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Kawakib's famous Finger Cymbal (Zills) Solo on Serpentine Video's YouTube Channel
Need a break? Try a belly dance class or come to one of our other special events:
  • May 2012: Daytime belly dance every Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 am at MFA Studios in Locust Grove: Contact MFA Studios: 540-693-5286. 4444 Germanna Hwy (Suite 160), 22508
  • Fredericksburg VA Belly Dance Basics 1 and Basics 2 on Thursdays: 408 Canal Street, 22401 (Classes for Adults and Teens; beginning in 2012, Genie Dance for Kids!
  • Special Student Hafla at Pixie's! May 26, details will be announced in class.
  • May Drum Session postponed, rescheduled to June 23!
Find more local Belly Dance on the Virginia Bellydance EVENTS Page - seminars, shows, special events in town or within short driving distance of Fredericksburg
Bring the PRISM Dancers to you!
Multicultural Fairs
Arts Events
Girl Scouts
Bridal Showers
Birthdays
Girl's Night Out
Fredericksburg Belly dancers
A leading professional since 1988, Anthea's structured her classes like those of mainstream dance studios to include a warmup, dance combinations, stretches, and more. You'll find learning easy with a qualified teacher who understands and enjoys beginners.

See Testimonials* Come to meet new people or bring your friends!

Fredericksburg Belly Dance Basics 1 class meets Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm at Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street. Signing up is easy! Register at the front desk (Dorothy Hart Community Center) or online. Drop-in anytime: $15/class; or SAVE sign up for a 4-class session (starts monthly). Other Classes:
Belly Dance 2 -
Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm
Belly Dance 3 - Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:30pm
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Locust Grove Basics Class meets Thursdays, 10:30am at MFA Studios (across from post office). Register with MFA Studios
  • Basics 1 and 2 for fun, fitness, and friends! Bellydance is a great workout! Class includes breath work, static and ballistic stretches, and weight-bearing dance activity - you'll feel the results immediately!
  • Advanced/Intermediate classes Take it to the next level! Focus on skill development and increase background knowledge; dance with veils, or props like sword, candles; and finger cymbals (also known as zills)
  • Private lessons by appointment at Anthea's dance studio
  • NEW! Children's Classes starting in 2012. See Class info here
Click here for complete info on Belly Dance Class Schedule

Click here for Private, Semi-private class fees
Need professional training but don't have time for group class? See about Private Lessons and Coaching at Anthea's home dance studio.

Performance Skills (stage presence, focus, relaxation, etc.) are taught as part of dance class, and our annual Student Recital in July provides a showcase for students who wish to perform.
However, no one is required to perform. Even if you don't perform, learning stage skills gives you social poise and self-confidence in everyday life.

Whether you want to perform, explore your creativity
or just have fun while getting fit,
Anthea's certified teaching method can help you
 define and reach your goals!


Study with one of the Master Teachers on the East Coast - a  professional with a career spanning over twenty years:

  • Choreographer
  • Costumer
  • Expertise with live bands
  • Musician
  • Private dance studio
  • Show producer
  • Spiritual focus
  • Troupe director
  • Workshop instructor
TEACHING CERTIFICATION (2008) Judged on an extensive review of Anthea's curriculum, as well as videos of her and her students in performance.

INTERVIEW from the
Free Lance Star newspaper ( August 2006)

REPORTER'S ARTICLE about her experience taking Anthea's Beginner's class. (FLS October 2001)

FORMER STUDENTS who've become professionals, including local bellydancers Adara Janaani and Kiyaana

Anthea's Code of Conduct | Ethics and Standard Practises in Bellydance

Anthea's article in the Gilded Serpent (a must-read if you're thinking of teaching bellydance)

Come join a warm community of bellydance students and have fun while learning something new - and gaining incredible muscle control!

Testimonials
Zitana (Richmond VA teacher) about Anthea (Kawakib)'s students:
"Just wanted to let you know that four of your students were at our last workshop.  They all danced beautifully and did a wonderful job of keeping up with the instructor.  When I was watching....their movements were very concise, and it was clear that they were receiving excellent instruction!"
Certification board judge:
"Your portfolio is highly impressive and your dancing and demeanor are professional.  I am recommending that you be certified. Congratulations!  Between the DVD and the written information you sent, you demonstrate a great deal of knowledge of Middle Eastern Dance in its various forms.  From Raks Sharqi to Tribal Fusion to zills, veils, sword and cane it is obvious that you know your material very well and that you have an excellent ability to communicate this to your students."
Zi'ah Ali of Awalim:
"She...has been very instrumental in teaching me how to break away from standard 1,2,3,4 (combination) construction.
From the few workshops we've been able to take with her, it has opened our minds to the myriad of possibilities on where to place accents and how to build crescendo into a little combo....(hers) were some of the few combos that fit right underneath the advanced zil (finger cymbal) rhythms we were learning...."
Free Middle Eastern Drumming Sessions Since 1999
Join Anthea (Kawakib) to learn the basics of Belly Dance rhythms on
authentic Middle Eastern instruments such as doumbek (goblet drum), tar (frame drum), and riq (Arabic tambourine)!
Bring your drum (djembe's okay) or other instrument; some loaner instruments available to share.


Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Drum Session is usually on the fourth Saturday each month. Always check here for schedule updates:

No Drum Session on Memorial Day weekend. Next Drum Session is
June 23, 2012, 1:30pm; Theatre annex


Newcomers are always welcome! FREE, donations appreciated.

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