Gypsy Circle studios create a fun, comfortable environment to learn the exciting and self-fulfilling arts of belly dancing, drumming, fire dancing, fire breathing and theatre in relaxed atmospheres.

We offer classes for women, men and children of all ages in American Folk Gypsy Belly Dance, a very self expressive style created by Assifa of Gypsy Circle. We also have Gypsy Fitness, a fun exercise class based on belly dance, Gypsy Rhythms, focusing on teaching rhythm instruments and how to play for belly dancers, our Fire Troupe class, Pyromancy, which teaches the exciting art of fire dancing and fire breathing and our Theatre class which will help individuals to raise their self esteem, become more comfortable speaking in front of others and learn the wonderful art of acting.

Adult classes are for women and men ages 13 and up and children's classes are for ages 18 months to 5 years and ages 6 to 12.

Beginning American Folk Gypsy Belly Dance, level one:
Mondays 6:30pm~7:30pm
~1223 Main Street Studio~
$40 per 6-week session
Next session begins: Monday, Monday, August 4, 2008
Students will learn basic moves of American Folk Gypsy belly dance, as well as veil dancing and a choreographed dance.

Beginning American Folk Gypsy Belly Dance, level two:
Mondays 7:40pm~8:40pm
~1223 Main Street Studio~
$40 per 6-week session
Next session begins: Monday, August 4, 2008
Students will build on the basic moves of American Folk Gypsy belly dance, expand on veil technique as well as adding basket dancing to their dance abilities. A choreographed dance will also be taught.

Intermediate American Folk Gypsy Belly Dance:
Tuesdays 7:45pm~8:45pm
~1223 Main Street Studio~
$40 per 6-week session
Next session begins: Tuesday, August 5, 2008
This class expands and strengthens each dancer's ability and knowledge while preparing the individual for performance. Choreographed dances will be taught. Students should have a veil as well as a basket, tray or sword for balancing.

Advanced American Folk Gypsy Belly Dance:
Wednesdays 6:30pm~7:30pm
~1223 Main Street Studio~
$25 per month ~ continual
Students will learn to perfect the moves they already perform while learning new, advanced moves, how to interact with an audience, dancing to recorded as well as live music, stage prescence and much more. Each student will need a veil, zills and a basket, tray or sword for balancing for this class.
Enrollment in this class requires prior approval by the instructor.

Gypsy Circle Belly Dance Troupe:
Wednesdays 7:40pm~8:40pm
~1223 Main Street Studio~
Performance Troupe class is continual. It is to be taken in conjunction with the advanced class and is an extra cost of $5 per month.
Students will learn a wide variety of choreographed dances to both recorded and live music while participating in creating new dances. Students will also learn to become more comfortable dancing solo and in duets.
Gypsy Circle Belly Dance Troupe performs at a variety of fun, public venues and private parties.
Troupe members must have a complete, Gypsy style costume approved by Assifa, a veil, a set of zills and a basket, tray or sword for balancing.
Enrollment in this class requires a successful tryout. Contact Gypsy Circle for details.

Family Belly Dance Class~ for children ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/guardians:
Mondays 2:00pm~2:30pm
~1334 Long Street Studio~
$20 per month~first parent and two children, $10 for each additional child or parent in the same immediate family
This is a movement class, giving young children and their parents the wonderful experience of belly dance in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Children's belly dance class for ages 6 to 12 ~ beginning:
Thursdays 5:30pm~6:15pm
~1334 Long Street Studio~
$40 per 6-week session
Next session begins: Thursday, August 7, 2008
Students will learn basic, fun moves of belly dance and a choreographed dance. An adult family member or guardian must remain in class with the student.

Little Gypsy Circle PerformanceTroupe~
Children's belly dance class for
ages 6 to 2~intermediate/advanced:
Fridays 5:30pm~6:15pm
~1223 Main Street Studio~
$25 per month ~ continual
Students will expand on their belly dance abilities while learning choreographed dances and how to perform solo. The focus of this class is performance. Each student should have a Gypsy style costume, a veil and a basket for balancing.
An adult family member or guardian must remain in class with the student. Enrollment in this class requires prior approval by the instructor.

Gypsy Rhythms:
Thursdays 7:40pm~8:40pm
~1334 Long Street Studio~
$20 per month continual/$6 drop in per class
This relaxed and fun class covers drumming, hand positions and basic rhythms. Each participant should bring a drum or other rhythm instrument. Gypsy Rhythms drumming group performs with Gypsy Circle Belly Dance Troupe, Little Gypsy Circle Performance Troupe and Pyrmancy Fire Troupe at a variety of events both public and private.

Gypsy Fitness:
Fridays 6:30pm~7:30pm
~1223 Main Street Studio~
$20 per month continual/$6 drop in per class
Gypsy Fitness uses the exciting moves of belly dance for exercise. The focus is on moves that tighten and strengthen specific muscles, while burning calories in a fun, faster paced environment. It should be noted that belly dance experience is not necessary, but this is not a technique or performance class. Students are encouraged to move at their own pace as their needs and abilities dictate.

Pyromancy Fire Performance Troupe:
Tuesdays 7:00pm~8:00pm
~1223 Main Street Studio~
Fire safety, fire dancing techniques and fire breathing techniques for performance will be covered in this continual class. Pyromancy performs at a variety of fun, public venues and private performances. Contact Gypsy Circle for more information on this class.

Acting for Non-Actors, beginning for adults:
Thursdays 6:30pm~7:30pm
~1223 Main Street~
$40 per 6-week session
Next session begins: Contact Gypsy Circle for Information
This class will help individuals to raise their self-esteem, become more comfortable speaking in front of others and learn the wonderful art of acting in a relaxed atmosphere.

Drop in/Visitor Charge
$6 per class
Drop in is limited to twice per month for all classes except Gypsy Fitness, Family Belly Dance and Gypsy Rhythms.

Private Lessons:
Private lessons are available on an appointment basis. The cost for private lessons is $20 per hour.

Class fees and private lesson payments are due at the beginning of each session.

To register for classes or private lessons contact us by calling (541) 409-8143 or email us at gypsybelly13@yahoo.com

Linn~Benton Community College
Assifa is the belly dance instructor for the Lebanon Linn~Benton Community College. Please contact the campus for class information and start dates.

~Gift Certificates Available~
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