Welcome to my class schedule. If you know of a group who'd like to increase fitness while having fun, I am available to teach private lessons, small classes, or seminars. I routinely teach women's groups large and small, young and old, professional and amateur alike, and love watching the joy and excitement this art form brings. If none of the classes listed below works for you, I do also teach private lessons. Give me a call or email me for more information!
Now Registering: Belly Dance Boot Camp, Summer 2009!
Na'imah and Sarah return with Double Trouble! Sarah will be teaching a veil choreography at noon and Na'imah will be teaching Improvisationa nd Beginner Stagecraft at 3:30pm - take one, or take both workshops to double your fun. For information and to sign up, go to the Mayne Studio's website.
That same Sunday evening Na'imah will host an open dance party / henna night FREE to paid workshop participants! If you'd like to come and have already registered and paid for your workshop, RSVP to get your name on the list. If you'd like to buy a ticket, they're $8 in advance or $10 at the door for non-workshop participants.
BUY TICKETS ONLINE ($0.50 shipping/handling is to cover paypal fee):
In Beginner class, you'll learn to be more graceful & to move soulfully with the exotic rhythms of belly dance. This ancient art form, with its emphasis on positive body image, feminine mystique, and self-expression, will help you wiggle, glide, and shimmy your way into better health. This fun, stress-relieving class with Na'imah will give you a basic belly dance introduction, and you'll laugh a lot while you're learning! No experience necessary, and all sizes, shapes, and ages from 18 to 80 are welcome!
Tuesday Time TBD, Mayne Studio: June 30th - July 21
$10 / week for 4 weeks, class is 1 hour
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To register for class:
Download Registration Form here. Bring this form, completed, to first class
Reserve your spot with a $15 deposit via Paypal (Paypal will charge a small fee for handling - for other payment options, email dance@naimah.net)
Monday 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Grand Rapids Parks & Rec., Jun. 8 - Aug. 10
Classes meet @ Ottawa Hills High School
[call 456-3696 to register] [map to Ottawa Hills] [other questions?]
Thursday Greater Women's Club of Muskegon, July 9 - August 27 Time TBD
Class session is a total of 8 weeks :)
Class meets @ Greater Muskegon Women's Club, 280 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
For more information, email naimahdance at gmail dot com.
Register online for class - $80 for 8 weeks
PRIVATE CLASSES for you and your friends or family (2, 4, 6, or 8 week session): 2 - 4 people = $15 per person per week; more than 5 people = $10 per person per week. Give the gift of health and laughter this year!
"I just wanted to give you a big hug for the class last night. It had been my first time at the class and I was incredibly nervous as I really did not know what to expect. With your sense of humor and down to earth attitude, you did a great job of making me feel welcome." -- Cynthia, Grand Rapids, MI
PRIVATE LESSONS / PERFORMANCE COACHING - $55 per hour (includes studio rental) - schedule now. If you have a performance coming up in the near future, you can refine and perfect your presentation with performance and staging tips from my performance coaching experience!!
"Na'imah’s extensive experience in troupe and solo dance, along with her vast dance vocabulary, and her ability to beautifully interpret music make her an amazing performance coach. She has helped me choreograph to my strengths, make appropriate changes to my dances, and she has given great advice on music choices, movements, and even costuming. She is an amazing resource for performance coaching." -- Jill, Grand Rapids, MI
SMALL WORKSHOP / PARTY
Booking (includes studio rental): 2 people are $40 per person - 3 people are $30 per; 4 - 5 people are $20 per; 6 - 8 are $15 per; 8 or more, $10 per person.
"Thank you very much for the workshop! You're an excellent teacher, and I learned really helpful tips... Sometimes we just need to have a teacher say, you really must practice this if you are serious about it." -- T, Grand Rapids, MI
Spice up your wedding, baby shower, or bachelorette party with an exciting, fmily-friendly bellydance performance that will be remembered all year - I'm available for private parties and also for corporate gatherings and festivals. My schedule is filling up, so don't hesitate. I can also bring a henna artist or live musicians with prior notice, for an extra fee.
This year I'm also featuring a women's Harem Party special, where I'll teach you and your female friends a short intro to bellydance and give a brief performance in which you can participate (or not!). The class lasts about an hour and will include no-impact, easy, sexy moves that can be learned by people with no previous dance experience!
Harem Party special: $200
Includes
Expert bellydance instruction
Hip scarves for you to borrow (while they last)
Free gift!
Casual performance immediately following women's class
With alarming rises in teen eating disorders, diets and weight-loss pills more popular than ever, and a resurgence of the girdle as a common undergarment, it's plain to see: our culture has an unhealthy image of the ideal woman. Fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women - and if mannequins were women they would be too thin to bear children.
Belly dance is a great way to increase health, stamina, and flexibility while improving your body image and learning to accept and love the body you have - RIGHT NOW - not some possible body you might have if you lose xx number of pounds. This class highlights how your curvy body is wonderful just the way it is, and how you can feel sexy without losing an ounce.
