Instruction
New Belly Dance Classes Starting June 2008!  See Below for More Information!

Announcements - NEW!
Workshop Topics for Local, National and International Workshops
Ongoing Classes and Workshop Schedule
For Current 2008 Schedule and Prices, Click Right Above
Class Descriptions


 

“The workshop exceeded all of our expectations. I think your classes were highly successful and all the attendees kept telling us how much they liked them. And what can I say about the show? Your shows were fabulous. I really think you blew everyone away, including the musicians."
— Amy Smith, Seminar Producer

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:


Belly Dance Classes Starting in Frisco, Texas!
~Enrolling Soon for the Fall Session!!!~

North Texas School of World Dance is Now Enrolling!
For a complete list of classes, view the
Ongoing Classes and Workshop/Seminar Schedule!
~New Classes Starting September 2008!!!~

2008 Fall Concert Preparation Schedule:
Revised August 7, 2008

Class Routine Review Workshops - $25 each
(Must have already completed same session)
Costume Construction Workshop - $40
Hair/Stage Makeup Workshop - $25
Free Rehearsals for Performers:
LEVEL 2:

Sun 8/10, 3-5pm - "Raqs Sharqi Revolution"
Wed 8/13, 7-9pm - "Daredevil's Drum Solo"
Sat 9/6, 10am-12pm - "Footloose Folkloric"
Sun 9/7, 4-6pm - "Zill Zeal" - NEW VERSION
Wed 9/10, 7-9pm - "Veiled Visions"

LEVEL 1:

Sun 9/14, 3-5pm - "Classy Cabaret"
Sat 9/20, 10am-12pm - "Sassy Saidi"
Sun 9/28, 4-6pm - "Delightful Drum Solo"

SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS:

Basic Costume Construction Workshop
Sunday 9/7
, 12:30-3:30pm 
Please Bring the Following Materials:
-buckram (interfacing)
-well-fitted, stiff, inexpensive bra
-decorative fabrics, matching thread and felt for backing
-needles of all sizes
-fabric chalk
-pins, safety pins
-non-stretchy belting
-decorations (sequins, trim, stones, etc.)
-scissors
-measuring tape
-flat pant hooks and eyes
-notebook and pencil

Hair/Stage Makeup Workshop
Sunday 9/28
, 1-3pm
Please Bring the Following Materials:
-full coverage foundation, matching powder
-bright red/pink blush
-large false eye lashes
-brow pencil, black eye liner and mascara
-light, medium and dark eye shadow
-red lipstick, lip liner
-makeup brushes, applicators and sponges
-wigs, 3/4 falls and clip-in extensions


LEVEL 2:
(Must Attend 3 out of 4 Rehearsals
+PLUS+
*Mandatory* day-of, on-site Rehearsal)
Sun 10/12, 3-5pm
Sat 10/18, 10am-12pm
Sun 10/26, 3-5pm
Sat 11/1, 10am-12pm
+PLUS+
Sat 11/8, 3-6:30pm - *Mandatory*

LEVEL 1:
(Must Attend 3 out of 4 Rehearsals
+PLUS+
*Mandatory* day-of, on-site Rehearsal)
Sat 10/4, 10am-12pm
Wed 10/29, 7-9pm
Wed 11/5, 7-9pm
Fri 11/7, 7-9pm
+PLUS+
Sat 11/8, 3-6:30pm - *Mandatory*


Watch footage from the March 29, 2008 Spring Concert featuring beginner through advanced students, Sa'diyya and guest artists Ed Clark and Bahaia!
2008 Fall Concert Date: Saturday November 8, 2008 @ the Eisemann Center


Tribe.Net:  Forum & Breaking Belly Dance News for Students!
Visit http://tribes.tribe.net/sadiyyadance to see Sa'diyya's School of World Dance on Tribe.Net!

Include a Belly Dance lesson at your next party! Whether it’s a Bridal or Baby Shower, a Bachelorette Party, a Sweet Sixteen Party, a Little Girl’s “Jasmine” / ”I Dream of Jeanie” Themed Birthday Party or just an excuse to have fun with your girlfriends, a demo-dance lesson with Sa’diyya is sure to be lots of fun! Visit the Booking page for more information.

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!!!Sa’diyya is Available for Local, National and International 
Workshop Instruction!!!

PRESS KIT THAT INCLUDES A DEMO DVD 
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!
See a Video Demo Here!
Read About Her Experience Here!

