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Where Do I Start?
If you’re new to belly dance, the best place to begin is Belly Dancing for Beginners.
This class is designed specifically for brand-new dancers and those returning to fundamentals in a welcoming, supportive environment. No experience is required.
As students continue their training, they may choose to progress into higher-level classes or explore optional performance opportunities such as the Emerald Coast Caravan. Advancement is never rushed—each dancer moves forward at their own pace.
Most students begin in Beginner and decide what’s next once they feel confident and comfortable.
If you’re new to belly dance, the best place to begin is Belly Dancing for Beginners.
This class is designed specifically for brand-new dancers and those returning to fundamentals in a welcoming, supportive environment. No experience is required.
As students continue their training, they may choose to progress into higher-level classes or explore optional performance opportunities such as the Emerald Coast Caravan. Advancement is never rushed—each dancer moves forward at their own pace.
Most students begin in Beginner and decide what’s next once they feel confident and comfortable.
Class Descriptions:
Belly Dancing for Beginners: Have you always wondered how in the world Belly Dancers can move the way they do? This class introduces the fundamentals of this captivating ancient dance art, focusing on posture, basic movements, and enjoying the music, while fostering confidence and self-expression. Appropriate for all fitness levels. No prior dance or Belly Dance experience required.
Suggested Attire: Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for working out. Although not required, you may tie a scarf around your hips (fringed shoulder shawl is an inexpensive option). Students may dance barefoot or wear dance shoes such as ballet slippers or jazz dance sneakers.
Belly Dancing for Beginners: Have you always wondered how in the world Belly Dancers can move the way they do? This class introduces the fundamentals of this captivating ancient dance art, focusing on posture, basic movements, and enjoying the music, while fostering confidence and self-expression. Appropriate for all fitness levels. No prior dance or Belly Dance experience required.
Suggested Attire: Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for working out. Although not required, you may tie a scarf around your hips (fringed shoulder shawl is an inexpensive option). Students may dance barefoot or wear dance shoes such as ballet slippers or jazz dance sneakers.
Beyond Beginning Belly Dance: This class is for those wishing to dive a little deeper into the world of Raqs Sharqi. We will begin to layer movements together and travel with them, as well as learn more about Middle Eastern rhythms. Prior Beginner class experience required.
Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dance: This class is designed for dancers already possessing fundamental belly dance movement familiarity who wish to elevate their practice to the next level. Layered movement, shimmies, turns, and travelling combinations are featured in this Egyptian-styled Raqs Sharqi class. Students will acquire a greater knowledge and understanding of classic Raqs Sharqi rhythms and music. Emphasis will be placed on personal development, stagecraft, performance skills and improvisational skills.
The Emerald Coast Caravan: The Emerald Coast Caravan is the performance collective of Emerald Coast Belly Dance. Caravan members participate in group performances at festivals and community events throughout the year.
The Caravan is designed for recreational dancers who enjoy choreography, teamwork, and sharing dance with the public in a supportive, structured environment.
Caravan Ensembles:
🌿 Caravan – Foundations
Beginner Performance Ensemble
For dancers beginning their journey into group performance.
✨ Caravan – Artistry
Intermediate Performance Ensemble
For dancers ready to refine performance quality, musicality, and ensemble awareness.
Placement is determined by the director.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Wednesdays & Thursdays – Performance & Repertoire Rehearsals
Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 PM: Caravan – Artistry
Thursdays 5:30–6:30 PM: Caravan – Foundations
Wednesday & Thursday rehearsals are performance-focused and are not technique classes.
Performance Commitment:
By participating in these rehearsals, Caravan members understand that:
*Rehearsals are intended to prepare choreography for public performance
*Regular attendance is expected
*Members are committing to participate in scheduled performances
*Missed rehearsals may result in sitting out a particular performance
*All performances are currently non-paying, community-based events.
*Performance Opportunity for the next Caravan Sessions will be for The Raq Room Revue June 27
Costume:
Caravan members wear a matching group costume selected by the director. Costume details are provided well in advance.
Advancement:
Movement from Foundations to Artistry is by invitation and based on:
*Attendance consistency
*Choreography retention
*Musical awareness
*Readiness for a faster-paced rehearsal environment
The Caravan is designed for recreational dancers who enjoy choreography, teamwork, and sharing dance with the public in a supportive, structured environment.
Caravan Ensembles:
🌿 Caravan – Foundations
Beginner Performance Ensemble
For dancers beginning their journey into group performance.
✨ Caravan – Artistry
Intermediate Performance Ensemble
For dancers ready to refine performance quality, musicality, and ensemble awareness.
Placement is determined by the director.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Wednesdays & Thursdays – Performance & Repertoire Rehearsals
Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 PM: Caravan – Artistry
Thursdays 5:30–6:30 PM: Caravan – Foundations
Wednesday & Thursday rehearsals are performance-focused and are not technique classes.
Performance Commitment:
By participating in these rehearsals, Caravan members understand that:
*Rehearsals are intended to prepare choreography for public performance
*Regular attendance is expected
*Members are committing to participate in scheduled performances
*Missed rehearsals may result in sitting out a particular performance
*All performances are currently non-paying, community-based events.
*Performance Opportunity for the next Caravan Sessions will be for The Raq Room Revue June 27
Costume:
Caravan members wear a matching group costume selected by the director. Costume details are provided well in advance.
Advancement:
Movement from Foundations to Artistry is by invitation and based on:
*Attendance consistency
*Choreography retention
*Musical awareness
*Readiness for a faster-paced rehearsal environment
✨💃✨SPECIAL OFFER✨💃✨
Register for two 8-week sessions and save $15 total!
Perfect for dancers who want to commit and save.
Register for two 8-week sessions and save $15 total!
Perfect for dancers who want to commit and save.
Class Policy:
No Refunds, Prorates, or Drop Ins.
Class Sessions are non-transferrable.
No Refunds, Prorates, or Drop Ins.
Class Sessions are non-transferrable.