session date may be made up during the following session provided student is enrolled full-time. Workshops and private lessons are not available for make-ups.

A NOTE ABOUT CLASS MAKE-UPS AND CHOREOGRAPHIES: If you are attending a class that is at a lower level than what you normally take, please follow the instructor and resist the urge to improvise as it is distracting to other students. When attending a class make-up you may be joining students that have been working on choreography for some time. You are asked to just jump in and do the best you can.

MISSED ROUTINES: If you wish to learn a routine that I have taught previously or cover material that you missed in classes, you may take a private lesson at the Cross Junction studio. Some choreographies will require more than one lesson and will need to be prepaid in advance. Choreographies are included in the price of a 6 week session and extra copies are not handed out during class make-ups.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS: 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 or mat to use for the stretching portion of class.

DROP-IN COST: $14(A) per class, $15(B) per class, Please check with the director to see if students can drop into particular classes.

DISCOUNTS: 6 week session discount: Deduct $5 from total cost if paid one week in advance of starting date.

ADDITIONAL CLASSES: Currently registered full-time students may attend additional classes for $11(A), or $12(B). Please check the current class schedule and attend a class at your level or lower. You may sign up full-time for an additional 6 week session for only $48.00(A), $58(B).

PARTIAL ATTENDANCE: Unable to take whole session? Pay for 2 or more classes at a time to receive a discount. $12.00 (A), $14.00 (B); the total for each session’s remaining classes to be paid in advance. Example: You can only attend 4 classes this session. Then pay 4 x $12 = $48.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER/SISTERS SPECIAL: Mom/Sister pays full price, daughters/sisters under 18 pay $48 (A), $58 (B). Partial attendance cost for daughter/sister $10(A), $11(B). Drop-in cost $11(A), $12(B).

Private Lesson Information (Price increase effective Jan. 1, 2007)

Private Lessons - $40 (1 ¼ hr)

Semi-Private Lessons $30 each for 2 students
$20 each for 3 students
$15 each for 4 - 6 students

Private Lessons - $70 (2 hr. class)

Semi-Private Lessons - $50 each for 2 students
$40 each for 3 students
$30 each for 4 - 6 students

TO REGISTER: Make your check payable to Miramar. Mail to Miramar, P.O. Box 554, Cross Junction, VA 22625.

INWOOD PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY

2297 Henshaw Road, Inwood, WV 25428 Phone: 304-229-3209

From Interstate 81, Take Exit 5 to WV Route 51 West, Turn L onto Henshaw Rd. Studio will be immediately on right.

From Charlestown, WV, Take Rte. 51 W to Inwood, WV. Follow signs to Interstate 81. Go through stop sign at I-81 exits and proceed 1/4 mile. Turn L onto Henshaw Road. Studio will be immediately on right.