*** PRIVATE LESSONS FOR ONE PERSON *** $45 per 60 minute session or $65 for 90 minute session for lessons held at Raks Souzana studio. *Discounts available when purchasing 4 or more private lessons at a time. Additional fees may apply for lessons held elsewhere. 

*** SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS (up to 3 students) *** $120 per 60 minute session (over 3 students is $30 per student) for lessons held at Raks Souzana studio.  *Discounts available when purchasing 4 or more private lessons at a time. Additional fees may apply for lessons held elsewhere.

*** PERSONALIZED CHOREOGRAPHY *** $400 includes 4 hours personal training & instruction ($50 per additional hour) for lessons held at Raks Souzana studio. *Additional fees may apply for lessons held elsewhere. 

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Students interested in taking more than one class or more than one family member taking classes will be offered a 10% discount on the 2nd class enrolled in.  The 1st class is billed at regular rate, 2nd class is billed at 10% discount. If payment is late, 10% discount is forfeited and late fees apply.

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*** Introduction to Belly Dance, Session 1 – Fundamentals: Oct. 8, 2011 – Nov. 5, 2011 ***

*** Introduction to Belly Dance, Session 2 – Zills: Nov. 12, 2011- Dec. 10, 2011 ***

*** Introduction to Belly Dance, Session 3 – Veil: January 21, 2012-February 18, 2012 ***

*** Introduction to Belly Dance, Session 4 – Fundamentals: March 17, 2012-April 14, 2012 ***

The cost of each 5-week Introduction to Belly Dance session is $55. Classes meet on Saturdays, 10-11am at Raks Souzana Studio. Drop-in tuition for each 60 minute class is $15.  Classes meet in 5-week sessions.  Enrolling now!  Please register for this class by contacting Souzana. Space is limited, register in advance!   In this class, students will learn the fundamental dance vocabulary and posture associated with Egyptian raks sharqi and American cabaret styles of belly dance (such as head slides, shoulder & hip shimmies, snake arms, wrist circles, chest & hip circles, hip lifts, hip drops, hip “sits”, and hip twists, full body undulations, and various arm poses and foot patterns) through repetition, drills, and combos. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as anyone who wants to refine their technique. Material will be covered at a pace that comfortably challenges the majority of the students in class. Session 2 will focus on zills (finger cymbals) and Session 3 on dancing with a 3-yard veil. 

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*** Belly Dance for TEENS (Junior & Senior High School age) *** 

Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm at Raks Souzana Studio.  Classes meet September 12, 2011-April 30, 2012. 

No classes on Oct. 3, Dec. 26, Jan. 2, Jan. 9, Mar. 12 & Apr. 9 (plus two more that will be scheduled once my vacation plans are solidified).  28 x 1 hour (60 min) weekly classes. Cymbal Salaam, student recital at Pioneer Park Alaska Centennial for the Arts Theater is Friday, May 4, 2012.  Enrolling now!  Please register for this class by contacting Souzana. Space is limited, register in advance! In this class, during the first semester students learn/review the fundamental dance vocabulary, posture, veil dancing, and finger cymbal (zill) patterns associated with Egyptian raks sharki and American cabaret styles of belly dance as well as a brief history of the evolution of belly dance from folk dance to performance art.  During the 2nd semester, the class will focus on learning and perfecting a choreography to be performed with their class in the yearly community spring recital hosted by Tundra Caravan and at the Tanana Valley Fair. 

* TEEN TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS *  Cash, checks made payable to Susan Chapa, or credit card payments can be made using paypal id souzanadance@gmail.com or at the studio.  Preferred method of payment is cash or check.

•  One payment of $300- The discounted price for one 60 minute weekly class for the entire dance year is $300.
• Two payments of $150 for Fall Semester and $170 for Spring Semester.  1st payment due when you enroll and 2nd payment is due at the beginning of January. 
• 8 monthly payments of $40 each – 1st payment due at time of enrollment, next payment is due again at beginning of October.  Payment is the same every month regardless of how many classes are scheduled that month.  This is for your convenience and mine so we don’t have to figure out how much tuition is at the beginning of each month.  Some months only have 2 classes scheduled, others have 4 or 5 .   Though you are paying month to month, tuition is based on enrollment is for the entire dance year.
•  $15 drop-in fee for each (one) 1 hour (60 min) class – Once classes start learning choreography, classes can only be dropped into by getting prior approval due to anticipated full classes and limited space.