Workshop Topics
Most topics can be adjusted for beginner, intermediate, advanced, professional or mixed levels.
Only a few topics are specific to certain levels.

Choreographies and Combinations of Any Style:
Can be taught as an accompaniment in any workshop or alone!

Styles of Belly Dance Taught by Sa’diyya:
Raqs Sharqi
American Cabaret
Drum Solos
Modern Egyptian
Pop Songs
Techno Remixes
Folkloric
: Saidi, Zar, Khaleegi, Persian, and more!
Ethnic Fusion: Samba-Belly, Zar, Spanish-Arab, Saidi, Sword, Veils and more!

Prop Workshops:
Gimmicks Galore – A Workshop All About Props!
All Balancing Props
Wings
Cane
Double Cane
Candelabrum
Veil
Sword
Candles
Dry Ice
Fire Tray
Tambourine

Pure Dance Workshops:
Sensational Starts and Fantastic Finishes
Shimmy-Licious
Accents and Transitions
Luscious, Fluid, Flowing Moves
Frame Your Dance – Hands, Arms, Head and Posture
Egyptian Dance Footwork
Drum Solo Choreography Tips
Cabaret Combinations: Lebanese and Egyptian
Masters of Improv: Taxim, Drum Solo, Pop Songs, Beledi &/OR Raqs Sharqi
Traveling Combinations
Archetypal Poses for the Belly Dance Artist
Belly Dance Medley - Choose Any 5 Topics, 
            For Example: Folkloric, Cabaret, Drum Solo, Veil and Fusion

Technique:
Back to Basics – Technique Cleanup
Masters of Layering!
10 Things to Practice Everyday - Technique and Stylization
Control Freak!  How to Gain Maximum Control of Your Movements
Muscle Memory Technique

How To’s: 
How to Create a Loose Choreographic Framework
How to Connect Deeply to the Audience
How to Choreograph a Solo
YAWWWN – How to Avoid <<< That from the Audience!
How to Critique Yourself – A Checklist and Ideas

Conceptual Dance Workshops:
Cabaret Qualities
DRAMA MAMA!  Get That Pizzazz in Your Dance!
Contrast – High vs. Grounded, Internal vs. External, Slow vs. Fast
Musicality: Train Your EARS to Belly Dance!
From Stale to Stunning: How to Make Your Dance More Interesting (Choreography and Improv)
Secrets of Engaging Audience Participation
Story Telling Through Dance – For the Artsy-Fartsy Types ;)
Middle Eastern Rhythms and How to Dance to Them
Stage Presence, Dynamics and Energy
Finding Your Voice: Signature Style and Personality in Your Dance

Other Topics of Interest:
Stage Makeup, Glamorous Hair, Beautiful Costumes!
Preparing for Your First Performance – What U Need 2 Know Head2Toe!
So You Wanna be a Restaurant Dancer!?!
Adding Choreography to Restaurants and Club Shows
Techniques for Improv at Restaurants and Club Shows 
The Big-Time Game: Going Pro
Developing Your Class Formats – For Teachers
Groups and Troupes Direction and Ideas

Contact Sa’diyya to receive her Press Kit in the mail!

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North Texas

School of World Dance

The Art of Belly Dance by Sa’diyya

Summer 2008 Session
Classes start Week of June 23 - 26, 2008
Goes Through Week of Septmeber 8 - 11, 2008 (for makeup classes)

Call 214.387.0738 for Class Inquiries!
Located in Frisco, Texas
Click Here for Registration Policies

Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays
10 week session
Mondays @ 
5:30pm - 6:30pm-

Belly Dance Addict (Level 2) - "Daredevil's Drum Solo" 
2008 VIDEO CLIP!
10 week session
Tuesdays @ 
5:30pm - 6:30pm-

Belly Dance Apprentice (Level 1) -
"Delightful Drum Solo"
 2008 VIDEO CLIP! 
10 week session
Thursdays @ 
5:30pm - 6:30pm-
Specialty Class: "Pure Technique" - All Levels
Strictly Belly Dance Student Per. Co.
Every Other Saturday @
11:00am - 1:00pm
10 week session
Mondays @ 
7:00pm - 8:00pm-

Belly Dance Apprentice (Level 1) -
"Intro to Belly Dance Head2Toe Technique"
10 week session
Tuesdays @ 
7:00pm - 8:00pm-

