Belly Dance Classes
EGYPTIAN, TURKISH, AMERICAN CABARET, FOLK & FUSION STYLES
THE DANCE COMPLEX - 536 MASS AV. CAMBRIDGE
Belly Dance Techniques, Combos, & Improv with Johara
Learn earthy Egyptian, Turkish, & American Cabaret movements, combinations, & choreography. Explore guided improvisation. Gain understanding for beautiful Arabic rhythms and music. Discover the art of finger cymbals and dancing with props such as: veil, cane/stick, and balanced tea trays/swords. Special topics-- fan-veils, wings, Romany skirt-work upon request. In this course Johara will share some of her knowledge gained form training with master teachers of Egyptian & Turkish style dance and he live performance experience in Arabic nightclubs, hafla’s, festivals, and theatrical dance productions spanning more than 20 years.
Location: Live in Cambridge
The Dance Complex 35 Mass. Av. Cambridge
www.dancecomplex.org
Fall Session 2: Drop in Only $18 per Class until December 12
Winter Session 1: January 9- February 13
Winter Session 2: February 20- March 27
Pricing: 6 Weeks for ONLY $100 Fall Special
Drop In - $18 per class
Spring Session 1:
April 20th - May 18th
Cost: $64. 4-Weeks
Drop-In any time: $18
To register:
Pre-Registration required contact:
(617) 922-3676
And,
Click here for COVID resources page with video and link to MindBody:
https://www.dancecomplex.org/comprehensive-covid-19-
*Johara has been vaccinated!
Joharaboston on Facebook & Instagram
Belly Dance with Johara
CCCA Cambridge Center Community Arts - Online Via Zoom
Belly Dance Workout Online with Johara
Start the New Year with a fun and fabulous total body experience, combining traditional belly dance, cardio fitness, Pilates, and yoga!
· Core strength
· Light cardio workout
· Belly dance movements & isolations
· Floor-work
· Increased energy
· A more graceful, fluid body
Sessions
Tuesdays: Online via Zoom
Time: 6:30-730 pm Eastern Time Zone
Dates :
Fall Session 3: Drop in Only $15 per Class until December 17
To Register: https://ccca.worldeducationweb.org/programs?classId=945
Need Help: Contact Dan Marshall at dan.yonah.marshall@gmail.com
Drop-ins welcome!
Register Via CCCA (Cambridge Community Center for the Arts) at:
For information or registration assistance:
Contact Dan Marshal
dan.yonah.marshall@gmail.com
More About Johara & Upcoming Classes, Workshops,, and Drum Circles
Johara is a professional belly dance performer/choreographer/instructor and a certified yoga instructor.
www.joharaboston.com
Facebook @joharabostonbellydancer
Instagram @joharaboston
Or, 617-922-3676
For private coaching, finger cymbal drills, or drum lessons: Contact Johara Boston @ johara@snakedancetheater.com
Belly Dance To Bliss - Workshop
Belly Dance To Bliss with Johara
When: Saturday January 18th
Time: 3 - 5pm
Where: The Dance Complex
536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Treat yourself to this luxurious dance journey.
Experience flowing sequences of movement and dance connect elements -earth,water,
fire, and air--- and awaken the energy channels of the body. Explore graceful belly
dance movements from serpentine ululations to fiery hip locks and shimmies.
Feel the joy as we belly dance our way to Bliss
By taking this journey, students will have the opportunity to:
· Learn or sharpen their belly dance movements.
· Bring more fluidity into their body.
· Strengthen the muscles of the pelvis.
· Interact with participants in a fun and supportive environment
Experience flowing moving sequences
Experience a flowing movement journey through the chakras
Dance to the rhythms of earth air wind and fire
Johara draws upon her 30 years of experience as an American Cabaret and Middle
Eastern belly dance instructor and as a certified Hatha and Vinyasa yoga instructor
along with her studies in multiple dance.
What to bring:
o Your beautiful self and no experience is necessary.
o Yoga mat (Optional)
o Leggings or loose style yoga pants
o Tank top, crop top sports bra or T-shirt.
o Bring a sweater or sweatshirt.
o Festive scarfs for the hips.
o Students can go, barefoot or bring soft soled shoes
*Sparkly scarves and veils provided by the instructor.
To register:
Limited Spaces Available! Register Now!
$50 in advance.
$60 at the door space permitting maximum 22 students.
Early bird special $40 via Facebook until December 25
https://www.facebook.com/events/925939639598896?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
Explore the beautiful art of belly dance: graceful, arm and hand movements, serpentine,undulations, fluid figure eights, fiery hip locks and shimmies and dancing with a vail.
Teaching Style
Johara has been teaching the art of belly dance in the greater Boston area for over 20 years. Her repertoire includes Egyptian, Turkish, American Cabaret belly dance, Middle Eastern folk dances, Vintage Style, and tribal fusion. But Johara has also studied many different styles of dance over the years. Because of her experience, students have the opportunity to learn different styles of belly dance and expand their technique, repertoire, and artistry. Johara believes in being rooted in a strong foundation of traditional Middle Eastern dance but also exploring other dance styles to cultivate self-expression and creativity. As a musician, drummer, and percussionist - Johara also shares her musicality and knowledge of Middle Eastern rhythms with her dance students.
Student Performance Opportunities
Many of Johara's students have participated in performances at local festivals and events and have also been a part of her grand scale theatrical productions featuring several of Johara's original choreographies. Some of Johara's intermediate and advanced students have also become featured performers and members of her company, Snake Dance Theater.
Former Students
Johara has trained some of Boston’s top belly dancers, many of whom have achieved distinction as Middle Eastern dance performers and instructors. Two of her students passed auditions to join the internationally acclaimed Bellydance Superstars and one of her former students, Lauren Michelle Boldt also toured with Club Belly Dance. Many of her students have won dance competitions, performed in her professional theater productions and have gone on to pursue dance professionally.