I'm passionate about bringing this material to non-profit organizations such as Gilda's Club, and have presented at Grand Valley State University's "Vagina Activist Gathering" as part of their annual Vagina Monologues. For more information, or if you'd like me to present this class at your organization or women's group, please email me at naimahdance at gmail dot com, or dance at naimah dot net.
"Na'imah's energy, presence, humor, and of course her dancing and teaching skills are awesome. Belly dancing allows me to connect with my body in an affirming way I have never experienced before. I can't stop smiling when I'm in class!" -- Debra Berry, Grand Rapids, MI
Here's a great video about how our societal obsession with extreme weight loss is making us sick... check it out.
Mayne Studio Policies & Prices
**Pricing for the Summer Boot Camp Sessions can be found above! Regular pricing will return with regular sessions in the Fall.**
Mar. 8 - Apr. 4, Spring 1 / Apr. 12 - May 9, Spring 2 Each session is 4 weeks, intended to work as 2 halves of an 8-week term - so if you want to learn the entire Sunday Zill Choreography, you should plan to take both sessions. This is to help students spread out costs during tax season. :)
$15 At the door for drop-ins (please call ahead for availability)
$35 - One 45-minute BBW class per week (choose Sunday or Wednesday)
$45 - One 60-Minute Class Per Week
$75 - One BBW class per week + one regular class per week (for example, Wed. BBW + Wed. Beginner Class)
$80 - Two 60-Minute Classes Per Week (May be taken with Sarah & Na'imah)
$100 - All Sunday or Wednesday classes (1 BBW + 2 60-min. classes)
$110.00 - Three 60-Minute Classes Per Week (May be taken with Sarah & Na'imah)
$125.00 - Unlimited Classes with Sarah & Na'imah
Registrations
Registrations MUST be received for guaranteed class placement.
Payment Methods
Paypal, Cash, Personal Check. Sorry, no credit cards at the studio. If you need to arrange other payment options, please contact Na'imah.
Make-Up Policy
You may make-up any missed class within the session you are enrolled in. Classes will NOT transfer to the next session. Please be respectful of the other students and attend classes within your current level of training. If you have inquiries about classes please contact Na'imah for more information.
From 196 (Gerald R. Ford Exspressway):
Take Fuller Street exit. Go South on Fuller. Turn right on Michigan, then take a left onto Diamond St (1st light). Go through two traffic lights and pass the "Resureccion Y Vida" Church on your left - directly after the church, you'll see the Global Infusion/Clothing Matters/The Nest parking lot on your right. The parking lot will be just before Lake Drive - If you pass Lake, you've gone too far!
Free parking in Global Infusions lot at 143 Diamond St. - turn N on Diamond from Lake Dr. and park in lot.
Go in the red door to the left of the Diamond St. parking lot and follow the entrance hall. At the end of the hall, the stairs are on your left (Balletmore Studio is on your right). Climb the stairs and get ready to shed your coat, your shoes, and your worries! :)
Cancellations: we follow the Grand Rapids Public Schools cancellations for weather. On weekends, if you have any question whether class is being held, call 616-862-1900.
Mayne Studio: Please note that when Grand Rapids Public Schools close, the Mayne Studio will close, including evening activities. Please check Wood TV website to see if GRPS is closed. If they are OPEN then we are as well. On weekends, if any of the main highways (1-96 or 131) close down due to weather, we will reschedule. Check website on weekends, please call (or TEXT) your instructor if you have any questions.
Sarah (616) 635-9242
Na'imah (616) 862-1900
GR Parks and Rec follows Grand Rapids Public Schools (Monday nights)
Wyoming Parks and Rec follows Wyoming Public Schools (Tuesday nights)
The Mayne Studio follows Grand Rapids Public Schools (Wednesday, Sunday nights)
GVSU will be cancelled if the campus is closed; in case of questions, call or text me at 616-862-1900 (Thursday nights)
Muskegon Women's Club class follows Muskegon Public Schools (Thursday nights) - but check Grand Rapids' weather as well - if it's too bad I might not be able to get over there. Call or text 862-1900 if you have any question.
For the weekend classes, cancellations will be posted on my website. If you have any questions, please call my cell before ANY class and ask. A good rule of thumb for weekend events or classes is: if any major highway in town has been closed due to weather-related issues, you should probably plan to stay home and stay safe.
Cancellation Hotlines
GR Parks and Recreation Cancellation Hotline: 456-3696 then press 1 at the prompt
Wyoming Parks and Rec Cancellation Hotline: 530-3187
Mayne Studio: follows Grand Rapids Public Schools on weekdays, or check my website/call 862-1900 on weekends.
Muskegon Women's Club & GVSU: call 862-1900 or check this website.
1 class @ $50 (4.5 hours = $11.11 per hour)
(2 stripes) 2 classes @ $90 (9 hours = $10 per hour)
(3 stripes) 3 classes @ $125 (13.5 hours = $9.26 per hour)
(Unlimited) $200 (45 possible hours = $4.44 per hour)