2010 Schedule - Beginning Dance Classes

Every Thursday from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Tap Academy Dance Studio, upstairs in Studio A.
1334 Lincoln Blvd.,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
1/2 block north of the intersection of Lincoln and Santa Monica
Single classes are $15, or sign up for four classes for $40 (these classes must be taken within 6 weeks.)

* * * Effective June 13, 2010 * * *
Farrah is back, so I will not be teaching at the Pilates Studio City Annex.

Private Lessons

Depending on my work schedule, I am flexible about scheduling private lessons. I will teach at your home. If you need a larger space, studio rentals are available for an additional cost. Private lessons are $45 an hour. If you purchase several lessons in advance, discounts are available.

Instructional Style

I teach Classical Egyptian style. This means that I'm heavily influenced by the greatest 20th century Egyptian dancers like Samia Gamal and Naima Akef. In Egypt, before Americans popularized bellydancing, the dance was taught by example. The teacher danced, and the students copied. This doesn't work for everyone. People learn in different ways, so some people do better when they see it, other people when they listen, and still others when they feel it. I try to teach the moves in a way that incorporates all these styles, so that you have the best chance of being able to learn it.