Belly Dance Addict (Level 2) - "Zill Zeal"
10 week session
Thursdays @ 
7:00pm - 8:00pm-

Belly Dance Addict (Level 2) - "Footloose Folkloric"
2008 VIDEO CLIP!
Danza della Luna Pro
Every Saturday @
2:00pm - 5:00pm
10 week session
Mondays @ 
8:30pm -
9:30pm-
Belly Dance Apprentice (Level 1) - 
"Classy Cabaret"
Danza della Luna Per. Co.
Danza della Luna Pro
Every Tuesday @
8:15pm - 10:15pm
10 week session
Thursdays @ 
8:30pm -
9:30pm-
Belly Dance Apprentice (Level 1) - 
"Sassy Saidi"
 

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Fall 2008 Session
Registration Dates:
Current Students / Current Class Time - August 11, 2008
Current Students / New Class Time - August 18, 2008
New Students - August 25, 2008
Multiple-Classes Registration - September 8, 2008

Classes start Week of September 15 - 18, 2008
Goes Through Week of November 17 - 20, 2008
Call 214.387.0738 for Class Inquiries!
Located in Frisco, Texas
Click Here for Registration Policies

Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays
10 week session
Mondays @ 
5:30pm - 6:30pm-

Belly Dance Addict (Level 2) - "Head2Toe Technique"
10 week session
Tuesdays @ 
5:30pm - 6:30pm-

Belly Dance Apprentice (Level 1) - "Sassy Saidi"
10 week session
Thursdays @ 
5:30pm - 6:30pm-
Specialty Class: "Pure Technique" - All Levels
Strictly Belly Dance Student Per. Co.
Every Other Saturday @
11:00am - 1:00pm
10 week session
Mondays @ 
7:00pm - 8:00pm-

Belly Dance Apprentice (Level 1) - "Classy Cabaret"
10 week session
Tuesdays @ 
7:00pm - 8:00pm-

Belly Dance Addict (Level 2) - "Veiled Visions"
10 week session
Thursdays @ 
7:00pm - 8:00pm-
Belly Dance Beauty (Level 3) - "Imaginative Improv"
Danza della Luna Pro
Every Saturday @
2:00pm - 5:00pm
10 week session
Mondays @ 
8:30pm -
9:30pm-
Belly Dance Apprentice (Level 1) - "Intro to Belly Dance - Head2Toe Technique"
Danza della Luna Per. Co.
Danza della Luna Pro
Every Tuesday @
8:15pm - 10:15pm
10 week session
Thursdays @ 
8:30pm -
9:30pm-
Belly Dance Apprentice (Level 1) - 
"Delightful Drum Solo"
2008 VIDEO CLIP! 
 

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Class Descriptions

***New Class Formats!***
REVISED MAY '08

-Level 1 - Belly Dance Apprentice: Four 10-Week Sessions
"Intro to Belly Dance Head2Toe Technique", "Classy Cabaret", "Sassy Saidi" & "Delightful Drum Solo" 
-Level 2 - Belly Dance Addict: Seven 10-Week Sessions
"Level 2 Head2Toe Technique", "Raqs Sharqi Revolution", "Veiled Visions", "Earthy Ethnic Fusion", "Zill Zeal", "Footloose Folkloric" & "Daredevil's Drum Solo"
-Level 3 - Belly Dance Beauty: Seven 10-Week Sessions
"Level 3 Head2Toe Technique", "Captivating Candles", "Zill Zynergy", "Drum Solo Dominance", "Egyptian Essence", 
"Dynamic Debke" & "Imaginative Improv"
-Level 4 - Belly Dance Rising Star: Seven 10-Week Sessions
"Level 4 Head2Toe Technique & Stylization", "Flowing Floorwork", "TablAilve!", "Mischievous Melaya", 
"Wondrous Wings", "Techno Dom-Tek" & "American Cabaret RETROlution"
-Level 5 - Belly Dance Artist: Seven 10-Week Sessions
"Level 5 Head2Toe Technique & Stylization", "Sword Synchronicity", "Romany Rhythms", Persianality", 
"Not Too Shabby Shaabi", "Beledi-Taxim-Tastic!" & "ATS - What's That!?"
-Level 6 - Belly Dance Marvel: Seven 10-Week Sessions
"Level 6 Head2Toe Technique & Stylization", "DynOmite Double Veil", "Tribal Vibes", "Ghawazee Gusto", 
"Pharonic Fantasy", "The Bold and The Baba Karam" & "Terrific Tunisian"


