Janna's International Dance Studio

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Our newest student dance company, Beledi Breeze, brings to the studio another level of dance experience and will focus on the traditional, folkloric, and gypsy styles of belly dance. All dance company\'s at Janna\'s are by invitation only. New participants are notified at the beginning of each semester as to their eligibility. Company members perform at the Halfa, Student Nights, and other dance performances throughout the year.

Desert Breeze Student Dance Company specializes in the Cabaret Style of Belly Dance. All dance company\'s at Janna\'s are by invitation only. New participants are notified at the beginning of each semester as to their eligibility. Company members perform at the Halfa, Student Nights, and other dance performances throughout the year.

All dance company\'s at Janna\'s are by invitation only. New participants are notified at the beginning of each semester as to their eligibility. Company members perform at the Halfa, Student Nights, and other dance performances throughout the year.

Desert Wind is our premier professional Cabaret dance company. All dance company\'s at Janna\'s are by invitation only. New participants are notified at the beginning of each semester as to their eligibility. Company members perform at the Halfa, Student Nights, and other dance performances throughout the year.

$48 for 6 weeks Ages 12 & up. Prerequisite of Beginner Hula and Instructor permission to advance. Classes take you step by step through the Intermediate level moves of Hula and Tahitian Style Dance and apply them to a short choreography. Dances learned will be performed at the semester Hafla.

Join us for a goolish night of dance, music, and surprises! Students, dance company members, and guest dancers are asked to use alternative music and it one of the most entertaining of all our House Haflas.

The next step after you finish both A&B Beginner Belly Dance is the Short Course Veil & Zill Classes. Designed to show you how to put it all together into a short, fun, choreography, Short Courses prepare you for the Intermediate Long Course Classes. Classes are 6 weeks long and dances are presented at House Hafla’s. Veils and Zills are available at Janna’s.

Belly Dance Ballroom Salsa Hula Yoga Mother & Daughter
Belly Dance Follow The Leader Belly Dance

Registration is easier than ever!
FOLLOW THE LEADER BELLY DANCE–American Tribal Style Belly Dance
Like a team sport for dance, classes teach you how to do belly dance moves in a group. Fun and great exercise for any age, a great interactive dance for you and your friends to learn together. This is the ‘slow moves’ set.

HULA FOR ADULTS and HULA FOR TWEEWNS AND TEENS
A great way to learn the beautiful dances of the Hawaiian Islands. Classes are fun, energetic, and great exercise. And ask about our 4 year old “Baby Hula”. Classes start soon!

BEGINNING BELLY DANCE for ADULTS
Fun, great exercise, and easy to learn. Our trained instructors will guide you through each step. No dance experience required. No special belly dance costume required. Just wear comfortable work out clothes to class.

MOTHER & DAUGHTER BELLY DANCE
A great way to spend time with your own Princess. Classes are fun, entertaining, and a great way to introduce dance to your child. Aunts, big sisters, Grandmothers, all welcome, too. For ages 6 and up. Class fee include one child and parent or guardian.

The Latin dance craze is still alive and Salsa is a great Holiday dance to have ready for your next office party. No partner required. Wear smooth bottomed shoes to class.

Each 4 week session focuses on just one of the many styles of Ballroom Dance, so by the end of the session, you will be able to dance that style with confidence. This session will specialize the Cha-Cha, a very usable and more common than you think dance rhythm. No partner required, wear smooth bottomed shoes to class.

YOGA for HEALTH and RELAXATION
Stress one of the big factors in poor health. Our certified Hatha Yoga Instructor will guide you through each pose at your level. Bring a Yoga Mat to class.

