Schedule of Classes
Prices are for the local region, within the Binghamton, NY
and surrounding areas (Vestal, Endicott, Johnson
City...including Friendsville and Montrose, PA) please note
that outside the local area, additional fees apply.
Group lessons ~ $10 per class/ per person or $40
per month/ per person.
($15 per class at Healthy U.)
Private lessons ~ $30
Semi-private lessons (up to three people) ~ $15
per student
Private group lessons (minimum of 4 people) ~ $12
per student. Arrangements can be made for
lessons just for you and your friends. Time slots
are not always available...it is best to sign up at
least a month in advance to ensure classroom
availability. Payments are per month. Contact
Helena.
"Bellygrams" ~ $60 (about 10-15 minutes)
Showers (& women's parties) that include a belly
dance lesson ~ $110
All classes are 1 hr.
Personal checks are accepted, payable to:
J. H. Smart *except for Art School classes---
please make checks payable to The Art School
Monthly payments are due before the first class of
the month. Sorry, refunds can not be offered for
missed classes, nor can they be carried over to the
next month.
Personal Training ~ $40 per 1 hr. session for
in-home training. Contact me for initial
consultation. $15 consultation fee.
Clothing recommendations for class:
Comfortable clothes that you would wear to the gym
or to dance class. Unitards, yoga pants, choli top or
sports bra and something to tie around your hips (hip
scarf, thin shawl folded in half, or even fabric of
some kind to use as a temporary hip scarf.) No shoes
for dance classes.
and surrounding areas (Vestal, Endicott, Johnson
City...including Friendsville and Montrose, PA) please note
that outside the local area, additional fees apply.
Group lessons ~ $10 per class/ per person or $40
per month/ per person.
($15 per class at Healthy U.)
Private lessons ~ $30
Semi-private lessons (up to three people) ~ $15
per student
Private group lessons (minimum of 4 people) ~ $12
per student. Arrangements can be made for
lessons just for you and your friends. Time slots
are not always available...it is best to sign up at
least a month in advance to ensure classroom
availability. Payments are per month. Contact
Helena.
"Bellygrams" ~ $60 (about 10-15 minutes)
Showers (& women's parties) that include a belly
dance lesson ~ $110
All classes are 1 hr.
Personal checks are accepted, payable to:
J. H. Smart *except for Art School classes---
please make checks payable to The Art School
Monthly payments are due before the first class of
the month. Sorry, refunds can not be offered for
missed classes, nor can they be carried over to the
next month.
Personal Training ~ $40 per 1 hr. session for
in-home training. Contact me for initial
consultation. $15 consultation fee.
Clothing recommendations for class:
Comfortable clothes that you would wear to the gym
or to dance class. Unitards, yoga pants, choli top or
sports bra and something to tie around your hips (hip
scarf, thin shawl folded in half, or even fabric of
some kind to use as a temporary hip scarf.) No shoes
for dance classes.
Sundays 1 PM - 2 PM Broome Community College, Front St.
Binghamton, beginning September 20th, 2009, 6 week session in
Middle Eastern Dance for beginners, followed by 6 week session for
intermediate level! Pre-register by calling BCC at 607.778.5012.
Tuesdays 6 PM - 7 PM Montrose Area Adult School, beginning
September 8 through October 27, 2009 at Montrose Area High
School. Visit www.montroseadultschool.org to register.
Wednesdays 6 PM - 7 PM The Art School, Main St. Vestal
Egyptian Twist 1 & 2 (beginner and intermediate)
Thursdays 6 PM -7 PM The Art School, Vestal Campus
Egyptian Twist 1 & 2 --(beginner to intermediate)
Pre-register: www.theartschoolonline.com or 607.797.2517
Thursdays 7 PM -8 PM The Art School, Vestal Campus
(801 Main St.) Egyptian Twist 3 --advanced belly dance class, *by
invitation, only. Pre-register: 607-797-2517
Fridays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Belly Dance for Fitness! Beginner
bellydance classes held at Healthy U, University Plaza, Vestal
Pkwy E. Binghamton. call Pam at 607-707-7770 to register.
