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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS | FAQ'S | POLICIES |
STUDENT RESOURCES
ABOUT MELLILAH
A top performer and instructor, Mellilah is an
intuitive and generous instructor with a strong
background in performing arts, dance,
movement, and fitness. Mellilah's classes are
undeniably designed for mastery of the dance,
thorough and systematic, and at the same time,
fun and rewarding! Please see below, left side,
for Mellilah's credentials.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Belly Dance for Beginners / Belly Dance Basics
Whether you're just looking for a creative way to
stay in shape, looking for a new hobby, or hoping
to be that next belly dance superstar, belly dance
is for you! This fun, low-impact course will allow
you to express yourself creatively, while increasing
flexibility, core strength, coordination, confidence
and poise. Learn Egyptian belly dance in a
non-threatening environment from one of Seattle's
top belly dancers. Perfect for the beginning
dancer and those wtih some experience. Wear
comfortable clothing, such as an exercise top and
yoga pants. We welcome all ages and sizes. Belly
dancers dance barefoot but shoes are
acceptable. Students need to bring a yoga/floor
mat to class.
Belly Dance: Egyptian Style
A multi-leveled class for beginning through
advanced students. Learn Egyptian belly dance,
including stylization, alignment, technique,
combinations, isolations, footwork and more, from
one of Seattle's top belly dancers. Mellilah's
classes are undeniably designed for mastery of
the dance, thorough and systematic, and at the
same time, fun and rewarding! This class is great
for beginners who don't get frustrated easily and
want to be challanged, those with prior dance
experience, and intermediate and advanced
dancers. Optional performance opportunities
available at student recitals. We welcome all
ages and sizes. Wear comfortable clothing, such
as an exercise top and yoga pants. Students need
to bring finger cymbals (zills) and a yoga/floor mat
to class.
Level 2: (Prerequisite: Mastery of technique
learned in "Belly Dance: Egyptian Style" or
equivalent dance experience, about one year of
belly dance.) This class will build upon the
fundamentals covered in Level 1, introduce Level
2 movement and technique and use of finger
cymbals. The emphasis will be on strengthening
technique and adding variations of movement,
combinations and choreography, as well as
developing a rich knowledge of all aspects of the
art form. Students need to bring a yoga/floor mat
and set of finger cymbals to class. Teacher
approval needed before signing up for Level 2.
Contact Mellilah, for info on purchasing finger
cymbals, 206-370-2881.
Is Level 2 for me? Level 2 is for students with prior
belly dance experience and those wanting to
belly dance as a career or serious hobby. Mellilah
recommends that you repeat Level 1 until you
have mastered all the concepts on the Level 1
syllabus. You may decide to stay permanently in
Level 1 or revisit Level 1 from time to time.
FAQ'S (Frequently Asked Questions)
What do I wear to class/lesssons? Wear
comfortable exercise clothes. Dance, yoga or
exercise pants, t-shirt, crop top or choli, and/or
exercise tops are all fine. A hip scarf or coinless
belt is optional. Most belly dancers dance
barefoot but some choose to wear shoes. Any
comfortable shoe that you can move in will work..
Jazz dance shoes and ballroom shoes are
excellent options, too.
What do I bring? Bring water and yoga mat or
towel for stretching. A notepad and pencil are
recommended. If you have special dietary needs,
like hypoglycemia, please bring a healthy snack.
Bring finger cymbals to Level 2 classes.
POLICIES
Arrival: Please arrive to your scheduled
class/lesson on time. If you have not registered,
please arrive ten minutes early. If you do arrive
late, Mellilah will continue the class/lesson for the
remainder of the scheduled time. No refund will
be given for time lost due to tardiness.
Payment: When you pay for an entire session in
advance, you receive a discounted rate, but you
must register for each 6-week session separately.
Alternatively, you may drop in to any class without
an appointment for a one-time drop-in fee per
class. Payment may be in the form of cash or a
check, payable to the City of Bothell or City of
Mukilteo for group classes. Private instruction may
be paid via cash, check or PayPal, payable to
mail@mellilah.com.
Pro-rated Fees: If you wish to join a session that has
already begun, the fees are pro-rated as long as
it's not the last day of the session. (If you join on
the last day of a session, you must pay the $15
drop-in fee.)
