Class Description and Schedule
		Class schedule is *TENTATIVE* and subject to change.  Studio opens and classes start at 6pm during the week, and at 9am on Saturdays.  All classes are 1 hour each. What to Wear to Class Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing that allows your movements to be seen.  Dance shoes are optional.  Hip scarf is also optional, but wearing one allows you to see and hear your moves.  Hip scarves are available at the studio for purchase.  Zills (finger cymbals) will be taught and are available for purchase at the studio. Starting September 11:  TWO Classes @ Ballantyne Resort! Lotus Dance Studio has joined forces with ProTrainer Fitness to offer Beginner Complete bellydance classes at the Ballantyne Resort!  The turnout for our last session was so great that we are now offering two (2) Beginner Complete Classes at the Ballantyne Resort at our next session!  One class is from 6pm - 7pm, and the second class is from 7pm - 8pm.  Sign up as spots are filling up quick! To register, please contact Ballantyne Spa Fitness at 704-248-4193. Studio Closings Below is our list of closings for the year.  Be advised that there may be other days that the studio will have to close (inclement weather, etc.) so be sure to join our Lotus List so that you are up to date. May 24 - 26 (Memorial Day) July 5 (Independence Day) July 12 (Instructor Workshop Day) August 9 (Instructor Workshop Day) September 1 (Labor Day) November 27 (Thanksgiving Day) December 21 - 31 (Christmas & New Years Day) Complete/Unlimited Session Schedule The Veil Technique & Choreography, Egyptian and American Orientale Technique, and the "Complete" classes are classes that run for 5 weeks.  The spaces in these classes are limited, so please sign up as soon as the registration is open for them!  Once these class sessions registration end, no one is allowed into the class until the next session .   "Complete" classes are the following: Beginner Complete, Intermediate Complete, Advance Complete This registration schedule is listed only for the classes noted above.  The Unlimited Class Card will also run on this same registration schedule.  Registration for the session happens the week prior to that session beginning.  All other classes run continuously. Session 1:  January 7 - February 7 (register for this session the week of Jan 2 or Jan 7) Session 2:  February 11 - March 15 (register for this session the week of Feb 4 or Feb 11)  Session 3:  March 17 - April 19 (register for this session the week of Mar 10 or Mar 17) Session 4:  April 21 - May 24 (register for this session the week of Apr 14 or Apr 21) Session 5:  May 26 - June 28 (register for this session the week of May 19 or May 26) Session 6:  June 30 - August 2 (register for this session the week of Jun 23 or Jun 30) Session 7:  August 4 - September 6 (register for this session the week of Jul 28 or Aug 4) Session 8:  September 8 - October 11 (register for this session the week of Sept 1 or Sept 8) Session 9:  October 13 - November 15 (register for this session the week of Oct 6 or Oct 13) Session 10: November 17 - December 20 (register for this session the week of Nov 10 or Nov 17) Class Schedule and Description Click on class name to find out description below. Mondays 6pm - 7pm Beginner Complete 7pm - 8pm BellyFit 8pm - 9pm Advanced Complete Tuesdays Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm Slow and Snaky 7pm - 8pm Intermediate Drills 8pm - 9pm Intermediate Complete Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Intro to Intermediate 7pm - 8pm BellyBurn 8pm - 9pm Beginner Complete Thursdays 6pm - 7pm Intro to Bellydance 6pm - 7pm Beginner Complete (@ Ballantyne Resort Starting September 11) 7pm - 8pm Zillin & Drillin 7pm - 8pm Beginner Complete (@ Ballantyne Resort) 8pm - 10pm Spirit of the Lotus (closed to public) Saturdays 10am - 11am Zumba*** 11am - 12pm Beginner Complete **12:15pm - 1:15pm Intro to Bhangra / Bellyburn 1:15pm - 2:15pm Shimmies! Intro to Bellydance Just what you need to get started!  This class will focus on teaching you the basic fundamental moves found in bellydance.  Grab yourself a pair of finger cymbals (zills) cause you'll get a little of that too! Recommended for the newbies. Beginner Complete So...you wanna dance!  This class will not only give you the basic fundamentals you need, we're going to put them together for you in a fun beginner choreography!  This class runs in a 5 week session so you won't wanna miss a class as each one will build on the week before.  You will get a warm-up, review of the moves from previous weeks, new moves,  zills (yes, zills!), and then a new part of the choreography.  By the end of the session you will have an entire choreography to show family and friends. Recommended for the beginner student or newbie Intermediate Drill Let's learn some new stuff, and then drill it!  This class will focus on intermediate moves and technique.  Repetition is key so lots of drilling will be involved to assure proper execution.  