Fahtiem's Bellydance classes in the Los Angeles, CA area. Belly Dance Videos and CD's
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Classes
Read what Meleah has to say about Fahtiem
Fahtiem:
Joyful, Passionate, Dramatic
Extraordinary EntertainerFind the Dancer inside
Come and experience the fun and excitement of studying with Master Teacher, Fahtiem.Classes for all levels. Private lessons. Motivational coaching, Personalized instruction, Dramatic expression, Music interpretation, Egyptian, Cabaret, Folk.
Available for seminars and performances.
Be the Best You Can Be!
Producer of Oasis Dance Magic: A belly dance convention. Featuring two days of workshops by internationally known instructors and a Gala Show.
"Fahtiem is a delight to watch, an expressive and exciting performer, with a special warmth and an engaging charm. Fahtiem is also a gifted teacher with the talent of bringing out the best in each student. Her students learn to do more than use their bodies, she teaches them to dance with their hearts, minds and souls." -- Aziza Ahlam, performer/teacher, 1st Runner-up 1990 Miss America of Belly Dance.
Monday
Long Beach Parks and Recreation
Wardlow Park,
3457 Stanbridge,
Long Beach, CaliforniaBeginning Level........6:15 p.m.- 7:15 p.m.
Intermediate ............7:20 p.m.- 8:20 p.m.
Advanced Level ....... starts at 8:30 - 9:30 pm5-week sessions
Tuesday
NEW! Pico Park Community Center
9528 Beverly Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Call 562 801 4470 to register.
Mixed levels ....... 7:30 - 8:30 pm.
8 week sessions.The Dancer's Studio
5772 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, California
Location: corner of Pico & Ogden, 2 blks East of Fairfax.Mixed levels ......... 9:30 pm.
4 week sessions start at the beginning of every month.
Wednesday
Bloomfield Park
21420 Pioneer Blvd. (& 215th St.)
Lakewood, California
Mixed Levels...........6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
6 week sessionsMontebello - Wednesday Night Class
New Location: Kimberly Dance Studio, (323) 728-9006 815 W Whittier Blvd (cross street Montebello Blvd) Directions: Double story building, Bottom floor: El Pollo Loco, Chamber of Commerce, Studio upstairs. Montebello, California
Mixed Levels................check in at 8:30 p.m.
4 week sessions start at the beginning of every month.
For More Information Please call Fahtiem at (626) 810-9470Thursday
La Mirada Resource Center
13710 La Mirada Blvd
La Mirada, CA
Beginners:
8 week sessions................7:30 p.m.- 8:45 p.m.
NEW Intermediate Class:
8 week sessions ......9:00 - 10:00 pmFriday
Long Beach City College
4901 East Carson St
Long Beach, CA18 week session..........6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Credit ClassSaturday
Rowland Heights - Private Studio
Monthly..............12:00 pm -1:00 pm
4 week session starts at the beginning of every month.
New spacious location. Call before attending Class.
East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, California
Women's Gym
Mixed Levels
4-6 week sessions......2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Private Lessons at Fahtiem's studio in
Rowland Heights, CaliforniaFocus on Fahtiem: by Meleah
(Article appeared in the June 1999 Sameda Monthly News)"This year the SAMEDA FAIRE is sponsoring workshops by two of California's most notable dancers....This month we are featuring "Fahtiem" who will also be teaching a workshop.
Anyone who has taken a class from Fahtiem knows the "magic" she imparts. She is truly a master dancer and teacher. She brings elegance and energy to this age old tradition making it an art form. Her classes are fun, energizing and leave you wanting more. I have taken classes from Fahtiem and each time I learn more nuances and come away with a renewed "spark."
Fahtiem teaches to advanced and beginning students, giving each one something special. She teaches basic movements layering into advanced techniques. She encourages each dancer to always do their personal best.
She always communicates the importance of practicing as though you were on stage and devoting yourself one hundred percent to the dance. She motivates you to achieve a higher goal for yourself.
She teaches in a manner that is appealing to all levels of dancers leaving no one untouched. Fahtiem believes that with focused positive energy even the simplest move can be engaging. It is not so much the level of difficulty of the movement as it is how you present it. There is purity in the way Fahtiem moves. Her actions are expressive and there are sublet nuances within her dance that give it a magical quality. She is able to draw you in with her motions and keep you enthralled with her personality. She brings sensuousness and liveliness to the dance. There is a gleam in her eye when she flirts with the audience that leaves them crying for more. With a simple lift of her eyebrow she exudes warmth and humor.
Taking a workshop with Fahtiem will touch you forever. Her technique and love of the dance will inspire you to dance with your heart and soul."
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