Name: The Aswan Dancers
Address: 829 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA, 94114
Telephone: 415-282-7910

Introduction to Belly Dance

Duration: 1 hour; $15. Discover the cultural context for the alluring art of belly dancing. Under the guidance of your expert instructor, you will practice fundamental shimmies, shakes, and isolations to the sound of traditional and popular Egyptian music, like Shaabi and Mahraganat. Burn calories, build incredible core strength and stamina, and find new confidence in your body and sex appeal. Before you know it, not only will you be a hypnotic dancer, but you'll also have insight into Egyptian music, lyrics, and culture!

Experience the alluring, hypnotic art of belly dancing

Practice mesmerizing isolations and shimmies to Egyptian music

Discover popular and traditional Egyptian culture

Gain incredible core strength, coordination, and confidence in your sex appeal

Drumming for Dancers

Duration: 1 hour; $15. True, heartfelt dancing is about more than just knowing the steps. Get a better understanding of your art by learning about the beats and rhythms behind the music. Under the guidance of your expert instructor, you will learn the techniques behind playing drums and finger cymbals, translations of song lyrics, and different rhythms used in Egyptian dance, including transitions between rhythms and the dance moves that accompany them. Songs range between "must learn" classics and popular tunes for an amazing, in-depth understanding of art, music, and culture.

Discover the nuances of the percussion behind Egyptian dances

Practice playing drums and traditional finger cymbals

Learn a range of rhythms, transitions, and the dance moves that accompany them

Become a better dancer by learning about the music

Note: Instruments are included in this class.

Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds; all sales are final.

The Aswan Dancers

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