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DESCRIPTIONS | FAQ'S | POLICIES | 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 Basics (Level 1)
Belly Dance Egyptian Style: Beginners (Level 1)
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 Seattle's award
winning belly dancer. Classes are designed to meet
the needs of the individual students, from beginners
to those wtih some experience.
Belly Dance Egyptian Style: Multi-level (Level 2)
A multi-leveled class for all levels of dancers,
including advanced. Learn Egyptian belly dance
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! The first 30 minutes will
include essential fundamentals and drills, followed
by enrichment, including layering, stylization,
combinations and finger cymbals for those ready for
an extra challenge. We welcome all ages and sizes.
Finger cymbals are needed for this class. I
recommend purchasing the Arabesque (advanced
student) finger cymbals (zills) from Saroyan
Mastercrafts.
Belly Dance Choreography Class: "Troupe" (Level 2)
Apply what you've learned and work as part of a
group, learning choreographies designed by
Mellilah. This class focuses on learning and polishing
the individual dance pieces, stage presence, and
the application of technique. Handouts are
provided to assist students and video footage for
practice at home is often available. Class sessions
are cumulative, as troupe members build a
repertoire of dance pieces throughout the year
intended for performances at student showcases.
Performances will be at the discretion of the
teacher, and costume and/or prop purchases may
be required for those wishing to perform. New
members are welcome and should contact Mellilah
prior to enrolling. Prerequisite: You must be enrolled
in a current belly dance class taught by Mellilah or
must be actively taking private instruction with
Mellilah. This class will not focus on technique and
assumes a basic level of understanding and ability
to execute movement vocabulary and isolations.
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: Everything Belly Dance 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 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.
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 Basics (Level 1)
Belly Dance Egyptian Style: Beginners (Level 1)
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 Seattle's award
winning belly dancer. Classes are designed to meet
the needs of the individual students, from beginners
to those wtih some experience.
Belly Dance Egyptian Style: Multi-level (Level 2)
A multi-leveled class for all levels of dancers,
including advanced. Learn Egyptian belly dance
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! The first 30 minutes will
include essential fundamentals and drills, followed
by enrichment, including layering, stylization,
combinations and finger cymbals for those ready for
an extra challenge. We welcome all ages and sizes.
Finger cymbals are needed for this class. I
recommend purchasing the Arabesque (advanced
student) finger cymbals (zills) from Saroyan
Mastercrafts.
Belly Dance Choreography Class: "Troupe" (Level 2)
Apply what you've learned and work as part of a
group, learning choreographies designed by
Mellilah. This class focuses on learning and polishing
the individual dance pieces, stage presence, and
the application of technique. Handouts are
provided to assist students and video footage for
practice at home is often available. Class sessions
are cumulative, as troupe members build a
repertoire of dance pieces throughout the year
intended for performances at student showcases.
Performances will be at the discretion of the
teacher, and costume and/or prop purchases may
be required for those wishing to perform. New
members are welcome and should contact Mellilah
prior to enrolling. Prerequisite: You must be enrolled
in a current belly dance class taught by Mellilah or
must be actively taking private instruction with
Mellilah. This class will not focus on technique and
assumes a basic level of understanding and ability
to execute movement vocabulary and isolations.
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: Everything Belly Dance 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 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
Located in Bothell, Mill Creek & Mukilteo
Mukilteo Classes via City of Mukilteo
Belly Dance Basics (Level 1)
Mondays 5:00- 6:00pm
(Aug 2- Sept 13) No class Sept 6
Mill Creek Classes
Belly Dance Basics
Mondays 7:55- 8:55pm
(Aug 2- Sept 13) No class Sept 6
Bothell Classes - 3 classes
Belly Dance Egyptian Style: Beginners
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
(Aug 4- Sept 8)
Belly Dance Egyptian Style: Multi-level
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm
(Aug 4-Sept 8)
Choreography Class "Troupe"
Wednesdays 8:00-8:30pm
(Aug 4- Sept 8)
REGISTRATION & FEES
All session fees pro-rated after start date.
