Testimonials

BELLY DANCE BASICS
6 WEEK SESSION, No classes scheduled
Please email me if interested in classes. Next session/location will be determined on interest.

You'll learn basic concepts, isolations, shimmies, traveling steps, combinations, finger cymbals, and veil.

$75 for 6-week session

BEYOND BASICS/INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE
6 WEEK SESSION, No classes scheduled
If you would like to host a basics class in your area, please email Jawahir

Learn more advanced finger cymbal patterns, combinations, layering, performance readiness, and enhance your shimmies and isolation skills.

$75 for 6-week session

CARDIO BELLY DANCE
NEW CLASS CANCELLED

Due to an unexpected turn of events in our housing situation, the Nederland class is cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thursdays at 6:30, drop in for $15, or 6 wks for $75 (1 class free!)
Nederland Community Center Dance Studio
750 Hwy 72

Shimmy your way to fitness. Using traditional and modern belly dance movements, this class will get your heart rate up and work parts of your body you didn't know you had. The class includes a review of belly dance posture, warmup with a breathing exercise & isolations, cardio class, and cool down including some yoga.

This class is ongoing, we will build on movements each week but all classes are appropriate for all levels and ages, so don't worry if you miss a few. You will do just fine :) Check with your medical provider before beginning any exercise program.

Bring a yoga mat, and wear comfortable workout clothes, no shoes needed. We dance barefoot! This is a low-impact workout. There will be hipscarves and dance veils available to borrow and for sale.

CHOREOGRAPHY/STUDENT TROUPE
This class will be scheduled after a couple sessions, when there are students ready to get into the art of performance

Learn a choreography to prepare you for stage performances. Student troupe (Raqs Bahiya Dance Company) will perform at haflas, festivals, and faires. Performance not necessary. You can come learn the choreographies without performance committment if preferred. Referral from instructor only. $50 for 6 classes. Class schedule TBD based on interest. Please email if interested.

Bring comfortable, loose clothing (ie. workout clothes), yoga matt or blanket for stretching (if desired), scarf for the hips, finger cymbals, and veil (if available). There will be a few loaner items and finger cymbals for sale. If you have items to loan, we'd greatly appreciate it :)

CLASS/WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCE RATES:
$75 - 6-week group class
$25 (per person/per hour) - semi-private lesson, 3 or more
$60 (per hour) - semi-private for two
$40 (per hour) - private lesson
$250 (minimum) - 2 hour in-town sponsored group workshop
$350 (minimum) - 2 hour out-of-town sponsored group workshop plus travel
$175 - 15-30 minute performance (additional travel fee may apply)
$225 - 45-60 minute performance (one-two sets, travel fee may apply)
$300 - 1 hr party, including mini workshop (travel fee may apply)

Testimonials:

"It was a real joy to be in your warm, smiling, good-humored presence..."

"I sure enjoyed your classes and all that you've given me in the art form of belly dance! You are a very sincere and sweet person ... You are a superb instructor and performer too! I will miss you, you were one of my first and most influential teachers of belly dance. You are such a sweet person and you gave me confidence and encouragement. I want to thank you for everything that you gave me and taught me."
Connie, Everett, WA

"I really enjoyed your class, how you teach, and your personality. I noticed how you are very sweet and how your words of encouragement and compliments helped everyones self confidence."

"I really enjoyed your classes - you made me happy to be dancing again!!!"
Sierra, Everett, WA

"I thank you endlessly for all that you taught me on sword."
Suzanna, Seattle, WA

"You have a gift for teaching not only the movement, but the physiology behind the movement. Add to this solid foundation a gift for creating a magical dance enviroment, no matter what the surrounding, and you have the priceless education that enriched my life this past year. During my time with you, I pushed my body and my mind in ways I never dreamed possible. Because of your patience, I had breakthroughs I never thought would happen, and with your demonstrating each movement, I had a living breathing example of excellence to follow. I still smile when I remember how I used to find myself just standing, transfixed, at the beauty you create getting so caught up in watching you that I forgot to try, myself. I will never, ever forget what you taught me. You opened doors and windows that I will never allow closed again."
Azar/Mary, Everett, WA

"I am so impressed with Jawahir's finger cymbals and dance combos!"
Yasmin of Seattle, WA, about Jawahir's dancing with finger cymbal workshop