***Winter 2010 Session Class Registration Is Open***

My Skills and Shimmies classes are held through different programs: Hopkins Community Education in Hopkins, MN and Banat el Kamar (Pratt Community Education).

In these advanced-level classes we focus on improving technique, multiple layering of moves, developing a students dance style, stage presence, and professionalism. Prior dance experience required is Level 3 (Advanced Intermediate or Advanced) classes.

Hopkins Community Education Winter session classes begin Wednesday January 20, 2010 from 7:45-9:15 pm, and runs for 9 weeks. For our Winter 2010 session, we will compare Egyptian and Turkish styles and learn an Egyptian Orientale choreography. Search under 'Adult Music and Dance' on the Hopkins Community Education site.

Banat el Kamar classes meet Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm; Winter session begins January 26, 2010 and continues for 7 weeks. In addition to technique refinement and Egyptian styles, we will also incorporate Turkish Orientale and Turkish Romany styles and learn a zill-only choreography. Register through the Banat el Kamar site or Minneapolis Community Education

The feedback I receive from my students is extremely positive, just like my students! The classes are lively, upbeat, and challenging; the class atmosphere is welcoming for all ages, shapes, and sizes of students.

Many of my students have been enrolled in my classes at various levels for 10 years, so I encourage you to join us and experience what keeps them returning year after year. I’m pleased they are enjoying the classes as much as I enjoy teaching them!