New York City
Middle Eastern Dance Performance & Instruction
718.706.0037 -- ranya@ranya.net

Instruction: Classes & Workshops

CURRENT NEW YORK CITY CLASS SCHEDULE

Last updated 8/9/10

The current Special Topics Tuesday Series runs through August 31 at midtown Manhattan's Ripley Grier Studios! Drop-ins still welcome--bring finger cymbals if you have them. See under "Tuesday" below for updated information.

Details on the annual Fall Performance Prep Series and Gala Show will be posted on this page soon.


Learn the beautiful art of Egyptian-style bellydance. Dance training with Ranya is geared towards dancers who want the full package--an appreciation of the movements, the music, and the culture of the dance. Her method focuses on developing poise, strength, and a 'feeling' for the dance, integrating healthy use of the breath, musicality, artistic expression, and fun!

Students of all ages, genders, shapes and sizes who want to enhance their fitness, beauty and self-confidence are welcome.
Amateur and professional performers are supported with theatrically oriented workshop programming to enable each dancer's character to shine through.





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Contact Ranya at office@ranya.net or (718) 706-0037
for more info; to be added to the e-mail list for schedule updates, visit the Mailing List page

 

 

CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE -- NEW YORK CITY

For questions about any of the classes, contact us at office@ranya.net, or 718-706-0037.

E-mail is usually the best way for us to respond to initial inquiries; please try us again if you don't get a reply within a day or two--usually we are able to respond within that time frame. Let us know if you'd like to be added to the e-mail list for class and event updates.

 

 

TUESDAY EVENINGS

August 3, 17, 24, 31 6:30-8pm AUGUST SERIES ON MODERN EGYPTIAN TECHNIQUE, combos, and musicality (including finger cymbals!) REGISTER HERE or scroll down for details.

 

Pre-registration strongly encouraged to guarantee enough partcipants to run the series. Sign up to make sure you don't miss out!! You can register for 3 or 4 classes, or indivual classes.

Time
6:30pm-8pm

Location
Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, in west Midtown Manhattan, near Penn Station, Times Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Subways: A, C, E, 1,2,3 to 34th Street OR Times Square/42nd Street; 7, N, R, Q, W to Times Square.

Fees (to prepay, follow links below to my Shop page and scroll down to "Workshops/Special Topics.")
Multiple-class packages:
4 August classes for $70 (if paid by August 2; at door on Aug. 3: $75)
3 August classes (dates specified at time of purchase, nontransferable) for $55 paid by date of first attendance
Multiple-class package can be paid for in advance via Paypal.

Single classes:
$20 by the day before the class, via Paypal, or $25 at the door. Cash only accepted at the door (there is an ATM in the studio cafe).

Please contact me with any questions at office@ranya.net or 718-706-0037. You can also reach me on my cell at 646-932-3332.

 

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WEDNESDAYS

Greenpoint YMCA classes are no longer running. Thanks to all the dancers who made this class a fun ride! Greenpoint YMCA members are welcome to use their cards to attend classes in Flushing--check with the Y for details on guest attendance at other YMCAs. Call the Flushing Y at 718-961-6880 or the Greenpoint Y at 718-389-3700.

 

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES

LOCATION: Cumberland Adult Center, Cumberland Ave., Great Neck, NY (Long Island)

Great new location for Ranya's classes--huge studio with big mirrors! The FALL session begins Wednesday October 13 and runs through December 15, for a total of 9 sessions (no class Nov. 24).

It's just $10 to try a class; after the first class you try, you can opt to sign up for the rest of the session.

TIME: 1:00-2:00pm Intermediate; 2:05-3:05pm Beginner --take both classes if you wish!

LEVEL: Beginner and Intermediate levels will each work on technique and choreography in the fall session.

TRANSIT: Driving: Long Island Expressway to Exit 33, Lakeville Rd..
Or take LIRR train to Great Neck station and N25 bus South towards Lynbrook and get off at Northern Blvd and Lakeville Rd.

FEE: $10 to try a class. $89 for the 9-week session.

REGISTER: Call the Great Neck Adult program at 516-441-4949.

FOR CLASS CONTENT info contact: office@ranya.net or 718-706-0037.


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THURSDAY EVENINGS

There are currently no regularly scheduled classes on Thursday evenings.

 

 

FRIDAY EVENINGS

 

There are currently no regularly scheduled classes on Friday evenings.

 

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS

TWO CLASSES ON SATURDAYS AT THE FLUSHING YMCA!!

If you are a beginner, try the first class first--or start the second class with us at the beginning of a new session. If you are not a member, ask about discounts to take both classes in a row.

The talented Rayhana subs for Ranya when she is out of town.

Try one or both of the Saturday Classes at the Flushing YMCA in Queens, now for just $10 per drop-in! You do not need to be a member of the YMCA! Just visit the Membership desk at the Northern Blvd. entrance to the Y, say that you are there for the bellydance class, and pay your $10. This is a discounted rate off of the usual Y day rate.
(If you are a member, the beginner class is free, and there is a small fee for the session).

CORRECTION: THERE IS NO BREAK IN CLASSES AT THE FLUSHING YMCA. THEY CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST INTO SEPTEMBER.

 

LOCATION: Flushing YMCA, 138-46 Northern Blvd. (btwn Union and Bowne) Flushing, Queens

TIME: 12:30-1:30pm
LEVEL: Beginner-- Learn basic Egyptian belly dance movements as you get a keep-moving workout.
Classes are ongoing--join anytime!
TRANSIT: #7 Train to Main St./Flushing
FEE: Free for Y members; for nonmembers, $10 drop-in fee for one or both classes--sign in at Membership desk.
REGISTER: Call the Flushing Y at (718) 961-6880; contact Membership Dept. to register. Contact Ranya for class info: office@ranya.net or 718-706-0037

TIME: 1:30-2:30pm
LEVEL: Beginner through Intermediate, technique, choreography and props instruction--prior bellydance class experience recommended.
Classes are ongoing, organized into sessions--best to join at beginning of the session or early on, especially for learning choreography!
TRANSIT: #7 Train to Main St./Flushing
FEE: $31 fee per 8-class session for Y members.
Drop-ins ok: $10 drop-in fee for one or both classes, for nonmembers. For second class, it is best to start with the new session, or contact Ranya if you have questions about joining the class after it has begun.
Please register early before each session, as we need a minimum of 8 to run this class.

REGISTER: Call the Flushing Y at (718) 961-6880; contact Membership Dept. to register. Contact Ranya for class info: office@ranya.net or 718-706-0037

 

WORKSHOPS

Please see the LATEST NEWS page for international workshop schedule; NYC workshops/special topics under Tuesdays (above) for the summer-- check back for fall updates.

 

 




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