Entry Level Classes

WITH ELISA 

Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.

New enrollments and drop-ins accepted any time.​

Don't mess with the classics! This class will introduce you to the basics of what most people think of when they hear bellydance - Turkish Cabaret. Gain better posture, work your core and more with a moderate full body workout that is suitable for all ages. No dance experience is necessary. We will focus on learning to enjoy movement and dance and gaining self-confidence in the body you have while enjoying the glitz and glamour of this beautiful dance form.

As an added bonus, ADP's drummers meet with this class once a month.

WITH ROBIN  
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.

New enrollments accepted any time.

 Introducing Contemporary Bellydance Basics, a new, dynamic approach to middle-eastern-style bellydance!

New dancers will learn dance vocabulary and movements as well as gain strength, balance, and focus, through dance combinations. Seasoned dancers will learn a new approach to familiar bellydance vocabulary through body mechanics and understanding the anatomy of movement. Learn how to increase the impact of your movements while preventing potential injury! Classes may also include the use of props such as veils, canes, and fans. 

WITH ALEXANDRA  
Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m.

New enrollments accepted any time.

Learn the basics of FatChanceBellyDance®Style or FCBD®, formerly known as AmericanTribalStyle® or ATS®, with fun combinations and a mixture of slow and fast movements. All basic movements and group formations, as well as the fundamental vocabulary needed to build up to more experienced levels, will be taught in this class.

WITH DI

Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

New enrollments accepted any time.

​  This style of bellydance involves group improvisation. ITS is performed by dancers consisting of one or more “leaders” with “followers” making up the group. They rely on a shared vocabulary of movements initiated by the leader using distinct cues. The cue guides the followers into performing short choreographed sequences or combos. The leader is guided by the music, often spontaneously, at a dance event. The result is a style that appears to be choreographed but is actually structured improvisation.

WITH DI

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.

New enrollments accepted  any time.

Based on a style created by the innovative American dancer, Rachel Brice, this class focuses on muscle group isolations, step patterns, movements, combinations and more. While this class focuses on the Datura™ Style, it can be a valuable component in your dance training because of its versatility and ability to enhance any dance style.

​WITH BEVERLY

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.

New enrollments accepted any time.

FatChanceBellyDance®Style is an earthy form of dance in which dancers cue movements in an improvisational, group format. In this FCBD®Style Classic class, you will learn the fundamentals, slow and fast movement techniques, drills and skills to be able to dance with any FCBD® dancer.

WITH CHRISTINA

Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m.

New enrollments accepted any time.

​ This is a dynamic dance style commonly seen in East Indian “Bollywood” movies. It utilizes footwork combinations and stylized hand/body movements to create its distinctive style. Bollywood combines classical forms of dance including traditional Indian, folk, salsa and belly dance while also incorporating more contemporary Western forms such as hip hop, jazz and funk. Having no set rules, Bollywood dancing is the perfect means to encourage freedom of expression by anyone at any age. The colorful costuming that is known from this dance form is nothing short of amazing! 

WITH ANGIE

Sundays 11-12 p.m.

Interested students please contact our studio at 316.221.0648.

 n this class we learn the dance, movement, costumes, and nuances of the many different regions of Egypt. Many of these movements have made their way into Oriental dance and other Raqs Sharki styles including fusion styles. Get to know where the roots of those amazing movements came from. Learn Nubian, Saidi, Fellahin, Alexandrian, Ghaweezee, dances from the Suez Canal, Sinai, Siwa and the Eastern and Western deserts. 

WITH ROBIN

Sundays 4-5 p.m.

New enrollments accepted any time.

​Indulge in an American passion - hoop dance! Learn hula hooping tricks and dance moves together for a fun workout! A hula hoop can be your dance partner and your dance prop. Hula hoops provided. Join us for some hula hooping! 

Note: Class offered with a minimum enrollment of three students.

WITH MR BILL

Sundays 5-6 p.m. 

New students welcome any time.

No partner necessary.

​Learn a wide range of partner dancing from West Coast swing to salsa to traditional ballroom! A new dance style is introduced each month. No partner necessary. Come a few minutes early to stretch and get comfortable. Please wear smooth-soled shoes.

WITH KEVIN

Saturdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. + Second Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

New enrollments accepted any time for Saturday class.

​Learn and practice Middle Eastern rhythms with either a drum (doumbek/darbuka) or finger cymbals (zills/sagat). If you don't have a drum or cymbals, don't worry -- we have spares to share! The Thursday class meets simultaneously with our Cabaret Basics class every 2nd Thursday of the month, giving you a unique opportunity to experience drumming and dancing.

WITH HOLLY 

Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m.

FREE TO ADP MEMBERS!

Get your body moving and your heart pumping to energetic Latin beats with this fun cardio class!  Zumba is a form of aerobic fitness exercise based on Latin American dance rhythms. Participants are taught some basic, easy to learn movements.