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*** Belly Dance for Kids, Performing (Elementary school age) *** ACCEPTING NEW ENROLLMENT NOW FOR SPRING SEMESTER

Saturdays, 11:15am-12:15pm at Raks Souzana Studio.  Classes meet September 17, 2011-April 28, 2012. 

No class on Oct.1, Dec. 24, Dec. 31, Jan. 7, Jan.14 & Mar. 10 (plus two more that will be scheduled once my vacation plans are solidified).  23 x 1 hour weekly classes.  Cymbal Salaam, student recital at Pioneer Park Alaska Centennial for the Arts Theater is Friday, May 4, 2012.  Enrolling now!  Please register for this class by contacting Souzana. Space is limited, register in advance!  The class will focus on learning and perfecting a choreography to be performed with their class in the yearly community spring recital hosted by Tundra Caravan and at the Tanana Valley Fair. 

* KIDS TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS *  Cash, checks made payable to Susan Chapa, or credit card payments can be made using paypal id souzanadance@gmail.com or at the studio.  Preferred method of payment is cash or check.

• One payment of $250- The discounted price for one 60 minute weekly class for the entire dance year is $250.
• Two payments – $130 for Fall Semester and $140 for Spring Semester.  1st payment due when you enroll and 2nd payment is due at the beginning of January. 
• 8 monthly payments of $35 each – 1st payment due at time of enrollment, next payment is due again at beginning of October.  Payment is the same every month regardless of how many classes are scheduled that month.  This is for your convenience and mine so we don’t have to figure out how much tuition is at the beginning of each month.  Some months only have 2 classes scheduled, others have 4 or 5 .   Though you are paying month to month, tuition is based on enrollment is for the entire dance year.
• $15 drop-in fee for each (one) 1 hour class – Once classes start learning choreography, classes can only be dropped into by getting prior approval due to anticipated full classes and limited space.

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***Level 1: Fundamental Belly Dance Performing Class*** 

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm at Raks Souzana Studio. Classes meet September 13, 2011-May 1, 2012.  

No classes on Oct. 4, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, Jan. 10 Mar. 13 & Apr. 10 (plus two more that will be scheduled once my vacation plans are solidified).  28 x 1 and 1/2 hour (90 min) weekly classes.  Cymbal Salaam, student recital at Pioneer Park Alaska Centennial for the Arts Theater is Friday, May 4, 2012.   Now enrolling! Please register for this class by contacting Souzana. Space is limited, register in advance!  In this class, during the first semester students learn/review the fundamental dance vocabulary and posture associated with Egyptian raks sharki and American cabaret styles of belly dance as well as an introduction to veil dancing, playing finger cymbals (zills), and the history and evolution of belly dance.  During the 2nd semester, the class will focus on learning and perfecting a level appropriate choreography to be performed with their class in the yearly community spring recital hosted by Tundra Caravan and at the Tanana Valley Fair. 

* LEVEL 1 TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS *  Cash, checks made payable to Susan Chapa, or credit card payments can be made using paypal id souzanadance@gmail.com or at the studio.  Preferred method of payment is cash or check.

• One payment of $425 – The discounted price for one 90 minute weekly class for the entire dance year is $425.
•  Two payments – $210 for Fall Semester and $235 for Spring Semester. 1st payment due when you enroll and 2nd payment is due at the beginning of January. 
• 8 monthly payments of $60 each – 1st payment due at time of enrollment, next payment is due again at beginning of October.  Payment is the same every month regardless of how many classes are scheduled that month.  This is for your convenience and mine so we don’t have to figure out how much tuition is at the beginning of each month.  Some months only have 2 classes scheduled, others have 4 or 5 .  Though you are paying month to month, tuition is based on enrollment is for the entire dance year.
•  $20 drop-in fee for each (one) 1 and a half hour class (90 min) – Fall semester only.

