Fundamentals of Bellydance: This class will offer an introduction to the basic elements of all bellydance. In it you will explore your body's potential for flexibility and muscle control and learn to execute isolated movements with fluidity and rhythm. Students will work toward building combinations of movement inspired by music from the Middle East. No experience necessary.

Level 1 or Beginner Tribal Improv: This class will teach you the basic movements and combinations of Blue Lotus Tribe's improviational Tribal Style Bellydance format as well as formations, cues, and transitions for improvising in pairs and trios. No experience Necessary.

Level 2 or Intermediate Tribal Improv: The second level of Tribal Bellydance will focus on intermediate combinations and more variations for improvisation. Basic technique will be reviewed and improved upon while students add to their movement vocabulary and explore new variations on improv formations. This level will also introduce the use of finger cymbals. Completion of at least two sessions of Tribal Level 1 or instructor approval is required to take this class.

Advanced Tribal Improv: The highest level of Tribal Bellydance will focus on the many variations of tribal improvisation. Advanced combinations will be taught as well as partner improvisation, balancing props, skirt work, floorwork, and musical interpretation. This class does offer performance opportunities. Homework may occasionally be assigned. Completion of at least one year of Tribal Level 2 and instructor approval is required to take this class.

Beginner Tribal Fusion: Works first on basic movements universal to all styles of bellydance and then teaches how to create that beautiful other-worldly tribal fusion quality through combinations and a choreographed dance. No experience Necessary.

Intermediate Tribal Fusion: This class will teach Tribal Fusion techniques and apply them to fun and funky or slow and slinky tribal fusion choreographies. Students who complete these classes are eligible for performance opportunities in the local bellydance community. Prerequisite: completion of at least two of Tribal Level 1 or instructor approval.

Advanced Tribal Fusion: Advanced Tribal Fusion will focus on the more advanced movements of tribal such as layering, spinning, leveling, and prop use. Choreograhpies incorporating these advanced concepts will be taught. Prerequisite: two sessions of Intermediate Tribal Fusion and instructor approval.

Technique and Drills will focus on getting your movement to be the very best it can be through several exercises and one-on-one feedback. This class is perfect for the student who wants to tighten up her technique and really get her body working. Each week we will focus on specific skills and put them into a short combination by the end of the class. This class is not sequential, so it is the perfect drop-in opportunity for the student who wants a little extra practice or if you miss your weekly class! This is an all-levels class open to both Tribal Improv and Fusion students.