*In addition to ongoing class student-performances at festivals, seminar shows and recitals, new troupes specializing in group and solo performances are on the way!!!*

-Sa'diyya Presents...Strictly Belly Dance Student Performance Company
(Audition Only) - Bi-Annual Auditions
MAKE-UP AUDITION:
Saturday August 30, 2008, 11am-12pm

*Rehearsal Times: Every Other Saturday 11am-1pm
*Beginner - Advanced Level Students
*Team Work and Positive attitudes are a MUST!
*Must register for any weekly class + the 2X per month rehearsals
*Performance opportunities at Belly Dance Shows and Festivals

*Audition to consist of: 
1) On the spot choreography taught at the audition 
2) Solo (doesn't have to be your own) 
3) Interview

The AWARD-WINNING...
-Sa'diyya and the Danza della Luna Performance Company
(Audition Only) - Bi-Annual Auditions
MAKE-UP AUDITION:
Tuesday August 26, 2008, 8:30pm-9:30pm

*Rehearsal Times: Every Tuesday 8pm-10pm
*Intermediate - Advanced Level Students and/or proficient in other dance genres (able to learn quickly)
*Team Work and Positive attitudes are a MUST!
*Must be enrolled in the progressive curriculum (at least 1 class a week) + the weekly rehearsals
*Performance opportunities at Belly Dance Shows, Festivals, Competitions and Collective Troupe-Paid Jobs
*Audition to consist of: 
1) On the spot choreography taught at the audition 
2) Choreographed Solo (Needs to be your own) 
3) Interview 
4) Improvisational Solo - Unrehearsed to Mystery Music

-Sa'diyya and the Danza della Luna Professional Performance Showcase
(Audition Only) - Bi-Annual Auditions
*Rehearsal Times: Every Tuesday 8pm-10pm + Every Saturday 2pm-5pm
*Intermediate - Advanced/Pro Level Students and/or proficient/pro in other dance genres (able to learn quickly)
*Team Work and Positive attitudes are a MUST!
*Must be enrolled in the progressive curriculum (at least 1 class a week) + 1 technique class per week + the 2X per week rehearsals
*Performance opportunities at Belly Dance Shows, Festivals, Competitions, Collective Troupe-Paid Jobs and Individually Paid Jobs from troupe performances
*Audition to consist of: 
1) On the spot choreography taught at the audition 
2) Choreographed Solo (Needs to be your own) 
3) Interview 
4) Improvisational Solo - Unrehearsed to Mystery Music 
5) "Teamwork" Group Chorography

Prices

Registration Policies

Beginner through Advanced Belly Dance: Levels 1-6

Combinations, Technique, Choreography and Theory Class
Pure Technique Class
Sa'diyya's Monthly Mish-Mash Belly Dance Class

Belly Dance Workshops

Special Note: "At Your Own Risk..."

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Prices
FOR SESSIONS:
$125 / 10-Week Session
$95 / Each Additional 10-week Session
$15 / Specialty Class Only Drop In Rate

Mail Payment to PO Box 152, Frisco, TX 75034 for Pre-Registration

All Ongoing Classes will be held at: 
North Texas School of World Dance in Frisco, TX  
(Call for Exact Address (In-Home Dance Studio) - 214.387.0738)
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Registration Policies

-Your spot is held only AFTER you have paid for the whole session – No holding spots until FULL payment has been received.
-No Makeup Classes.
-No Refunds.
-No Exchanges.
-No Transfers.
-No Switching Class Time/Day – once you have paid, that’s your spot for 10 weeks .

-You cannot double up on session classes until 5 days before the first class of the new session starts – you may double up with a session and an open class or 2 open classes.

-Don’t ask me to go against my policies – no exceptions! 
I value my students and I try to make everyone feel special, but a ton of students asking for exceptions becomes chaotic and takes up all my time, which is valuable, too!
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Beginner through Advanced Belly Dance Classes
Note: Wear comfortable workout clothing to class from T-shirts to stretch-knit pants to broom-stick skirts to crop tops. If you want, add a scarf around your hips!

Belly Dance is a beautiful, feminine art form for women of all ages, sizes, shapes and backgrounds. Belly Dance classes are a supportive, bonding environment for women. It should really be called the Women's Dance instead of belly dance because it isn't exclusive to the Middle East anymore. Women all over the world are learning this ancient dance that has origins in preparation for childbirth. It has become a popular way to exercise, socialize and to seriously study another world dance art form, the same way Flamenco dancers and African dancers hone their art.

