Level 1: Basic belly dance technique and routines. Session 1 includes an Introduction to Veil. Session 2 will include an Introduction to Finger Cymbals. Level 1 must be taken two or more times before advancing to Level 2, including one theme of veil and one theme of finger cymbals. Pre-requisite: no prior dance experience necessary

Level 2: Intermediate technique and combinations. Class theme will vary from session to session and may include specialty themes such as Study of Arabic Rhythms or Advanced Finger Cymbals. Please bring your veil and finger cymbals to every class. Homework is occasionally required. Pre-requisite: both themes of Level 1 (veil and cymbals) and instructor approval.

Level 3: Intermediate/Advanced Choreography, including a special polishing of technique by incorporating ballet terminology. This class includes a ballet-style warm-up and belly dance combinations and routine that will improve your classical oriental dance technique, turns, posture and more! Pre-requisite: 4 sessions of level 2 plus instructor approval. This class is only run once a year the Niles location (SUMMER).

Level 4: Advanced Choreography. Bring your veil and finger cymbals. Class theme will vary from session to session and may focus on Classical Oriental, Modern Egyptian or Folkloric dances. Student is expected to practice at home outside of class times. Homework is occasionally required. Pre-requisite: at least 4 sessions of Level 2 and 2 sessions of Level 3 (offered at the Jasmin Jahal School of Dance in Chicago).