5:15pm Thursdays-Ongoing Classes Drop ins Welcome $12 per drop in class.
Nov. 14 New Session begins

WORKSHOPS WITH SABAH & KAMI LIDDLE and JANNA’S “HAFLA-WEEN”
Published by Janna Beaufait on 10 Oct 2010

Janna’s International Dance Studio and the Bellydance Superstars

Workshop Participants get 1 Dance Spot in Hafla-Ween Show or 1 Free Admittance to Hafla-Ween!
October 30 2-4pm
Sabah’s Bellydance Superstars Boot Camp
Dance Master of the Bellydance Superstars, Sabah will share the secrets behind the Bellydance Superstars training methods. This workshop is perfect for those new to belly dance, experienced dancers looking to up their game, and belly dance teachers looking for exciting new exercises to add to their repertoire. Come experience this continuous workshop flowing from warm-up through stretch and strengthening exercises, technique drills into travel across the floor.
October 31 9:30-11:00am
Kami Liddle Lyrical Choreography
The concept of lyrical dance is to convey the emotions of a song’s lyrics. This choreography is rooted in belly dance yet borrows from ballet, modern and jazz techniques in order to create a dance that tells a story. No previous experience in any other dance form other than belly dance is required.
*****Now you can pay for Workshops ONLINE!!!*****
Use the “payment” button in the top tool bar!!
Workshops are only $30 each until October 15th. Price increases to $38 after Oct. 15th.

Rules for Hafla-Ween Show:
1. NO belly dance music! Use all those great songs that you dance to in your living room.
2. Keep it clean. NO suggestive lyrics. This is a family event.
3. Get your music choice to Janna’s ASAP. Once your song has been added to the list, no one else can use it. Be sure to reserve your music choice…. (Janna reserves the right to veto songs due to suggestive lyrics or if another dancer or group has already chosen the song)
For everyone else: $5 per person
COME IN COSTUME!! THIS IS A COSTUME EVENT FOR EVERYONE! If you would like to bring a snack to share, we would welcome the addition to our goulish goodies table. Soft drinks will be provided. The event is “discretely wet.” Underlings, stick to soft drinks!! Be sure to designate. We will have lots of dance music for everyone who is not in the show to jam to and live drumming! ATS’ers, plan on a dance jam!

Wow! The Fall Hafla is November 14! So the Long Course classes need get back into class to get ready for another fantastic show! Be sure to take note of the new classes, new class times, and dance company opportunities that we now offer.
And take a look at our website. We have got a new look and a facebook link so its easy to find us!
Long Course and Company Start Dates and Times
Class descriptions, costs, & requirements listed below.
MONDAY–AUG. 30

THURSDAY–SEPT. 2
7pm–BELEDI BREEZE INT. FOLKLORIC DANCE COMPANY-NEW!!
**Formally Int. II Folkloric Class will include Gypsy and Traditional Styles. Classes during this time will focus on Traditional Styles of the Middle East. Potential Company Dancers will be notified before class starts.
8pm–DESERT BREEZE INT. CABARET DANCE COMPANY
9pm–DESERT WIND DANCE COMPANY

TUESDAY–SEPT. 7
6pm–ATS (FOLLOW THE LEADER BELLY DANCE) NEW TIME!!
MONDAY–SEPT. 13

WEDNESDAY–SEPT. 15
5:15pm–HULA & TAHITIAN for TEENS-Ages 5-11
6pm–HULA & TAHITIAN for ADULTS–Ages 13 & up
9pm–STRETCH & TONE–NEW!!
THURSDAY–SEPT. 16
6pm–BEGINNER BELLY DANCE FOR ADULTS-Ages 13 & up
FRIDAY–SEPT. 17

SATURDAY–SEPT. 25
10am–MOTHER & DAUGHTER BELLY DANCE-For Children Ages 5-12 w/Adult
SUNDAY–OCT. 3
5pm–SALSA–NEW 4 wk CLASS & PRICE!!
6pm–BALLROOM MINI’S–featuring the SWING–NEW 4wk CLASS & PRICE!!

