Learn to Belly Dance With Taletha - Belly Dance Classes in Kentucky and Indiana

Class Location:

United States Flying Fist Martial Arts Group

3030 Hunsinger Lane

Louisville, KY

Upcoming Classes
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Class	Day and Time	Session Start	Session End

Belly Dance Basics I	Mondays 6-7 p.m.	July 12	August 2

Belly Dance Basics I	Mondays 6-7 p.m.	August 9	August 30

Asrar Al Badra Dance Company	Sunday 12-2 p.m.	By Audition Only	By Audition Only

2010 Mini-Workshops
1 Workshop $35	2 Workshops $60	3 Workshops $85	4 Workshops $115	Private Lessons: $55/hr.
Mini-workshops offer two hours of instruction with Taletha and focus on a specific subject and will be offered a maximum of once per month. Workshops will be offered for beginning through advanced levels. Each workshop description will denote the workshop level. However, students may choose to take workshops above or below their level. You can view the class descriptions below or Taletha's Workshops page for information on possible subjects. Mini-workshop dates will be announced soon!

Registration

1. Classes run in 4 week sessions. Session are $44, $40 for city, state, or federal employees. Not a government employee? Don't worry! Taletha will offer different discounts in the coming sessions!

2. Taletha will have a form for you to fill out at the studio. Taletha accepts check, cash and PayPal. There will be a $20 fee for returned checks.

3. If you would like to pay via PayPal, please notify Taletha at talethadance@yahoo.com before doing so.

4. Please make checks payable to Taletha.

5. Workshop registration fees will NOT be refunded unless cancellation occurs. Registrations are transferrable with a minimum of 1 week's prior notice. If transferring a registration, please e-mail Taletha with the name of the person to whom you are transferring your registration.

Private Lessons

Private Belly Dance Lessons are available on a weekly, bi-weekly, or one time basis. Lessons are $55/hr and can cover anything from the basics (for those who are more comfortable learning one on one), to personal dance goals such as: choreography, technique, stage presence, Gothic Belly Dance and music interpretation.

To schedule a private or semi-private lesson, please contact Taletha at talethadance@yahoo.com.

Class Attire

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You will need:

* Yoga pants or work out pants.

* A sports bra, form-fitting tank top or form-fitting T-shirt.

* A hip scarf to show off your lovely hip movements! See instructor to purchase one or to ask where to get one. Many times you can find a fringed shawl that will work.

What to Expect

Taletha's approach to teaching Belly Dance can be described as enthusiastic and thorough. Her unique teaching style has been praised by students and workshop sponsors alike. Taletha applies what has been coined the, "Taletha Al Badr Immersion Technique," which works to have you dancing right from the start all while explaining and drilling movements and covering dance concepts in ways which cater to many different learning styles.

As a workshop instructor, she finds different ways to approach material that is often old hat to more experienced dancers, giving them a fresh perspective and tools they can pass on to others.

When learning with Taletha expect a work out for both mind and body!

Class Descriptions

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Belly Dance Basics

It's time to get out there and learn something new! Belly Dance Basics will open you up to the beautiful world of one of the world's oldest dance styles. No prior dance experience is required to take this class.

Choreography for Beginners

Learn a fun and sassy original belly dance choreography by Taletha. It's time to take what you've learned and strut your stuff!

Intermediate and Advanced Technique

This class is for experienced belly dance students who already have a firm grasp of belly dance technique and would like to continue their studies through technique and combinations.

Gothic Belly Dance

It's time to learn the basics of Gothic Belly Dance. This class is for students who already have experience with basic belly dance movements and concepts.

Zills in Space!

This class will give you the tools you need to take your first steps toward dancing with zills. This class is for students of all levels who want to explore zills as an option in their future dancing. Requirements: A set of 4 finger cymbals.

Drum Solo Choreography

The drum solo is a dancer's chance to WOW the audience with her keen ear and crisp technique. Learn an original drum solo choreography by Taletha step by step with technique tips and hints to help you create your own drum solo choreography!

Introduction to Props: Veil

The veil is one of the most beautiful props belly dancers work with. It adds a sense of drama and a flash of color to performances. In this class you will learn the basics of dancing with a veil. This class is for students of all levels.

Introduction to Props: Cane

Raks Al Assaya stems from the Egyptian men's folk dance, Tahtib. The cane can be used to add an folk feel to your dancing and it's incredibly fun to boot!

I Hate Footwork! (Footwork for the Footwork Impaired)

This class is for students of all levels who want to focus on the footwork aspect of dance. If you're tired of having two left feet, this is the class for you!

Belly Dance Boot Camp - Raq 'til You Drop!

It's time to get up and get moving with Raq 'til You Drop! Work your technique with Taletha! This class is designed for students of all levels and will work you through all of the basic movements in a variety of ways that will not only help strengthen your technique, but will also boost your movement repertoire.

Work Your Rhythm!

This class is designed for experienced students who are interested in learning more about the music behind the dance as well as newcomers who want a head start on this important aspect of being a belly dancer. Taletha will work you through 6 rhythms, teaching you how to recognize them and how to move to them.