Class Schedule

Weekly Class Schedule -

All classes held at Nawari Studios and are ongoing so you can start anytime! Class descriptions & registration policies are listed below the weekly schedule.

Studio Location:
366 Navahopi RD, Sedona, AZ
(uptown, off of Jordan rd.). Open during class hours only. Other hours available by appointment.

See performance/events page for special workshops.

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Class descriptions

Registration / Enrollment Policy First class with us? Call ahead to confirm your attendance. Drop-ins are welcome on a space permitting basis. Priority is given to students who are enrolled with class passes. All classes are $14 per class (drop-in) or purchase class pass with registration for discounted rates. 4 classes/ $45, 8 classes/$80, Monthly unlimited/ $115. All class passes are valid  per terms listed below. Please register responsibly.  Sorry, no refunds for unused class passes or classes and passes are not transferable. Passes CAN be used for make-up classes as long as your pass is valid and arrangements are made with Carrie in advance. Class passes may not be used for special events and workshops. Contact Carrie to Enroll for classes.

Register On-line with PayPal !

4 class pass/ $45 (1 class per week/per month)

8 class pass/ $80 (2 classes per week/per month or 1 class per week/per 2 months)

Monthly Unlimited class pass/ $115 (dance classes only)

Or send check or money order along with contact info and class you're registering for to:
Carrie Konyha, P.O. Box 3220, Sedona, AZ 86336

Weekend Workshops See Performance/Events calendar

Private Coaching and classes
Carrie is available for private coaching and private lessons at her home studio in Uptown Sedona, AZ. Private lessons are $25 per half hour or $45 per hour.  Contact Carrie at  (928) 282-1587 or (480) 748-1671 or email carrie@gaiadance.net For details.

Class Descriptions

Beginners Bellydance  (traditional style foundational skill development)
Get fit the fun way as you learn the basics of bellydance. Techniques instruction includes posture, basic movements/steps & simple dance combinations.  This class provides students with a solid foundation to build upon as we explore traditional and contemporary solo bellydance technique. No previous dance experience necessary. students of all ages, shapes, sizes and levels of ability are encouraged to participate! Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement and a scarf to tie around your hips!

Intermediate  Bellydance (traditional style)
A MIXED LEVEL, Skill building class For beginning - intermediate to intermediate students who have achieved a level of competence with the level one beginners class material and are ready to polish and refine beginners techniques in preparation for moving into intermediate -advanced levels. Dancers begin a more focused approach to posture, form and learn short dance combinations /choreographies. Begin developing stage performance skills. Class includes veil,  intermediate finger cymbal instruction, stage space utilization, body carriage, rhythmic and musical interpretation.

Beginning Tribal bellydance (level 1)
Now's your chance to learn the unique techniques & movement repertoire behind Carries Konyha's, Nawari Dance Company and their world-fusion bellydance format as seen at the Arizona Renaissance Festival and throughout the South-Western States.  This class is suited for the beginner dancer and includes beginning level slow moves, fast moves, spins, turns, steps, beginning combinations & queues with a focus on the group dynamic. This class is the prerequisite for enrollment in the intermediate tribal improvistion class and for performance opportunities with the Sedona's premier world fusion dance company, Nawari Dance Ensemble.

Tribal Improvisation class, level 2
The focus of this class is on the group dynamic and learning the Syren format of tribal fusion bellydance. Dancers strengthen the performance skills needed for improvisational group dances as they expand there knowledge through learning queuing techniques and more complex combinations and groupe formations . Enrollment is upon approval from the director/instructor, Carrie Konyha. Must have a solid foundational knowledge and skill of basic bellydance developed.

Bellydance Fitness class (all levels welcome)
A fun and effective fitness class designed with a dancer’s goals in mind: long, lean, flexible and strong muscles make for clean isolations and fluid movement. This is a  bellydance conditioning training/ work-out class designed to build strength, balance, flexibility, endurance and muscular control. In a non-stop hour of movement, this class includes basic belly dance movement drills, bellydance floorwork exercises, pilates inspired core strengthening and yogic stretching. 

Tantric Dance Meditation Class (all levels welcome)
 The Sanskrit word 'Tantra' translates to mean 'to weave and expand'. Tantric dance can be seen as a yogic dance meditation practice that serves to bring the mind, heart, body and spirit into oneness.  In the tantric dance meditation class the focus is on consciously connecting with and flowing/directing the life-force energy throughout the body with conscious, organic dance movement, breathwork and sound. Through yogic breathing and meditative dance movement, we take powerful journeys deep within ourselves to facilitate profound holistic healing and increased well-being. Learn to energize the chakra system, clear our auras, heal the emotional body, awaken our kundalini energy, align with the rhythms of the cosmos and realize our divine essence that we may become living temples for the divine to express through us. Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. This class includes the Gaiadance method.

W. African drumming Class: Learn Traditional W. African drum rhythms and drumming technique with our drummer extraordinaire, Three Trees.

©  2004, Gaiadance.net, Carrie Konyha ·  P.O. Box 3220 Sedona, AZ 86340  · (928) 282-1587 or (480) 748-1671