Aalim Dance Academy

Basic class: Khaleeji is more than what the West think it is. Focus on KSA and social dances.

Okie Skye Highland Dance holds group classes at Aalim Dance Academy on Friday evenings from 5:30-7:00. To take a class, or for more information on Scottish Highland dancing, please contact Elizabeth Kabrick at okieskyeshd@gmail.com .

Samarpan hosts Bollywood class at Aalim Dance Academy Fridays at 7:00 PM. For more information on classes, please contact Renita Fernandes at samarpannritya@gmail.com.

So now we know the Khaleej dance etiquette (even down to the traditions in how the dance is performed) and the basics of the movement. In this class we will go beyond the basics to put together a series of movements and dance patterns. This is not a choreography class; techniques will be taught how to develop fluidity in the dance.

“Khaleeji” to refer to the styles of dance, culture and music from the Persian Gulf or Arabian Gulf region. Focus on KSA and social dances.

Ayinde Hurrey of Hurrey-UP Consulting & Performing Arts teaches African Drumming at 3:00 PM and African Dance at 4:15 PM Saturdays at Aalim. Classes are $15 ages 18 and up, $5 public school and university students. No pre-registration required. For more information, please contact Ayinde at hurreyupcp.arts@gmail.com or 984-209-9270.

Ayinde Hurrey of Hurrey-UP Consulting & Performing Arts teaches African Drumming at 3:00 PM and African Dance at 4:15 PM Saturdays at Aalim. Classes are $15 ages 18 and up, $5 public school and university students. No pre-registration required. For more information, please contact Ayinde at hurreyupcp.arts@gmail.com or 984-209-9270.

Egyptian music incorporating Khaleej rhythms (especially in 2/4 rhythms). We will discuss and dance the differences between these regions / cultures to differentiate and recognize what is Khaleeji musicality and what is not.