Class Descriptions

Sammati Dance Company is proud to offer
"100% Pure" American Tribal Style Bellydance classes
in the Washington D.C. metro area!

1 Hour

Class will begin with a stretching warm-up and the FatChanceBellyDance moving meditation.

We will cover the dance posture and a zill review in each class as well as one new slow movement and one fast step.

Click here for a class schedule with movements to be covered.

1 Hour

Class will begin with a stretching warm-up and the FatChanceBellyDance moving meditation.

Expanding on the basics, we will begin drilling the moves that were learned in the ATS Fundamentals class and learning variations to the steps through fun combinations. Duet and group dancing, as well as chorus will be introduced.

One 8 week session of ATS Fundamentals is recommended before enrollment in Basics Plus.

Click here for a class schedule with movements to be covered.

1 1/2 Hours

Class will begin with a stretching warm-up and the FatChanceBellyDance moving meditation.

Moving "beyond the basics" and into the driving force of improv - cues and transitions. Learn how to put moves together and communicate without words. Complex moves, layering and special zill patterns will also be covered.

One 8 week session of Basics Plus is recommended before enrollment in Beyond Basics.
Students are encouraged to continue with Basics Plus classes to ensure correct technique.

1 1/2 Hours

Class will begin with a stretching warm-up and the FatChanceBellyDance moving meditation.

You know the moves, but there is still more to learn! In this class we will cover solos, duets, groups and chorus work in depth. This is also where you will find specialty work such as drum solos, balancing and floorwork.

Dress for this class is a skirt, pantaloons, hip scarf and choli.
Please bring knee pads for floorwork and a headscarf to use as a turban base for balancing.

Attendance in this class is by permission only.
Students are encouraged to continue with Beyond Basics classes to ensure correct technique.