Group Classes in Palo Alto and Menlo Park, California.
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Students: Please choose the class in which you think you would feel most comfortable. There is no 'instructor permission' required to join intermediate classes, but it never hurts to start in a beginning class and move up quickly as you familiarize yourself with the technique.

Level I
If you do not have a complete understanding of belly dance isolations, then this class is for you.
This class is geared toward absolute beginners and covers body awareness, posture, basic dance technique and introductory bellydance isolations. Emphasis is placed on building healthy dance habits and understanding the muscles needed to build control through the stomach and hips. Simple traveling steps and combinations are included.

Level II
This class assumes a facility with basic belly dance isolations and combinations. Traveling and layering are emphasized, while building strength and stamina. Students are encouraged to participate in group performances and work on their own musical interpretations for solo performances.

Class Prices:
Each location has a different pricing structure, so unfortunately, if you buy a class card at one location, you may not use the card for other studios.

Menlo Park - Menlo Park Parks and Recreation Center
Monday/Thursday Evenings
$13/drop-in. Menlo Park residents pay $10/class when they pay for the entire session, all others pay same as drop-in rate. Next session starts March 31, 2008 and contunties through June, 2008

Palo Alto - Dance Visions
Wednesday Afternoons and Evenings
$15/drop-in, $60/5 classes, $100/10 classes. These classes are ongoing.

Palo Alto - Yoga Source
Saturday Afternoons
$15/drop-in. Yoga Source offers numerous packages for discounts on classes. Please check the Yoga Source website for complete information. These classes are ongoing and we NEVER take a break.