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Bellydance Classes

We have two locations:

      Danforth & Broadview and Yonge & Eglinton.

 

Upcoming Class Schedule - Sept 6 to Oct 17

Current Class Schedule - July 19 to Sept 5

How to Register

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About Our Classes

Levels

Private Lessons

Studio Policy

 

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Belly Dancing Class Schedule:

CLASSES FILL-UP IN ADVANCE. TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, PLEASE ALWAYS BE SURE TO REGISTER BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS TO ENSURE THAT YOU GET A SPOT!

 

UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE  Sept 5 to Oct 17

September October 2010 CLASS SCHEDULE

 

Register by August 27th and receive $10 off or

a Free Belly Dance CD, DVD or Belly Dance Accessories

(Limited Quantities)

 (Note: The CD DVD and Accessories are not available to online registrants

- call 416 462 3498 for more details.)

Hannan’s Belly Dance Studio New Class Card!!!

Does your schedule make it difficult to attend an entire session?

Do you want flexibility and freedom with your classes?

Get a Class Card! Do 3 Classes in a 5 week span for only $62.50 (+tax)

For more information call 416 462 3498

 

Register Online Here

SIX Weeks of Classes for only $105 (before August 27th)

* DANFORTH STUDIO *

Introduction to Belly Dance

Monday 7:30 PM with Katy
Friday 7 PM with Katy

Beginner Belly Dance

Monday 6 PM with Katy
Tuesday 6 PM with Nada
Tuesday 7:30 PM with Oksana
Thursday 6 PM with Maha
Friday 5:55 PM with Katy

Continuing Beginners

Monday 6 PM with Abigail
Tuesday 6 PM with Oksana
Thursday 7:45 PM with Abigail

Bridge to Intermediate

Wednesday 6 PM with Nada

Intermediate

Monday 7:30 PM with Abigail
Wednesday 7:30 PM with Nada

Advanced

Wednesday 6 PM with Abigail
Thursday 6 PM with Abigail

Student Troupe (invitation / audition only)

Thursrsday 7:45 PM with Maha

Professional (invitation / audition only)

Tuesday 7:30 PM with Nada

Folklore

Wednesday 7:30 PM with Abigail

Drumming Class

Sunday 1:15 pm with Remond

 * EGLINTON STUDIO *

Introduction to Belly Dance

Monday 8:15 PM with Maha
Wednesday 12 PM with TBA
Wednesday 5:55 PM with Carolyn
Wednesday 8:15 with Taraneh
Thursday 5:55 PM with Nada

Beginners

Monday 5:55 PM with Maha
Wednesday 7:05 PM with Taraneh
Friday 5:55 PM with Emilia

Prenatal Belly Dance

Saturday 11 AM with Farah

Bellyfit!

Tuesday 5:55 PM with Maha

Continuing Beginners

Tuesday 7:05 PM with Maha
Thursday 7:05 PM with Nada
Sunday 1:30 PM with Emilia

Bridge to Intermediate

Tuesday 8:15 PM with Maha
Sunday 12 PM with Emilia

Intermediate

Monday 7:05 PM with Maha

Friday 7:05 PM with Emilia

DANFORTH STUDIO


Sept 6 – Oct 11
Sept 10 – Oct 15


Sept 6 – Oct 11
Sept 7 – Oct 12
Sept 7 – Oct 12
Sept 9 – Oct 14
Sept 10 – Oct 15


Sept 6 – Oct 11
Sept 7 – Oct 12
Sept 9 – Oct 14


Sept 8 – Oct 13


Sept 6 – Oct 11
Sept 8 – Oct 13


Sept 8 – Oct 13
Sept 9 – Oct 14


Sept 9 – Oct 14


Sept 7 – Oct 12


Sept 8 – Oct 13

 
Sept 12 – Oct 17

 EGLINTON STUDIO


Sept 6 – Oct 11
Sept 8 – Oct 13
Sept 8 – Oct 13
Sept 8 – Oct 13
Sept 9 – Oct 14


Sept 6 – Oct 11
Sept 8 – Oct 13
Sept 10 – Oct 15


Sept 11 – Oct 16


Sept 7 – Oct 12


Sept 7 – Oct 12
Sept 9 – Oct 14
Sept 12 – Oct 17


Sept 7 – Oct 12
Sept 12 – Oct 17


Sept 6 – Oct 11
Sept 10 – Oct 15


CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE  July 19 - Sep 5

July August 2010 CLASS SCHEDULE

With August 14 to 20th Studio Closed – Studio Vacation

 

Register by July 5th and receive $10 off or Belly Dance Hip Scarf

(limited supply/quantity)

 (Note: The hipscarf not available to online registrants - call 416 462 3498 for more details.)

