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Health Benefits
Did you know belly dance burns 300 calories per hour, increases flexibility, relieves back and joint pain and promotes hormone rebalancing?

Belly dance is dance art AND exercise AND exhilarating entertainment!

Ruric's mastery of Egyptian, Turkish and American Tribal belly dance, her untraditional sword and veil dancing, and her innovative yet disciplined approach to one of the world's most compelling dance arts has given her a regional reputation as a mesmerizing performer and teacher.

Ruric applies her studies in massage therapy, yoga and pilates to her curriculum so that her students learn to dance safely and strongly as well as with emotion and precision. This makes it a dance for everyone.

  • Adolescents who are reaching for an understanding of themselves in the world;
  • Young women who treasure the chance to express themselves with dance;
  • Older women who have decided to reverse the wear and tear of the years on their bodies and spirits.

The Samovar Dance Studio is the ONLY studio in Louisville dedicated to belly dance. Our location is convenient for students in both Louisville and Southern Indiana. We have floors that are easy to dance on; a full wall of mirrors; loaner hip scarves and veils; and a comfortable lobby with tables and chairs. If making new friends is on your agenda, then a class at our studio is definitely for you. Almost everyone you'll meet here is a belly dancer, too! Come early to class, enjoy hot tea from our tea cart, and meet your classmates. If your friend or spouse drives with you they can sit and wait comfortably in our lobby or visit the shops and eateries in the rest of the Arts Center.

Ruric's students are all ages, from 14 to 84. They include beginners looking for a fun way to exercise, students who want to dance with Samovar, and professionals who are working on their own performance goals. Her dance company includes dancers from 16 to 50+. Let yourself be surprised by what you can accomplish here!

  • The rumors are true! Belly dance IS a low-impact aerobic workout for people of all ages, burning more calories than a brisk walk while stimulating circulation and raising metabolism.
  • Like yoga, it increases flexibility and body awareness, induces a state of mental relaxation, relieves back and joint pains and promotes hormone rebalancing.
  • The core moves build lean muscles in your torso, hips, thighs, glutes and stomach.
  • Best, it makes you into a DANCER as well as physically fit and firm!

Paypal buttons for technique classes are in the Schedule by Week section, below. You will find Workshop descriptions and payment options on the Workshops page. -~-

Your dance instructors, Ruric-Amari and Anna of Samovar Anna Beth & Ruric-Amari.
Photo: Jim Fothergill

Samovar at Morocco concert in Lexington Samovar in Lexington
Photo: Alyssum Pohl

Class Descriptions
... Pay with Paypal in the 'Class Schedule' section, below...

Ruric-Amari belly dance in Louisville KY Beginners: with Ruric-Amari and AnnaBeth. Our Beginner Basic format engages your "muscle memory." Before your mind can say Oh no, I can't do that! your body is dancing!
  • Please note that this is NOT a drop-in class.
  • We offer FOUR Beginner Basic classes this month: Bollywood on Monday, and Belly Dance Basics on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, all at 6 PM.
  • The Tues, Wed and Thurs classes are $40/month. Bollywood is $30, since the class session in September is only 3 weeks long.
Ruric-Amari belly dance in Louisville KY Advanced Beginners: with Ruric-Amari, AnnaBeth, and Theresa. Reinforce essentials and learn new skills.
  • Please note that these are NOT drop-in classes.
  • We offer FOUR Advanced Beginner (AB) programs this month: Bollywood on Monday, Egyptian on Tuesday, Tribal on Wednesday, and Turkish on Thursday, all at 6:45 PM.
  • The AB program includes both the Beginner class at 6 (to reinforce existing technique) and the AB class at 6:45 (to learn new technique and choreography).
  • The Bollywood program is $50 this month, since the September session is 3 weeks long. All others are $65/month, a $25 discount in the price of the two program classes in previous sessions.
Ruric-Amari intermediate belly dance in Louisville KY Intermediate: Develop as a solo dancer and learn to hold a stage. With permission of Ruric.
  • Please note that these are NOT drop-in classes.
  • We offer THREE Intermediate programs this month: Egyptian on Tuesday, Tribal on Wednesday and Turkish on Thursday, all at 7:45 PM.
  • This program includes both the Advanced Beginner class at 6:45 (to reinforce existing technique) and the Intermediate class at 7:45 (to learn new technique and choreography).
  • Most of our Intermediate students are also Samovar dancers, and these classes are included in their troupe fees. Non-Samovarian dancers can participate by purchasing an All-You-Can-Belly-Dance option ($85/month, below). This is a $25 discount in the price of the two program classes in previous sessions, and an even larger savings if you come to additional belly dance classes.
Ruric-Amari Indian dance in Louisville KY Bollywood Dance with Ruric-Amari. Roll over Zumba! If you're looking for real dance, exercise and light-hearted fun, try Bollywood, where Indian dance meets Broadway and MTV! Easier on the joints than Bharatanatyam but still with that intriguing Indian flavor and flair. Learn the basics, the groove, hand mudras, combinations, and a whole new definition for stamina :-)
  • Our Bollywood classes are now part of our studio training plan, with Beginner and Advanced Beginner Bollywood programs held on Monday.
  • Please see the Beginner and Advanced Beginner descriptions (above) for complete information.
  • The Bollywood Dance classes are NOT included in the All-You-Can-Belly-Dance card, but ARE included in All-You-Can-Dance-International.
Flamenco Louisville at Samovar Studio in Louisville KY Flamenco Louisville
Flamenco Louisville holds classes and parties in Studio B of the Samovar Studio. Flamenco Louisville is the oldest flamenco organization in the area, offering classes, workshops, parties and educational programs for dancers and musicians. We are proud to have them choose to make their home at our Studio. For class schedule and details, please contact Flamenco Louisville. Their classes are NOT included in any of our discount plans.
Ruric-Amari belly dance in Louisville KY Samovar Dance Theatre: Samovar was formed in 2005 as Troupe Samovar to give Ruric's intermediate and professional-level students a performance outlet. Since then, Samovar has evolved into a high-energy performance group bringing authentic and experimental belly dance to benefit galas, parties, restaurants, store openings, CD Release parties, conventions, concerts and festivals in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Company members train and rehearse twice a week and participate in Studio classes and workshops as well. This focus on authentic dance technique and constant practice has molded Samovar into a company whose performances entertain, move and delight. The goal is: the best dancers and the best shows. More information about Samovar can be found at our Samovar Dance Theatre page.
Ruric-Amari belly dance in Louisville KY ANU
Eligible students whose schedules are too complex to let them dance with Samovar can join Anu, which has the same goals as Samovar but on a less intense schedule.

