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choose your program Program Requirements LEVEL 1 Beginner Skills Assessment Exam Middle Eastern Rhythms for Belly Dancing / Zill Intensive Workshops History & Geography of Egyptian Oriental Dance Workshop Dress for Success: Complete Belly Dance Costuming Workshop Teaching Belly Dance I Manual Rhythm Identification Study Guide Rhythm Identification Exam Performance Requirements Mentorship Plan I LEVEL 2 Intermediate Skills Assessment Exam Choreography Project *may satisfy another requirement Classical Egyptian (January) Saidi/ Raqs Assaya (April) Drum Solo (October) Veil / Slow (December) Teaching Belly Dance II Manual Performance Requirements * performance of required choreographies may satify performance requirements Mentorship Plan II LEVEL 3 Advanced Skills Assessment Exam Taqsim/Maqam (March) Baladi Progression (May) Modern Egyptian (September) Egyptian Folkloric (November) Performance Project Improvisation Project The Art & Business of Belly Dance Entertainment Manual Mentorship Plan III MIDDLE EASTERN SPECIALTY FOR HONORS Turkish Oriental / Romani (February) Debka (June) Khaleegi (July) Balancing / Floorwork (August) Student Advance In the Dance! 1 Practical Exam Attend 4 hours Drum/ Zill workshops *Effective 5/1/2017 4 Solo or Troupe Performances 1 Practical Exam Attend 1 Workshop & Complete/Perform 1 Choreography Attend 4 Classes Attend 4 Classes Attend 4 Classes Attend 4 Classes 4 Solo Performances* 1 Practical Exam Attend 4 Classes Attend 4 Classes Attend 4 Classes Attend 4 Classes Personalized Project Plan Includes 4 Performances Personalized Project Plan Includes 4 Performances Attend 4 Classes Attend 4 Classes Attend 4 Classes Attend 4 Classes Teacher Dream Big & Inspire Others! 1 Practical Exam & 1 Demonstration Exam Attend 8 hours of Drum/ Zill workshops *Effective 5/1/2017 1 Audio Exam & 1 Demonstration Exam 8 Solo or Troupe Performances 1 Practical Exam & 1 Demonstration Exam Attend 1 Workshop & Complete/Perform 1 Choreography* Attend 8 Classes & Complete/Perform 1 Choreography Attend 8 Classes Attend 8 Classes & Complete/Perform 1 Choreography Attend 8 Classes & Complete/Perform 1 Choreography 8 Solo Performances* 1 Practical Exam & 1 Demonstration Exam Attend 8 Classes & Perform 1 Improvisation Attend 8 Classes & Perform 1 Improv OR Mixed Attend 8 Classes & Complete 1 Oriental Entrance Choreography Attend 8 Classes & Complete/Perform 1 Folkloric Choreography Personalized Project Plan Includes 4 Performances Personalized Project Plan Includes 4 Performances (Teachers must complete ONE choreography (your choice) for Honors credit) Attend 8 Classes & Complete/Perform 1 Choreography Attend 8 Classes & Complete/Perform 1 Choreography Attend 8 Classes & Complete/Perform 1 Choreography Attend 8 Classes & Complete/Perform 1 Improv OR Mixed
Participants must complete and apply for each level within 2 years of beginning each level. Total 6 years max.