Can't attend a whole session?

Get a Summer Session Flex Pass for your Classes!!!

Summer Session Flex Pass is a card for only 2, 3, 4 or 5 classes at a special rate!

Drop in into any available classes you want all summer long!

  • 2 classes for $45

  • 3 classes for $65

  • 4 classes for $85

  • 5 classes for $100

For more information call 416 462 3498

 

Register Online Here

SIX Weeks of Classes for only $105 (before July 5th)

* DANFORTH STUDIO *

Introduction to Belly Dance

Monday 7:30 PM with Katy

Beginner Belly Dance

Monday 6 PM with Katy
Tuesday 6 PM with Nada
Thursday 6 PM with Maha
Friday 5:55 PM with Katy

Continuing Beginners

Monday 6 PM with Abigail
Tuesday 6 PM with Katy
Thursday 7:45 PM with Abigail

Intermediate

Monday 7:30 PM with Abigail

Advanced

Wednesday 6 PM with Abigail
Thursday 6 PM with Abigail

Student Troupe (invitation / audition only)

Thursday 7:45 PM with Maha

Professional (invitation / audition only)

Tuesday 7:30 PM with Nada

Folklore

Wednesday 7:30 PM with Abigail

Drumming Class

Sunday 1:15 pm with Remond

 

* EGLINTON STUDIO *

Introduction to Belly Dance

Monday 8:15 PM with Maha
Wednesday 8:15 with Taraneh
Thursday 5:55 PM with Nada

Beginners

Monday 5:55 PM with Maha
Wednesday 7:05 PM with Taraneh
Friday 5:55 PM with Emilia

Bellyfit!

Tuesday 5:55 PM with Maha

Continuing Beginners

Thursday 7:05 PM with Nada
Sunday 1:30 PM with Emilia

Bridge to Intermediate

Tuesday 8:15 PM with Maha
Sunday 12 PM with Emilia

Intermediate

Friday 7:05 PM with Emilia

 

DANFORTH STUDIO

 

July 19 – Aug 30  CLASS FULL!!!

 

July 19 – Aug 30  6 Spaces Left!
July 20 – Aug 31  6 Spaces Left!
July 22 – Sep 2
July 23 – Sep 3

 

July 19 – Aug 30  3 Spaces Left!
July 20 – Aug 31
July 22 – Sep 2

 

July 19 – Aug 30  4 Spaces Left!

 

July 21 – Sep 1
July 22 – Sep 2

 

July 22 – Sep 2

 

July 20 – Aug 31

 

July 21 – Sep 1

 

July 25 – Sep 5

 

EGLINTON STUDIO

 

July 19 – Aug 30
July 21 – Sep 1
July 22 – Sep 2  5 Spaces Left!

 

July 19 – Aug 30
July 21 – Sep 1
July 23 – Sep 3

 

July 20 – Aug 31

 

July 22 – Sep 2    2 Spaces Left!
July 25 – Sep 5    5 Spaces Left!

 

July 20 – Aug 31
July 25 – Sep 5

 

July 23 – Sep 3

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How To Register

Be sure to register in advance to ensure that you get a spot. You can register:

- by phone with a credit card - 416 462 3498

- online at our store VISIT THE STORE

- in person during Office Hours at both studios, as follows:


Monday - Thursday 5 - 9pm

Friday 5 - 7pm

Sunday 11am-2pm (Danforth only)

- by mail with a cheque. Email us and we'll send you a registration form.

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Class Prices

(please add 5% GST)

6 week session - 1 class per week: $115

6 week session - 2 classes per week: $211

6 week session -Unlimited classes per week: $334

for more information on Unlimited, please see policy below

Please Note: Sessions cannot be extended past the last class. If you miss a class during the session, simply drop in to another class during that same session (as long as that class is not full).

