Classes
Columbia’s premier dance studio dedicated to the art of bellydance and other world dances! Maria’s dedication to this art for is never ending. She has studied and continues to study with the worlds greatest dancers. She travels all over the US to learn from her mentors, including traveling to San Francisco to learn from Carolena (creator of FCBD® Style Bellydance) and the FCBD® instructors. She's studied with Sahra Saeeda under her program “Journey Through Egypt”. She’s also taken from master instructor Suhaila Salimpour and completed Level II Suhaila and Level II Jamila format. Maria is also studying with Rachel Brice through the 8 Elements program and has completed Level II.
Maria’s joy of dance grows as she continues to pursue her education in various styles of dance, from folkloric to fusion, FCBD® Style Bellydance, Datura® Style and Flamenco. Through her you will learn about the various styles, you will be challenged, grow stronger and become the best dancer you can be!
Certified FCBD ® Style Teacher and Sister Studio® since 2011.
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We are now back at the studio with limited amount of students. We also have classes available on through zoom.
Location
Alegria Bellydance
1125 B Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29164
Cost
Adult Classes
Drop In - $20
Drop In (Fitness Class) - $10
2 Class Pass - $35
3 Class Pass - $45
4 Class Pass - $55
8 Class Pass - $105
12 Class Pass - $150
Unlimited Pass - $200 (unlimited classes)/access to drill videos & discounts)
Level I Monthly Class - $45/month
Adult Classes
Kids Monthly Pass (4 Classes a month - $35
Kids Monthly Pass (8 Classes a month - $60
Kids Monthly Pass (12 Classes a month - $75
Current Schedule - Starting Jan 2022
Monday (STUDIO CLASSES)
Level II Bellydance - 12PM
Flamenco for Kids - 4:15PM
Flamenco - Adults - 5PM
Level III Bellydance - 6PM
Level II Bellydance - 7PM
Level I Bellydance (Fundamentals) - 8PM
Tuesday (STUDIO CLASSES)
Bellydance for Kids (ATS) - 4:15PM
Modern Fusion Style Bellydance Level II - Datura® Style - 5PM
American Fusion Bellydance - ATS® Style III - 6PM
Modern Fusion Style Bellydance Level I - Datura® Style - 7PM
American Fusion Bellydance - ATS® Style - Level II -8PM
Wednesday (STUDIO CLASSES)
Ballet for Kids - 4:45PM
Ballet for Adults - 6:30
Contemporary Dance - 7:30PM
Thursday (STUDIO CLASSES)
Flamenco - 7PM
ATS Prop (Manton/Fan) - 8PM Every other Week
Isolations in Bellydance - 8PM Every other Week
Friday (STUDIO CLASSES)
Level II Bellydance - 10AM
Multi Level American Fusion Bellydance - FCBD® Style - 11AM
Level I Bellydance (Fundamentals) - 12PM
Hula - 4:00PM
Saturday (STUDIO CLASSES)
Zumba Fitness Class - 9AM
Description of Classes
Adult Classes
Level I Bellydance (Fundamentals) (monthly series)
Introduction to bellydance to include a warm up / stretching in the beginning, an introduction to a fundamental movement, and a cool down. This class is perfect for beginners, no experience needed. Price will vary depending on how many classes per month. Check punchless for cost info.
Level II Bellydance
Intermediate bellydance class to include a warm up / stretching in the beginning, reviewing of basic movements with layers, and a cool down. This class is perfect for those that have a basic understanding of core bellydance movements. Brings zills because we may also use zills when we drill the movement for technique. Class will also include basic drills inspired by Suhaila Level 1. Students in this class, at the discretion of the instructor, will have the opportunity to perform in the student troupe.
Level III Bellydance
Advance bellydance class to include a warm up, stretching in the beginning, advance movement and layers. This class will help out with technique that you can use with any dance form (tribal or cabaret). Must been approved to attend this class. Class will include drills inspired by Suhaila ‘s level 2. We will also work with different props, floorwoork, zills and lots of drills. Includes a warm up and cool down.
Level I/II American Fusion Bellydance (ATS® Style) (new students accepted every month)
Variations to the basic moves will be taught and drilled with zills. We will discuss formations, chorus, leading and following, and other aspects of FCBD® Style. Last 15 minutes will be used to practice dancing in group formations. Dress comfortable and bring a 25 yards skirt if you have one. Students in this class, with discretion of the instructor, will have the opportunity to dance in the student troupe. This troupe will exclusively use FatChance BellyDance moves and formations.
Level III American Fusion Bellydance (ATS® Style) (must have approval from instructor to attend)
Advance variations in the FCBD® Style vocabulary plus moves from the Vol. 9 DVD. Dress comfortable and bring finger cymbals.
Multi Level American Fusion Bellydance (ATS® Style) (must have completed level I)
Variations to the basic moves will be taught and drilled with zills. We will discuss formations, chorus, leading and following, and other aspects of FCBD® Style. Last 15 minutes will be used to practice dancing in group formations. Dress comfortable and bring a 25 yards skirt if you have one. Students in this class, with discretion of the instructor, will have the opportunity to perform in the student troupe. This troupe will exclusively use Fat Chance Belly Dance moves and formations.
Modern Fusion Bellydance I - Datura®Style –
(new students accepted every month)
This class is dedicated to Datura style improvisational bellydance. We will learn, review and drill Datura style vocabulary. FCBD® Style knowledge is not required but recommended. This class is open to new students at various times of the year. Check back to see when the next session opens.
Modern Fusion Bellydance II- Datura®Style – (must have approval from instructor)
This class is dedicated to Datura style improvisational bellydance. We will learn, review and drill Datura style vocabulary and advance combos. FCBD® Style knowledge is not required but recommended.
Flamenco Fundamentals - Adult
Learn the fundamentals of Flamenco. From arm movement, posture and footwork. We will learn different dances from Spain including Sevillanas, Tangos and more.
Contemporary - Adult
Contemporary dance is a style of dance that mixes components of classical ballet, modern and jazz dance. These classes are designed for both someone who has never danced before to those who are classically trained over years. This is an adult dance class. While all moves can be modified for everyone's level of comfort, spins and jumps will be introduced.
Ballet - Adult
Ballet is a dance form that was introduced to the royal Italian courts in the 1500s. It gained most of its recognition and familiarity in the late 1800s when Italy, Russia and France dived deeply and honored the arts. This class is designed to introduce (or reintroduce) the traditional teachings of ballet. Come join us to learn this airy, sometimes folkloric, and magical dance form; tutus are not required but often encouraged!
Hula - Teen / Adult
Learn the fundamentals of Hula, incorporation traditional dance with music.
Kids Classes
Flamenco Fundamentals - Kids Class
Kids will learn the basics of flamenco movement and dance will learning about the culture of spain and event Spanish vocabulary.
Bellydance (ATS) Fundamentals - Kids Class
Kids will learn the basics of American Tribal Style Bellydance. ATS is a group improv dance where dancers learn to be leaders and followers, working within a group and learning skills of working together.
Ballet - Kids Class
Ballet is a dance form that was introduced to the royal Italian courts in the 1500s. It gained most of its recognition and familiarity in the late 1800s when Italy, Russia and France dived deeply and honored the arts. This class is designed to introduce children to this historically this airy, sometimes folkloric, and magical dance form. In this class your dancer will learn through structure and fundamentals while being given a space to express themselves and grow confidently through movement.
Privates – $60
Group Instruction/Bachelorette Parties – Price varies. Please contact us for more info.
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