Location

Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus
School of Continuing Education & Professional Development
11011 SW 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176

Room G303 is located in building G, on the 3rd floor
Room 2108 is located in building 2, on the 1st floor

We pride ourselves in having one of the largest dance rooms in the city. Come to our classes and never feel cramped in our 2000+ square foot room. Please click the campus map to the right to enlarge.

Pricing

All of our courses are $110.00 per 6-week session. Most of our courses are 1.5 hours long, with some specialty classes lasting an hour. Here’s a price breakdown:

• 1.5 hour weekly classes = 9 hours per semester = Less than $12.50 the hour

• 1 hour weekly classes = 6 hours per semester = $18.33 an hour

  Note: At $18.33 a class, this is STILL more affordable than most dance studios in Miami!

MDC requires students to sign up for the full 6-week semesters online. If you have to miss a class, don’t fret! You can make up the lost time in another class or in another semester. Not only is our dance room one of the largest in the city, these prices can’t be beat!

Belly Dance Level 1 - Beginner Technique & Fundamentals

Learn the essentials and proper execution of movements in this six-week course, designed to get you started on your journey through Middle Eastern Dance.

This introductory class consists of basic technique, fundamentals and cultural aspects focused on the Egyptian style. No previous dance skills required and we encourage all students to remain at this level as long as needed to master the fundamentals – taught by award-winning Co-Director Danna Yasbet!

*Students may remain in this level as long as necessary to master the basics.

Class Ref No
0210 - 013
0210 - 014

Semester Dates
6/4 - 7/9
7/16 - 8/20

Days
Tuesdays
Tuesdays

NEW Time!
7:30 - 9:00 pm EST
7:30 - 9:00 pm EST

Room
G208
G208

Instructor
Danna Yasbet
Danna Yasbet

Belly Dance Level 2 - Traveling, Layering & Stylization (Prerequisite: Belly Dance Level 1)

This Intermediate level is designed for students who have a strong background in fundamental technique and are ready to explore the multifaceted nuances of Middle Eastern dance. Develop skills in traveling with all the movements learned in Level 1 and practice elaborate combinations as the weeks progress – taught by award-winning artist Kelly!

This course consists of extensive layering, complex footwork, fun combos, “across-the-floor” sets, and development of Egyptian musicality and stylization. Students may remain in this level as long as necessary.

Choreography: “Soheir with Flair”

Hear the sound of the drums and feel the earth underneath your feet! Learn a choreography with a little Soheir Zaki flair. Soheir was an Egyptian bellydance superstar during the 1960s and 70s. She was known for her simple yet satisfying style; Raqs Sharqi pure and close to its core.

Learn an upbeat choreography inspired by one of Soheirs performances. Dive into her nuances, dynamics, personality and of course, her hips!

Class Ref No
0211 - 013
0211 - 014

Semester Dates
6/4 - 7/9
7/16 - 8/20

Days
Tuesdays
Tuesdays

NEW Times!
6:20 - 7:50 pm EST
6:20 - 7:50 pm EST

Room
G303
G303

Instructor
Kelly
Kelly

Belly Dance Level 3 - Advanced Technique & Musicality  (Prerequisite: Belly Dance Level 1 & 2)

Take your dancing to the next level with award-winning Co-Director Amara Sayid in this challenging and inspiring course. Further develop advanced technique, practice elaborate combinations and footwork, and practice stage presence. You will also be introduced to performance nuances and expression in Arabic dance.

Amara’s teaching style is fun and patient with a high attention to detail. Her technique breakdown is designed to protect your alignment and bring awareness to your body as you move. Join Amara Sayid today and learn her authentic and elegant style of bellydance.

Class Ref No
0212 - 013
0212 - 014

Semester Dates
6/5 - 7/10
7/17 - 8/21

Days
Wednesdays
Wednesdays

Time
7:00 - 8:30 pm EST
7:00 - 8:30 pm EST

Room
G303
G303

Instructor
Amara Sayid
Amara Sayid

Belly Dance Specialty Class: The Fine Art of Bellydance (Prerequisite: Belly Dance Level 1)

Join Master Instructor, Jihan Jamal, in this educational and inspiring course. The Awalim (plural for Almeh) is a terminology used during the 19th century to refer to the professional dancers of Arab Egypt - Educated girls and women of good social standing, trained in dancing, singing and poetry, present at festivals and entertainment venues. Course will focus on traditional steps and choreographed dance patterns, and introduction to playing finger cymbals, with an emphasis on “port –de-corps” (Carriage of the body). 

Jihan's teaching method combines ethnic tradition and regional colloquialisms without sacrificing classical form and traditional technique. As a teacher, her objective is to educate the student in the structure of the dances as well as their cultural, regional backgrounds and the social, religious and political history that has impacted and altered the dance throughout the centuries, to present day.

Class Ref No
0216 - 013
0216 - 014

Semester Dates
5/13 - 7/17
6/24 - 7/29

Days
Mondays
Mondays

Time
7:30 - 9:00 pm EST
7:30 - 9:00 pm EST

Room
G303
G303

Instructor
Jihan Jamal
Jihan Jamal

Gain a sense of empowerment through movement and self-expression! Join award-winning artist Kelly who invites you on a journey to discover yourself through the ancient art of belly dance. You will learn techniques and approaches suitable for every body.

* This class is for intermediate to advanced Middle Eastern dancers.

Class Ref No
0936 - 010
0936 - 011

Semester Dates
6/4 - 7/9
7/16 - 8/20

Days
Tuesdays
Tuesdays

Time
7:55 - 9:25 pm EST
7:55 - 9:25 pm EST

Room
G303
G303

Instructor
Kelly
Kelly