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SPRING INTO ACTION WITH...BELLY DANCE!

Thanks for your interest in learning about Belly Dance. Belly Dancing is an ancient art form, infusing the various ethnic dances of the Middle East. In modern form, it is a stylized version of its folkloric roots and always evolving. Belly Dance is sensuous and expressive; it develops strength, rhythm, grace and coordination. It is a great way to exercise, connect with others and build self-confidence. Classes are open to all ages, body types and is adaptable to individual limitations. Have fun and celebrate life through dance.

Currently, I teach mixed level belly dance classes at my beautiful Home Studio. The classes are located in San Jose between Downtown and Willow Glen areas, address is not posted (please contact me).

Will you TOO become a Belly Dance junkie?

Khajulah's Belly Dance Classes at her Home Studio
Beginner, Mixed Levels and Beyond Beginners.
Small Group, Coaching and Privates lessons also available.

SPRING SCHEDULE

Belly Dance Classes at Khajulah’s Home Studio
Near Downtown San Jose and Willow Glen Areas
Tuesdays or Thursdays
Study in a beautiful and intimate environment, home studio located near Downtown San Jose and Willow Glen. Easy access via 280 freeway, light rail and bus 64. Classes are on-going. Please contact Patrice directly for address.
Class Flyer

Beginners to Mixed Levels
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15p
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Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45pm
Thursdays, 6:00-7:15pm
These one hour and fifteen minute classes includes a brief warm up and stretch. Posture is covered, graceful hands and arms, basic moves and variations. Finger cymbals will also be introduced. Choreography will also be explored. Every class is different, so if you are hooked, you may want to attend more than one. Performance opportunities available through Raks al Khalil (Arabic for Dance of Friends).

Beyond Beginners - This class is closed, but open to mixed level students.
Thursdays, 7:30pm-9:00pm
This class is also geared towards public performance in the student troupe, Raks al Khalil (Arabic for Dance of Friends). Not only will we explore belly dance moves, we will continue to challenge ourselves by playing finger cymbals while we dance, advanced choreography and prop exploration, such as: veil, sword and tray. Classes are always ongoing and require a commitment of joining our troupe at the core level. In the hour and a half, we begin with warms ups, zill drills/jam sessions and dance movement, at the end of the class we watch belly dance videos or visit with each other while sipping mint tea or join us for scheduled mini workshops.

Class Fees
$10/ per class or drop in
$15/ two classes, same day
$35/ 4 classes, paid in advance
$65/ 8 classes, paid in advance
Classes need not be taken consecutively. Class fees are not refundable or transferable.

Want to watch the first class? You will be charged half price.
Money an issue?
Talk to me, let's see if we can work it out. I want to share this joy of dance, there should be no financial obstacles.
Class Flyer

What to bring
Dress comfortably and bring something to tie around your hips. Flexible dance shoes or sandals are highly recommended. Please bring finger cymbals and
a veil, I also have these items for purchase and some for loan, but you are STRONGLY encouraged to supply your own.
Suppliers can be found on the links page. Bring water.

Class Location
Khajulah's
private home studio located just outside of Downtown San Jose near the Willow Glen area. The 280 and 87 freeways are nearby and the studio is easily accessible by public transportation, three blocks from the light rail and bus route 64.
Since this is a home studio, I'd like to keep my address semi-private, so....
Drop me a line with any questions.

Email: patrice-khajulah(at)excite.com -OR- patricekhajulah(at)yahoo.com
Call me to get the address:
Phone: 408-279-8524

Class Policies (really just some common sense...)
~ Turn your cell phones off
Please respect others by turning if off. Of course, if you are expecting an important call, this is acceptable, but please step out of the room.
~ Don't bring your children
This has been tried before and it hardly ever works. Some take belly dance classes as their only "me time" and sometimes it's their only opportunity to have time away from all their responsibilities (this includes their own children). Now, there are exceptions: if your child is old enough to take classes with you or if you don't have a baby sitter for the night and your child is old enough to sit quietly and entertain themselves, but not on a regular basis and please contact me first.
~ No guests
Please don't bring your friends or boyfriends to class, this tends to be very disruptive to everyone else. The exception is if your child is taking the class and you are there to supervise, you will not be charged for class unless you are participating as well.

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Raks al Khalil
This is our student troupe which you may join when you are ready, membership is strictly voluntary, I never push you to dance (well, hardly ever!). If you choose to become a member of our student troupe, Raks al Khalil you will also learn how to sew your own costumes at our separate costuming workshops and sewing sessions. We had our grand debut at the 2006 Desert Dance Festival and recently performed at Rakkasah 2008 as well as Carnival of Stars 2007, Desert Dance Festival 2007 and Dance Masters 2007.

Costuming Workshops / Monday Sewing Nights
This is open to all students of Khajulah. We meet on Mondays anytime between 5pm and 9pm and keep each other company while we work on our individual projects and/or learn how to make our own costumes. No charge, just bring all your own supplies and your own machine. It's a good idea to try at least once to sew your own costume as it is a great learning experience; you either learn to save money by making your own costumes or you learn that you'd rather pay someone else to do it for you. If you have no interest in sewing, I am a costume designer and am available for all your costuming needs.

Thanks and feel free to contact me.
---patrice aka Khajulah
email:
patrice-khajulah(at)excite.com -OR- patricekhajulah(at)yahoo.com
phone: 408-279-8524

03-28-08

 

 
alternative email: patricekhajulah()yahoo.com