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Call Topeka Parks and Recreation at 785.368.3838 to register for any of the below classes

Beginning Belly Dance -- Belly dance is a fun way to improve your fitness level. Join us as we work on basic technique including several shimmies. This class will offer a mix of American Nightclub and Group Improvisational Style belly dance. The class is appropriate for those who have never belly danced and for those wanting to improve their basic technique. No pre-requisite or extra materials are required, but a hip scarf is recommended.

Tuesdays at 5:45 at Crestview

Fall Sessions start September 7 (class code 6-14-009-33) and October 26 (class code 6-14-010-33)

Cost: $56 for Topeka residents; $70 for non-residents. 7, 60 minute classes.

Intermediate Belly Dance -- If you are ready to build on the skills learned in beginning belly dance then this is the class for you. We will continue to work on a mix of American Nightclub and Group Improvisational Style belly dance, and will also include learning choreographies, use of props and playing finger cymbals. Pre-requisite: three or more sessions of Beginning Belly Dance. Required materials: hip scarf, veil, dance cane and finger cymbals.

Tuesdays at 7:00 at Crestview

Fall Sessions start September 7 (class code 6-14-011-33) and October 26 (class code 6-14-012-33)

Cost: $70 for Topeka residents; $87.50 for non-residents. 7, 90 minute classes

Advanced Belly Dance - Let's take it to the next level! This class will build on the skills you learned in Beginning and Intermediate Belly Dance. The class topic is constantly changing to maintain interest for the advanced level dancer (see the calendar page for what s planned for the next few sessons). Some of the topics covered include gypsy fusion, double veil, advanced shimmies and layer techniques. Pre-requisite: four sessions or more of Intermediate Belly Dance. Required materials: hip scarf, finger cymbals and other items as required by the topic covered.

Thursdays at 5:45 at Central Park

Fall Sessions start September 9 (class code 6-14-013-32) and October 28 (class code 6-14-014-32)

Cost: $70 for Topeka residents; $87.50 for non-residents. 7, 90 minute classes

Performance Preparation - This class is open to anyone enrolled in Advanced Belly Dance. We will work to expand our Group Improv vocabulary, learn additional choreographies, discuss stage dynamics, stage makeup, costuming, as well as many other topics dealing with creating a belly dance performance. An invitation to join Hathor's Hips may be extended after completion of a minimum of one session of Advanced Belly Dance. You may still enroll in this class without being a member of Hathor's Hips.

Thursdays at 7:20 at Central Park

Fall Sessions will start September 9 (class code 6-14-015-32) and October 28 (class code 6-14-016-32)

Cost: $28 for Topeka residents; $35 for non-residents. 7, 60 minute classes

Private Lessons:

Huraiva is available to teach private and semi-private lessons.  Private and semi-private lessons are best for students who already have some belly dance background. They are great for students who have taken one or more sessions of beginning belly dance and would like some extra help, students who are thinking of moving up a level and want to review items they don't remember, students who have taken some time off and want to brush up on their technique before returning to class and anyone wanting to learn more about a special topic.  Private lessons are held at a location the student arranges for and may be paid for by cash or check. Payment in full must be received at least one week before the class or upon booking if there is less than one week between scheduling the lesson and class date. There are no refunds of private lesson fees. Private lessons may be rescheduled once if notice of the need to reschedule is received by Huraiva at least 24 hours in advance of the lesson. Email Huraiva  at huraiva@huraivaalimah.com for availability.

Cost: $30 per hour for 1 student, $40 per hour 2-4 students, $10 per hour per student 5+ students

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