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DANCE & DRUM STUDIES WITH AIDA Aida teaches classes in Middle Eastern Dance & Music on Sunday afternoons at Oakland University as well as in her private studio in Pontiac week nights & Saturday. Classes in other locations are frequently offered & private tutoring and coaching is available. To sponsor Aida in a workshop or for more information please contact her directly at
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As a teacher and coach, my passion is making even the most challenging movements simple. Teaching for over 40 years, I have developed my famous DUH method. Dance because you love it Understand the technique, music & culture Honor your body & the integrity of this art form. You can learn for fun and exercise. Taking it to a higher level takes Patience,Determination, Direction and Strength. I am originally from San Francisco where I studied with Jamila Salimpour, the Mother of Oriental Dance in the United States. She created the format including the finger cymbal patterns and step names that are used internationally today. Bal Anat was the first Middle Eastern Dance Troop in the US and was the beginning of what is now called the "Tribal" style. In truth all belly dancing, like other forms of dance, consists of many levels of technique that are used to create a three dimensional image of the music. Whether you are performing at an outdoor festival,a wedding or in an Arabic or Greek Club, the only real difference is the costume you are wearing. The technique is the same. You as the artist choose how you relate to the music. If you are serious about learning any form of dance,or any other performing art for that matter, and “ethnic styles” from more than one country are being taught at a prospective school/teacher, ask for a detailed list including each teacher that they studied that particular style from & for how long they studied as well as how long they have performed to perfect each style. Food for thought: Amateurs Teach Amateurs To be Amateurs... Teaching schedule: Home Studio Classes 17 Utica Pontiac, Mi 48341-1172 248 421-5441 near Telegraph & Huron (M59) call to sign up Sunday classes may be moved to my home studio when necessary. Make sure you are on the email list for all schedule updates Mon 6 – 7 Level 1 $50 Technique class for fun and exercise 5 week session Feb 27 - Mar 26, 2012 Mon 7:15 – 8:15 Level 1.5 $50 Technique class for dancers 5 week session Feb 27 - Mar 26,2012 Sat 12 – 1:00 Level 1 $50 Technique class for fun and exercise 5 week session Feb 27 - Mar 26, 2012 Sat 1:15–2:15 Arabic Drum Intro $50 5 week session Feb 27 - Mar 26,2012 Sat 2:30 – 3:30 Level 1.5 $50 Technique class for dancers 5 week session Feb 27 - Mar 26,2012 Sat 4 – 5 Level 2 $50 Applied Technique/Combinations 5 week session Feb 27 - Mar 26,2012 Sunday classes If you are new or haven't attended in a while make sure to email or call before coming Classes are at home studio for the time being I will post when they are moved back to Oakland University. West Vandenberg Residence Hall Rm 119 Call or email for directions 12:30-1:30 Level 1 Technique for fun and exercise 1:40 to 2:40 Derbecki Arabic Drum & Music Level 2 Open dancing to live music 2:45 – 3:45 Level 2 Applied Technique/Combinations 3:45 – 5 Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble Rehearsal (must take class that day) Cost for Classes Drop in rate: per class $15 Discount rate 4 classes $40 Privates $45 hr semi privates $60 hr. Payment Policy If you call ahead the night before class because you are sick, you have two weeks to make up the class. If you don’t call the night before, the class fee will be deducted as if you were present. Again, if you call we can always talk about each situation. New to My class: not competitive. Learn for fun or to become a Professional. Take that which you like and leave what you don't. There is no way to know how long it will take because it is always and on going process. Please, if you teach any form of Middle Eastern Dance now or in the past I need to know up front. Finger Cymbals Dance technique & Music including Folk, Cabaret, Khaliegi (Saudi gulf), Turkish, Persian & more Props and balancing: Swords, Trays, Cane, & Double Cane, Elaborate Veil work Acrobatic Floor work Costuming, Folk to Cabaret & how to make them, Makeup About the culture, language and food
Wear shoes that will spin on a wood or dance floor. Two pairs of sox will work Mini workshops are offered Separate registration Open to all dancers/teachers Check with Aida Costuming Cabaret & Folklore My sewing classes include making Pantaloons, Circle Skirts, Circular Veils Bra's & Belts, Vests If you have a costume you bought on line that doesn’t fit, I can help tailor it to your body. Call for an appointment |
| Directions to my Home Studio 17 Utica Rd. Pontiac, MI 48341 There is a Christmas tree in the ft yd. I am the 4th house on the R. You can only park on my side of the St. Huron/M59/Highland Rd./20 mile/Hall Rd all the same street From Highland Take Highland Rd East. It becomes Huron. The 1st light after Telegraph is North Genesee go L. The 2nd st is Mohawk go R. The 1st st is Utica Go R. From 96 Take 96 to Telegraph go N pass Square Lake Rd. Go under a viaduct & pass a couple of strip malls. On the corner of Huron, is the “Tel Huron Plaza” on the R & Mr. Allen’s shoes on the N E corner. Turn R on Huron. The 1st light is North Genesee go L. The 2nd St is Mohawk go R. The 1st st is Utica go R. From Flint Take 75 S to M59 Exit W stay in the L lane. Cross Wide track. Go L on Perry go One block go R you are now back on M59/Huron . Pass a high school on the R, a post office on the L. The next light is N Genesee go R. The 2nd st is Mohawk go R. The 1st Street is Utica go Right. From Detroit Take 75 North to M59 Exit W stay in the L lane. Cross Wide track. Go L on Perry go One block go R you are now back on M59/Huron . Pass a high school on the R, a post office on the L. The next light is N Genesee go R. The 2nd st is Mohawk go R. The 1st Street is Utica go Right. From East Side Take 696 W to 75 N and follow the directions from Detroit or take Hall Rd West and follow directions from Flint |