Jill Collins
"Thank You for Being Such A Wonderful Teacher!"
Belly Dance Basics Student Hannah
Jill's expertise, dedication and passion show in her teaching. Her students walk away feeling accomplished yet challenged, and always supported. Whether it's a technique or fitness class, private lesson, or workshop Jill brings over 2 decades of teaching experience and a lifetime of dance education to you.
Jill's touring career has lead her to work with some of the most accomplished bellydancers in the field. She's a trained classical dancer in ballet/pointe and modern, which gives her teaching style a keen eye to correct body alignment and movement quality.
Her approach to teaching is extremely rhythmical, given her background in tap, flamenco and percussion instruments of zaghat and castañets. It's important her students develop their sense of timing and rhythm.
Credentials include: BFA in Dance Ed. from University of the Arts, Associates Degree from Dance Masters of America, Certified SharQuí Master Instructor.
6 Week Fall Session
Nov 6th, 13th, 20th
Dec 4th, 11th, 18th
with Special Master Class
"Rhythms for Dancers: Understanding How to Dance to Middle Eastern Rhythms"
with Jill and Issam Houshan
Nov 20th 6:30pm - 8pm
Ancient Middle Eastern melodies are known for drawing us out of our seats to dance. Issam will teach why the structure of these rhythms are important to Middle Eastern music and calls us to dance. Understanding Middle Eastern rhythms allows dancers to move from emotion and connect with the music. Practice short combinations that accentuates the music and gives dancers a feel for the rhythms. Ideal for both improvisational and choreographed dancing.
Beginner – Advance levels dance workshop (no instruments needed)
Wednesday
Belly Dance Basics
6 Week Series
With Jill Collins
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nov 6th, 13th
6:30pm - 8pm
Nov 20th
(Masterclass with Jill and Guest Instructor Issam Houshan)
6:30 - 7:30pm
Dec 4th, 11th, 18th
For the experienced Beginner/Intermediate dancer looking to brush up on technique and practice layering skills. Includes across the floor combos, isolation drills, and learning the complexities of Middle Eastern rhythms and nuances of bellydance styles,
Wednesday
SharQuí: Bellydance Workout
6 Week Series
With Jill Collins
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Nov 6th, 13th,
6:30pm - 8pm
Nov 20th
(Masterclass with Jill and Guest Instructor Issam Houshan)
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Dec 4th, 11th, 18th
SharQuí combines authentic belly dance moves with high energy fitness. Class includes dance conditioning, low impact cardio and deep stretch. Great for beginner level students, those looking for a dance workout class, or experienced dancers wanting to build stamina.
In Person Classes Located At:
Virtual Classes:
A Zoom Link will be emailed to you Wednesday morning of the first week of the session if payment has been received.
All Packages (Except Drop In) are for the Sessions Listed
ONLY
Unused classes cannot be applied to the next session
In Person Options Listed First, Virtual Options Below
You must pre-pay for classes to secure your spot as space is limited.
Choose your pricing plan
Rhythms for Dancers with Issam and Jill
75$Nov 20th Master Class (90 minute class)Valid for one week- Dance to Live Arabic Drumming
- Develop your Ear for Middle Eastern Rhythms
- Learn Bellydance Moves for Each Rhythm
6 Class Bundle
170$Includes Discounted Nov 20th MasterclassValid for 6 weeks- Develop Your Skills
- Mix and Match Classes
- Hip Scarf Provided
- Free Parking
Virtual Single Class
12$No Commute RequiredValid for one week- One 60 Minute Class
- Bellydance Basics OR Beginner Bellydance
Liability Waiver
*BY PARTICIPATING IN THESE CLASSES I AGREE TO PARTICIPATE ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THESE CLASSES, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY, ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN NEGLIGENCE, OR THE CONDITION OF THE CLASS LOCATION. NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN OR UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION THESE CLASSES.
Unused Class Policy
ANY UNUSED CLASSES EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE SESSION NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN.
