Belly Dance Technique

DATEApr 6 - Apr 27, 2026
TIME6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
DAYS OF THE WEEKMON
LOCATIONDance Studio
INSTRUCTOR Yasmina Parker
DURATION4 weeks
FOR AGES16+
PRICE$62.00
CLASS CODECAW26DNCYP034-01

This workshop is for belly dancers that are beyond beginning to advance level

In this 4 week workshop we will work on technique in our dance. We will cover upper body, hips, arms and transitions. Week 1 - Upper Body and Hips - class will work on smooth ooey gooey moves to pops and locks in both the upper body and hips. Week 2 - Layering and Isolations - class will work on isolations in both the upper body and hips before layering shimmy's on top and blending moves together. Once we have the isolation and shimmy going we will layer on foot work, arms and head to take our layering from head to toe. Week 3 - Arms and hands - arms frame the area of the dancer and will draw the audience to the dancer’s movements. The hands and arms can also show emotion the dancer is portraying in her dance and music. They are what you might say are the icing on the cake in our dance. Arms are powerful and can add so much to your performance. This class includes arm movements but a lot more. Learn arm concepts to enhance your dance and dance with feeling. Week 4 - Transitions - We will work on smoothly moving between different moves and combinations, creating a more fluid and engaging performance. We will cover techniques like weight shifting, arm and leg positioning, and incorporating isolations to make transitions seamless.

Plan Your Visit - Classes

Mesa Arts Center is located at One East Main Street in Downtown Mesa, at the southeast corner of Main and Center Streets.

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Open Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 PM

Call 480-644-6500 or email boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com

Ceramics: Clay is available for purchase in the Mesa Arts Center Ceramics Studio the first day of class. Additional class supplies may be required and will be discussed the first day of class, or prior to class in an email from your instructor.

Glass Fusing/Stained Glass/Flame Working/Glass Blowing: All materials will be discussed on the first day of class – unless specifically noted in the class description, students need not pre-purchase supplies. Appropriate clothing required – natural fiber fabrics (cotton, silk, linen, wool), leather closed toe shoes.

Jewelry: Students will receive a syllabus and materials list from the instructor via email prior to the class start date.

Lapidary: Students need not purchase supplies.

Welding/Blacksmithing: First day of class no materials are needed! However, all students are required to bring leather work gloves (the yellow roping kind best), safety glasses and welding helmet. You do not need welding helmet for first class. We will go over helmet, materials and syllabus in first class. Students must also wear all-cotton clothing and all-leather closed toe shoes

Painting/Printmaking/Photo: Instructors will provide students with a list of supplies on the first day of class, or prior to class via email. A limited selection of basic art materials will be available for student use on the first day.

Downtown Mesa parking can be limited during busy events. Parking is $10 and is available in our south lot or in the Sirrine Street Garage (only open for public parking after 5 PM on weekdays, and anytime on the weekends). To secure an accessible parking spot, we strongly recommend arriving at least one hour before showtime.

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Our mission is to make the art studio classrooms a space for relaxation, enjoyment, discovery and learning. To help aid in that pursuit, the studios department has employed the use of sensory kits available to all students in any class. Upon request to your instructor, a variety of sensory and stress-relieving items will be provided in class.

Additionally, enChroma glasses are available for youth, teens and adults in any of the studio programs. If you struggle with color blindness, consider requesting use of these glasses in your next class!

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