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 Information (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. Time Thursday Classes Level Cost 6:30 - 7:30pm Dec 1 - Dec 22 Jan 12 - Mar 22 Beginning Basics for all Styles $44/Dec Only - OR - $36/Month Dec - Mar (4/mo) Photo by: David Duncan	Tribal Style Belly Dance Classes meet on Monday evenings. Time Monday Classes Level Cost 7:30 - 8:30pm Nov 28 - Dec 19 Jan 9 - Mar 19 Intermediate + $48/Dec Only - OR - $38/Month Dec - Mar (4/mo) Time Thursday Classes Level Cost 7:30 - 9:00pm Dec 1 - Dec 22 Jan 12 - Mar 22 Combined Advanced & Perfprmance Troupe $56/Dec Only - OR - $47/Month Dec - Mar (4/mo) MONTHLY PAYMENT INSTAMENT OPTION FOR ALL BELLY DANCE CLASSES Monthly Option requires Post Dated Checks to be presented at the first class meeting. Check #1 dated December 1st Check #2 dated January 1st Check #3 dated February 1st Check #4 dated March 1st Installments helps us to keep cost down and you won’t have to remember your check books or cash!!! Discounted class fees are to encourage the student to pay for the entire term, and on time. Therefore, an additional Late Fee of $10 will be added to payments not received on the 1st of each Month. An additional (NSF) fee of $25 will be add to any returmed checks.	Cabaret Style Belly Dance Classes meet on Wednesday evenings. Time Monday Classes Level Cost 6:30 - 7:30pm Nov 28 - Dec 19 Jan 9 - Mar 19 Intermeidate + $48/Dec Only - OR - $38/Month Dec - Mar (4/mo) Cost Time Friday Classes Level Time & Cost Fri 2 - Dec 23 Jan 13 - Mar 23 Combined Advanced & Performance Troupe $56/Dec Only - OR - $47/Month Dec - Mar (4/mo) Area Performance Troupe Opportunities Dec 2011 No Performances Jan 2012 India Palace, Salem Feb 2012 Reigning Down, West Salem Mar 2012 Old World Deli, Corvallis Apr 2012 Sargras Showcase, WA County Fair, Hillsboro May 2012 Cosmick Pizza, Eugene

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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	Contact Us! - Click Above	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.