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*** Level 2: Intermediate Belly Dance Performing Class ***

Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45pm at Raks Souzana Studio. Classes meet September 13, 2011-May 1, 2012. 

No classes on Oct. 4, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, Jan. 10 Mar. 13 & Apr. 10 (plus two more that will be scheduled once my vacation plans are solidified).  28 x 1 and 1/2 hour (90 min) weekly classes. 

Cymbal Salaam, student recital at Pioneer Park Alaska Centennial for the Arts Theater is Friday, May 4, 2012.  

Enrolling now! Please register for this class by contacting Souzana.  Space is limited, register in advance!  In this class, students will perfect and move beyond the of fundamentals of Egyptian Raks Sharki and American cabaret styles of belly dance, work on developing stage presence and begin to understand different styles, history, and evolution of belly dance from a social dance to the performance art it is today.  Students will expand their dance vocabulary by working on variations on foundational movements, new moves, (such as various types of shimmies and stomach articulations) as a well as learn dance combos, rhythms and fingers cymbal (zill) patterns of increased complexity.  Technique such as shimmy overlays (layering shimmies over fundamental moves such as hip & ribcage circles and hip & ribcage slides) is introduced in Level 2. Completion of Level 1 is a prerequisite for enrolling in Level 2.  It’s highly recommend that students take Level II for at least of few years in order to get a chance to perform choreographies using different props (such as veil, cane, zills, sword) and in different styles (Egyptian Sha’abi, Egyptian Oriental, American cabaret, fusion).  Each year, my intermediate curriculum is taught but depending on the type of choreography students learn that year to perform at Tundra Caravan’s spring recital and Tanana Valley Fair, the focus of the class from year to year is different. 

* LEVEL 2 TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS *  Cash, checks made payable to Susan Chapa, or credit card payments can be made using paypal id souzanadance@gmail.com or at the studio.  Preferred method of payment is cash or check.

•  One payment of $425 – The discounted price for one 90 minute weekly class for the entire dance year is $425.
•  Two payments – $210 for Fall Semester and $235 for Spring Semester.  1st payment due when you enroll and 2nd payment is due at the beginning of January. 
•  8 monthly payments of $60 each – 1st payment due at time of enrollment, next payment is due again at beginning of October.  Payment is the same every month regardless of how many classes are scheduled that month.  This is for your convenience and mine so we don’t have to figure out how much tuition is at the beginning of each month.  Some months only have 2 classes scheduled, others have 4 or 5 .  Though you are paying month to month, tuition is based on enrollment is for the entire dance year.
• $20 drop-in fee for each (one) 1 and a half hour class (90 min) – Fall semester only.

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*** Level 3: Advanced Belly Dance Performing Class ***     

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm (Fall Semester), 6:30-8pm (Spring Semester) at Raks Souzana Studio.  

Classes meet September 15, 2011-May 3, 2012.  No classes on Oct. 13, Nov. 24, Dec. 15, Dec. 22, Jan. 5, Jan. 12 & Mar. 15 (plus two more that will be scheduled once my vacation plans are solidified).  11 x 1 hour (60 min) weekly classes in Fall Semester and 14 x 1 and a half hour (90 min) weekly classes in Spring Semester.

Cymbal Salaam, student recital at Pioneer Park Alaska Centennial for the Arts Theater is Friday, May 4, 2012.  

Enrolling now!  Please register for this class by contacting Souzana. Space is limited, register in advance!  Students must gain prior approval to enroll in this class.  Level 3 classes are designed for students who really want to step-it-up and are highly motivated to learn, perfect, and perform advanced technique.  I expect Level 3 students to already have several years of performance experience behind them and posses good stage presence.  Students will help in the development of a class choreography to be performed at the Tundra Caravan’s spring recital and Tanana Valley Fair. 

