Celebrating culture through dance and community. Join my in-person classes at the Shawl Anderson Dance Center in Berkeley, California
Intermediate Class: Tuesdays from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (knowledge of Salimpour method 100 & 200 levels recommended)
Beginners Class: Thursdays from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (all levels welcome)
Salimpour Belly Dance has developed the premier methodology for teaching belly dance, ensuring that students enjoy the beautiful culture, music and movement from which this dance originates. Belly Dance originates from the SWANA region (Southwest Asia & North Africa), and features distinct stylizations from each county, The Salimpour pedagogy equips students with necessary skills and movement vocabulary to dance any regional stylization.
Grounded in the essence of cultural celebration and inclusivity, Salimpour Belly Dance teaching philosophy fosters a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, embracing individuals of all ages and backgrounds, while nurturing a sense of community and providing opportunities for performance, thus embodying the values and goals of the Salimpour tradition. A second-generation belly dancer, Artistic Director Suhaila Salimpour’s Kurdish (Turkish, Iranian, Iraqi & Syrian), Sicilian, and Greek heritage, coupled with her extensive performance experience in Egypt, Lebanon and Syria, enriches her teachings.
The Salimpour Format of Belly Dance integrates elements from classical European and other cultural dance forms into its movement vocabulary, complemented by theatrical skills, infusing these dances with vibrancy and depth.
For more information & registration: https://www.shawl-anderson.org/adult-class-descriptions
Location:
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
2704 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Questions, contact: dance@suhailainternational.org.