The goals for ANU are the same as for Samovar: excellent dancers dancing excellently together. ANU has its own rehearsals and choreographies, tailored to the time and skill set of the dancers.

Ruric-Amari belly dance in Louisville KY Private and semi-private lessons: Purchase one lesson or set up a schedule. Purchase for a friend with our Gift Certificates. These lessons are perfect for:
-students who want to progress quickly, or students who have missed class;
-a dancer with a personal dance dream, challenge or choreography;
-a group of friends whose schedule doesn't allow them to come to dance class;
-a ballet or modern dance student who wants to try veil dancing;
-a shy person who suspects she's interested in belly dance.

Private lessons:  $25/30 minutes, $40/hr for current students, $50/hr all others.
Semi-private lessons:   $50/hr for current students, $60/hr all others.

Ruric-Amari belly dance in Louisville KY Belly Dance Party: Your place or ours! These parties are very successful and in good taste for ladies-night-out, bunko parties, bridal showers, reunions, birthdays (both big AND little girls!) and social clubs looking for something fun to do together. The parties include a one-hour dance class (with the emphasis on FUN), the loan of hip scarves and veils, and a brief performance using the prop of your choice. $125 for a two-hour party at the studio, with the studio amenities: tea, tables and chairs, sound system and coat racks. For a party in another location, please call for a quote. Contact Ruric-Amari to schedule a party.

Photo credits: M Berry, J Fothergill, D Crain, AnnaBeth. Thank you!

 

Class Schedule by Week

What do I need for class? Simple! Bring Your Own Body.

  • The classes are suitable for women of all ages who are in reasonably good health.
  • I have hip scarves and veils for you to borrow until you want to buy your own.
  • Protect your feet with socks or dance slippers and wear clothing that allows a full range of movement.
  • Come on time because each class starts with a warm-up that will help you learn faster and protect yourself from injury.

Where are we? Our studio is at the Mellwood Arts Center!  Easy to get to from I-65, I-64, and I-71.  For directions, click [ HERE ].

How to pay? You may pay via PayPal (below) or at the door with cash or check.

