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	Belly Dance is a non-partner style of dance. These classes run though the entire term.However, you are welcome to join at any time provided class minimums of four (4) students per class are met . Classes meet once each week. Please call for class fees if you are coming into a class later in the term. We can tell you what the adjusted fee will be to complete the term. (503) 363-3341 ** Drop In Students - Please Note: 4/individuals who have commited for the entire Term are required minimums for all Belly Dance classes. After minimums have been met, then drop-in students will be gladly accepted. "Drop-In's" are a way to "try out" a class. However, it is unlikely that you will get a grasp of the dance, class or material in only one hour. Therefore, we recommend that you commit to at least a month of classes before determining if you want to stay with it or not. Your feedback is always appreciated. Thank you.	NUTSHELL BELLY BASICS	TRIBAL STYLE CLASSES	CABARET STYLE CLASSES
Other Belly Dance Links Class Levels Class Descriptions (Tribal Style) (Cabaret Style) (Children's G.D.E.) Private Lessons & Gift Certificates Class Registration (Class Minimums) (Payment Options) (Refunds & Transfers) (Make Ups & Cancelations) (Private Lessons & Gift Certificates) FAQ's Teacher Bios		Nutshell Belly Basics Classes meet on Thursday evenings. Thursday Classes Level Time & Cost July 15 - Sept 2 Beginning Basics for all Styles 6:30 - 7:30pm $82/Term KID'S GLOBAL DANCE EXPERIENCE (GDE) Kid's GDE (Global Dance Experience) October 2 - November 20, 2010 8-week series Saturday Classes Age Level Time & Cost Oct 2 - Nov 2o 6 - 10 10:15am - 11:00am $98/Child * Oct 2 - Nov 2o 11 - 14 11:15am - 12:15pm $106/Child * * Tuition fee includes costume for the Winter Festival tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 4th Tuition can be paid in two installments requiring two Post Dates Checks to be presented at the first class meeting. Check #1 dated October 2nd Check #2 dated October 30th Please Note: Classes will be combined into the later time slot if attendance is not sufficient to fill both classes.	Tribal Style Belly Dance Classes meet on Monday evenings. Monday Classes Level Time & Cost July 12 - Aug30 Intermediate 6:30 - 7:30pm $86/Term July 12 - Aug30 Combined Advanced & Perfprmance Troupe 7:30 - 9:00pm $106/Term PAYMENT INSTAMENT OPTION FOR ALL BELLY DANCE CLASSES Installment Option requires two Post Dated Checks to be presented at the first class meeting. Check #1 dated July 7th Check #2 dated Aug 2nd Installments helps us to keep cost down and you won’t have to remember your check books or cash!!! An additional fee of $25 will be add to any returmed (NSF) checks.	Cabaret Style Belly Dance Classes meet on Wednesday evenings. Wednesday Classes Level Time & Cost July 14 - Sept 1 Intermeidate 7:00 - 8:00pm $86/Term July 14 - Sept 1 Combined Advanced & Perfprmance Troupe 8:00 - 9:00pm $86/Term Please Note: Classes for the summer months of July and August. Summer classes are more relaxed with focus on simple developing and maintaining belly dance material and technique. Summer classes are a good time to prepare for the Fall Term, which will include performances in the Winter Festival.
	Photo by: David Duncan	Contact Us! - Click Above	PERFORMANCES OPPORTUNITIES On-Going Performances Last Saturday, 7:00 - 8:30pm Cafe Noir, 610 Marion Street NE, Salem 3rd Saturday, 7:00 - 8:30pm The Beanery, 220 Liberty NE, Salem 503-399-7220

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www.rjdance.com gottadance@rjdance.com © Upstairs at 317 Court, Downtown Salem Mail: PO Box 17377, Salem OR 97305 (503) 363-3341 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		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 ntroduce the student to basic hip and body movement, and techniques shared and used in all the various styles of Belly Dance. Students do not need to have costumes or any special clothing to get started. Just come barefoot and ready to work a bit and have some fun. By the conclusion of an 11-week class, you should feel comfortable joining one of the on-going Intermediate classes. Class covers: Various Body Isolations Shimmying Foot placement and movement Basic hand and arm placement and movement Vocabulary and "language" of Belly Dance	Intermediate Belly Dance Classes continue with more challenging movements and technique and begins to differentiate between some of the various styles of belly dance. Costumes are optional and some performance opportunities become available for those students involved in the Performance Troupes. Pre-requisite: 3-months Beginning Level or instructor's permission Intermediate Tribal Dance Classes Tribal Belly Dance is rarely choreographed, so learning the art of verbal and subtle gester cuing is part of dancing Tribal. The student will begin to develope skills for leading and following in a chorus of dancers. Some Duet Dances are also introduced as well as the first exposure to finger cymbals. Intermediate Cabaret Dance Classes Intermediate Cabaret takes those beginning moves and enhanced them with fun choregrophy. Two props will introduced; zills (finger cymbals) and veils. Along with the group choreography, the student will also create her own 5-7 minute personal dance.	Combined Advanced Tribal and Performance Troupe Dance Classes Working on this description Advanced Cabaret Dance Classes IntPerfect your skills with precision hip technique along with more advanced zill and veil work. Shake up that Shimmy along with floor work and level changes. Some opportunities to dance with live musicians is available. Some performance opportunities become available for those students involved in the Performance Troupes. Belly Dance Performance Troupes Performance opportunities come up throughout the year. Participation in any of the Performance Troupes is by Instructor invitation. Troupe students must be participating in a full tuition class for each Troupe class participation.