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For a bellydancer or teacher call 612-703-7002 or email mirah@mirahammal.com

 

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Classes and Workshops with Mirah Ammal

Mirah teaches regular belly dance classes in the Twin Cities area, and tours teaching workshops throughout the region and around the country. Mirah is also available for private lessons, private women's parties with small group lessons, and special workshops. For details or to receive announcements about upcoming session schedules, email mirah@mirahammal.com.

   

 

Aalim School of Middle Eastern Dance

Classes through Aalim School are taught by Mirah and other professional instructors. See specific class listing for instructor and location. View the registration forms for more complete information and class descriptions or call 612-703-7002 or email Mirah at mirah@mirahammal.com.

 

SUMMER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Click for form

Summer Session classes begin June 7. A second summer session of level 1 classes suitable for new beginners starts July 19. Students with previous experience, start any time.

 

Summer Session Classes

Summer session classes begin the week of June 7. A second summer session of level 1 classes suitable for beginners will begin in late July. Specialty class dates may vary. Please take note of the class dates for each class. Students with previous experience may join "regular" classes at any time

 

NOTE: Be sure to check the specific class listing for session dates and studio designations as we have two locations: Inver Grove Heights and Minneapolis. Click on class titles to view class descriptions and additional details.

 

Regular Summer Class Schedule

 

Level 1 Belly Dance Foundations (Two 6-week sessions)

       Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Studio IGH-FA

                Session I: 6/9-7/14

                Session I: 7/21-9/1 (No class 8/4)

       Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Studio Mpls-SR

                Session I: 6/10-7/15

                Session I: 7/22-9/2 (No class 8/5)

 

Level 2 & 3 Mixed Belly Dance Technique Concentration (12-week session)

       Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 6/9-9/1 (no 8/4), Studio Mpls-SR

       Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. 6/10-9/2 (no 8/5), Studio IGH-FA

 

Advanced Belly Dance Technique and Style

       Saturdays, 11:30-1:00 p.m. 6/5-8/28 (no 6/19, 7/10, 7/24, 8/7-14), Studio Mpls-SR

    

 

  

Specialty Classes & Workshops

Children's Dance Camp! (Recommended ages 5-8 years, 4-week session)    

      Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m., 6/8-6/29, Studio Mpls-CP

 

Performance Skills Classes

Polishing Performance Skills and Developing as a Solo Performer

      Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., 6/8-7/20, (no 7/6--6 weeks), Studio Mpls-CP

 

Polishing Performance Skills and Developing as a Solo Performer

      Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 6/10-7/22, (no 7/8--6 weeks), Studio IGH-FA

     

Specialty Performance and Workshop Intensive Series - 2010

      Initial installments: Tuesday 8/24 and 8/31, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Studio Mpls-CP

      More information coming soon.

 

  

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Aalim School Class Fees:

 

Be sure to read the registration form for school policies and fee structures.

 

Regular classes (1.5 hours):

      $ 65 for a 6-week session (level 1 summer session 1 or session 2)

      $110 for full 12-class summer

      $100 for 10-class gypsy card

      $ 55 for 5-class gypsy card

      $ 12 single class drop-in rate

 

Children's classes (1 hour):

     $32 for full 4-week session

     $9 single class drop-in rate

 

Summer Performance Skills Classes (2 hours):

     $90 for full 6-week session (includes materials)

 

Specialty Performance & Workshop Intensive Series

      $40 per 3-hour workshop workshop

     

 

 

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Aalim School Locations

Inver Grove Heights

Salem Square at 5300 S. Robert Street, Inver Grove Heights (at 494 and S. Robert Street.) Click for driving directions.

       Studio IGH-FA: Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Suite 550)

       Studio IGH-RS: Rhythm and Shoes Studio (Suite 200)

 

Minneapolis

Center for Performing Arts at 3754 Pleasant Ave. S. (38th and Pleasant)

Click for driving directions.

       Studio Mpls-CP: Chapel Room, 2nd floor

       Studio Mpls-SR: Sun Room, 1st floor

 

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Burnsville and Other Class Locations

For these locations, class registration is handled by the venue. Please use the contact information listed to register. **PLEASE NOTE: Registration for this location is done through the school district and they require advanced registration. For best results, be sure to register no less than four days before the start of class session.

 

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Classes with Mirah Ammal

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Community Ed.

Please note: Classes are located near Hwy 13 and 35W in Burnsville.

 

    Diamondhead Education Center

    2nd floor Great Room (new room!)

    308 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville   Click for driving directions.

    http://www.communityed191.org

    952-707-4141 (registration hotline)

    952-707-4100 (information)

 

Spring Session: 4/14 - 6/2 (8 weeks)

       Beginner Level 1: Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.

       Advanced Beginner & Level 2: Wednesdays 7:45 - 9:15 p.m.

 

Please note, there is no class at Burnsville over the summer session. Please consider joining us at one of the Aalim School locations for summer session. Burnsville classes will resume in fall. 

