It looks like the roads are pretty clear, so we WILL have classes this evening (Mon, 2/8) EXCEPT that Sarah's Level 1 is cancelled. Drive VERY carefully please! Minneapolis has declared a snow emergency, so no parking on Hennepin or Franklin from 9pm Monday to 8am Tuesday, unless already plowed to the curb.

Beginning dancers should sign up for one or both of the Fundamentals class STARTING THIS WEEK, on February 9 and 11. These 5-week classes for complete beginners will teach you the basic belly dance movements that you'll use as a foundation for future classes. It's an introduction to the basic movements, aesthetic, and movement concepts in women’s Middle Eastern Dance (belly dance style). We won't play finger cymbals, so we can focus on the movements only. See the flyer for more information. Students who have taken class before should feel free to drop into any regular class. If this is your first class, check out the parking hints from an old pro here.

Winter Session is in week 6.The online schedule, schedule pdf, and online registration are available now. Sign up online today or just come to class and register there! See you in class!

Cassandra's Weeklong Intensive preliminary schedule is up, as well as a lodging list.

Video clip on the left is Cassandra's Solo from the Jawaahir show Raqs Nouveau presented at the Southern Theater in August.

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