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Learn to Dance

Learn this beautiful ancient art form in a comfortable setting with sensuous music that transports you to another time while celebrating the wonderful women we are.  This dance is for women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and colors. 

Maya has been studying this beautiful art form for over 2 decades. She has taught at the Newark Arts Alliance, Soulstice and the George Wilson Center in the past.  Currently classes are being held at Maya's dance studio in Stanton, DE. on Tuesdays.

Maya and Ilianna teach workshops for Beginners at the Newark Arts Alliance and The Gibby Center (in Middletown).

Please also check the friends page for information on Ilianna and Almaaza.

***New classes added to Almaaza'a and Ilianna's schedule***

Class Schedule

A new session begins April 28, 2009 for Maya's classes. Sign up for 2 months at a time ($10 a class), save $20.00!!! Walk in fee of $15.00. Payment is due the first night of the new session. Download schedule as a Word document

Classes taught by Maya in Stanton, DE. You must pre-register for classes.

Day Time Level Description




Tuesday
6:00-7:00pm
Beginner I
No previous knowledge of bellydancing required.  Learn basic moves, postures and transitions.  On going class






Classes taught by Ilianna at the George Wilson Center, New London Road, in Newark, DE.  E-mail Ilianna at gwboomer@aol.com

Day Time Level Description
Friday

Ending the first week of April.  Will start new class soon.
6:30-7:30pm


Beginner I

A 1 1/2 hour workshop for new students on 1/9/09 from 6:30-8:00, followed by a 7 week series from 1/16/09 - 2/27/09 at the Danceworks in the Fairfield Shopping Center on New London Rd. in Newark.  Register through Amanda at Danceworks at 302-286-1492.  The workshop is $20 and the session is $70.  Both for $65!
Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm Beginners II You will learn basic moves and postures, transitions and choreography. You must pre-register for this class. There is a minimum of 5 to start this class.  On going and must know basic knowledge of belly dancing. 





Classes taught by Almaaza  - call for registration and directions. (302) 633-0604 or 299-5867


Day Time Level Description
Monday
Prices Corner
6:30-7:30pm Beginners  No previous knowledge of belly dancing required.  Learn basic moves, postures and transitions.  On going
Wednesday
Prices Corner
6:30-7:30
Beginner
No previous knowledge of belly dancing required.  Learn basic moves, postures and transitions.  On going class.
Tuesday
Christina Cultural Arts Center
7:00-8:00
Beginner
No previous knowledge of belly dancing required.  Learn basic moves, postures and transitions.  On going class.
Thursday
Christina Cultural Arts Center
4:30-5:30
Beginner No previous knowledge of belly dancing required.  Learn basic moves, postures and transitions.  On going class.

Tribal 1 & 3 - taught by Bonnie Reese.  Time:  6-7 and 7-8pm on Monday nights.  Please preregister for this class.  Bonnie is a member of Tapestry Tribal Troupe and has also been teaching at the PMRI building in Wilmington. 

Class Attire & Props

Maya is a distributor for Dahlal Internationale. You may schedule a time to "shop" for hip scarves, zills, CD's, video's, veils, harem pants and more.  Or we can make a party of it!

******SPECIAL EVENTS*******

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS and PERFORMANCES

Classes for Beginners.  Taught by Ilianna , coming soon at the Danceworks in the Fairfield Shopping Center in Newark.  Contact Amanda at Danceworks to register at 302-286-1492.

Don't miss....
Raq'n the Casbah 09, Maya and Ilianna's annual Hafla will be held on 4/4/09 at the George Wilson Center from 1:30-4:30.  $5 to get in.  Part of the proceeds will go to help repair the Everett Theatre's (in Middletown, DE) roof. 

Behind The Veil Performance Hafla 4/19/09 at the Grange  3201 Limestone rd., Wilmington, DE 19804.  Omar is our feature dancer and we will have other area dancers to perform, live music, light refreshments, door prizes and more.  Tickets are $14 in advance (contact Maya - see below) or $16 day of show. 

Upcoming classes at Newark Arts Alliance, the first 3 Thursdays in a row in July.  Please contact the Newark Arts Alliance to sign up.  These classes are for beginners. 

Gift Certificates

Gift certificates are available for bellydance classes. Contact Maya for more information.

Contact Maya for more information and to register for classes and workshops.
Phone: (302) 636-9343
E-mail: mayababe1@aol.com



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