Cancellation: Any cancellations must be received
before the first day of the scheduled session in
order to receive a refund. For private lessons,
please notify Mellilah no later than 72 hours before
your scheduled time in order to cancel. Lessons
may be rescheduled, if sufficient notification is
given. In the unlikely event that Mellilah must
cancel a lesson, the lesson may be rescheduled or
refunded. Fees paid for private and/or group
sessions are non-transferable; fees may not be
transferred from one scheduled session/class to
another. In the event of inclement weather call
Mellilah, City of Bothell Parks & Rec, or City of
Mukilteo Recreation for classes held there.
STUDENT RESOURCES
Mellilah's Blog: You'll want to visit the blog for
interesting belly dance facts and information. Blog
is constantly updated.
Click Here
Mellilah's Links: There are many valuable links on
my "links" page, including some of the best
costume designers/vendors, places to purchase
music and accessories, magazines and
organizations for dancers, excellent performers
and bands and more. Take time now and again to
visit this page.
Click Here
Practice Videos:
There are many wonderful dvds/videos that will
help support what you're learning in class.
However, there are also a lot of videos that
contain poor quality dancing, unsafe movement,
and/or erroneous information. I recommend any
performance or instructional videos/DVDs by
Sahra Saeeda and I recommend Hadia's "Oriental
Belly Dance System." These dancers are similar to
my style of teaching and dancing, too.
Music: Below. Listen to samples or purchase
songs. Some of these songs are great for
practice. Check back for updates.
STUDENT RESOURCES
ABOUT MELLILAH
A top performer and instructor, Mellilah is an
intuitive and generous instructor with a strong
background in performing arts, dance,
movement, and fitness. Mellilah's classes are
undeniably designed for mastery of the dance,
thorough and systematic, and at the same time,
fun and rewarding! Please see below, left side,
for Mellilah's credentials.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Belly Dance for Beginners / Belly Dance Basics
Whether you're just looking for a creative way to
stay in shape, looking for a new hobby, or hoping
to be that next belly dance superstar, belly dance
is for you! This fun, low-impact course will allow
you to express yourself creatively, while increasing
flexibility, core strength, coordination, confidence
and poise. Learn Egyptian belly dance in a
non-threatening environment from one of Seattle's
top belly dancers. Perfect for the beginning
dancer and those wtih some experience. Wear
comfortable clothing, such as an exercise top and
yoga pants. We welcome all ages and sizes. Belly
dancers dance barefoot but shoes are
acceptable. Students need to bring a yoga/floor
mat to class.
Belly Dance: Egyptian Style
A multi-leveled class for beginning through
advanced students. Learn Egyptian belly dance,
including stylization, alignment, technique,
combinations, isolations, footwork and more, from
one of Seattle's top belly dancers. Mellilah's
classes are undeniably designed for mastery of
the dance, thorough and systematic, and at the
same time, fun and rewarding! This class is great
for beginners who don't get frustrated easily and
want to be challanged, those with prior dance
experience, and intermediate and advanced
dancers. Optional performance opportunities
available at student recitals. We welcome all
ages and sizes. Wear comfortable clothing, such
as an exercise top and yoga pants. Students need
to bring finger cymbals (zills) and a yoga/floor mat
to class.
Level 2: (Prerequisite: Mastery of technique
learned in "Belly Dance: Egyptian Style" or
equivalent dance experience, about one year of
belly dance.) This class will build upon the
fundamentals covered in Level 1, introduce Level
2 movement and technique and use of finger
cymbals. The emphasis will be on strengthening
technique and adding variations of movement,
combinations and choreography, as well as
developing a rich knowledge of all aspects of the
art form. Students need to bring a yoga/floor mat
and set of finger cymbals to class. Teacher
approval needed before signing up for Level 2.
Contact Mellilah, for info on purchasing finger
cymbals, 206-370-2881.
Is Level 2 for me? Level 2 is for students with prior
belly dance experience and those wanting to
belly dance as a career or serious hobby. Mellilah
recommends that you repeat Level 1 until you
have mastered all the concepts on the Level 1
syllabus. You may decide to stay permanently in
Level 1 or revisit Level 1 from time to time.