* LEVEL 3 TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS * Cash, checks made payable to Susan Chapa, or credit card payments can be made using paypal id souzanadance@gmail.com or at the studio.  Preferred method of payment is cash or check.

•  One payment of $325 – The discounted price for one 90 minute weekly class for the entire dance year is $325.
•  Two payments – $135 for Fall Semester and $210 for Spring Semester. 1st payment due when you enroll and 2nd payment is due at the beginning of January. 
•  8 monthly payments of $45 each – 1st payment due at time of enrollment, next payment is due again at beginning of October.  Payment is the same every month regardless of how many classes are scheduled that month.  This is for your convenience and mine so we don’t have to figure out how much tuition is at the beginning of each month.  Some months only have 2 classes scheduled, others have 4 or 5 .  Though you are paying month to month, tuition is based on enrollment is for the entire dance year. 
• $15 drop-in fee for each (one) 1 hour class (60 min) – Fall Semester only. 

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***Multi-Level Tribal Fusion Performing Class***
 

Saturdays, 12:30 – 1:45 pm at Raks Souzana Studio
Class meets October 8, 2012-April 28, 2012.  No classes Nov. 26, Dec. 10, Dec. 24, Dec. 31, Jan. 14 and Mar. 17.  24 x 1.25 hour (75 min) weekly classes.

Cymbal Salaam student recital is Friday, May 4, 2012
  
Enrolling now!  This class is taught by Angela, a student teacher for Raks Souzana under the guidance of Souzana.  Please register for this class by contacting Souzana.

 
This is a multi-level class in which students will focus on tribal fusion technique, as well as incorporating dance movement (e.g., jazz, ballet) fundamentals. Students will focus on developing performance skills in addition to strong technique, with class time balanced between strengthening, drilling, and developing stylized movement.
 
During the 2nd semester of the class, students will focus on learning and perfecting a choreography to be performed with their class in the yearly community spring recital hosted by Tundra Caravan. To accommodate the multi-level aspect of this class, choreography developed will include multiple parts that allow all students in this class to showcase their strengths.
 
While this is a multi-level class, some experience with dance or movement (e.g., yoga, pilates) will be very helpful. We will drill fundamentals, but will also incorporate intermediate moves. If you are brand new to movement classes, one of Souzana’s beginning belly dance classes may be most appropriate for you.
 
 
* TRIBAL FUSION TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS * Cash, checks made payable to Susan Chapa, or credit card payments can be made using paypal id souzanadance@gmail.com or at the studio. Preferred method of payment is cash or check.

• One payment of $300 – The discounted price for one 75 minutes weekly class for the entire dance year is $300.
• Two payments – $115 for Fall Semester and $200 for Spring Semester. 1st payment due when you enroll and 2nd payment is due at the beginning of January.
• 7 monthly payments of $40 each – 1st payment due at the time of enrollment, next payment is due again at the beginning of November. Payment is the same every month regardless of how many classes are scheduled that month. This is for your convenience and mine so we don’t have to figure out how much tuition is due at the beginning of each month. Some months only have 2 classes schedule, others have 4 or 5. Though you are paying month to month, tuition is based on enrollment for the entire dance year.
• $20 drop-in fee for each 1.25 hour (75 min) class – Once classes start learning choreography, classes can only be dropped into by getting prior approval due to anticipated full classes and limited space. 

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*** Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival – Middle Eastern Dance for TEENS ***  For updates and more info, visit Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival. This class is designed for teen dancers of all levels desiring to learn or refine technique and learn a choreography to perform at festival dance recital.  Performing is not mandatory but focus of class is on learning a choreography. 

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*** Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival – Middle Eastern Dance for ADULTS ***  For updates and more info, visit Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival. This class is designed for adult dancers of all levels desiring to learn or refine technique and learn a choreography to perform at festival dance recital.  Performing is not mandatory but focus of class is on learning a choreography. 

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*** UAF Middle Eastern Dance ***  RECR F193P-T01, at UAF, Student Recreation Center Balcony – 1 credit class for UAF students. Class meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, spring & fall semesters. You can register by visiting UAF online or UAF’s  Tanana Valley Campus online. 

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