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Classes and Workshops with Mirah Ammal Mirah teaches regular belly dance classes in the Twin Cities area, and tours teaching workshops throughout the region and around the country. Mirah is also available for private lessons, private women's parties with small group lessons, and special workshops. For details or to receive announcements about upcoming session schedules, email mirah@mirahammal.com.
Click to jump to: Aalim School of Dance Classes (Mpls & IGH) - FALL & SUMMER Aalim School and Belly Dance Class FAQs Classes at Burnsville & other locations outside Aalim School
Aalim School of Middle Eastern Dance Classes through Aalim School are taught by Mirah and other professional instructors. See specific class listing for instructor and location. View the registration forms for more complete information and class descriptions or call 612-703-7002 or email Mirah at mirah@mirahammal.com.
FALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Click for form Regular Fall Session classes begin the week of September 20. Fall Class Preview Week--with introductory classes and more is September 15-18. Aalim School fall class listings will be updated here shortly. In the meantime, Aalim School classes are posted NOW on the Al-Bahira/Aalim School website.
Summer Session Classes Summer session are currently in session and run through Thursday September 2. Students with previous experience may join "regular" classes at any time
NOTE: Be sure to check the specific class listing for session dates and studio designations as we have two locations: Inver Grove Heights and Minneapolis. Click on class titles to view class descriptions and additional details.
Level 1 Belly Dance Foundations (Two 6-week sessions) Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Studio IGH-FA Session I: 6/9-7/14 Session I: 7/21-9/1 (No class 8/4) Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Studio Mpls-SR Session I: 6/10-7/15 Session I: 7/22-9/2 (No class 8/5)
Level 2 & 3 Mixed Belly Dance Technique Concentration (12-week session) Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 6/9-9/1 (no 8/4), Studio Mpls-SR Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. 6/10-9/2 (no 8/5), Studio IGH-FA
Advanced Belly Dance Technique and Style Saturdays, 11:30-1:00 p.m. 6/5-8/28 (no 6/19, 7/10, 7/24, 8/7-14), Studio Mpls-SR
Children's Dance Camp! (Recommended ages 5-8 years, 4-week session) Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m., 6/8-6/29, Studio Mpls-CP
Performance Skills Classes Polishing Performance Skills and Developing as a Solo Performer Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., 6/8-7/20, (no 7/6--6 weeks), Studio Mpls-CP
Polishing Performance Skills and Developing as a Solo Performer Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 6/10-7/22, (no 7/8--6 weeks), Studio IGH-FA
Specialty Performance and Workshop Intensive Series - 2010 Initial installments: Tuesday 8/24 and 8/31, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Studio Mpls-CP More information coming soon.
Be sure to read the registration form for school policies and fee structures.
Regular classes (1.5 hours): $ 65 for a 6-week session (level 1 summer session 1 or session 2) $110 for full 12-class summer $100 for 10-class gypsy card $ 55 for 5-class gypsy card $ 12 single class drop-in rate
Children's classes (1 hour): $32 for full 4-week session $9 single class drop-in rate
Summer Performance Skills Classes (2 hours): $90 for full 6-week session (includes materials)
Specialty Performance & Workshop Intensive Series $40 per 3-hour workshop workshop
Aalim School Locations Inver Grove Heights Salem Square at 5300 S. Robert Street, Inver Grove Heights (at 494 and S. Robert Street.) Click for driving directions. Studio IGH-FA: Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Suite 550) Studio IGH-RS: Rhythm and Shoes Studio (Suite 200)
Minneapolis Center for Performing Arts at 3754 Pleasant Ave. S. (38th and Pleasant) Studio Mpls-CP: Chapel Room, 2nd floor Studio Mpls-SR: Sun Room, 1st floor
Burnsville and Other Class Locations For these locations, class registration is handled by the venue. Please use the contact information listed to register. **PLEASE NOTE: Registration for this location is done through the school district and they require advanced registration. For best results, be sure to register no less than four days before the start of class session.
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Classes with Mirah AmmalBurnsville-Eagan-Savage Community Ed. Please note: Classes are located near Hwy 13 and 35W in Burnsville.
Diamondhead Education Center 2nd floor Great Room (new room!) 308 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville Click for driving directions. 952-707-4141 (registration hotline) 952-707-4100 (information)
Fall Session: 9/28 - 11/23 (8 weeks) Beginner Level 1: Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. Advanced Beginner & Level 2: Tuesdays 7:45 - 9:15 p.m.
