Beginning Classes: You learn the basic skills required to know the basic belly dance movements - from proper body alignment to technical skills to expedite moves correctly and properly. You learn transitioning moves with ease from one move to the next. You also learn the proper use of veil work and when to use it. You will be able to dance after one session when using the Sohaila Technique.
Intermediate Classes: Ongoing classes. Drop in any time. Body awareness is very important in this class. The use of proper alignment and agility with technical dance movements and incorporated levels of movements will be enhanced in this class. Improvisation and choreography taught as well as veil and zills.
Advanced Classes: This class will be a challenge. Use of zills is very important in this class. Learning to execute moves while the use of zills will be a positive challenge. Get ready to work on exciting new choreographs for the advanced level dancer. Specifics will include combinations, zill work, veil work, exciting combinations, and improvisational techniques.
Performer Classes (an added bonus in the Advanced Classes) The performer will receive a videotape of her performance to a piece of music of her own selection. Performance is critiqued by Sohaila during class playback.
There are no refunds on Sohaila's Studio Classes, but credits are given toward future classes. You must call 24 hours prior to the class if you will not be attending. Otherwise, you forfeit this class with no credit.