Long Course Class and Student Dance Company Fees:

3 or more classes-$130 each
Class fee at the LC level can be divided into 4 monthly payments with auto payment enrollment. Divided payments apply to auto payment plans only.
Short Course Veil & Zill:

Beginner Belly Dance for Adults, ATS, Hula I & II, Stretch & Tone:

NEWS FLASH!! The long course classes will be starting next Monday, August 30!! Our fantastic Fall Hafla is scheduled very early this year, November 14, (mark your calendars) so we need to be back in class sooner than we expected to be ready for the show. All basic and Short Course class will start the weeks of Sept. 6 & 13. Keep an eye on your emails and our websites for the schedule.

Thank you to all the dancers, back stage help, photographers, friends and families for helping to make Dances to a Different Drum 2010 a big success. We had a great time dancing for you and what a great audience! We look forward to dancing for you next year and around the area throughout the year! Watch for our shows coming up September 21 & 28!

Workshop With Scherezade of Richmond Postponed!
Published by Janna Beaufait on 13 Aug 2010

Due to a scheduling conflict we are postponing the workshop planned for Saturday August 14 until December. Keep an eye out for the time and date. Contact Janna for further details.
DANCES TO A DIFFERENT DRUM 2010

DANCES TO A DIFFERENT DRUM INTERNATIONAL DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Published by Janna Beaufait on 06 Aug 2010

Join us for an evening of dance and music featuring Janna’s International Dance students, live drumming, and our guest artist Sheherezade of Richmond, Virginia on August 14 at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theater. The doors open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $10 each.
DIRECTIONS to the WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL LIBRARY
515 Scotland Street Williamsburg VA 23185
Take 64 East or West to the Camp Peary Exit.
From the EAST: Turn Left at the end of the Ramp. Turn Right at the 2nd stop light onto Rt. 132. Turn Right at the 2nd stop light at Lafayette (just over the railroad tracks) At the next stop light, Boundry Street, turn Left. The Library Theater is the 2nd building on the Right behind the fountain.
Call 757-871-7594 for reservations.
From the WEST: Veer Right at stop light at the end of the ramp. Turn Right at the next light, Rt. 132. Follow East bound directions to the Library Theater.
No Video, Digital, or Still Photography during the performance. Thank you for your understanding.

REHEARSAL TIMES AUGUST 11, 2010 for DANCES TO A DIFFERENT DRUM
Published by Janna Beaufait on 04 Aug 2010

Below are the times for each of the groups to rehearse at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theater, 515 Scotland Street. Please be on time and remember to give yourself extra time to drive. We won’t have time to go back and rehearse any numbers once your time has passed. Bring all costume pieces but don’t worry about makeup unless you need to dance test it. If you have any questions, give me a call. No photography at the dress rehearsal, dancers only please.
5pm EAST WEST BELLY DANCE ATS COMPANY

NEW BEGINNER BELLY DANCE CLASSES START THIS WEEK!
Published by Janna Beaufait on 23 Jul 2010

NEW BEGINNER BELLY DANCE STARTING THE WEEK OF JULY 26 plus our
“ATSfest” & “DANCES TO A DIFFERENT DRUM” WORKSHOP AND SHOW!
BEGINNER BELLY DANCE for ADULTS

$48 for 6 weeks per day of the week.
Basic Belly Dance technique will be taught, focusing on correct dance posture, strengthening movements for the legs, stomach, and arms. Belly Dance Level I is divided into two 6 week sessions, packages A & B, that focus on different movements each week and each session to make your dance experience more relaxed and fun. No dance experience is needed. Wear workout clothes to class such as yoga or sweat pants and a t shirt; no jeans or street clothes, and bear feet or soft soled dance shoes.
AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE (ATS) Slow Combos

Dont have enough me time during the week? This class meets on Saturday mornings and is a fun filled hour of relaxed and friendly belly dance. You will learn the basic steps in a follow the leader format and how to how to apply them music. By the end of the session, all students will be able to do an improvisational dance using the steps they have learned. Classes are based on American Tribal Style (ATS) Belly Dance and are divided into Slow and Fast moves. No previous dance experience required! Wear comfortable workout clothes to class.
HULA & TAHITIAN for ADULTS

