Belly Dance Classes in Syracuse
Happy Holidays! Classes resume January 3, 2019 on a weekly basis! Enjoy the holiday season and have a happy, healthy New Year!

*NEW* Beginner/Mixed Level Class
Thursdays 5:15-6:15 pm @ Spark Art Space
1009 E Fayette St., Syracuse
Join Ionah for a brand new mixed level class designed for anyone with or without dance experience. Co-taught by Ionah's Teaching Assistant Kimberly, come ready to learn belly dance by wearing comfortable clothing for movement and being prepared to dance without any street shoes. In addition to belly dance, learn to love your body JUST as it is while being immersed in learning and understanding Egyptian and other Middle Eastern music and dance.
Head over Heels Dance Company
Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm @ Spark Art Space
1009 E Fayette St., Syracuse
Join one of the most sought-after dance companies in the area who perform dynamic contemporary, cutting-edge Egyptian and other Arab and Middle Eastern dance styles. New members welcome to learn choreographies, more nuances of cultural and historical contexts of the dance, to be a force of solidarity with women of color and trans folks of color in our community-particularly those who are cash poor/working-class-and to gain confidence in performing solo pieces and owning the stage while dancing!
Note: new Head over Heels members with typically 6+ months experience will be accepted again starting December 2018. Contact Ionah (ionahraqs@gmail.com) and visit the Head over Heels Dance Company Facebook page for more info and bring your dance to the next level!
Cost: $15.00 per class or $60 for the entire month!
Email ionahraqs@gmail.com to join!
Disclaimers:
* No refunds/exchanges for any reason, free first classes/observations only
* Payment is expected in full AT (or before first) class via cash, check, or via PayPal (email Ionah for PayPal info).
* Please plan to dance barefoot or in dance shoes, drink plenty of water and know your body and its limitations. If you have or experience any pain or injury, please let the instructors know before class. Ionah Dance and instructors are not responsible for any injury or illness resulting from taking classes.
Email ionahraqs@gmail.com to join!
Disclaimers:
* No refunds/exchanges for any reason, free first classes/observations only
* Payment is expected in full AT (or before first) class via cash, check, or via PayPal (email Ionah for PayPal info).
* Please plan to dance barefoot or in dance shoes, drink plenty of water and know your body and its limitations. If you have or experience any pain or injury, please let the instructors know before class. Ionah Dance and instructors are not responsible for any injury or illness resulting from taking classes.
More Opportunities to Learn
Private Lessons, Coaching, Workshops

Ionah has been teaching dancers since 2007 and has successfully worked in private lessons to build the skill of dancers so that they can be the best that they can be. In workshop settings, she breaks down movements as well as musicality to help address both passionate musical connection and expression and technique to create the best dancers. Working both in the classoom and through Skype, telephone, or via video coaching, Ionah can help you grow in your dance. Having coached a beginner dancer in Florida who then auditioned and won a spot on the Orlando Bellydance Training Team, Ionah can help you meet your goals and advance your dance.
Are you a beginner dancer not ready for the world of classes? Schedule your private lesson, coaching session or gather some friends and set up a specialty group class with Ionah! Email ionahraqs@gmail.com to schedule today!
Are you a beginner dancer not ready for the world of classes? Schedule your private lesson, coaching session or gather some friends and set up a specialty group class with Ionah! Email ionahraqs@gmail.com to schedule today!
PRIVATE LESSONS
$60/hour (Book 4 at a time for $200 total) Head over Heels Dance Company members receive $10 discount per lesson Work on technique or improve a specific skill; develop and work toward specific dance goals such as a competition, audition, solo, or major performance; take private lessons in lieu of group classes; develop your own choreography; have Ionah build a choreography for you (additional fees apply outside of the classroom time). Get started - email Ionah! COACHING $75/hour Develop your own choreography, work on technique or practice improvement on skills or prop usage, prepare for a competition or audition, or work toward another goal. Send Ionah video footage for critique and review. Skype, and/or telephone critique of the video will be provided during the hour coaching session. Included in the fee are written notes, other time outside the coaching session Ionah sepnds viewing the video, preparing notes and critique, etc. Sign up today - Ionah is an award-winning choreographer/dancer with a successful coaching/teaching resume. Help her elevate your dance! Get started - email Ionah! |
SPECIALTY GROUP CLASSES
$100/hour (Book 2 at time for $180) Perfect for birthday parties, ladies' nights, pilates & yoga studios looking to offer something more, etc. Book at Ionah's Eastwood, Syracuse studio or your location. Mileage fees may apply to your location. Get started - email Ionah! WORKSHOPS $100/hour Looking for even more dancing or to sponsor Ionah to teach longer sessions to committed dancers? Visit her workshop booking page for workshop offerings and more! $100/hour (most workshops are 1.5 - 2 hours in duration). Mileage fees may apply depending on location. Get started - visit the booking page! |
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