City of Bothell Parks & Recreation
In the Lytle House Great Room
Register: www.bothellparks.net
425 486 7430
(Bothell Landing) Park across the street.
9919 NE 180th / Bothell / 98011
425 486 7430 Map
$72 for six class session; $15 Drop-in
Checks payable to: City of Bothell
City of Mukilteo Recreation
Register: City of Mukilteo Recreation
In the Rosehill Community Center
304 Lincoln Avenue / Mukilteo / 98275
425 263 8180
$72 for six class session; $15 Drop-in
Mill Creek: Laughing Buhhda Yoga Studio
Register: Laughing Buhhda Yoga Studio
17624 15th Ave SE, #111A
(Per Business Park)
Mill Creek, WA 98012; 206-617-1672
$72 for six class session; $15 drop-in
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are highly recommended
for all students. (Cost: $40 for one hour of
instruction) Lessons are located at
Mellilah's private residence, conveniently
located near Bothell, Edmonds,
Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace.
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
~Belly Blast Workout
~All About Saidi
Classes | Workshops | Private Lessons
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Located in Bothell, Mill Creek & Mukilteo
Mukilteo Classes via City of Mukilteo
Belly Dance Basics (Level 1)
Mondays 5:00- 6:00pm
(Aug 2- Sept 13) No class Sept 6
Mill Creek Classes
Belly Dance Basics
Mondays 7:55- 8:55pm
(Aug 2- Sept 13) No class Sept 6
Bothell Classes - 3 classes
Belly Dance Egyptian Style: Beginners
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
(Aug 4- Sept 8)
Belly Dance Egyptian Style: Multi-level
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm
(Aug 4-Sept 8)
Choreography Class "Troupe"
Wednesdays 8:00-8:30pm
(Aug 4- Sept 8)
REGISTRATION & FEES
All session fees pro-rated after start date.
City of Bothell Parks & Recreation
In the Lytle House Great Room
Register: www.bothellparks.net
425 486 7430
(Bothell Landing) Park across the street.
9919 NE 180th / Bothell / 98011
425 486 7430 Map
$72 for six class session; $15 Drop-in
Checks payable to: City of Bothell
City of Mukilteo Recreation
Register: City of Mukilteo Recreation
In the Rosehill Community Center
304 Lincoln Avenue / Mukilteo / 98275
425 263 8180
$72 for six class session; $15 Drop-in
Mill Creek: Laughing Buhhda Yoga Studio
Register: Laughing Buhhda Yoga Studio
17624 15th Ave SE, #111A
(Per Business Park)
Mill Creek, WA 98012; 206-617-1672
$72 for six class session; $15 drop-in
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are highly recommended
for all students. (Cost: $40 for one hour of
instruction) Lessons are located at
Mellilah's private residence, conveniently
located near Bothell, Edmonds,
Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace.
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
~Belly Blast Workout
~All About Saidi
MELLILAH'S
TEACHING CREDENTIALS:
Emerald Rain Professional Belly Dancer-
1st Runner Up 2010
Completion of Sahra Saeeda's Cairo
Style 1, 2, and 3 (Modern Egyptian
styling, technique & history)
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
Promoter & event organizer for several
restaurants and clubs featuring belly
dance
Board Member, Vice President, 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
TEACHING CREDENTIALS:
Emerald Rain Professional Belly Dancer-
1st Runner Up 2010
Completion of Sahra Saeeda's Cairo
Style 1, 2, and 3 (Modern Egyptian
styling, technique & history)
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
Promoter & event organizer for several
restaurants and clubs featuring belly
dance
Board Member, Vice President, 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
| Mellilah's students perform at Med Fest July 2009 (Amber, Cindy, Jackie, Jen, Jennifer, Magaret, and Ruth) |