FAQ'S (Frequently Asked Questions)
What do I wear to class/lesssons? Wear
comfortable exercise clothes. Dance, yoga or
exercise pants, t-shirt, crop top or choli, and/or
exercise tops are all fine. A hip scarf or coinless
belt is optional. Most belly dancers dance
barefoot but some choose to wear shoes. Any
comfortable shoe that you can move in will work..
Jazz dance shoes and ballroom shoes are
excellent options, too.
What do I bring? Bring water and yoga mat or
towel for stretching. A notepad and pencil are
recommended. If you have special dietary needs,
like hypoglycemia, please bring a healthy snack.
Bring finger cymbals to Level 2 classes.
POLICIES
Arrival: Please arrive to your scheduled
class/lesson on time. If you have not registered,
please arrive ten minutes early. If you do arrive
late, Mellilah will continue the class/lesson for the
remainder of the scheduled time. No refund will
be given for time lost due to tardiness.
Payment: When you pay for an entire session in
advance, you receive a discounted rate, but you
must register for each 6-week session separately.
Alternatively, you may drop in to any class without
an appointment for a one-time drop-in fee per
class. Payment may be in the form of cash or a
check, payable to the City of Bothell or City of
Mukilteo for group classes. Private instruction may
be paid via cash, check or PayPal, payable to
mail@mellilah.com.
Pro-rated Fees: If you wish to join a session that has
already begun, the fees are pro-rated as long as
it's not the last day of the session. (If you join on
the last day of a session, you must pay the $15
drop-in fee.)
Cancellation: Any cancellations must be received
before the first day of the scheduled session in
order to receive a refund. For private lessons,
please notify Mellilah no later than 72 hours before
your scheduled time in order to cancel. Lessons
may be rescheduled, if sufficient notification is
given. In the unlikely event that Mellilah must
cancel a lesson, the lesson may be rescheduled or
refunded. Fees paid for private and/or group
sessions are non-transferable; fees may not be
transferred from one scheduled session/class to
another. In the event of inclement weather call
Mellilah, City of Bothell Parks & Rec, or City of
Mukilteo Recreation for classes held there.
STUDENT RESOURCES
Mellilah's Blog: You'll want to visit the blog for
interesting belly dance facts and information. Blog
is constantly updated.
Click Here
Mellilah's Links: There are many valuable links on
my "links" page, including some of the best
costume designers/vendors, places to purchase
music and accessories, magazines and
organizations for dancers, excellent performers
and bands and more. Take time now and again to
visit this page.
Click Here
Practice Videos:
There are many wonderful dvds/videos that will
help support what you're learning in class.
However, there are also a lot of videos that
contain poor quality dancing, unsafe movement,
and/or erroneous information. I recommend any
performance or instructional videos/DVDs by
Sahra Saeeda and I recommend Hadia's "Oriental
Belly Dance System." These dancers are similar to
my style of teaching and dancing, too.
Music: Below. Listen to samples or purchase
songs. Some of these songs are great for
practice. Check back for updates.
Mellilah's Belly Dance
Classes | Workshops | Private Lessons
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
City of Bothell Classes
Belly Dance: Egyptian Style
Wednesdays 6:45- 7:45pm
(Feb 24- March 31)
Belly Dance: Egyptian Style Level 2
Wednesdays 8:00- 9:00pm
(Feb 24- March 31)
Belly Dance for Beginners - new class
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
(April 14- May 26) No class May 12
Belly Dance: Egyptian Style- new time
Wednesdays 7:30- 8:30pm
(April 14- May 26) No class May 12
City of Mukilteo Classes
Belly Dance Basics - new class
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
(April 12- May 24) No class April 19
REGISTRATION & FEES
City of Bothell Parks & Recreation
In the Lytle House Great Room
Register here: www.bothellparks.net
(Bothell Landing) Park across the street.
9919 NE 180th / Bothell / 98011
425 486 7430 Map
$66/72 for six classes; $15 Drop-in
Checks payable to: City of Bothell
Mukilteo class; click below to sign up:
City of Mukilteo Recreation
In the Rosehill Community Center
304 Lincoln Avenue / Mukilteo / 98275
425 263 8180
$72 for six classes; $15 Drop-in
Checks payable to: City of Mukilteo
Registration coming soon.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Mellilah's private studio is located in
Mountlake Terrace, the Northern Seattle
near Lynnwood, Edmonds, & Mill Creek..
