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NEW LOCATION!  We are now

Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond

Avalon Way & Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence, NJ

(next to Dunkin'Donuts) 

 We have moved!  Classes are now at our Lawrenceville location. 






































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Class Registration:
 
 
Directors:
Kim Leary (Alexia) ~ Dance
Dave Merritt ~ Music
 
Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond
Quakerbridge Village Commons
4110-4120 Quakerbridge Road
Lawrence, NJ 
(609) 324-7383
ddlcnj at gmail.com

Phone: (609) 324-7383

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Day

Time

Class

FIRST CLASS FREE to new students
Aug/Sept/Oct )   No CLASSES SEPT 4-6, 2010
 
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to sign in to class.  Students arriving more than 10 minutes late to class will not be admited to class for safety reasons.
 

Monday

5:45pm

Zumba - Step Breakdown

A preview of steps used in Zumba classes.  Great for those new to Zumba. 

FREE for students taking the 6pm Zumba Class.

Monday

6:00 -6:45pm

Zumba World Dance Workout w/ Bonnie
 
We recommend a dance sneaker for Zumba.  No street shoes permitted. 

$70 for 8 classes  (to be used within 31 days).

or $10 drop in 

Tuesday

5:45 - 6:00pm


Zumba - Step Breakdown

A preview of steps used in Zumba classes.  Great for those new to Zumba.

FREE for students taking the 6PM class.

Tuesday

6:00 - 6:45pm


Zumba World Dance Workout w/ Bonnie

We recommend a dance sneaker for Zumba.  No street shoes permitted on dance floor. 

$70 for 8 Classes (to be used within 31 days).
 
or $10 drop in 
Wednesday
6:30 -7:30 pm

Belly Dance Basics Two 

Drum Solo Combos in Aug 

Previous experience in Belly Dance Basics One at Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond is required to take this class. 

Get 4 classes or the 8 class discount, 2 classes per week.
 
(To be used within 31 days, no exceptions.) 
Wednesday

7:45 - 8:45pm

Tribal Basics w/Friga
Drop in OK
Best if combined with a Belly Dance Basics Technique Class 


Wednesday
8:45 - 9:30pm
* Note time change 
Zumba World Dance Workout with Vin
 
We recommend a dance sneaker for Zumba.  No street shoes permitted.  

$70 for 8 classes (to be used within 31 days, no exceptions.)

or $10 drop in

Thursday

5:45

ZUMBA - Step Breakdown
A preview of steps used in Zumba.  Great for those new to Zumba. 

FREE for students taking the 6pm class.

Thursday

6:00 - 6:45pm

Zumba World Dance Workout w/ Bonnie

We recommend a dance sneaker for Zumba.  No street shoes permitted.

$70 for 8 classes (to be used with 31 days).

or $10 for drop in 

Thursday

7:00 - 8:00pm
Belly Dance Basics One
New class Series Begins Mid Sept.  
Still room left in Sat Basics class. 
Pre-registration Required 

$128.00
CLASS IS FULL - No Drop ins please 

Thursday

8:15 - 9:30pm

The Next Step: Belly Dance Technique

Get 4 classes or the 8 class discount, 2 classes per week.
 
(To be used within 31 days, no exceptions.) 
       

Friday

10:00 - 11:00 am

Belly Dance Basics One


Pre-Registration Required
$64.00 

Saturday
9:30 - 10:30am
Belly Dance Basics One

Get 4 classes or the 8 class discount, 2 classes per week.
 
(To be used within 31 days, no exceptions.) 

Saturday
10:45 - 11:45am
Just Belly Dance - Belly Dance/
Turkish Hip Hop Combos with Donna in Aug 

Get 4 classes or the 8 class discount, 2 classes per week.
 
(To be used within 31 days, no exceptions.) 

Saturday

11:55 - 1:10pm
*Note time change 
The Next Step - Belly Dance Technique

Get 4 classes or the 8 class discount, 2 classes per week.
 
(To be used within 31 days, no exceptions.) 
Saturday
1:15 - 2:15pm
Belly Dance Choreography

NEW CHOREOGRAPHY Combos begins Aug 14
 

Get 4 classes or the 8 class discount, 2 classes per week.
 
(To be used within 31 days, no exceptions.) 

Sunday

  

Sunday Morning 

ZUMBA!

Coming Soon! 

  

Sunday
Class resumes Sept 12

10:30 - 11:45 am

Flamenco ~ Rhythm Series with Lisa Botalico
Pre-registration by 9/10 required



Pre-Registration Required 

Full info for registration and series

Private Lesson - $50 pre-paid by appointment only

  
Click Here for workshops & Special Events
 
4 Pack Private Master Classes with Alexia - Pre-paid by appointment only. ~ $200

 
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Class Descriptions:
Belly Dance Basics ONE(Blue)
This class gives you a foundation of basic moves including isolations, foot patterns, and arm, hand, upper body movements and understanding Middle Eastern rhythms. This is the foundation on which all Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond classes are built. Regardless of previous belly dance experience, this class is recommended for everybody. You can start this class at anytime.  Drop ins OK, but it is best to commit to an ongoing classes to get the full benefit of the designed program.  Students are encouraged to purchase the Suhaila Salimpour Level One Study Guide as support to become familiar with the vocabulary we use in the Basics One & Two classes.
 
