Now that the kids are back in school, Looking for a fun, exciting way to energize yourself????....Try belly dancing.........

It will not only help trim off unwanted pounds, but it will bring more energy into your life by awakening the energy within you and make you feel good about being feminine not frail. This is a good way to increase your cardiovascular workout and is perfect for every body type and weight and age.

We are currently registering for beginner, intermediate and advanced classes in belly dancing.

Beginner belly dance classes - For the remainder of summer we are taking names, when we have enough for a class, we will start a new class. Please contact Ameenah to be put on the list. Our fall classes will be filled in the following order on a first come - first served basis in this order: Wednesday, September 10th at 7:15; Thursday, September 11th at 6 PM and Monday September 8th at 6 PM. Classes are on-going and cost $45 per month. To register, please send a check for the first month's tuition to the studio at 1723 Saddlewood Ave., Akron, OH 44313 or Register with PayPal: Visit www.PayPal.com. Click on Send Money. Send to "visionsofthenile@yahoo.com." Establishing a PayPal account is not necessary.

Classes fill quickly so, please register early to reserve your spot. For more information please contact us.

For intermediate and advance classes, please contact us for a schedule.

Want to learn privately, we also offer private lessons, the cost is $50 per hour. Please call or email to set up an appointment.

Kashlimar and Gypsy Rom Dancing

Learn to put the fire of the "Gypsies" into your dance with this exciting class taught by Dahmia. The class will be three 2-hour sessions. Cost is $60 for the session. Classes will return in the Spring.

Learn a bit of “all” aspects of Gypsy-ROM then decide which is the style for you. Dahmia will include the similarities as well as the differences between Turkish and Russian styles as well as other universally accepted forms of ancient and modern “Gypsy” dance and costuming. She will also teach how to incorporate Turkish 9/8’s kashlimar rhythm and motions into cabaret style.

Tai Chi

Want to stretch and relax all at the same time???? Try tai chi!!!! Classes are on Wednesday's at 7PM. First Class is free so come check it out. Cost is $50 per month for non-Visions of the Nile Students or $40 if you are a current student. Check out Joe or learn more about tai chi.

To register for class please email us.

Ancient Shapes
Women all around the world have shared a common feminine mystique. Learn the origin of shapes, what chakras do certain moves exercise? How does it help us to relieve stress and improve the awareness of the natural moves on the female body? Learn from their music and scents to tie it all together and release the energy within you. Join Dahmia for this 6-week course and learn to unlock the power of being feminine. This class will start again in June. Cost for the class is $60. Classes will start again in the fall.

Speciality Classes - We can also hold classes for girls night out, bachelorette parties, showers, weddings, groups, clubs, lunchtime and/or evenings available.

Polynesian Dance Classes

Private classes are on Sundays. Cost is $40 per private lesson. Please contact us to register.