ATS®Dance Fundamentals (Beginner - Level 1):
Learn the ATS basics in this 6 week course by drilling in fun combinations.
Using both fast and slow movements, we’ll get you dancing in your first
class! All basic movement and troupe formations including dance posture,
body awareness, zils, and music are covered. Zills (finger cymbals) are
required for week 3.
***Drop-ins are welcome at any time during this course at the drop in rate.
There is enough review built in to each week to keep you moving!
ATS® Drills (Advanced - Level 3):
This class is not taught in cycle format. Please check with your instuctor about
your skill level before joining this class. We will continue to add to our slow
and fast ATS movement vocabulary using the full range of variations and
movements. We’ll focus on techniques for intermediate and advanced steps
used in ATS as well as stage presence, presentation, etiquette, and group
dynamics.
***You must have experience in Dance Fundamentals (Level 1) and Tribal
Combinations (Level 2). Instructor approval required.
Improv ATS®Choreography (Advanced - Level 4):
This class is not taught in cycle format and is by invitation only. Working in
duet,trio and chorus formations, set up choreographies using the full range of
movements.
***You must have experience in Dance Fundamentals (Level 1), Tribal
Combinations (Level 2), and ATS Drills (Level 3) to join this class. Instructor
approval required.
Class Fees:
Class Fees:
$15 drop-in 1 hour class
$18 drop-in 1.25 and 1.5 hour classes
$40 for 4 1-hour class sessions (when paid in advance)**
Private lessons and workshops available upon request - please concact your
instructor for rates and locations!
**Classes not used within the month are forfeit. Classes do NOT transfer to
the following month.
If paid for in advance monthly, classes are $10 per class. This is non-
refundable once paid in advance; if you do not attend classes during that
month, this fee does not forward to the next section of classes and will
expire at the end of the month. Payment is due the first class of each
month. You are always welcome to drop-in to classes and pay as you do so;
drop in fee is $12 per class.
ATS®Class Attire:
Full skirt or loose pants, hip scarf, short top or leotard (just wear something
comfortable that allows the instructor to be able to see your body and
movements easily.) Bare feet only in dance studio. You will need a pair of zills
(finger cymbals. Please let your instructor know if you need to know where to
purchase a set.)
Classes & Workshops
Classes start promptly.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class start. Studio opens 15-30 minutes before each class.
Come on in and get ready to dance!
Studio capacity is 30 people per session, we close the class when there are 30 students in the studio.
So…please arrive on time to secure a space!
Observe a class! You are always welcome to observe a class; if you’ve never taken a belly dance class
and want to see what we’re about, check out ATS® Dance Fundamentals (Level 1). If you’ve completed 6
weeks of Level 1 and want to know about Level 2? Observe Tribal Combinations for ATS®. Wondering what
happens in Level 3? Ask your instructor for class times for ATS® Drills and Improv.
Our classes are for adult women only (18 years and older.) We occasionally make exceptions for serious dancers. Please contact your instructor for
more information. For insurance purposes, children are not allowed in the studio or unattended in the waiting area. We do not provide childcare.
