Description
Delve into traditional belly dance techniques with an instructor with over 35 years training!
Our company’s director, Jennifer Secrist Goran, specializes in the belly dance form known as American Tribal Style (aka: FCBD®Style or ATS). This dance form uses traditional belly dance movements, accented with Flamenco & classical Indian styles in an improvisational format. By learning the movement technique & a series of cues, dancers learn how to create a group improvisational dance (no need to memorize choreography!).
Not only will you learn a beautiful art form in motion, you will also learn about:
- lengthening and opening your spine
- gaining power thru strong posture
- fully taking up your space with dance
- having a healthy appreciation of the natural variations in body types
Jennifer’s teaching style has often been praised by her students and her reputation for creating a strong community of dancers who work to reach their best potential while supporting their fellow classmates is well deserved. Meet our full team of instructors and learn why dancers from near and far come to study with us!
All in person classes are held at our studio in North Boulder with easy car or bus access (204 & Skip lines both bring you to us!)
More About Our Beginning Belly Dance Classes In Boulder, CO
In this class you will learn the fundamentals of our belly dance steps, foot and arm placement, posture, simple zil patterns and the mechanics of each movement. Although this class is suitable for the new student, it is also beneficial for the more advanced student to review, refine and polish their technique. Billing for classes is in 6 week ‘sessions’. To cover the large amount of movements that are part of our curriculum usually takes a minimum of 4-5 sessions. We break down the every movements from the ground up and typically alternate a fast movement one week, followed by a slow movement the next week
Class Format, Cost & Prerequisites
All of our classes will be using a hybrid format with classes happening online & in person at our studio simultaneously.
Online Classes:
You can choose to join us with Zoom from the comfort of your own home, optionally share your camera & ask questions and make comments in real time.
In Person Classes:
Limited in person spaces are available during class time. We will wipe down the studio doors, hand rails and often touched surfaces as needed. During class we will run our heavy duty HEPA filter air purifier. Even with these precautions there is a risk of contracting a cold, flu or covid. We suggest that if you are in a high risk category that you choose the online format. At this time masks are optional.
Cost:
Class session costs will vary depending on how many weeks there are in a particular session.
Prerequisite:
Level 1: no previous experience needed, all skill levels welcome.
Still have questions about which class is right for you? Check out our class FAQs page!
Dress For Class:
Any fitted top and pants or skirt that provides full range of movement. Socks or bare feet are best in the studio. Hip scarves, jeweled or tassel belts are optional. A few loaner zils are available for use during class.
Class Time & Studio Hours:
Classes run from 6:00-6:45pm. The studio is open at 5:30pm, a half hour before class starts. If you would like to come before 5:30pm to shop the marketplace, simply send us an email to make sure we are available.
Location
The Nawaar Studio in North Boulder.
1850 Tansy Place
Boulder, CO 80304
We strive to create a fragrance free environment in our studio. Please avoid fragranced products, perfumes and essential oils when joining us.
Online Belly Dance Classes & Class Video Recordings
Want to join us for ONLINE belly dance classes? We gotcha covered!
All of our classes use a hybrid format and can be joined via Zoom if you can’t make it to the studio. You can interact with the teachers and other students live during class or watch the recordings (available for 4 days after each class). The recording links are shared in our private groups on facebook, where you can also comment and interact with other students from the session.
Auto Enrollment
If you plan to continue with your dance studies you may want to sign up for auto enrollment. With this free service you’ll:
- have a space reserved for you in class indefinitely
- no longer have to log on to purchase your class, we’ll process your card automatically the week before the new session
- get 10% off all online product purchases (except sale and consignment) when you use your personal coupon code
We’ll keep your card on file and run your class payment a week before the new session starts. To set up this service, just talk to us in class or give us a call. To cancel, simply let us know anytime before the next session payment is charged.
Need To Get Supplies?
We can ship anything you may need right to your doorstep!! If you prefer to shop in person you can come by the studio 30 minutes before each class starts or you can make an appointment to shop any other time.
Terms Of Participation
By joining us in any activity (including, but not limited to, in studio classes, online class, rehearsals and performances) you agree to our terms of participation as covered in our release of liability.
Laura Garabedian (verified owner) –
I started taking classes at Tribe Nawaar a year and a half ago, having virtually no bellydance experience. I am still here and have moved up to doing level 2 as well and am just in love. It’s a hard style of dance to get into but Jennifer breaks it down fantastically for level one and is very patient with questions and the innate confusion of learning a new dance style. I am SUPER impressed by her concern with body health and protecting everyone’s back/knees/easily injured body parts. She always emphasizes health and posture over drastic styling and that makes me love the class even more. I am so glad I started taking classes with Tribe Nawaar and look forward to many more years dancing with this wonderful, supportive, positive group.