Classes
Classes offered at Alhambra Dance are taught by a collaborative of Middle Eastern Dance Instructors. We currently offer classes in different parts of the city to satisfy every student’s needs based on location. Classes are offered on different nights and times providing schedule flexibility. If you would like to see classes offered in your neighbourhood or facility, please contact us at info@alhambradance.com.
All of Alhambra Dance’ s main instructors have completed a very extensive 3 level Middle Eastern Dance Teacher Training through world renowned Master Instructor and Advanced Practice Registered Massage Therapist Hadia. Instructors at Alhambra Dance will ensure your bellydance experience is fun, rejuvenating, and safe. Through Hadia's Revolutionary Body Logic Techniques you will learn to bellydance through an effective system that really works.
Special Classes Events
LESYA STARR INTENSIVE WORKSHOP WEEKEND in TORONTO - AUGUST 5-7
Lesya Starr will be back in Toronto this summer and she's got an exciting set of workshops to teach! Below are brief descriptions. If you want detailed descriptions and a detailed Bio, email info@alhambradance.com
Hands, Arms & Turns - Friday August 5 6-9pm
Persian Oriental - Saturday August 6 10-1pm
Al-Andalus - Saturday August 6 2-5pm
Zambra - Sunday August 7 1:30-4:30pm
Prices: $65 +HST per workshop in advance
- $80 + HST per workshop at the door
Location:Vivace Studios – 291A Jane Street (Just north of Bloor, south of Annette), easy access by TTC, and there is street parking on Jane and Side streets in the area.
Zambra tickets for workshop attendees
$5 in advance, $10 at the door
BUY THE ENTIRE WEEKEND PACKAGE AND SAVE!
Pay $175+ HST in advance or $220 +HST at the door with Zambra Ticket included
For registration forms and more detailed information contact info@alhambradance.com
Payments can be made via paypal or check, contact info@alhambradance.com for more details.
LESYA SHORT SHORT BIO:
(Dancer, choreographer and dance instructor of Oriental Dance and Creative Woman's Dance)
Lesya began studying Ukrainian dance and creative rhythm gymnastics from ages 4-13 in Toronto with, Marie Prociw. She commensed her studies in Oriental Dance (Belly Dancing/Raks Sharki) in Toronto, Canada when she was 17 with the reknown teacher and dancer, Yasmina Ramzy. She has also participated in workshops with world reknown teachers such as Amoura, Ibrahim Farrah, Hadia, Hossam Ramzy y Selena, Farida Fahmy, Mahmoud Reda, Shokry Mohammed, Amir Thaleb, Nur Banu, Zorah (Ibiza), Narjess (Alicante) y Lena (Estocolmo) and Suraya Hilal.
Lesya has given workshops in Budapest, Hungary; México City, Mexico; Toronto and Kitchener, Canada; Belgium (Resodance); Dusseldorf, Germany; Santiago de Compostela, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Barcelona & Mallorca, Spain and she has performed in Canada, Mexico and throughout Europe & the Middle East. She has collaborated with Le Circ du Soleil (London and France); Ciudades que Danzan (Brazil); since 1992 she has performed with the Catalan singer Rosa Zaragosa and since 1999 with Wesak.
Lesya was a recording artist in the band, 'ON' (Warner Bros, Sweden, 1992-1997-Executive producer, Malcolm McClaren).
For the last 21 years Lesya has been investigating and experimenting with Oriental Dance as a resource of natural feminine expression. This weekend she will share with you some of her favourite dance styles and signature movements.
Current Class Schedule
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| 8:00-9:00pm Bellydance Groove (All Levels) – Alexandra Tandem Fitness Sept 12 - Oct 24 - 6 week session costs $95+HST (no class on Oct 10th) Read Class Description |
6:00-7:00pm Bellyrobics (All levels) – Caliana Tandem Fitness Sept 7 - Oct 26 8:00-9:00pm Introduction to Bellydance - Caliana Tandem Fitness Sept 7 - Oct 26 8 week session costs $125 + HST Read Class Description |
Upcoming Class Schedule
*Fall Back-to-School promotion** - Take advantage of our "Back to School" Deals up until the end of September.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| 8:00-9:00pm Bellydance Groove (All Levels) – Alexandra Tandem Fitness Oct 31 - Dec 16 - 6 week session costs $95+HST Read Class Description |
6:00-7:00pm Bellyrobics (All levels) – Caliana Tandem Fitness Nov 2 - Dec 21 8:00-9:00pm Introduction to Bellydance - Caliana Tandem Fitness Nov 2 - Dec 21 8 week session costs $125 + HST Read Class Description |
Privates & Semi Privates
$60/hour or $165 for 3 hours for up to 2 students ($10 for every extra student) + HST
Please email info@alhambradance.com with your preferred availability well in advance to book private/semi-private lessons.
Prices
$125 + HST for 8 week session ($141.25 total)
Drop-in Class price is $19 + HST ($21.47 total)
Registration Policies & Payment Method
All students must sign a registration form and waiver prior to their first class. Please inform and update your instructor of any injuries and medical conditions.
Any missed classes must be made up in the same session. Where no other classes are available, please contact your instructor at the beginning of the session to make other arrangements. (eg. pro-rated session cost, etc.)
Please note that payment is required in advance to secure your spot(s). Accepted payment methods include: cash, cheque or PayPal.
Location
| Tandem Fitness 3300 Yonge Street, 4th Floor West side of Yonge Street, North of Lawrence, Toronto, ON |
Dance to Live 1360 Bathurst Street North of Davenport, Toronto, ON |
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Testimonials
"Hi Caliana! Ok, so I think I'm hooked on bellydancing! lol I've noticed lately I'll be doing something, for example reading a book, and I'll start to practice a move without actually concentrating on what I'm doing. Things are starting to feel more natural and more like my body is in flow rather than awkward and unsmooth. I'm going to continue classes! I want to do the intro beginner to get all the moves & practice but I was wondering what your "teachers" opinion would be for also taking beginner 1? Am I too new? I read the handout & think I can handle a faster pace.
On another note, I just wanted to say thank you for creating a such a welcoming & fun environment. I've had such a positive experience!"
Daniela -
"Caliana,
Despite having taken classes before, I have learnt more from this session than I ever did in previous lessons [elsewhere], and at a lesser time! I appreciate the one-on-one encouragement during classes. I enjoy your energy and dedication. Thank You!"
Patricia -
"I had a wonderful time learning from Caliana's workshop. Caliana is a phenomenal listener and educator. During the workshop, I felt free to examine her movements and come to a place of self understanding. Bellydance as the expression of Feminity and also Individuality... for the longest time I had a tough time figuring out my dance personality until this particular workshop... a light hearted, comedic dancer. What a relief! While Caliana was demonstrating her sultry, sassy and inspired moves, I was right behind exploring how that translated for me, that is the essence of learning. Thanks Caliana!"
Makia -
"Thank you Caliana. I had a lot of fun at last night's class and look forward to the coming weeks. You're an awesome teacher who made the class inviting rather than intimidating."
Margaret -