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Personal Private & Semi-private Instruction
West Seattle
Please email Nadira to set time/day

GROUP CLASSES
These courses cover the basic foundation movements of bellydancing by building on steps learned from week to week. These courses are easy to follow, easy to retain, and fun! It will also provide you with a low impact workout that improves flexibility and coordination.

Bellydance is friendly to all ages and all body types!

Suggested Attire: Please wear clothing appropriate for dance class such as dance or yoga pants, sports bra or t-shirt, scarf to tie around your hips (no coins or beads please). We dance barefoot!

MONDAYS
West Seattle     Back in session 1/9/12
Classes: Ongoing, Mondays, 5:45 - 6:45
(email Nadira for location information)

Ballard
Olympic Athletic Club in Ballard
Classes: Ongoing, Mondays, 7:35 - 8:30 PM
(classes are part of the club membership)

TUESDAYS
Capitol Hill
Level 1 Beginner Bellydance - Tuesdays
Classes will include: Basic conditioning and strengthening, dance posture, basic Egyptian style vocabulary of movement, stage presence, musical interpretation.

We are incorporating zills in both Level I & II

Level II Intermediate/Advanced Bellydance - Tuesdays
Classes will include: We will build upon the basic Egyptian style vocabulary learned in Level 1, and will include layering, veil, zills, performance stylization.

Pricing:
$72 per 6 week class (6 classes/session) due by the first class
$15 walk in (however, space is limited so drop in will not guarantee you a spot)
Please contact nadira@nadira.com to reserve your spot and for further information.

Next 6 wk Sessions / Location:   OFF FOR DEC
Jan 1 - Feb 7  &  Feb 21 - Mar 27
(Tues), 6:30-7:25PM    (Beginning)
Dance Underground (Capitol Hill) 340 15th E, Seattle, WA 98112

(Tues), 7:30-8:30PM    (Int/Advanced)  
Dance Underground (Capitol Hill) 340 15th E, Seattle, WA 98112

WEDNESDAYS
Downtown, All Levels, 6:00 - 7:00PM
Next 5 wk sessions: Dec 14 & Jan 11
6wk sessions starting: Jan 11
Belltown Dance Studio
2521 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
($55/5 wk series preregister / $60 at door, $15 walk-in)
($65/6 wk series preregister / $70 at door, $15 walk-in)
To Pre-register, click HERE

Workshops & Private Instruction:

To book Nadira for workshops or private instruction,
please contact nadira@nadira.com for rates and availability.

Testimonials:

"In just two classes, I am already experiencing a waking up of pelvic and lower back muscles that have been chronically tight for years!   My lower back muscles especially have been typically bad, and not just because of surgery 6 months ago.  Your attention to muscle detail, your beliefs in the importance of posture and your friendly manner make you top notch in my book as an instructor." - Diane Norton

"You are a total delight! And you are one hell of a workshop teacher too. Your students just loved you!!"
Janie - Wiggles of the West; Reno, NV

“Nadira is not only an incredible performer but is one hell of a teacher and comes to you highly recommended. I’ve taken group classes and private lessons with her and have seen a dramatic improvement in my technique, posture, and showmanship. She’s very honest (hard to find) and has a natural teaching ability. She’s also a sweetheart and has an encouraging spirit”
Malia – Seattle, WA

"I highly recommend Nadira as workshop teacher. She is concise in her teaching and there's something to be learned, no matter what level of dance you are at.  I give her 5 stars!"
BellyDancing by Thia

"Nadira's workshop teaching is akin to her performances: enjoyable, interesting, professional and one's time is well spent!"
Leea – producer of Bellydancer of the Year; Walnut Creek, CA

"Nadira is one of bellydance's top exponents of this dance form today.  Her commitment to the art, technical ability, and constant growth both in her dance and as a woman shows her integrity as an artist.  Not only is she beautiful to watch, but a very responsible instructor.  I am very proud to have Nadira as a part of my program." 
Suhaila Salimpour

Nadira's Teaching Credentials:
Completed Hadia’s Middle Eastern Teacher Training
Suhaila Salimpour SSSD Level 3 certified