Level 1: Belly Dance Apprentice

Intro to Belly Dance Technique: Head2Toe: 
This Level 1 technique class specifically addresses the movements in all of the Level 1 choreographies.  It is not a requirement to take this class first.   It can be taken at anytime during the Level 1 cycle.  No choreography will be taught in this class.  It is also set up as a 10-week long session.

Classy Cabaret: "Classy Cabaret" is one of the four 10-week long sessions under the Level 1 umbrella.  Cabaret-style belly dance technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms and much more!  Students must complete all four sessions (in any order) before moving onto "Belly Dance Addict" (Level 2).  Sessions can be repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary.  The  repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep things fresh!  The current choreography is inspired by the famous dance researcher and leader of the Egyptian Reda Troupe, Mamoud Reda, this classic Egyptian Belly Dance choreography is performed to the famous song Aziza by the most beloved Egyptian composer Mohammed Abdel Wahab.  VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!

Sassy Saidi: "Sassy Saidi" is one of the four 10-week long sessions under the Level 1 umbrella.  Folkloric-style belly dance technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms and much more!  Students must complete all four  sessions (in any order) before moving onto "Belly Dance Addict" (Level 2).  Sessions can be repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary.  The  repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep things fresh!  This southern Egyptian came or stick dance is derived from a men's martial art called Tateeb.  Women adapted the dance over the years and it has become a light-hearted satire of men's machismo.  Traditional Belly Dance is rooted in the folkloric dances of the Middle East.  VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!

Delightful Drum Solo:
2008 VIDEO CLIP!  "Delightful Drum Solo" is one of the four 10-week long sessions under the Level 1 umbrella.  Drum Solo dance technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms and much more!  Students must complete all four sessions (in any order) before moving onto "Belly Dance Addict" (Level 2).  Sessions can be repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary.  The  repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep things fresh!  Drum solos are technically challenging and are the highlight of a belly dancer's show!  They are traditionally performed duet style with a doumbek player, and are usually totally improvisational!  In this class you will learn a choreographed drum solo to the music, Nagwa's Tabla.  (Tabla is the Arabic word for drum.)

Level 2: Belly Dance Addict :)

Level 2 Technique: Head2Toe:
This Level 2 technique class specifically addresses the movements in all of the Level 2
choreographies.  It is not a requirement to take this class first.   It can be taken at anytime during the Level 2 cycle.  No choreography will be taught in this class.  It is also set up as a 10-week long session.

Raqs Sharqi Revolution:
"Raqs Sharqi Revolution" is one of the seven 10-week long sessions under the Level 2 umbrella.  Modern Egyptian-style belly dance technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!  Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order) before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3).  Sessions can be repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary.  The  repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep things fresh!  This class will introduce students to modern and classic Egyptian stylizations of Belly Dance, which is performed to dynamic, orchestrated music with many rhythm and mood changes.  Raqs Sharqi is usually performed as solo dance.  VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!

Veiled Visions: "Veiled Visions" is one of the seven 10-week long sessions under the Level 2 umbrella.  American Cabaret-style belly dance and veil dance technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!  Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order) before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3).  Sessions can be repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary.  The  repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep things fresh!  Students will learn an American Cabaret-Style veil dance to the Turkish Chiftitelli rhythm.  This dance starts with a dramatic veil wrap and evolves into a technically challenging and visually stunning display!  VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!

Earthy Ethnic Fusion: "Earthy Ethnic Fusion" is one of the
seven 10-week long sessions under the Level 2 umbrella.  Fusion-style belly dance technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!  Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order) before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3).  Sessions can be repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary.  The  repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep things fresh!  Sa’diyya goes beyond Cabaret sharing her creative strong point of successfully and thoughtfully fusing dance styles together.  You'll learn a short Saidi-Fusion dance that is a classic in Sa’diyya’s teaching repertoire and a student favorite!  Bring finger cymbals!  VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!

(REVISED MAY '08) Zill Zeal:  "Zill Zeal" is one of the
seven 10-week long sessions under the Level 2 umbrella.  Belly dance technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!  Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order) before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3).  Sessions can be repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary.  The  repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep things fresh!  Students will learn a cute  choreography to an Arabic Pop song accompanied by finger cymbals!  VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!