Private or semi-private instruction.
WORKSHOPS by Mellilah
Mellilah will travel to your location to
present one of her innovative
workshops, or you may have her design
a workshop for your specific needs.
Pre-designed workshops include,
Egyptian Stylization, Body Dynamics, The
Mind-Belly-Body Connection, Belly
Practice Drills, and Belly Blast. Please
contact Mellilah for full descriptions and
pricing.
Classes | Workshops | Private Lessons
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
City of Bothell Classes
Belly Dance: Egyptian Style
Wednesdays 6:45- 7:45pm
(Feb 24- March 31)
Belly Dance: Egyptian Style Level 2
Wednesdays 8:00- 9:00pm
(Feb 24- March 31)
Belly Dance for Beginners - new class
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
(April 14- May 26) No class May 12
Belly Dance: Egyptian Style- new time
Wednesdays 7:30- 8:30pm
(April 14- May 26) No class May 12
City of Mukilteo Classes
Belly Dance Basics - new class
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
(April 12- May 24) No class April 19
REGISTRATION & FEES
City of Bothell Parks & Recreation
In the Lytle House Great Room
Register here: www.bothellparks.net
(Bothell Landing) Park across the street.
9919 NE 180th / Bothell / 98011
425 486 7430 Map
$66/72 for six classes; $15 Drop-in
Checks payable to: City of Bothell
Mukilteo class; click below to sign up:
City of Mukilteo Recreation
In the Rosehill Community Center
304 Lincoln Avenue / Mukilteo / 98275
425 263 8180
$72 for six classes; $15 Drop-in
Checks payable to: City of Mukilteo
Registration coming soon.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Mellilah's private studio is located in
Mountlake Terrace, the Northern Seattle
near Lynnwood, Edmonds, & Mill Creek..
Private or semi-private instruction.
WORKSHOPS by Mellilah
Mellilah will travel to your location to
present one of her innovative
workshops, or you may have her design
a workshop for your specific needs.
Pre-designed workshops include,
Egyptian Stylization, Body Dynamics, The
Mind-Belly-Body Connection, Belly
Practice Drills, and Belly Blast. Please
contact Mellilah for full descriptions and
pricing.
MELLILAH'S
TEACHING CREDENTIALS:
Emerald Rain Professional Belly Dancer-
1st Runner Up 2010
Completion of Sahra Saeeda's Cairo
Style 1 (Modern Egyptian styling)
Completion of Hadia's Middle Eastern
Dancer Teacher Training Level 1, Level
2, & Level 3
Fitness Instructor Certificate, Fitness
Institute International, Ft Lauderdale,
Florida ~ www.fit-cpts.com
Currently studying for the ACE fitness
instructor certification
Promoter & event organizer for several
restaurants and clubs featuring belly
dance
Board Member, Volunteer Coordinator,
and Dance Company Member of
Middle East Arts International
Professional performer, regular house
dancer, dancing with live Middle
Eastern bands
10 years belly dance experience
B.S. Education; Music Minor
Mellilah's Blog
Video Footage of Mellilah
Printable Resume
TEACHING CREDENTIALS:
Emerald Rain Professional Belly Dancer-
1st Runner Up 2010
Completion of Sahra Saeeda's Cairo
Style 1 (Modern Egyptian styling)
Completion of Hadia's Middle Eastern
Dancer Teacher Training Level 1, Level
2, & Level 3
Fitness Instructor Certificate, Fitness
Institute International, Ft Lauderdale,
Florida ~ www.fit-cpts.com
Currently studying for the ACE fitness
instructor certification
Promoter & event organizer for several
restaurants and clubs featuring belly
dance
Board Member, Volunteer Coordinator,
and Dance Company Member of
Middle East Arts International
Professional performer, regular house
dancer, dancing with live Middle
Eastern bands
10 years belly dance experience
B.S. Education; Music Minor
Mellilah's Blog
Video Footage of Mellilah
Printable Resume
| Mellilah's students perform at Med Fest July 2009 (Amber, Cindy, Jackie, Jen, Jennifer, Magaret, and Ruth) |