Registration is non-refundable. Registration is transferable to another person with permission from management.

Class Card

A class card is a card for 3 Classes in a 5 week span for only $62.50 (+tax).

The class card can not be used for the drumming class or any class that is at the maximum number of students at that time.

 

Questions? Please contact us or see the Frequently Asked Questions page.

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Locations


Hannan's Bellydance Studio has two locations.

211 Danforth Avenue, Second floor, two blocks east of the intersection of Danforth and Broadview

2281 Yonge Street, Suite 204 at the North-East intersection of Yonge and Eglinton

Please see the contact page for detailed information and maps.

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About our classes

Hannan's Bellydance Studio is able to support your dance goals, whatever they may be. Should you wish to gain fitness, flexibility, grace, and poise through dance, we
would love to help you with that. If you just want to have fun while learning
about dance and music, we're there for you too. For students with
more serious goals in mind or the desire to become a professional, we
are ready to help you meet your goals with advanced training.

Your happiness is our first priority. We will NOT push you to have
more serious goals than you would like. Of course, if you want to pursue dance
more diligently, we will fully support and push you.

Keep talking to your teachers about your dance goals, we're here for you!

We are the first studio in Canada to offer a comprehensive curriculum. This curriculum takes the guess work and frustration out of learning Egyptian Dance. There are 7 levels which are further divided into modules. You can start in any module at any time with the assurance that you will gain complete training in that level. Please see the level section below for detailed information. We offer Assessments to help you track and build your skills at any time. To move from the basic levels into the more advanced levels we have Level Evaluations. Contact us for the schedule.  

Questions? Please contact us at 416 462 3498 or hannandance@gmail.com

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Class Levels


Level 1 - Introduction to Belly Dance (Fun Way to Exercise)

 

It is recommended for all brand new students to start with Introduction to Belly Dance.

This is for those looking to get an idea about the art of Belly Dance. We teach you a simple overview of all the movements that are taught to beginners in a fun and dancey way, with enough exercise to keep you healthy and happy. Students get to know their body in a new way, learning to relax and flex muscles that may not have been used in a long time.

This level includes:

  1. Sets of Belly Dance Moves
  2. Posture and Arms
  3. A taste of Arabic Music
  4. Fitness and Fun

This level has only 1 module, and we recommend that all dancers new to the field of Belly Dance take this level at least 2 times before moving on to Beginner level.

 

 

Level 2 - Beginner Belly Dance (The Fundamentals)

 

Beginner is a fun, sweaty, dance-filled experience! As you dance the hour away, you will be introduced to the fundamental posture, isolations, steps, shimmies, and accents of belly dance. As well, you will start dancing with the elegant and ethereal veil.

This level includes:

  1. Isolations
  2. Shimmies
  3. Posture and Arms
  4. Sets of Moves – in each module
  5. Introduction to Veil
  6. Fitness and Fun

This level has 2 modules and we recommend that dancers take each module at least 2 times before moving on to Continuing Beginner level.

We suggest that you take an assessment to determine if you should move to Continuing Beginner.

 

 

Level 3 - Continuing Beginners (Refining and Building)

 

Beginners with the fundamentals move on to Continuing Beginner. Using the foundation from beginner, you will start exploring the more complicated basic belly dance movements as well as refining and combining all of the fundamentals. This level introduces the important concept of layering body movements and isolations over a shimmy.

If you are a returning student and are not sure whether you should take continuing beginner or intermediate, please talk to your teacher.

In this level, the finger cymbals (Zills) are introduced.

This level includes:

  1. Sets of Moves – in each module
  2. Basic Layering of moves introduced in Beginner Level
  3. Posture and Arms
  4. Introduction to Finger Cymbals (Zills) and Rhythms
  5. Introduction to Veil
  6. Strengthening Exercises
  7. Fitness and Fun

This level has 4 modules and we recommend that dancers take each module at least 2 times before moving on to Bridge to Intermediate.

It is normal for Students take continuing beginner level classes for at least six months.

 

 

Level 4 - Bridge to Intermediate (Perfecting and Preparing)

 

This level is a transition and preparation for our advanced levels of Belly Dance. Some students feel they are ready to move to Intermediate but want to be fully prepared for the challenge that awaits. In this level we perfect the Continuing Beginner movements and elaborate upon them while introducing bits of the Intermediate curriculum.

