Classical dance Raqs Sharqi ("Dance of the East" in Arabic), also known as belly dance, oriental, or arabesque, is a scenic, aristocratic dance. It is based on the elements of the ancient dances of the Middle Eastern countries, enriched with elements of classical western choreography such as ballet, and accompanied by classical oriental music with complex rhythmic patterns. Dancers may use a shawl and finger cymbals as accessories.
Each region has its own distinct style. The most popular is Egyptian style - graceful, mannered, restrained. Percussion rhythm is less important than complex melodies. Performed on the bare forefoot and incorporates structured arm positions.
Lebanese style is more expressive with active hip and diaphragm movements. Dancers perform in high-heels and use elements of "floorwork".
Turkish style is sensual, passionate, dynamic. A lot of "floorwork" and very open dresses.
Balkan style blends oriental and gypsy dance. Very energetic, movements are repetitive, based on shimmies and pushing hips and shoulders. Shimmies are predominantly shaking the lower abdomen. Steps are small and hand movement is simplistic.
We offer oriental dance classes for girls age 6 and up!
Oriental dances for girls
Oriental dance for children differ from sensual belly dancing for adults.
For girls, it's a beautiful oriental fairy tale where they can be princesses, fairies, mermaids, phoenix, and other fairy-tale characters depending on the theme of the production. Accessories actively used include wings, assaya sticks, fans, shawls (for more details on dancing with accessories, see Dance styles and directions).
Children’s classes are less formal and incorporate playful activities in the lesson. Some movements that are used in adult dances are excluded, e.g. shimmies. The focus is on learning a sense of rhythm and how to move, developing strength and flexibility, and theatrics.
The benefits of oriental dance for girls:
- Improves posture, coordination, and gait
- Develops flexibility, plasticity, and gracefulness
- Teaches to sense music and rhythm, instills creativity and self-expression
- Promotes future women's health
- Increases self-confidence and comfort with public performance
- Full-body exercise
- Teaches setting and achieving goals, to strive for excellence, responsibility, and sportsmanship through participation in competitive events
Price:
Individual lessons 600 CZK/60 minutes
20 years of teaching experience
Belly Dance
Lessons for aspiring professionals!
- Theoretical foundations of oriental dances
- Rhythms, styles, costumes, and the emergence and development of each type of oriental dance
- Development of proper posture and flexibility
- Movements and sequences according to student ability
- Mimicking and improvising dance movements
- Proper use of oriental dance accessories
- Group and solo dance
Lesson Duration: 60 minutes
Bellydance for fitness
Workout routine utilizing a continuous combination of oriental and gypsy dance movements.
Effectively burns calories !!!
- Dance for pleasure
- Burn fat
- Strength the muscles
- Improve flexibility and plasticity
- Boost your mood
- Unleash your femininity
Suitable for any age and physical condition, as well as for people with disabilities.
Stretching
Those who regularly practice stretching have good posture, excellent flexibility, and can do the splits with ease. Regular stretching enables one to easily perform spectacular dance movements.
Benefits of belly dancing:
- Develop flexibility and learn to move gracefully
- Improves posture
- Helps with spinal problems
- Learn to feel and control your body
- Improves coordination
- Strengthens and tones hip, abdominal, pelvic, and arm muscles
- Burns up to 450 calories/hour
- Improves fertility
- Quickens recovery after childbirth
- Improves blood and lymph circulation
- Burn fat and cellulite
- Develops creativity
- Increases self-esteem
- No partner is required
Conditions which prevent participation:
- Severe back pain
- First trimester of pregnancy
Limited participation after the third month, if there are no complications. - Serious diseases, consultation and doctor’s permission is necessary
Price:
- Group lessons 300 CZK/60 minutes per person
- Individual lessons 600 CZK/60 minutes
20 years of teaching experience
Lesson time is by appointment
Štolbova 1019/4, Prague 6
close to metro Petřiny