$48 for 6 weeks Ages 12 & up.
The dances of the Islands are fun, aerobic, and tone the hips and thighs in such a easy way you wont know you are exercising until your jeans start to feel loose! Our Certified Hula instructor will take you step by step through the basic moves of Hula and Tahitian Style Dance and apply them to a short choreography. Wear comfortable workout clothes to class, no jeans or street clothes. Bring a pareo or sarong if you have one.
HULA & TAHITIAN for TEENS

$48 for 6 weeks Ages 5-11
Give your children a taste of a Hawaiian vacation right here at home. Kids love the dances of the Hawaiian Islands and they take naturally to the steps. Classes are fun, easy, and aerobic. Our Certified Hula Instructor will teach your child basic steps and a short dance. Each six weeks will focus on one of the main styles of Hula or Tahitian Dance. Students need to wear comfortable workout style clothes to class.
YOGA for HEALTH and FITNESS
THURSDAY–5:15pm JULY 28
Drop Ins & Punch Cards Welcome!! $48 for 6 weeks. Drop in $10 per class (current students can take this call for only $40 for 6 weeks)
Bring a Yoga mat. Don’t take that stress from your work day home with you! This easy, user friendly class is designed to help you let go of the hassles of the day so you can enjoy your evening. Our Certified Hatha Yoga instructor, Piari Sohban, will gently guide you through each stretch at your level and demonstrate upper level stretches for those of you who have yoga experience. Drop ins welcome!
SALSA & BALLROOM BEGIN AGAIN ON AUGUST 15.
Salsa–5pm $48 for 6 weeks
Ballroom–6pm $40 for 4 weeks featuring the Rumba!
New MOTHER & DAUGHTER BELLY DANCE starts on AUGUST 21 at 10am.

A fun, low key way to introduce dance to ages 6-12. Bring your daughter, niece, grand daughter, neighbor or friends kid, and learn to belly dance. Its a great way to spend time with that special child in your life and learn something fun, too. Participants will learn a short dance and should wear workout style of clothes.
SHOWS and WORKSHOPS:
SATURDAY–JULY 31 1-4pm “ATSfest”
Our newest dance company East West ATS Dance Company is hosting another “ATSfest”. Everyone had a blast at our last ATSfest! If your an ATS gal, come and dance to your hearts content. All levels are welcome! The cost is $5 to cover the cost of snacks and $5 if you want to set up a small vending blanket. Dress out in your ATS finery, show off your best fluffy skirts and cholies! Come dance your ATS off!!!
DANCES TO A DIFFERENT DRUM WORKSHOP & SHOW
SATURDAY–AUGUST 14 11am-3pm
Featuring Scheherazade of Scheherazade Imports of Richmond VA.
Our favorite dance goodies importer is also a very talented instructor with years of amazing dance and travel experience. We will have two workshops with Scheherazade, both will delight and enlighten you!
11am-12:30pm “DEVELOPING YOUR SIGNATURE LOOK”
Traveling-Static-and-Dimensional Dance Concepts. As Belly Dancers we all strive to find our special “look”. This workshop is designed to give you concepts, combination, and techniques that you can use in your own dance to bring it to life. All levels welcome.
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch–On your own.
There are lots of places to eat within walking distance of the studio.
1:30pm-3pm “DANCES and CULTURE OF THE GHAWAZEE”
Perhaps the most famous of the historical dancing tribes, the Ghawazee were instrumental in bringing the art we now know as Belly Dance to the Western World. Cabaret and Tribal dancers alike will enjoy the class as a way to connect to the roots of their style. All levels welcome.

And be sure to mark your calendar for our annual performance
“Dances To a Different Drum”

Scheherazade of Richmond VA
and dancers from Janna’s International Dance Studio