This level includes:

  1. Drilling all Continuing Beginner Moves
  2. Posture and Arms Development
  3. Introducing a few Intermediate Level moves
  4. Introduction to Intermediate Level Layering
  5. Strengthening Exercises

Although this level has only 1 module, we recommend that dancers repeat it until they feel ready for the Level Evaluation to enter the Intermediate level.

 

 

Level 5 - Intermediate (Multi-Layered and Complex)

 

Students who have completed all the beginner levels and the Bridge to Intermediate class can take the Level Evaluation to move to Intermediate Level.

Intermediate belly dance covers intense multi-layered shimmies, complex combinations, Egyptian rhythm identification, Arabic Music appreciation, cultural understanding, basic finger cymbal use as a prop, challenging advanced movements, fantastic steps, an introduction to Egyptian Folklore as well as an introduction to Belly Dance Choreographies.

Veil and finger cymbals are required for this class.

This level includes:

  1. Hipwork (Module 1)
  2. Complex Combinations
  3. Travelling Steps (Module 2)
  4. Challenging Advanced Movements
  5. All About Shimmies (Module 3)
  6. Basic Finger Cymbal and Veil use as a prop
  7. All About Bellywork (Module 4)
  8. Introduction to Egyptian Folklore
  9. Egyptian rhythm identification and Arabic Music appreciation
  10. Super Strengthening Exercises

This level has 4 modules ands we recommend as much repetition as needed to make you feel comfortable with all the amazing content.

Intermediate students stay in this level for an average of one year or longer.

 

 

Bridge to Advanced (Perfecting and Preparing)

 

Although not a level, Bridge to Advanced is similar to Bridge to Intermediate. This is a preparation for the Advanced Bellydance Level.

This class includes:

  1. Complex Combinations
  2. Intense Multi-Layered Shimmies
  3. Challenging Advanced Movements
  4. Basic Finger Cymbal and Veil use as a prop
  5. Super Strengthening Exercises

It is not necessary to take Bridge to Advanced to take the Level Evaluation for the Advanced Level.

This level has only 1 module, although we recommend that dancers repeat it until they feel ready for the Level Evaluation to enter the Advanced level.

 

 

Level 6 - Advanced  (Looking Easy and Natural)

 

Students who have completed all the Intermediate modules can take the Level Evaluation to move on to the Advanced Level.

If you thought you met the limits of Belly Dance this level lets you know that everything until now was only the beginning. At the advanced level, every move will be integrated, explored and expanded in great detail. Advanced belly dance puts together every skill you have learned so far while adding even more challenging and physically demanding movements. Also, in every class you will learn sets of moves with complex dynamics, as well as making fundamental moves part of your everyday movement vocabulary.

You will learn about the instruments, rhythms, music, culture and the feelings attached to the sounds of Egyptian Music.

In advanced belly dance, we also put an emphasis on developing and identifying style through props, improvisation and choreography.

Upon completion of our Advanced level, students should be able to perform Classical Oriental, Folklore, Modern Pop Belly Dance and use Props in a belly dance show.

Every Session will address specific topics in detail such as:

  1. Level Change Movements
  2. Complex Multi-Level Combinations
  3. Ornamentative Travelling Steps
  4. Introduction on how to build Choreographies
  5. Combinations of Advanced Movements
  6. Complex Hipwork
  7. Advanced Egyptian Shimmies
  8. Finger Cymbal and Veil use as a prop
  9. Basic Improvisation
  10. Egyptian Folklore

This level is for on-going and continuous development. Every session will concentrate on different subjects. You can do the advanced class indefinitely as new material is always being introduced and the moves have so much depth. Students take the Advanced level class for an average of one year or more.

 

 

Student Troupe – "The Sultanettes”

 

You may take this class by invitation only. This class was created to give our advanced students and high intermediates opportunities to learn choreographies and perform live at events.

This is a great way to develop your musical understanding, enhance your stage presence and build your confidence.

This class is fun and for on-going development. It is an important step to becoming a professional dancer and to be able to apprentice in Rhythm of the Nile Dance Company.

