{"id":162,"date":"2009-11-18T16:19:34","date_gmt":"2009-11-18T23:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sedonabellydance.com\/?page_id=162"},"modified":"2025-08-26T19:54:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T02:54:52","slug":"studio-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sedonabellydance.com\/?page_id=162","title":{"rendered":"New Students Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sedonabellydance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/group-bellydance-class.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/sedonabellydance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/group-bellydance-class-1024x514.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sedonabellydance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/group-bellydance-class-1024x514.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sedonabellydance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/group-bellydance-class-300x151.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sedonabellydance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/group-bellydance-class-768x385.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sedonabellydance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/group-bellydance-class-500x251.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sedonabellydance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/group-bellydance-class.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to Lotus School of Bellydance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re delighted to have you begin your dance journey with us! Here\u2019s what new students need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Wear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing that allows freedom of movement and lets the instructor clearly see posture and alignment. A fitted top (tank, t-shirt, or leotard) with yoga or dance pants works best. It&#8217;s not at all necessary to show your bare belly in class or in performances. We dance barefoot, though dance shoes and footwear are permitted. Please avoid baggy t-shirts or long skirts, as they obscure movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Experience? No Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No prior dance experience is required. New students may join a beginner-level technique class within the first 3 weeks of an 8-week session. Classes are taught progressively, and most students remain in beginner-level classes for at least a year before advancing. Class placement is determined by the instructor and school director. We offer technique, performance, and fitness classes at beginner, intermediate, advanced, and professional levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuition &amp; Class Passes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purchase class passes at the bottom of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sedonabellydance.com\/?page_id=250\" title=\"\">Schedule Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advance Registration \/ booking is required for all classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Class passes offer discounted rates for students attending weekly classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and not valid for special events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expired passes cannot be credited or refunded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passes are not affected by holiday closures or instructor travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes are Ladies ONLY. We welcome students ages <strong>12 and up<\/strong>. There is no maximum age. Bellydance is a lifelong practice that supports vitality at every stage. All classes are women-only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Classes to Take<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginners:<\/strong> 1\u20133 classes per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intermediate:<\/strong> 2\u20135 classes per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional preparatory:<\/strong> 5\u20136 classes per week, plus daily practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your goals will help determine the best class schedule. Many hobbyists take 1\u20133 classes weekly on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Right Class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1st year:<\/strong> Beginner, Beginner Level 2, and Open\/Mixed-level classes <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2nd year:<\/strong> Beginner\/Intermediate and Intermediate classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3rd year:<\/strong> Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4th year:<\/strong> Advanced Intermediate and Advanced classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5th year+:<\/strong> Professional preparatory classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All new students\u2014regardless of prior experience\u2014start with a beginner class in their chosen style (Cabaret or Tribal). Instructors will then help determine the most appropriate placement for your progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Lotus School of Bellydance We\u2019re delighted to have you begin your dance journey with us! Here\u2019s what new students need to know. 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