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HOW TO REGISTER FOR WEEKLY CLASSES - TUITION
Closed Enrollment, AKA "Pre-Paying the Session" is available during the 1-week Buffet Session for the following 8-week Dedicated Session at the rate of $12 per class. This pre-payment is accepted through the first week of the dedicated session. You place will be held for the particular class on the day & time you've requested throughout the season. Once the session is complete you may pre-register for the next session. If the school must cancel a class (perhaps due to a severe snow storm) you will recieve a free class voucher for use during the buffet session. If you miss a class, you've missed that class.
Non-Expiring Punch Cards
AKA "Open Enrollment" - The purpose of the punch card is to give you in-hand receipt of classes entitled to you in a pre-pay situation in addition to giving you a running tally of your classes remaining. Due to the nature of the business, Arabesque cannot re-issue or refund a punch card once it is bought as punch cards do not expire; punch cards are non transferable. Arabesque punch cards will occasionally be used for discounted entry into some events, as proof of studentship. When purchasing a punch card as a gift, the recipient's name must be given.
| Single Class | $15 |
| 1 Five Class Card | $70 | A $5 Savings, at $14 per class |
| 2 Or More Five Class Cards | $65 Each | Only $13 per Class, no expiry! |
Pricing structure is as follows:
| Single Class | $15 |
| 1 Five Class Card | $70 | A $5 Savings, at $14 per class |
| 2 Or More Five Class Cards | $65 Each | Only $13 per Class, no expiry! |
PAYMENT
Punch cards can be purchased anytime in person at Arabesque with Cash, Credit Card, Money Order or buy your punchcard(s) safely & securely on-line via the Arabesque Online Store. PLEASE Bring PayPal reciept with you to Arabesque when picking up your card, or request to have them mailed to you. Money Orders can be mailed to the P.O. Box preferably than to the studio location. DO NOT MAIL CASH, and NO checks please. All Sales are Final, No Refunds Given.
Forgot your Punch Card? Studio policy is that you pay for your single class ($15) & we issue you a special reciept that you may bring back with your punch card next class, & we can issue that class on the punch card & give you the $15 back in cash.
No Exception. Cards are to be punched BEFORE you step into the class.
THE MISSION
The mission of Arabesque as a Dance Center is to to give Chicago a choice; to open its doors to misunderstood dance forms, and give adults a place to learn that's a refuge for them alone. To utilize the art of Mid East Dance to enrich the lives of its community members through local & national dance performances as well as through weekly dance instruction. Our goal is to help each student find the genuine dancer within with their own natural body movements, as it embraces all shapes & sizes, any age or race without regard to any preconceived notion. To bridge the gap between dance professionals in an open & friendly atmosphere, our policy is welcoming to everyone. We promote our new generation of dance with Beauty, Dignity & Grace.
Would you like to see some performances? Click Here!
SESSIONS
3-week 'Buffet' style session: All of the classes offered during this session act as a one-time drop-in format, although you are welcomed to take them all. Each instructor will offer class content that does NOT build from one week to the next, as a sampling of the different teaching styles available at Arabesque. Each week is different--come take any classes you wish by any of our house instructors. Use this time to try the smorgasbord of offerings from whoever tickles your fancy, enabling you to choose the one(s) you'd like to dedicate a full session to.
10-week 'Dedicated' session: Alternates with a 3-week session, here's the real meat of learning! To give a full synopsis of teaching, the full 'dedicated' session can offer work with props, a full choreography or combinations that may grow from one week to the next. Content will *always* vary from session-to-session so you can always walk away with something new. Regular class attendance is recommended, although drop-ins are welcome.
Note: There is a 3 student minimum on all classes.
CLASS ATTIRE
Be Comfy! No jeans, mini skirts, or street clothes; also no baggy T-shirts, long skirts or sweat suits for students in the Fundamental level (we need to see knee position).
For Belly Dance: Exercize/Yoga/Dance unitards, or leggings with a Tee or Tank or sports bra/top that can show lower back position, bare feet, socks or dance shoes. NO STREET SHOES.
Also, a scarf or shawl to tie low around your hips is very useful for you to see hip movements in the mirror.
For Hip Scarfs & Accoutrements from the Middle East and beyond we offer these for Sale in our Tiny Boutique, or visit our Secondhand Souk Costume Swaps!
Dance supplies can be found at:
Chicago Dance Supply 5301 N. Clark Street (North of Foster)
Leo's Factory Store @ 1900 N. Narragansett (South of Grand, Fullerton)
On-line from Discount Dance Supply
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