Belly Dance
With Elizabeth Wray
Thursdays
Intro | 5:45-6:45pm
Next Level | 6:45-8:00pm
About Belly Dance
Belly dance is a traditional dance form that originated in the Middle East and North Africa (Egypt, in particular.) The term “belly dance” came from the French phrase “danse du ventre” (literally meaning “belly dance”) and was written in a review piece of an Orientalist painting by the famous painter Jean-Léon Gérôme. As its name suggests, the dance style is characterized by vigorous movements in the torso, belly, and hip areas of the dancer’s body. The dancers – who are predominantly female – make use of a variety of movements to create movements that are both mesmerizing and captivating to watch. These movements (which can include movements like shimmies, undulations, and twists) can be slow and fluid or fast and sharp, depending on the style of belly dance being performed and the music.
Intro to Belly Dance
Session Only - No Drop-ins
Thursdays, 5:45-6:45pm
This session of classes is designed to give absolute beginners an introduction to the basic movement involved in Belly Dance. Students will learn the basic shapes that are the foundation of most belly dance isolations. Breaking down each movement to its core, Liz will take you through drills to give you a strong foundation in dance!
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Next Level Belly Dance
Drop-ins welcome
Thursdays, 6:45-8:00pm
For students who have completed an Intro to Belly Dance five-week session, move up to the Next Level! This combined class incorporates technique, artistry, and choreography to give students a well-rounded fusion Belly Dance education. Each week will focus on drilling movement, learning choreography, and exploring concepts like improvisation, musicality and more. Performance opportunities will be available for those who are interested.
Book Your Spot
Intro to Belly Dance November/December Session Thursdays, 5:45-6:45pm
November 7th-December 12th
No class on Thanksgiving Day
$67/5-week Session
No Drop-ins & No Class Passes
Next Level Belly Dance
Thursdays, 6:45-8:00pm
No class on Thanksgiving Day
$16/Single Class
IMAC 5/10 Class Pass accepted
Scholarships Available
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1 hr 15 min
16 US dollars
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67 US dollars
About the Instructor
Meet Elizabeth Wray
Liz Wray is a passionate belly dancer driven to share the art with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. She began belly dancing in 2003, starting in American Cabaret Style. Liz now specializes in Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, mixing classical Egyptian Belly Dance with modern dances to create an eclectic style.
Liz’s years of experience encompass owning and operating her own dance studio, teaching at Cornerstone Center for the Arts and Ball State University in Muncie Indiana, and performing at countless events and venues throughout the Midwest.
In 2019, she successfully earned the Phase 1: Initiate certification from Rachel Brice's 8 Elements Approach™. She continues her own dance education by traveling all over the country to attend intensive workshops and taking private lessons from other accomplished dancers. Liz teaches with patience, encourages positive body image and self-esteem, and always brings the fun!
Know Before You Go
Indy Movement Arts is located at 4011 North Pennsylvania Street. Please park along Pennsylvania Street and enter the building via the double door that face Pennsylvania Street. You will see our IMAC and DANCE signs in the windows. Please wear clothing you can comfortably move in and bring water.