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A Taste of Belly Dance
Saturday, Jan 7	11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	$25.00
Paid registration before Dec 24		$20.00
Snow Date Saturday, Jan 14		Snow Policy
Raushanna
Did all those holiday goodies add a couple of unwanted pounds? Want to try an exercise that is actually fun to do? Or perhaps you have always been intrigued by the sensuousness of Middle Eastern dancing. This 2-hour intensive workshop gives those interested in Belly dancing a chance to try out basic dance movements and their use in Middle Eastern music choreography. Anyone can learn to Belly Dance; no experience is necessary and you don't have to be a "skinny Minnie" to be a good Belly Dancer. It's lots of fun and great exercise that you will actually enjoy doing. Wear comfortable clothing that allows flexibility of movement; bring a hip scarf if you have one. Class will be limited to 6 people; if more than 6 people pre-register, a second session from 1:00 - 3:00 will be added.
Nancy Fader, "Raushanna", has been dancing and performing for over 20 years (Troop Odalisque; Fantasy) and has been teaching classes and workshops for over 8 years.

Belly Dance for Lovers
Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7	7:00 - 8:00 p.m.	$45.00
Paid registration before Jan 3		$40.00
Snow Date Thursday, Feb 9	7:00 - 8:00 p.m.	Snow Policy
Raushanna
A new Belly Dance class, perfect for everyone who dreams of performing this ancient and beautiful dance form for their partner or family in honor of Valentine's Day! You will learn simple yet seductive choreography during the four weeks of this class, and you will go home with a complete dance, ready to perform, and a CD of the music used, too. No prior experience required; wear comfortable clothes that allow easy movement, and bring a hip scarf if you have one.
Nancy Fader, "Raushanna", has been dancing and performing for over 20 years (Troop Odalisque; Fantasy) and has been teaching classes and workshops for over 8 years.

Belly Dance for Lovers
Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7	8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	$45.00
Paid registration before Jan 3		$40.00
Snow Date Thursday, Feb 9		Snow Policy
Raushanna
A new Belly Dance class, perfect for everyone who dreams of performing this ancient and beautiful dance form for their partner or family in honor of Valentine's Day! You will learn simple yet seductive choreography during the four weeks of this class, and you will go home with a complete dance, ready to perform, and a CD of the music used, too. No prior experience required; wear comfortable clothes that allow easy movement, and bring a hip scarf if you have one.
Nancy Fader, "Raushanna", has been dancing and performing for over 20 years (Troop Odalisque; Fantasy) and has been teaching classes and workshops for over 8 years.

Belly Dance Basics
Not scheduled this quarter	8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	$35.00
Paid registration before Oct 11		$32.00
Raushanna
This course is designed for those who want to learn Belly dancing but are not sure that they want to invest the time and money required for the 6 week course. In this introduction, our focus will be on basic dance movements and their use in middle Eastern music choreography. Wear comfortable clothing that allows flexibility of movement; bring a hip scarf if you have one. Anyone can learn to Belly Dance; no experience is necessary.
If registration exceeds 4 people, a second session from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. will be scheduled to allow for adequate individual attention.
Nancy Fader, "Raushanna", has been dancing and performing for over 20 years (Troop Odalisque; Fantasy) and has been teaching classes and workshops for over 8 years.

Belly Dancing for Fun
Tuesday, Nov 22, 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, 27	8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	$70.00
Paid registration before Nov 8		$65.00
Raushanna
Belly dance is an ancient and beautiful dance form, and is a wonderful way to combine aerobic activity with attaining increased muscle strength and flexibility, and improved posture and coordination. Most of all, belly dancing is FUN!
In this six session course, we will focus on basic and intermediate dance movements and isolations, and their use in choreography, as we familiarize ourselves with Middle Eastern music and its varied rhythms. You don't have to be a "skinny minnie" to enjoy belly dancing. We do not concentrate on fast cabaret style belly dancing; we prefer the original folk dance style. Our focus is fun, balance and gracefulness, higher self esteem, fun, more flexibility, and oh, did we mention fun?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows flexibility of movement; bring a hip scarf if you have one; no experience necessary. Hip scarves in many styles, colors, and price ranges are available for purchase at Off the Beaten Path. Beginners, as well as those who have taken belly dance classes before, are welcome to join us for this new dance routine.
If registration exceeds 4 people, a second session from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. will be scheduled to allow for adequate individual attention.
Nancy Fader, "Raushanna", has been dancing and performing for over 20 years (Troop Odalisque; Fantasy) and has been teaching classes and workshops for over 8 years.

Belly Dancing for Fun
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27	8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	$70.00
Paid registration before Feb 7		$65.00
Snow Date Tuesday, April 3		Snow Policy
Raushanna
Belly dance is an ancient and beautiful dance form, and is a wonderful way to combine aerobic activity with attaining increased muscle strength and flexibility, and improved posture and coordination. Most of all, belly dancing is FUN!
In this six session course, we will focus on basic and intermediate dance movements and isolations, and their use in choreography, as we familiarize ourselves with Middle Eastern music and its varied rhythms. You don't have to be a "skinny minnie" to enjoy belly dancing. We do not concentrate on fast cabaret style belly dancing; we prefer the original folk dance style. Our focus is fun, balance and gracefulness, higher self esteem, fun, more flexibility, and oh, did we mention fun?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows flexibility of movement; bring a hip scarf if you have one; no experience necessary. Hip scarves in many styles, colors, and price ranges are available for purchase at Off the Beaten Path. Beginners, as well as those who have taken belly dance classes before, are welcome to join us for this new dance routine.
If registration exceeds 4 people, a second session from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. will be scheduled to allow for adequate individual attention.
Nancy Fader, "Raushanna", has been dancing and performing for over 20 years (Troop Odalisque; Fantasy) and has been teaching classes and workshops for over 8 years.

Belly Dance Tools of the Trade - The Zils (Finger Cymbals)
not scheduled this quarter	8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	$35.00
Paid registration before		$32.00
Raushanna
This course is designed for those who wish to become comfortable using the zils (finger cymbals) along with belly dance choreography. We will cover basic use of the zils and rhythm patterns. Wear comfortable clothing that allows flexibility of movement. All students will be required to bring their own zils (zils are available for purchase at Off the Beaten Path). Minimum prerequisite requirement for this class: Belly Dance Basics or equivalent training.
Nancy Fader, "Raushanna", has been dancing and performing for over 20 years (Troop Odalisque; Fantasy) and has been teaching classes and workshops for over 8 years.

Belly Dance Tools of the Trade - The Veil
Tuesday, April 10, 17, 24	8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	$35.00
Paid registration before March 27		$32.00
Snow Date Tuesday, May 1	8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Snow Policy
Raushanna
This course is designed for those who wish to become comfortable using a veil along with belly dance choreography. We will cover veil wraps, unwrapping, and veil movements. Wear comfortable clothing that allows flexibility of movement. All students will be required to bring their own veil (veils are available for purchase at Off the Beaten Path). Minimum prerequisite requirement for this class: Belly Dance Basics or equivalent training. Class size limited.
Nancy Fader, "Raushanna", has been dancing and performing for over 20 years (Troop Odalisque; Fantasy) and has been teaching classes and workshops for over 8 years.