Belly Dance Basics TWO(Blue) 
This class continues to build on a foundation of basic moves learned in Belly Dance Basics ONE including isolations, foot patterns, and arm, hand, upper body movements and understanding Middle Eastern rhythms. Regardless of previous belly dance experience, Belly Dance Basics ONE & TWO are recommended for everybody.  Drop ins OK, but it is best to commit to an ongoing classes to get the full benefit of the designed program.  Students are encouraged to purchase the Suhaila Salimpour Level One Study Guide as support to become familiar with the vocabulary we use in the Basics One & Two classes. 
 
Tribal Belly Dance Basics (Blue)
Learn the root vocabulary of movements, steps and cues specific to American Tribal Style Belly Dance. Drop ins not available, students must pre-register monthly. Belly Dance Basics is a great compliment class and is recommended to supplement Tribal Basics.  While drop in is OK, it is best to commit to the full series to get the most out of this class.


Belly Dance: The Next Step (Red)
Step up to expanding your technique. This class focuses on drills to help you refine what you learned in Belly Dance Basics One & Two and introduces you to more isolations and concepts in belly dance. Belly Dance: The Next Step is a drill oriented class designed to increase strength, stamina and control of your movements.  Great complimentary class to Just Belly Dance and Choreography.  Pre-requisite: 6-9 months of Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond Basics class. Students at this level should be very familiar with and be able to execute material in the The Suhaila Salimpour Level One Study Guide at 1/2 time and working toward full time.

Just Belly Dance (Formerly called Belly Dance Combos) (Purple)
This class helps you put it all together with combinations to keep you moving. Technique from the Basics class will be referenced but not broken down. Just Belly Dance offers challenges as well for dancers taking Belly Dance: The Next Step.  Just Belly Dance is a great class to combine with any other class to help you hone your skills and put them into action. Just Belly Dance is also great if you just want to move to exciting and fun music. Some of the combos learned in this class will be used as community jam at DDLC parties and small events.  Some dance experience is helpful.  Drop in OK.

Belly Dance Choreography (Red)
This class teaches a specific choreography in a specific stylization such as Modern Egyptian, Folkloric Egyptian, Turkish Romany, Flamenco Fusion, Funk or Hip Hop Fusion, Tribal Fusion, etc. Choreography classes are a great way to put you basics into action and be challenged with new ideas of movement and sequencing.  It is a good idea to be able to regularly attend this class rather than drop in as the choreography builds from week to week. Start dates of new choreographies will be posted. New choreography start dates: March 6  Pre-requisite: 9 months or more of DDLC or Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond classes.  It is required that students at this level understand and be able to execute all material in The Suhaila Salimpour Level One Study Guide.

Zumba! World Dance Workout (Purple)
Get your groove on! This is a fun way to move, sweat and have a good time! Forget the workout, join the party!  (45 minute Express Zumba class)  Drop in OK.

Flamenco ~ Sevillanas
Learn these exciting dances that are popular in Flamenco and also in the night clubs of Spain.  Great fun for partners, great fun for soloists.  This is also a very good class for belly dancers wishing to incorporate Arab/Spanish stylings into their dance.
Castanet technique will be introduced.  Drop in OK, but committing to ongoing classes will help you to get the most out of the class.  No street or Flamenco shoes allowed.  Please bring a soft soled dance shoe.This is an on going class

Specialty Classes
* Check events page for current schedule. Specialty classes complement your regular weekly class schedule and will be offered periodically. When offered as a one-hour class, monthly passes and drop in are available. When offered as a multi-hour workshop, additional rates apply.





 Blocks of classes must be used within 31 days of first class taken in the block.  Classes may not be carried over, no exceptions.  Make ups are available anytime during the active 31 days.

1 Class per week (4 classes per month) ~ $68

2 Classes per week (8 classes per month) ~ $120

3 Classes per week ( 12 Classes per month) ~ $160

Unlimited Monthly Classes $145
SPECIAL 
Good for Sept 1 - 30 Good for Belly Dance & Zumba classes
Must purchase by Aug 21, 2010. 

Drop in ~ $20

Pay at studio cash or check only
ONLY PERMITTED IN CERTAIN CLASSES 

 
Which classes are best for me? 
Blue Classes
Great for beginners and anyone for brushing up, learning or refining Alexia" Belly Dance & Beyond specific technique.

Purple Classes
Great for all levels.

Red Classes
Great for performance program students and those who have been dancing consistently at Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond or DDLC for 9 months or more.

Class schedule is designed to make it easy to take a few classes in one day/night. Check schedule, class options will change from time to time.

Performance Program
Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond provides performance opportunities for students. To be considered for performance opportunities, students must be enrolled in the Performance Program. To be eligible to sign up for the Performance Program, students must have already completed 6 months of continual study in Belly Dance Basics and Just Belly Dance Classes at Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond or DDLC. The Performance Program requires a 4-month commitment to Belly Dance The Next Step - Technique and Choreography classes. Dates will be listed here for performance program series and rehearsal commitment dates. Talk to your teacher if you are interested in the program.