Alexandra King Dance - Dance studio in Santa Barbara, California
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Alexandra King Dance

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310 West Padre Street

Santa Barbara, California 93105

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
27 programs

About Alexandra King Dance

Nestled in the vibrant community of Santa Barbara, California, Alexandra King Dance stands as a premier destination for aspiring dancers of all ages. The studio offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing foundational and advanced techniques across a diverse range of disciplines, including classical Ballet, energetic Hip Hop, dynamic Jazz, rhythmic Tap, expressive Contemporary, and captivating Musical Theater. Students also have the opportunity to explore the elegance of Ballroom dancing. Alexandra King Dance is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where passion for movement can flourish, guiding each dancer on their unique artistic journey.

Styles offered at Alexandra King Dance

Programs from Alexandra King Dance

27 programs available

Classes

LOS ANGELES PROGRAM

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BellyDancerCise
$50.00

A 60 minute fun and furious cardio dance class using belly dance moves.

Modified Choreography
$25.00

Choreography that is too hard or too easy for a particular student and so requires modification of a completed dance.

Custom Choreography
$50.00

Stock Choreography
$100.00

Classes for Non-Profits
$80.00

Helping local 501c3's make money!

Recreational/Party Classes
$200.00

For showers or birthday parties.

JAZMIN Children's Belly Dance (8-10)
$40.00

Young ladies will learn the art of belly dance including steps, combinations, the veil, turning and how to create a magical show in the Spring recital! Need hip Scarves. Wear bare feet, leotards and tights.

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PERSIAN DANCE

Basics of Persian Classical dance includes body positions, stances, gestures and steps. A simple choreography will be taught.

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TRIBAL & GYPSY FUSION BELLY DANCE

See Schott Center Summer Series, 2024.
Advanced Cabaret includes 3 Sessions: Session #3: The Art of Improvisation and stylization.

Dancers will do a complete solo and get critiqued as well as critique each other.

10 weeks.
Advanced Cabaret includes 3 Sessions: Session #2 - The Art of Performance.

This session covers theater arts and the art of the relationship between the performer and the audience. We will focus on Presence, Projection, Personality , Stage Make-up, Stage Courage and Stage Protocol. Emotion and Performing. The Power of Presence. Personality and Performing: The Kalaidescope of Personalities Projection: The Power of Intention on Stage Protocol for Stage Stage Make-up - The basics of hair and make-up. Programming

8 weeks.
Advanced Cabaret includes 3 Sessions: Session #1 - The Art and Methods of Choreography and Improvisation.

The student will present a completed choreography to an classic Oriental piece. Upon graduation, the student will be eligible to join the professional class.

8 weeks.
INTERMEDIATE V: Modern Egyptian

Intermediate Drum Solo: Rhythms, Technique, Composition and Choreography. Graduate skills include recognizing and dancing to Egyptian pop and includes dancing with Stick.

INTERMEDIATE III & IV: Classic Egyptian "Oriental" Style Cabaret

Intermediate technique for the classic Wasla suite using classic Egyptian props including zagat, stick and Shamidan. Graduate skills - Can recognize and interpret classic Egyptian songs, including the balady progression, use a veil in the entrance , work with an Assa, (stick), candelabra and dance with zills.

INTERMEDIATE III: Turkish Style Cabaret

Intermediate Technique for Openigs, Karsilama, Drum solo and Taksim (standing and floor work). Bring Zills and Veil. Graduate skills - Can improvise a Turkish cabaret including karsilama.

INTERMEDIATE I & II: American Cabaret

Intermediate Technique for Openings/Finales and Takism, (standing & floor work) in American Cabaret Style. Bring zills and knee pads. Graduate Skills - Can improvise an opening, finale and taksim dancing with zills. Intermediate Technique for Veil and Drum Solo in American Style. Bring 3 yard silk veil Graduate Skills - Can improvise a Veil and Drum Solo.

INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Taking it up a notch - more technique, different styles and a new focus on performing! Length: 1 year of consistent attendance. Bring: Veil, zills, knee pads and hip scarf. Perform a complete choreography. Know basic vocabulary. Understand the difference between Turkish, Egyptian and American cabaret. Play the eight primary Egyptian rhythms, (Balady, Maksoum, Ayyoub, Masmoudi, Saidi, Zar, Malfouf and Fellahin) on a percussion instrument of choice.

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DRUM & DANCE CLASS
$80.00

Learn rhythms, technique and compostions on the Dumbek! Dancers learn to drum and the 14 rhythms of belly dance, plus cultural dances that are the foundation of belly dance, including Saidi, Ghawazee, Saudi, Turkish Rom. Learn to play zills and dance. Bring a dumbek, or zills/Deff or Riq plus a chair and leg lift. If it is dark bring a lantern.

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DANCES of the MIDDLE EAST
$120.00

Learn dances from Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Morocco, Persia and Armenia!

Mondays 7:00 - 8:30
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN
$100.00

Learn choreography to Black Magic Woman in Tribal Style! We will perform this dance at our annual flash mob in downtown Santa Barbara on Halloween night !

Saturday 1:00 - 5:00
BEGINNING BELLY DANCE

Get fit and have fun learning the ancient art of belly dance! Bring zills and a hip scarf.

Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30

Courses

SANTA BARBARA PROGRAM
$800.00

The Alexandra King Method ™ is an organized, standardized and comprehensive system of teaching dance in general, and belly dance specifically. All the essential elements of dance art and science are culled and blended with technique and the elements of culture and history in order to give the dancer a thorough understanding and ability to teach dance, and, in particular to teach belly dance. Each level and style of the dance has a clearly defined syllabus, class plans and end results/goals, providing gradient levels and skills the teacher can use immediately. Teachers will be able to teach students at any level so that they will progress from one level to the next with confidence and competence. Some of the subjects the program covers are: Three Methods of Teaching How to teach every style of the belly dance at every level How to give examples and help students. How to critique effectively The fundamental principals of improvisation and choreography, such as design and music theory. How to create a syllabus, format a class and create class plans. How to create combinations Legal, Business and Marketing Information ....and much more

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INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
$800.00

This is a comprehensive teacher training program which certifies advanced and professional dancers using the Alexandra King Method of teaching. Must be an Intermediate-Advanced dancer with at least three years of performing experience.

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ADVANCED~PROFESSIONAL CABARET BELLY DANCE

Putting It All Together. Cabaret belly dance is a solo, improvisational style. In this class, dancers polish, perfect and define their own style. Length: One year. Prerequisites: Completion of the Intermediate level. Advanced dancers learn to improvise an entire American Cabaret putting all the basics into a complete dance, including Openings, Veil, Taksim, Drum Solo and Turkish 9/8 while dancing with zills. We will also focus on The Balady Progression. Dancers who are ready will be invited to perform at the Graduation Hafla (show) in June. Will be able to perform an improvised American and Egyptian cabaret solo and dance with zills. Will be able to recognize and correctly name twelve of the most famous Egyptian songs, including Tammra Henna, Mashaal, Inte Omri, Sawah, Lissa Fakir, to new a few. Play the eight primary Egyptian rhythms, (Balady, Maksoum, Ayyoub, Masmoudi, Saidi, Zar, Malfouf and Fellahin) on a percussion instrument of choice. Understand and dance a 9/8

Dates, Times and Location TBA.

Workshops

Academic Classes
$250.00

School residency or workshop.

BROOM DANCE!
$50.00

A workshop to learn the iconic Broom Dance and perform at the Sunken Gardens Thriller Halloween show!

Saturday 1:00 - 3:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Alexandra King Dance?

Call Alexandra King Dance at (805) 687-8823 or visit http://www.alexandraking.com/.

What is Alexandra King Dance's phone number?

You can phone Alexandra King Dance at (805) 687-8823.

Does Alexandra King Dance have evening hours?

Yes, Alexandra King Dance offers evening hours. Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Does Alexandra King Dance have a website?

Yes, you can find Alexandra King Dance online at http://www.alexandraking.com/.

Does Alexandra King Dance have Saturday classes?

Yes, Alexandra King Dance is open Saturdays: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.