*Miriam will be on tour in Europe & the Middle East May 10th- September 3rd (Bay Area classes continue through April, and will then resume in September) Tour schedule coming soon!! And below is Miriam’s Bay Area class schedule for September.

Persian Dance Workshop

*This four week series will introduce students to the art of Persian Classical dance. Focus will be placed on intricate hand and arm movements, languid sweeping gestures, footwork patterns and short movement sequences. Special focus will be placed on the art of spinning. Common themes in this dance form inspired by the great Persian poets- Hafiz, Rumi, and Omar Khayam include the moth to the flame, intoxication with love for the beloved, or a bird spreading it's wings to fly to freedom.

*Mondays
4 week series
Mondays 8:15-9:30
8:15-9:45
Fat Chance Belly Dance Studio
670 South Van Ness
San Francisco
www.fcbd.com

*Fee: $50 entire workshop/ $15 Drop-in

Intermediate Persian & Central Asian Dance

*Persian Classical, Contemporary & Folk, Tajiki, Azeri and Afghani dance styles.  Focus on technique, choreography, the art of improvisation, and performance skills.
(Performance opportunities.)

*Wednesdays
6:30-8:00
Eighth Street Studio
2547 Eighth Street, Berkeley

*Fee: $16 drop-in/$56 month

Intermediate/Advanced Middle Eastern Technique class

*Technique based class focusing on core strength in movement, posture, short movement phrases, across the floor patterns, spins, zills, and veil work. Drop-in friendly!

*Tuesdays
7:30-8:30
MUCID School of International Dance
729 Heinz Ave, Berkeley
www.mahea.com

Intermediate/Advanced Middle Eastern Ensemble class

*This class is geared towards intermediate/advanced level dancers who want to focus on choreography and performance possibilities, as well as be challenged to create and develop ones own performance style.

*Tuesdays
8:30-9:30
MUCID School of International Dance
729 Heinz Ave, Berkeley
www.mahea.com

*Fee: one class- $14 drop-in/$48 month
        two classes- $24 both/$80 month

Pilates Mat-work

The Pilates method is a fully integrated mind/body/spirit philosophy that promotes flexibility, building of core strength, proper body alignment, lengthening and toning muscles of the entire body, and overall physical well-being.
This class will introduce students to the basic principles of Pilates Mat-work exercises. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

*Sundays
9:50-10:50
Osher Marin JCC
San Rafael