Saturdays 11:30 -12:30 Egyptian Twist Level 1 & 2 (beginner to
intermediate) The Art School, Vestal 607-797-2517
Private lessons are usually held on Thursdays and Saturdays, but
arrangements can be made for other days, depending on
availability. Please contact Helena for information.
Binghamton, beginning September 20th, 2009, 6 week session in
Middle Eastern Dance for beginners, followed by 6 week session for
intermediate level! Pre-register by calling BCC at 607.778.5012.
Tuesdays 6 PM - 7 PM Montrose Area Adult School, beginning
September 8 through October 27, 2009 at Montrose Area High
School. Visit www.montroseadultschool.org to register.
Wednesdays 6 PM - 7 PM The Art School, Main St. Vestal
Egyptian Twist 1 & 2 (beginner and intermediate)
Thursdays 6 PM -7 PM The Art School, Vestal Campus
Egyptian Twist 1 & 2 --(beginner to intermediate)
Pre-register: www.theartschoolonline.com or 607.797.2517
Thursdays 7 PM -8 PM The Art School, Vestal Campus
(801 Main St.) Egyptian Twist 3 --advanced belly dance class, *by
invitation, only. Pre-register: 607-797-2517
Fridays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Belly Dance for Fitness! Beginner
bellydance classes held at Healthy U, University Plaza, Vestal
Pkwy E. Binghamton. call Pam at 607-707-7770 to register.
Saturdays 11:30 -12:30 Egyptian Twist Level 1 & 2 (beginner to
intermediate) The Art School, Vestal 607-797-2517
Private lessons are usually held on Thursdays and Saturdays, but
arrangements can be made for other days, depending on
availability. Please contact Helena for information.
Egyptian Twist at The Art School
Holiday Show at The
Black Bear WInery
Black Bear WInery
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Prices, Policies & other Information
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| Pre-registration and payment is required in advance for BCC's 6 week sessions. The Art School's classes require registration and payments on a monthly basis. Classes will not be held without registering! |
| Please note that for The Art School classes, payments are on a monthly basis and must be sent in and received by The Art School, along with registration, before the first day of class. Checks can be made payable to: The Art School and sent to; The Art School 2404 Charleston Ave. Vestal, NY 13850 |
A note from The Art School:
The Art School will be happy to issue a full refund up to five business days prior to the start of the class. These requests can be made by calling Nancy
Reynolds at 607.797.2517--- We will be unable to issue any refunds after this time. If the Art School cancels any course for any reason, all payments
will be returned by check.
The Art School will be happy to issue a full refund up to five business days prior to the start of the class. These requests can be made by calling Nancy
Reynolds at 607.797.2517--- We will be unable to issue any refunds after this time. If the Art School cancels any course for any reason, all payments
will be returned by check.
At a Hafla in Bethlehem, PA
Belly Dancers have the BEST parties! Holiday Bash at the Cafe Oasis.
| Helena, Kelly-Jo and Marlene |
| Me getting silly in front of the camera and Donia looking lovely as usual...the things Donia puts up with! |
The lovely TESA and I
in costume later in the
evening.
in costume later in the
evening.
This happy Sultan belongs to
me. I found him wandering
around my yard one day. He is
housebroken and lets me make
him turbans with my veils, so I
decided to keep him ;-)
me. I found him wandering
around my yard one day. He is
housebroken and lets me make
him turbans with my veils, so I
decided to keep him ;-)
Hafla performance in Tunkhannock, PA
| The lovely Haifa performing a sword dance! |
| Haifa |
| Me dancing to Egyptian pop |
| Tesa performing a fan dance |
| The lovely Aysan performing her famous veil duet with Christine |
Below; March 2008
performance at Portfoloio's Cafe
performance at Portfoloio's Cafe
| Tammie and Audra performing their own solos! |
Below; pictures taken at the Hafla held at the Mary Stegmeier
Mansion in Wilkes-Barre, PA following a cane dance workshop.
Mansion in Wilkes-Barre, PA following a cane dance workshop.
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Photos above by Michele Broton.
First Fridays, Fund Raisers, Fun Photo
Shoots with birds, Community Events
and other performances...
First Fridays, Fund Raisers, Fun Photo
Shoots with birds, Community Events
and other performances...
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| Please note the following class cancellation; Saturday, July 11, 2009, no class. Class will resume the following Saturday! |