Mehira, Beaver County’s own bellydancing instructor and expert, has been giving classes for years, and now she’s teaching HipCurve classes for kids, teens, and adults.
HipCurve is a community specifically designed to help build confidence and promote fitness, all while learning the beautiful art of bellydance! Mehira is certified to teach a structured curriculum that is easy to follow, yet challenging enough so you see results and learn bellydance technique correctly.
Have you been curious about trying a bellydance class but are too afraid to jump in? She’s trained to help you ease into a class without feeling self-conscious. HipCurve classes help you feel comfortable while making new friends in the process of staying healthy and fit—you’ll forget you are exercising!
A Class for Everyone!
Little Genie Class (Youth Bellydance ages 6-12)
Kids love bellydance! HipCurve has structured a class that has kid-friendly moves, upbeat music, and gets children moving. What your child will learn in these classes:
1) Basic Little Genie moves
2) Combinations to take home and memorize
3) How to work in a group setting utilizing cooperation and teamwork.
4) A full Little Genie routine with the option to perform (costume purchase required if performing)
Junior Jasmines (Teen Bellydance ages 13-17)
Teens love bellydance too! HipCurve structured a class that is appropriate for teens using the same upbeat world music in the Little Genies Class but with a little more challenge in the movement. Your teen will learn:
1) Basic HipCurve moves
2) Combinations to take home and memorize
3) How to work in a group setting utilizing cooperation and teamwork.
4) A full Junior Jasmines routine with the option to perform (costume purchase required if performing)
Level 1 Adult Bellydance -- Here's what you'll learn:
1. All Level 1 basic moves and combinations
2. HipCurve Drill Blast
3. The HipCurve ball routine* specifically designed to help you learn bellydance moves easily
4. Traveling combinations across the floor
5. Dance technique and posture
6. Complete a full level 1 choreography routine with option to perform (costume purchase required if performing)
The HipCurve spring class schedule starts on April 2. The classes are on Tuesdays at All Zen & Fitness, 2236 Brodhead Rd., Hopewell Twp.
Classes can be purchased individually or in 4-week increments (additional discounts available for multiple 4-week sessions).
Schedule of classes:
- 5:30-6 p.m. -- Little Genies HipCurve Youth Bellydance Classes: $10 per individual class, $35 for all 4 sessions
- 6:15-7p.m. -- Junior Jasmine HipCurve Teen Bellydance Classes: $12 per individual class, $40 for all 4 sessions
- 7:15-8:30 p.m. -- HipCurve Adult Bellydance Classes: $15 per individual class, $45 for all 4 sessions
On Fridays at Maria's School of Dance at the Beaver Valley Mall:
- 7 - 8 p.m. -- Mixed Level class* -- $15 per individual class, $45 for all 4 sessions
- 8 - 9 p.m. -- Advanced Choreography** -- Pricing available on request
**(must receive permission from instructor)
If you’d like to try a class or have your daughter try a class, Mehira is offering a FREE demonstration class on March 26 at All Zen and Fitness Studio in Hopewell. Bring your little (and not-so-little) lady down for some fun dancing! Mehira will be taking you and yours through some basic, age-appropriate moves. Then, you can sign up on the spot for the regular classes that are starting on April 2nd!
FREE Demo schedule on Tuesday, March 26
7-7:20 p.m. -- Little Genies demo
7:30-7:50 p.m. -- Junior Jasmines demo
8-8:30 p.m. -- Adult HipCurve class demo
Light refreshments will be served at the demo. While you are there, learn about the other awesome services available at All Zen’s sister site, Get Pampered Salon and Day Spa!
In addition to being an instructor, Mehira is available for personal (weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, etc) and corporate events (Arabian theme nights) to perform and/or instruct in the art of bellydance. Contact her to sign up for class or for more information:
Carol Morse (Mehira)
412.482.4475 (text and voice)
Email: mehira@mehiraraqs.com
Website: www.shimmydiva.com