We will also introduce basic layering as well as some of the layering techniques found in the Suhaila Salimpour format. Recommended for the intermediate student or advanced student wanting to brush up on their skills. Intermediate Complete Let's dance..This class will focus on intermediate moves, their technique and execution.  We will also introduce basic layering as well as some of the layering techniques found in the Suhaila Salimpour format.  You will learn new zill patterns and how to put them over intermediate moves.  Of course there will be a great choreography filled with beginner and intermediate moves.  This class runs in a 5 week session so you won't want to miss any as each class will build on the previous class. Recommended for the intermediate dancer. Advanced Complete Ah - you're advanced now!! Woot! In this class we will focus on a thorough breakdown of intermediate moves and layering technique as well as introducing more advanced moves for your dance.  You know zills are a must so be prepared each week to knock those out!  This class runs in a 5 week session with each class building on the previous class.  Your choreography will be filled with both intermediate and advanced moves and will at some point incorporate a prop or two! Recommended for the advanced dancer. Belly Fit Physically Fit!  Physically Fit!  Not your average exercise class!  In this class we will focus on exercises that will help us - the bellydancer - increase our stamina and flexibility.  The infamous Suhaila "glute squeezes" as seen on Ellen will also be a part of our regimen so don't forget your mat. Recommended for all. Belly Burn Feel the burn!  Definitely not sweating to the oldies!  Come on in.  We'll stretch and do a slow warm up, then a' dancin' we will go.  We'll dance till we can't no more! Suitable for all but recommended for those with at least 4 weeks of Intro to Bellydance or Beginner Complete. Shimmies! You've got to move it move it! This class will focus on getting your shimmies going and the stamina to keep 'em going. Recommended for all. Veil Technique & Choreography (not being offered at this time) Come and learn the art of using the veil in your dance!  In this class we will focus on a breakdown of veil movement as well as learn bellydance technique and execution.  This class runs in a 5 week session with each class building on the previous class.  Your choreography will include use of the veil.  Suitable for all. Slow and Snaky A Belly Donsah..A Snake Charmer... This class will focus on improving flexibility as well as learning slow dance movements.  You will need a mat for this class!  Suitable for all but recommended for intermediate and above. Pilates for Bellydance (not being offered at this time) This is not your normal Pilates class!  We'll focus on movement that helps the bellydancer improve core muscles.  This class is for all of us who want to be confident with our bodies or wish to have the tummy we always wanted! Suitable for all. Zillin & Drillin Want to add that extra flair to your dance?  This class focuses on using finger cymbal technique and proper execution, allowing you to feel more comfortable using them while dancing.  You'll get in touch with the musician in you waiting to come out!  Zills are required, and are available for purchase at the studio. Recommended for all.  Zumba An upbeat class filled with the various styles of Latin dance and music!  You're sure to get your dance on while getting your heart pumping!  Be sure to bring indoor shoes to provide proper foot and ankle stability.  Suitable for all. Intro to Bhangra What a fun way to get the heart beating or just have a good time with a different style of dance!  This class allow you to learn about a dance of festival celebration taking the industry by storm! Suitable for all. Egyptian and American Orientale Technique Yalla! Make your dance style even more dynamic by learning elements of Egyptian and American Orientale technique. The class will include combinations, strengthening exercises, classic elements found in Egyptian style dancing (including internalization and movement dynamics), and instruction in the style elements that influence American Orientale (including western dance elements such as turns/ spins, arabesques, and traveling). Recommended for intermediate and advanced, as well as for beginners who enjoy a challenge! Intro to Intermediate So you've been bellydancing at Lotus for about 6 months now, and you're ready for a little challenge!  Join the Intro to Intermediate class, where you can learn introductory levels of Intermediate technique as well as continue to strengthen your Beginner technique.  This class is a must for those wishing to move to the next level.  Check out the following requirements below.  If you have any questions be sure to ask your instructor. *Must be a Beginner Complete student for at least 6 months *Performance in Recital is not a requirement *You must continue to take Beginner Complete classes *Class is required for all Beginner students wishing to move to Intermediate Level ~1001 E WT Harris Blvd Suite W. Charlotte, NC 28213 ~ 704.510.5075~