Beginner/Intermediate Levels I & II:

Thursday Evenings
7:00 - 8:15 P.M.

Saturday Mornings
10:30 - 11:45 A.M.

Saturday Mornings (Level II) 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

These classes are geared to beginner and intermediate students. The importance of proper posture and basic stretches are stressed as the beginning or intermediate student will develop a stronger and more flexible body which make a healthier body and a better dancer. Students will be taught to work with veils and cymbals, and will become familiar with various styles of music. Kira and Kahreen teach during every class, students are taught proper isolations, shimmies, and awareness of music. Basic steps, combinations, and choreographies will be taught. Students who become proficient in these classes and this style, are eventually encouraged to join the advanced (dance company) class taught by Kira, and are encouraged to perform.

These classes offer the student the chance to study under two different instructors! Kahreen and Kira, both teach during every one of these classes - giving the student the opportunity to experience two different styles. This is a special collaborative event for both teachers, and no other location offers two teachers during one class!

ADVANCED LEVEL:

(Instructor Approval Required - Dance Company)

Thursday Evenings

7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

This class is geared to the student who wishes to expand their knowledge and perform. It features choreography utilizing canes,veils, swords, and cymbals. Costuming and makeup tips are included. Continuing on in their tradition of excellence in training, this class offers a wonderful opportunity for those wishing to expand their proficiency in this dance! Because this is an ongoing class featuring several choreographies, drop ins are not encouraged.

Fall Classes are now resuming at a new time! As always, new choreographies will be taught covering the following: saidi/cane, drum solo, and finger cymbals. Choreographies will be performed! January's classes will cover shimmy techniques and a drum solo choreography!.

Kismettes (Student performing company): Students who would like to be considered as a candidate for the Kismettes must take at least two classes a week that are taught by Kahreen & Kira. This advanced class is mandatory, plus any other class a week that is taught by Kahreen or Kira at any location.

Necessary Criteria for choreography session:

• To be elegible for this class, instructor approval is needed.
  
  
• One other class a week with Kahreen and Kira must be taken.
  
  
• This class is an ongoing series, so students need to register per class with the Miami Shores Recreation Complex, and should attend as many classes in the series as possible. Choreographies will be taught, drop-ins are not encouraged.