Special pricing:

  • Try a class for $10.   If you continue, the $10 is applied to your session tuition.
  • All-You-Can-Belly-Dance cards: $85 per month. This includes all belly dance classes and drills. It does NOT include Bollywood dance, workshops or studio parties.
  • All-You-Can-Dance-International: $110 per month. This includes all belly dance and Bollywood classes. It does NOT include workshops or studio parties.
Samovar Dance Company

SEPTEMBER 2010
SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT
      1
6 PM: Double Veil Workshop with Ruric-Amari.
2 3 4
12 PM Samovar/Anu Meeting
Ruric and Samovar at Worldfest.
5 6
Labor Day
7
Egyptian classes
6 - 8:45 PM
8
Tribal classes
6 - 8:45 PM
9
Turkish classes
6 - 8:45 PM
10
Blue Lagoon
11
Private party.
12
2 PM Medsok Picnic
13
Bollywood classes
6 - 7:30 PM
14
Egyptian classes
6 - 8:45 PM
15
Tribal classes
6 - 8:45 PM
16
Turkish classes
6 - 8:45 PM
17 18
19 20
Bollywood classes
6 - 7:30 PM
21
Egyptian classes
6 - 8:45 PM
22
Tribal classes
6 - 8:45 PM
23
Turkish classes
6 - 8:45 PM
24   25
26 27
Bollywood classes
6 - 7:30 PM
28
Egyptian classes
6 - 8:45 PM
29
Tribal classes
6 - 8:45 PM
30
Turkish classes
6 - 8:45 PM

 
 

Monday thru Thursday

All-You-Can-Belly-Dance, for one month. Design your own dance vacation!
Includes all belly dance classes and drills. Does not include Bollywood, weekend workshops or studio parties.
All-You-Can-Dance-International, for one month. Design your own dance intensive!
Includes all belly dance classes AND Bollywood.

Monday

September 13 - 20 - 27
6 - 6:45 PM  Bollywood Beginner Basics: with Ruric-Amari. Roll over Zumba! If you're looking for real dance, exercise and light-hearted fun, try Bollywood, where Indian dance meets Broadway and MTV! Easier on the joints than Bharatanatyam but still with that intriguing Indian flavor and flair. Learn the basics, the groove, hand mudras, combinations, and a whole new definition for stamina :-) $30 / 3-week session.
September 13 - 20 - 27
6:45 - 7:30 PM  Bollywood Advanced Beginner (BAB): with Ruric-Amari. The BAB program includes the Beginner Basics class at 6 PM. $50 / 3-week session.
September 13 - 20 - 27
7:45 - 8:45 PM  Samovar East
With Ruric-Amari. By invitation only.
 

Tuesday

September 7 - 14- 21- 28
6 - 6:45 PM  Beginner Basics: Explore the fundamentals of real belly dance. Learn percussive hip movements, shimmies, undulations, traveling steps, and effective transitions, which we will then weave together to create beautiful combinations! $40/ 4 week session.
September 7 - 14- 21- 28

6:45 - 7:30 PM  Advanced Beginner Egyptian Technique (ABE): with Ruric-Amari. The ABE program includes the Beginner Basics class at 6 PM. $65 / 4-week session.

September 7 - 14- 21- 28
7:45 - 8:45 PM  Intermediate Egyptian Technique: with Ruric-Amari. By permission only. Students are expected to attend every class.
The Intermediate program includes the Advanced Beginner class at 6:45 PM. $85 / 4-week session. Purchase a monthly-unlimited to pay for this program.

Wednesday

September 8- 15- 22- 29
6 - 6:45 PM  Beginner Basics: Explore the fundamentals of real belly dance. Learn percussive hip movements, shimmies, undulations, traveling steps, and effective transitions, which we will then weave together to create beautiful combinations! $40/ 4 week session.
September 8- 15- 22- 29

6:45 - 7:30 PM  Advanced Beginner American Tribal Style (ABT): with Ruric-Amari & Theresa. The ABT program includes the Beginner Basics class at 6 PM. $65 / 4-week session.

September 8- 15- 22- 29
7:45 - 8:45 PM  Intermediate Tribal: with Ruric-Amari. By permission only. Students are expected to attend every class.
The Intermediate program includes the Advanced Beginner class at 6:45 PM. $85/month. Purchase a monthly-unlimited to pay for this program.

Thursday

September 9- 16- 23- 30
6 - 6:45 PM  Beginner Basics: Explore the fundamentals of real belly dance. Learn percussive hip movements, shimmies, undulations, traveling steps, and effective transitions, which we will then weave together to create beautiful combinations! $40/ 4 week session.
September 9- 16- 23- 30

6:45 - 7:30 PM  Advanced Beginner Turkish Delight (ABT): With Ruric-Amari. The ABT program includes the Beginner Basics class at 6 PM. $65 / 4-week session.

September 9- 16- 23- 30
7:45 - 8:45 PM  Intermediate Turkish: With Ruric-Amari. By permission only. Students are expected to attend every class.
The Intermediate program includes the Advanced Beginner class which starts at 6:45 PM. $85/month. Purchase a monthly-unlimited to pay for this program.

Friday

   

Saturday

Samovar rehearsals as scheduled.
 

Sunday

Anu rehearsals as scheduled.
 

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