MONDAYS

Beginner Belly Dance with Jocelyn

Discover the joy and beauty of belly dance with Jocelyn in a fun, supportive, and safe environment. Each week, you’ll build your skills and confidence as you learn essential techniques, posture, isolations, and combinations.

Learn to isolate, shimmy, and hip-drop your way through a growing repertoire of movements while exploring the rich cultural traditions behind this beautiful dance form. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to strengthen your foundation, this class is a great place to move, learn, and have fun!

Days: Mondays
Time: 7:30 - 8:45 pm
Room: A

MONDAYS

Performance prep with kelly

A weekly training class designed to help you become a stronger, more confident performer—both on and off the stage.

Whether you’re currently learning choreography or simply looking to refine your dance skills, this class focuses on the details that transform movement into performance. Through technique drills, stage exercises, musicality, performance quality, transitions, posture, expression, and confidence-building, you’ll develop the tools that make every dance look more polished and intentional.

Each week we’ll explore a new performance concept through targeted exercises and combinations, giving you practical skills you can immediately apply to any choreography.

Days: TBD
Time: 8:45 - 10:00 pm
Room: C

TUESDAYS

Velvet Lounge Choreo with Kelly

This class will focus on a choreography by Kelly for the Velvet Lounge: a ladies-only burlesque event hosted by Amara and Maya. This number will debut on 11/14.

Days: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Room: C

TUESDAYS

Winter Choreo with kelly

Step into the magic of the season with an unforgettable belly dance fusion choreography set to an epic orchestral holiday score. Powerful, elegant, and filled with winter wonder, this piece is perfect for dancers ready to embrace the beauty and spirit of the holidays. This choreography will feature our breathtaking Ascend winter costume, creating a stunning visual inspired by snow, ice, and the enchantment of the season.

This number will debut at the MEPAA Holiday Hafla, on December 12th. Whether you’re returning to the stage or joining us for the first time, come be part of a performance that celebrates the wonder of winter through movement, music, and artistry.

Days: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 - 9:15 pm
Room: C

WEDNESDAYS

Holiday Hafla Choreo with Amara

💃✨ Ready to shine this holiday season? ✨💃

Calling all advanced dancers! Join Amara Sayid for a brand-new Egyptian-style choreography, created just for MEPAA's Holiday Hafla! This class puts a festive spin on classical belly dance: think elegant arms, sharp hips, and all the sparkle of the season, set to gorgeous holiday-inspired music. 🪘

This is your chance to learn a polished, performance-ready piece and debut it LIVE on stage on December 12th! Whether you're chasing that next level of technique or just want to dance your heart out with your dance family, this class is for you. Spots are limited, so grab yours and let's make this Hafla unforgettable! 🎄

Days: Wednesdays, Choreo closed for new performers.
Time: 7:30 - 8:45 pm
Room: A

WEDNESDAYS

Azhar at Mystic Night

Mystic Night is one of our favorite shows! This event allows us to branch outside of belly dance and explore different themes, music, and dance genres. Wanna see what we’re up to? Don’t miss the show!

This class is reserved for Amara’s professional troupe, Azhar Dance Ensemble. Rehearsals will run from July til showtime.

Days: Wednesdays
July Times: 8:45 - 10:00 pm
Room: A

SATURDAYS

Unveil the Woman with Jihan Jamal

Reveal your movement. Reclaim your confidence. This is an open-level class for dancers of any level.

Unveil the woman with Jihan Jamal is an inspiring blend of Contemporary Dance, wellness, Belly Dance, and creative expression, designed to awaken your confidence, creativity, and vitality while having FUN. No matter your experience level, this welcoming class offers adult women a supportive space to explore graceful movement, musicality, strength, and self-expression while learning, laughing, and connecting with like-minded women.

✨ Belonging & community
🎨 Artistry & creativity
💪 Vitality & wellness
👑 Confidence & empowerment

Come as you are. Move as you were meant to. Discover what unfolds when you give yourself permission to dance. Be a Queen. Move Like a Goddess. Dance Like a Diva. 👑✨

Days: Saturdays
Time: 10:45 - 12:00 pm
Room: A

SATURDAYS

Mystic Night and Shimmy Intensive

Get ready to shimmy your way into the spotlight! This class is designed to prepare performers for the upcoming Mystic Night Show on October 17, featuring Maya's signature shimmy intensive. You'll dive deep into the art of the shimmy, exploring different variations, layering techniques, and the fine control that makes this movement so mesmerizing to watch.

This class will refine the choreography and drill stage-ready technique needed for show night. We'll build stamina, precision, and stage presence together as a company, blending technical training with a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Come ready to move, sweat, and discover new depths in your dance, all while preparing for an unforgettable performance at Mystic Night!

Days: Saturdays, Choreo closed for new performers.
Time: 12:15 - 1:30 pm
Room: A