Footloose Folkloric:  2008 VIDEO CLIP! 
"Footloose Folkloric" is one of the
seven 10-week long sessions under the Level 2 umbrella.  Folkloric-style belly dance technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!  Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order) before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3).  Sessions can be repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary.  The  repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep things fresh!  A Saudi Arabian Gulf Dance called Khaleegi (pronounced ka-lee-ji) will be taught in this session.  Dancers wear thobes (beautiful, embroidered, large dresses) while they perform this lively, feminine dance.  VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!

Daredevil's Drum Solo: 2008 VIDEO CLIP! 
"Daredevil's Drum Solo" is one of the
seven 10-week long sessions under the Level 2 umbrella.  Drum solo-style belly dance technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!  Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order) before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3).  Sessions can be repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary.  The  repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep things fresh!  Even more advanced and sassy than Level 1, drum solos are technically challenging and are the highlight of a belly dancer's show!  They are traditionally performed duet style with a doumbek player, and are usually totally improvisational!  In this class you will learn a choreographed drum solo to the music,  Tabla Sukkarah by Bassem Ayoub.  Tabla Sukkarah means Sweet Drum!

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Level 3: Belly Dance Beauty

Level 3 Technique: Head2Toe:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Captivating Candles:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Zill Zynergy:  "Zill Zynergy" is one of the
seven 10-week long sessions under the Level 2 umbrella.  Belly dance and zill technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!  Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order) before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3).  Sessions can be repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary.  The  repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep things fresh!  Dancing and playing instruments at the same time!  Students will learn an A Capella finger cymbal dance featuring many Middle Eastern percussion rhythms.  VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!

Drum Solo Dominance:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Egyptian Essence:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Dynamic Debke:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Imaginative Improv:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

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Level 4: Belly Dance Rising Star

Level 4 Technique and Stylization: Head2Toe:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Flowing Floorwork:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

TablAlive!:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Mischievous Melaya:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Wondrous Wings:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Techno Dom-Tek:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

American Cabaret RETROlution:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

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Level 5: Belly Dance Artist

Level 5 Technique and Stylization: Head2Toe:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Sword Synchronicity:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Romany Rhythms:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Persianality:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Not Too Shabby Shaabi:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Beledi-Taxim-Tastic!:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

ATS - What's That!?:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

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Level 6: Belly Dance Marvel

Level 6 Technique and Stylization: Head2Toe:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

DynOmite Double Veil:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Tribal Vibes:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Ghawazee Gusto:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Pharonic Fantasy:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

The Bold and The Baba Karam:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Terrific Tunisian:
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

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Combinations, Technique, Choreography and Theory Class (CTCT Class):
The CTCT class is a great way for intermediate and professionals alike to learn a variety of things each week like new combinations, Middle Eastern music information, exercises to improve technique, stage presence tips and much, much more! As a perpetual student, Sa’diyya has kept notebooks of knowledge that she has gathered over the years. It is a guarantee that every week a different subject will be covered, whether it’s something she’s recently learned and is excited about, or an original idea or combination from her. Some subjects from the past have included: “¾ Shimmies – 5 Different Types”, “Spins – Technique and Styles”, “Entrances and Exits”, and “Adding Interest to Your Choreographies”.
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Pure Technique Session:
Nothing but technique DRILLS: Isolations, Layering, Shimmies, Transitions and MORE!  Different every week.
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Sa'diyya's Monthly Mish-Mash Belly Dance Class:
Each month Sa'diyya will feature a different subject at her appropriately named Mish-Mash Class.  The 2 hour workshop will be open to any and everyone who is interested in furthering their knowledge of Middle Eastern Dance.  Past workshops have been entitled, "How to Dance with a Cane: Creative Saidi Combinations!", How to Choreograph a Solo!" and "10 Things to Practice Everyday!".  Most workshops will be suitable for beginner students through professionals.
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Belly Dance Workshops
See HERE for a complete list of workshop topics!
Come take a FREE class with Sa'diyya at Al Amir in Dallas on Wednesday June 25, 2008 at 8:30pm in Al Amir II, followed by a special performance!  Click HERE for details!
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Note: Even though Sa’diyya is knowledgeable in the proper instruction of dance/bodily movements, the student takes part in Sa’diyya’s School of World Dance classes at her own risk. If the student has any concerns, please consult a physician prior to enrollment.
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