Laila teaches group belly dance classes at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri.

Classes consist of a technique session that focuses on learning and mastering belly dance techniques. This is followed by the choreography section of the class where students learn a Middle Eastern dance choreography by Laila. 

As a student begins belly dance, classes focus on basic Egyptian cabaret (Raks Sharki) footwork, hip isolations, chest isolations, lower body and upper body undulations, shimmies and hand movements.  After these basic movements are mastered, classes move on to veil work, moving with isolations, moving with shimmies and turning.

As students become more advanced, classes focus on layering (shimmying
while performing isolations), playing the finger cymbals and floor work. At this point, other styles of Middle Eastern dance are introduced for the students to compare and contrast with Raks Sharki.

For specific information on Laila's classes, please visit the Student Information page.

Belly Dance Classes at Rockhurst University

Group belly dance classes for students, faculty and staff at Rockhurst University.  

Classes are held at the Student Activities Hall. Click here for a campus map.

Please note that the Student Activities Hall is located behind the Convocation Center.

Classes do not meet over the summer months.  They will resume Thursday September 2, 2010.

Beginner/Intermediate class meets Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm September 9 through December 2, 2010. 

There are no classes 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7 and 11/25.

Class is free for all RU students, faculty and staff.

Please contact Laila for more information or to reserve a spot.

Phone:  215-470-9745

Email:  laila@lailabellydance.com

"The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music. Bodies never lie."

                     ~ Agnes de Mille