Fall 2019 Belly Dance Classes in Bryan, OH

The Bryan Parks and Recreation Department will be having an American Vintage Belly Dance class for women ages 15 and older. Enhance your grace and rhythm, tone your core and whole body, and enjoy a low-impact aerobic exercise through the feminine art of belly dance! Students will learn a movement vocabulary and technique based upon the classic American blend of pan-Mediterranean styles. Belly dance is suitable for all ages and body types, and no prior dance experience is necessary. All levels are welcome, and more experienced dancers will be given additional challenges. Warm-ups and cool-downs are included with each class. 

Please wear comfortable clothing that is not too bulky. A scarf or soft belt tied around the hips is recommended, and students may dance barefoot or in dance shoes. This class will be held at the Community Center on Buffalo Road, upstairs, and will run 5 consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 PM starting November 6th, with a cost of $48.00.  A minimum of four pre-registered students is required to hold the class, so please call 419-633-6030 to reserve your space.  If any class is canceled due to weather or other reasons, it will be made up the week following the end of each session. 

Instructor: Rita Michele

I will be teaching basic steps and combinations through a fun, upbeat choreography. 

Hope to see you there!! 

Fall 2016 Belly Dance Class

La Paloma Gypsy Dance (women ages 15 & up, all body types):

     Join instructor Rita Michele for the art of belly dance, with a Persian and Mediterranean flair! This “Skills, Drills, & Combinations” class is perfect for beginners as well as challenging enough for more experienced dancers. Belly dance is ideal for improving core strength. It tones the entire body and provides a low-impact aerobic workout. Students should dress in comfortable clothing and may dance barefoot or wearing ballet slippers. A scarf tied around the hips is helpful.

     A full warm-up and cool-down is included with every class. Enhance your grace and beauty, and discover the dancer in you!

Classes will run on Thursday evenings for 8 consecutive weeks and will be held at the Community Center on Buffalo Rd. in Bryan, upstairs. A minimum of 6 students is required to hold the class, so please pre-register with the Parks & Recreation office to reserve your space: 419-633-6030.

One session only:

Begins September 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Fee is $60.00.