 

 

Level 7 - Professional  (True Egyptian Artistry)

 

This is the highest level of Belly Dance. This class is open to invitation only for Advanced students who have spent many sessions in our Advanced Level Class.

This is where we introduce the most complicated and challenging moves only performed in Egypt. By this level your dancing has matured enough for you to begin to really see the complexities performed by the top Egyptian Dancers, beginning to see the dance through Egyptian Eyes. You will begin to be able to recognise and appreciate the similarities and differences between Egyptian style and North American Belly Dance.

Your own personal style will be discovered and developed through personal attention.

This class is taught by a native Egyptian, Nada El Masriya, the studio’s Artistic Director.

Every Session will address specific topics in detail such as:

  1. Advanced Egyptian rhythm identification
  2. Advanced Improvisation
  3. Arabic Music appreciation with lyric translation
  4. Egyptian Dance Culture Understanding
  5. How to build Choreographies
  6. Egyptian Folklore
  7. Enhanced Movement Transitions
  8. Complex Level Changes
  9. Attitude and Expression in Egyptian Dance
  10. Ornamentative Travelling Steps
  11. Multi-dynamic Hipwork
  12. Sophisticated Egyptian Shimmy Momentum
  13. Inspiration in Egyptian Dance

This class is about development and inspiration. Even professionals who have performed for years take this class to keep progressing towards mastery of Egyptian Dance.

 

 

Egyptian Folklore  (The Origins)

 

Starting from our Continuing Beginner level we recommend our students to take our Egyptian Folklore Class. All modern belly dance has it’s roots and vitality set in Egyptian Folklore.

This class will soften and enhance your moves and technique. It will return your belly dance to it’s earthy origins. A professional belly dancer is only considered a professional in Egypt when she has mastered folklore.

There are many styles of Egyptian Folklore. Every city in Egypt has it’s own style of Belly Dancing. Baladi, Shabbi, Simsimayya, Alexandrian, Saidi, Gawazi, Siwi, Bedaun, Hagalla, Felahi, Andalusia, and Mambouti just to name the most common.

This class runs continuously, teaching the many techniques and styles of Egyptian Folklore. This class can be taken again and again for years.

  

 

We also have BELLYFIT! classes which are fun and strengthen and develop your body. It is open to all levels and do not focus on Belly Dance technique.

 

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Private Lessons

Private lessons are a great way to refine technique and polish performance skills. They are a supplement to your dance training and should be taken along with group lessons. Dancers with a desire to perform or teach should schedule regular private lessons for in-depth feedback. Private lessons with Nada are $75 an hour or $45 each for a semi-private. Other staff are available for private lessons at a rate of $60 an hour or $35 each for a semi-private. Travel charges do apply if the lesson is not at one of our studios.

We offer packages for parties. In Studio classes are $200 per class (performance including a 1 hour lesson). If you would like a performance and belly dance lesson to add pizazz and fun to your bridal shower, birthday, or girls night out, please see our hire a bellydancer page.

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Studio Policy

Making-Up Missed Classes

We understand that things happen and it is possible to miss a class. If you happen to miss a class during the session, you can make-up that class during the same session. You are able to attend any class as long as the class is not full. We recommend that you make sure that the class is not full before coming to the studio. You can email us at hannandance@gmail.com, check the website for classes that have room or call. Calling will give you the most accurate information.

Eglinton phone 416 486 5360 – from 5 pm to 5:45 pm, Mon – Fri.

Danforth phone 416 462 3498 – from 5 pm to closing, Mon – Fri.

Unlimited Student Policy

To get the most out of your Belly Dance and Fitness goals we recommend students register as Unlimited Students. Unlimited students can attend any class we offer as long as the class is not full. When a student registers as unlimited we register them in the 3 classes they most desire, and they are open to attend any other class as long as it is not full. We recommend that you make sure that the class is not full before coming to the studio.

You can email us at hannandance@gmail.com, check the website for classes that have room or call. The class schedule in www.hannandance.com has “Unlimited Welcome” next to all the classes which have a very low probability of being full.

Cancellations

In case of inclement weather, we cancel classes when the Toronto Public School board closes downtown schools. Notices will be put on the home page of this website as well as on our voice mail. Please call us if you are wondering wheather we will cancel classes.


 

 

 
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