      

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Private Classes and Workshops

Mirah teaches private lessons for individual or small groups. A lesson or mini-workshop can be a great way to liven up a private party. For small groups and dance troupes, a private lesson with Mirah can help you work toward group goals or choreographies. For individual dance students, private lessons are a great way to work specific techniques, enhance performance skills, get critical feedback, and work on personal dance development. Mirah tailors your private session to suit your individual needs and circumstances. She can come to you, or locate a studio for the session. For specific pricing information, contact Mirah

 

Mirah also teaches group workshops in Middle Eastern dance and belly dance. She is available for bookings throughout the country. Call 612-703-7002 or email mirah@mirahammal.com to talk with Mirah about teaching a workshop or being a guest instructor for your event or click here for more workshop information

 

Some of Mirah's private lesson and workshop specialties include:

     Egyptian style Raks as-Sharki (belly dance)

     Dynamic drum solos and combinations

     Spectacular shimmies and layering techniques

     Cross-training tribal fusion and Orientale style techniques

     Solo performance coaching

     Raks Assaya (cane dance) and Saidi style

     Veil

     Isis wings

     Sword    

     Shamadan (candelabra dance)

     Melaya Leff (Eskandarani)

     Karsilama (9/8) and Turkish belly dance

     Haggalla

     Creating a performance set

     Dancing with finger cymbals...and LIKING it!

     Developing improvisational dance skills

     Creating compelling choreography (for soloists, groups, or troupes)

     Entrances and exits

     Beautiful hands and arms

     Isolation and articulation

     Belly dance for positive body image

     Overcoming stage fright

     Exploring Middle Eastern dance and music for kids

 

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Driving Directions  (to Aalim School locations and Burnsville classes)

Aalim School Locations

Inver Grove Heights

Salem Square at 5300 S. Robert Street, Inver Grove Heights (at 494 and S. Robert Street.)

       Studio IGH-FA: Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Suite 550)

 

Minneapolis

Center for Performing Arts at 3754 Pleasant Ave. S. (38th and Pleasant)

       Studio Mpls-CP: Chapel Room, 2nd floor

       Studio Mpls-SR: Sun Room, 1st floor

 

 

Driving to Aalim School Classes in Inver Grove Heights

Salem Square Center 5300 S. Robert Trail Suite 550, Inver Grove Heights

Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Suite 550) and Rhythm and Shoes Studio (Suite 200)

From eastbound 494 take the South Robert Street exit. At the top of the exit ramp, do not turn, but continue straight ahead (turns into 53rd). Turn left at the first parking lot entrance. The studios are located in the row of storefronts (Salem Square).

 

From westbound 494 take the Highway 110 exit and the South Robert Street exit. Turn right (south) onto S. Robert Street. Take a left at the first light. Turn left at the first parking lot entrance. The studios are located in the row of storefronts (Salem Square). .

 

 

Driving to Aalim School Classes in Minneapolis

Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave S., Minneapolis.

From northbound 35-W take the 35th-36th Street exit. Go past 36th street and take a left onto 35th Street (one way). Cross the overpass, go two blocks, and take a left onto Nicollet. From Nicollet, take a right onto 38th Street. Go four blocks to Pleasant. The Center for Performing arts is on the northwest corner of the intersection. Parking is on street.

 

From southbound 35-W take the 35th-36th Street exit. Take a right onto 35th Street (one way). Go two blocks, and take a left onto Nicollet. From Nicollet, take a right onto 38th Street. Go four blocks to Pleasant. The Center for Performing arts is on the northwest corner of the intersection. Parking is on street.

 

From I-94, either direction follow signs for 35-W southbound. Stay right, and follow the southbound 35W directions.

 

 

Burnsville Class Location

Diamondhead Education Center

308 W Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville

Driving to Bursville Classes

From southbound 35-W

From 35 W take the Burnsville Parkway Exit (just south of the river). At the top of the off-ramp, turn right to go over the freeway. Turn left at Pillsbury (if you reach Nicollet, you've gone too far). As you go down the hill, take your first left into the parking lot. Enter through the glass double doors and go down the corridor to the atrium and up the stairs. The Great Room is on the second floor.

From northbound 35-W

From 35 W take the Burnsville Parkway Exit (just south of the river). At the top of the off-ramp, turn right to go east. Turn left at Pillsbury (if you reach Nicollet, you've gone too far). As you go down the hill, take your first left into the parking lot. Enter through the glass double doors and go down the corridor to the atrium and up the stairs. The Great Room is on the second floor.

 

From Eagan/Hwy 77 via Hwy 13

Take Highway 13 south/west to Nicollet Avenue (just before 35W). Turn left at Nicollet. Turn right at Burnsville Parkway, and take the next right onto Pillsbury Ave. As you go down the hill, take your first left into the parking lot. Enter through the glass double doors and go down the corridor to the atrium and up the stairs. The Great Room is on the second floor.

 

From Savage and points south/west via Hwy 13

Take Highway 13 north/east to Nicollet Avenue (just past 35W). Turn right at Nicollet. Turn right at Burnsville Parkway, and take the next right onto Pillsbury Ave. As you go down the hill, take your first left into the parking lot. Enter through the glass double doors and go down the corridor to the atrium and up the stairs. The Great Room is on the second floor.

 

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