All Levels Start Here
All students beginning their study of Belly Dance through the Salimpour™ formats, from complete beginners to experienced dancers new to the format, begin with Level 1. This foundational training introduces the technique, terminology, body awareness, and movement skills needed to develop strong, organic movement while giving dancers the tools to build confidence, musicality, and their own individual expression through Belly Dance.
Students are introduced to the Jamila Salimpour™ Vocabulary, including its step families and movement concepts, while learning about the music, history, cultural context, and people connected to the art form. Cultural stewardship is an important part of this training, encouraging dancers to understand and respect the cultural roots of Belly Dance and to approach the art form with knowledge, context, and responsible representation. Developed by Jamila Salimpour through decades of observation, documentation, and experience, the vocabulary was influenced by dancers of the Golden Era of Belly Dance (1940–1960) and became an important foundation for American Classical Cabaret and later forms, including American Tribal Style, now known as Transnational Fusion Belly Dance.
Level 1 provides an accessible entry point into structured, lineage-based Belly Dance education and establishes a strong foundation for continued study, performance, and Salimpour certification, while encouraging each dancer to develop their own relationship with the movement, music, culture, and art form.
Bring your finger cymbals; cymbals also available at studio for class use.
Rachel is Salimpour Level 5 certified in both formats and is a Licensed Instructor of the Salimpour School.
All students must fill out a Class Registration Liability Form prior to attending live and online streaming classes.
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