There is a season for everything under heaven; A time to mourn, and a time to dance. ( Ecl 3:1, 4b )	So. . . . , Why Dance ? ?	?	Because. . . . , it's Fun & Good for You! Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, and Spiritually.	TEACHER The mediocre teacher tells The good teacher explains The superior teacher demonstrates The great teacher inspires - William Arthur Ward -
		Move You Body, Stimulate Your Mind, Soothe Your Soul . . . . . . .Dance! Life's a Dance. Don't Miss a Step of It !

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Home Page for All Dance Options Contact Us Other Belly Dance Links Class Schedule (Class Levels & Costs) Private Lessons & Gift Certificates Class Registration (Class Minimums) (Payment Options) (Refunds & Transfers) (Make Ups & Cancelations) FAQ's Teacher Bios	Photo by: David Duncan April 5, 2007 Cira is amazing! On every occasion that I have seen her perform, I have been nothing but thrilled with the beauty, grace, and integrity of her dancing. She stays true to the 'old ways' of belly dance with her expert zill and veil work, yet still retains a fresh, modern feel that makes her a delight to watch. Razia - Eugene, OR		DANCING IS FOR EVERY BODY If you think you need a "dancers body", to be able to dance, think again. It doesn't matter if you are shaped like a twig, a pear or an apple. Dance is a wonderful outlet to discover and express your own movement to music and rhythm. A bonus is that you get a nice, low impact workout without even realizing it. You are having fun just moving! Dancing is a great way to get in touch with your inner self, develop self esteem and sense of contentment with the body you have. Dancing really does "soothe your soul". Belly Dance classes create a more relaxed learning environment because the classes consist of all women. (There are no men, except for occasional live musicians accompanying advanced level Performance Troupes.) Belly Dance is a good for women of all shapes and sizes, including expectant moms (with your doctor's ok). It's also a good class for moms and daughters to spend some fun, quality time together!	N u t s h e l l	B a s i c s		Nutshell Basics - This is the bare bones of Belly Dance for those who have zero dance experience but feel the music and want to move your body. This class works on basic Belly Dance movements shared by all the various Belly Dance styles. By the conclusion of an 11-week class, you should feel comfortable joining one of the on-going Intermediate Level 2 classes. Class covers: Various isolations Shimmying Foot placement and movement Basic hand and arm placement and movement
Contact Us! - Click Above www.rjdance.com gottadance@rjdance.com © Upstairs at 317 Court, Downtown Salem Mail: PO Box 17377, Salem OR 97305 (503) 363-3341	Jewels of the Desert Moon		CHILDREN'S G.D.E. The benefits of kids learning to dance are many. Developing excellent posture and carriage are just for starters. As witnessed in the documentary film "Mad Hot Ballroom", children cultivate self-esteem, respect, coordination, and more life-enhancing skills through learning how to dance.They learn to focus, and develope the importance of committment, being dependable, working as a team,and being accountable. Childred's Global Dance Experience (G.D.E.) introduces a combination of dance influences from all over the world, including India, Amenia, Persian, Egyptian, Turkey (finger cymbals) and America. Tamberines and other props are used. Complete Family Friendly. Performance opportunities come up throughout the year.	C l a s s S t y l e s	T r i b a l		Tribal style belly dance incorporates moves and music from various cultures around the world. Tribal belly dance is rarely choreographed. Instead, it emphizes improvisation of the individual dancers within the group who use subtle cues to one another indicating when and how the entire group should change moves. Although mainly a dance for troupe, Tribal dance is also very dramatic for a solo dancer or a duet. The costuming is large, full,colorful skirts with lots of layers, richly decorated with ornate jewerly, tassels or fringe belts, and topped off with decorative head wraps or turbans.
All photos and images are used with permision or are property of RJ Dance Studio. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction or Redistribution Prohibited without Permission. Copyright 1999 - 2009 - RJ Dance Studio					C a b a r e t		Cabaret style is usually a fun, upbeat dance, but it can also be slow and mesmerizing. Although a great dance for troupe performances, Cabaret is absolutely beautiful for the solo dancer. In Cabaret, the dancers may incorporate props into their performance, such as canes, swords or finger cymbals. The costuming is dazzling, with glitzy beaded bras and belts, sequined skirts and the added mystic of colorful, silk veils.