Hip Hop and Belly Dancing Classes?

Question

I live in the Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati area, and i was wondering if anyone knew of any, kind of cheap belly dancing and hip hop classes? Me and my friend are interested in taking some and all the ones ive found are either really expensive or in the wrong area. We are 14 and 15 by the way.

Answer 1

I don't know what your idea of cheap is but just remember that with dance classes you often get what you pay for.  In general the cost of bellydance classes should range about $8-$15 a class but this varies across the country and also by the fame of the dancer teaching.  Many people end up having to drive an hour away just to find a class so if you have one or more near you...you should feel lucky.  Here's a few websites that have directories for bellydancers:

http://www.middleeasterndance.net

http://www.shira.net

http://www.bhuz.com

These should help you find as many local instructors as you can.  You will still have to compare prices yourself.  I have no idea where you would find hip-hop classes as that's not my style of dance and so my knowledge is relatively limited in that field.

Other people may suggest dvd's to teach you but I strongly recommend avoiding them unless you take classes.  This is because you can injure yourself and also because the lack valuable feedback that allows you to improve and perfect your technique.  DVDs, books, and websites are all meant to supplement the lessons taught to you by an instructor and will not help you grow much as a dancer without that real live instruction.

Answer 2

try your local gym or community college

http://www.marzino.com