Mirah teaches private lessons for individual or small groups. A lesson or mini-workshop can be a great way to liven up a private party. For small groups and dance troupes, a private lesson with Mirah can help you work toward group goals or choreographies. For individual dance students, private lessons are a great way to work specific techniques, enhance performance skills, get critical feedback, and work on personal dance development. Mirah tailors your private session to suit your individual needs and circumstances. She can come to you, or locate a studio for the session. For specific pricing information, contact Mirah
Mirah also teaches group workshops in Middle Eastern dance and belly dance. She is available for bookings throughout the country. Call 612-703-7002 or email mirah@mirahammal.com to talk with Mirah about teaching a workshop or being a guest instructor for your event or click here for more workshop information
Some of Mirah's private lesson and workshop specialties include: Egyptian style Raks as-Sharki (belly dance) Dynamic drum solos and combinations Spectacular shimmies and layering techniques Cross-training tribal fusion and Orientale style techniques Solo performance coaching Raks Assaya (cane dance) and Saidi style Veil Isis wings Sword Shamadan (candelabra dance) Melaya Leff (Eskandarani) Karsilama (9/8) and Turkish belly dance Haggalla Creating a performance set Dancing with finger cymbals...and LIKING it! Developing improvisational dance skills Creating compelling choreography (for soloists, groups, or troupes) Entrances and exits Beautiful hands and arms Isolation and articulation Belly dance for positive body image Overcoming stage fright Exploring Middle Eastern dance and music for kids
Driving Directions (to Aalim School locations and Burnsville classes) Aalim School Locations Inver Grove Heights Salem Square at 5300 S. Robert Street, Inver Grove Heights (at 494 and S. Robert Street.) Studio IGH-FA: Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Suite 550)
Minneapolis Center for Performing Arts at 3754 Pleasant Ave. S. (38th and Pleasant) Studio Mpls-CP: Chapel Room, 2nd floor Studio Mpls-SR: Sun Room, 1st floor
Driving to Aalim School Classes in Inver Grove Heights Salem Square Center 5300 S. Robert Trail Suite 550, Inver Grove Heights Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Suite 550) and Rhythm and Shoes Studio (Suite 200) From eastbound 494 take the South Robert Street exit. At the top of the exit ramp, do not turn, but continue straight ahead (turns into 53rd). Turn left at the first parking lot entrance. The studios are located in the row of storefronts (Salem Square).
From westbound 494 take the Highway 110 exit and the South Robert Street exit. Turn right (south) onto S. Robert Street. Take a left at the first light. Turn left at the first parking lot entrance. The studios are located in the row of storefronts (Salem Square). .
Driving to Aalim School Classes in Minneapolis Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave S., Minneapolis. From northbound 35-W take the 35th-36th Street exit. Go past 36th street and take a left onto 35th Street (one way). Cross the overpass, go two blocks, and take a left onto Nicollet. From Nicollet, take a right onto 38th Street. Go four blocks to Pleasant. The Center for Performing arts is on the northwest corner of the intersection. Parking is on street.
From southbound 35-W take the 35th-36th Street exit. Take a right onto 35th Street (one way). Go two blocks, and take a left onto Nicollet. From Nicollet, take a right onto 38th Street. Go four blocks to Pleasant. The Center for Performing arts is on the northwest corner of the intersection. Parking is on street.
From I-94, either direction follow signs for 35-W southbound. Stay right, and follow the southbound 35W directions.
Burnsville Class Location Diamondhead Education Center 308 W Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville
Driving to Bursville Classes
From southbound 35-W
From 35 W take the Burnsville Parkway Exit (just
south of the river). At the top of the off-ramp, turn right to go over
the freeway. Turn left at Pillsbury (if you reach Nicollet, you've gone
too far). As you go down the hill, take your first left into the parking
lot. Enter through the glass double doors and go down the corridor to
the atrium and up the stairs. The Great Room is on the second floor.
From northbound 35-W From 35 W take the Burnsville Parkway Exit (just south of the river). At the top of the off-ramp, turn right to go east. Turn left at Pillsbury (if you reach Nicollet, you've gone too far). As you go down the hill, take your first left into the parking lot. Enter through the glass double doors and go down the corridor to the atrium and up the stairs. The Great Room is on the second floor.
From Eagan/Hwy 77 via Hwy 13 Take Highway 13 south/west to Nicollet Avenue (just before 35W). Turn left at Nicollet. Turn right at Burnsville Parkway, and take the next right onto Pillsbury Ave. As you go down the hill, take your first left into the parking lot. Enter through the glass double doors and go down the corridor to the atrium and up the stairs. The Great Room is on the second floor.
From Savage and points south/west via Hwy 13 Take Highway 13 north/east to Nicollet Avenue (just past 35W). Turn right at Nicollet. Turn right at Burnsville Parkway, and take the next right onto Pillsbury Ave. As you go down the hill, take your first left into the parking lot. Enter through the glass double doors and go down the corridor to the atrium and up the stairs. The Great Room is on the second floor.
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