Beginning Classes:

Beginner's classes will cover the traditional Egyptian style Balady steps including shimmies and hip work for drum solos. Each class will include warm-up with isolations, a different Balady step and a cool down period. Some written notes will be provided. Please wear comfortable, loose clothing which can include: leotards, tank tops, shorts, or broom skirt. It's always fun to have a scarf or something to wear around your hips. I dance barefoot, but some students like to wear soft low heeled shoes similar to ballet slippers. Please call each site for prices and directions.

Ninth Street Dance Studio. Durham, NC (919) 286-6011
Each workshop will focus on a specific aspect of the dance i.e. drum solos, veil, arm work, etc. Also includes warm-ups with isolations.

Saturday Afternoons 3:30-5:30pm

March 24th
April 7th
May 5th, 12th
Carrboro Art Center. Carrboro, NC (919) 929-2787

NEW CLASS! This 3 week course will be using the knowledge from the beginners class or similar experience to learn simple combinations of the basic Egyptian steps. Students will learn how to use these combinations to enhance their understanding of the art form.

Monday evenings 5:30-7:00pm

May 7, 14, 21
Page-Walker Arts and History Center. Cary, NC (919) 460-4963

This 5 week course will be using the knowledge from the beginners class or similar experience to learn a choreography which will showcase veil work as well as shimmies. Some veils will be available to use in class, if you don't have one yet.

Thursday Evenings 7:00-8:30pm

April 26 May 3,10,17,24

Intermediate Class:

Intermediate students are required to obtain zils (finger cymbals)and veil. Combinations as well as a choreographed routine will be taught. Please wear comfortable, loose clothing to class.

Carrboro Art Center. Carrboro, NC (919) 929-2787
NEW CLASS! This 3 week course will concentrate on techniques for performing.

Monday Evenings 7:30-8:30pm

May 7,14,21
Page-Walker Arts and History Center. Cary, NC (919) 460-4963
NEW CLASS! This 5 week course will be using the knowledge from the beginners class or similar experience to learn a choreography which will showcase veil work as well as shimmies. Some veils will be available for use in class, if you don't have your own.

Thursday Evenings 7:00-8:30pm

April 26 May 3,10,17,24

Contact: Aziza Fadwa with any questions.