Goddess Hour - Class Descriptions

Please call (585) 224-0277 for information or to reserve your place in class, or register online via PayPal.
Note: Payment options include cash and checks at the studio, debit and credit card purchases are on-line only. Check below for gift certificate information!

Belly Dance Level 1 Beginner 8-week session, $78.00: Belly Dance is one of the oldest and most evolved forms of dance in the world. Stretch and tone your body while you learn this ancient and beautiful feminine art! The movements of belly dance will sculpt and firm your body, while increasing your stamina and grace, all without stress and fatigue. Belly Dance also promotes weight loss by burning calories, building muscle, and stimulating your digestive system. Class will include warm-up, basic moves, techniques and choreography. All Goddess Hour Belly Dance instructors are Teacher Certified and many have studied in Egypt! All ages and body types welcome...check your inhibitions at the door!

Monday 7:00pm-8:00pm (New class starts July 8th)
Tuesday 5:30pm-6:30pm (New session begins July 9th)
Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm (New session begins June 5th)
Saturday 11:45am-12:45pm (New session begins July 13th)
Sunday 12:30pm-1:30pm (New session begins August 4th)
Belly Dance Level 2 Intermediate 8-week session, $78.00: After 3 sessions of Belly Dance I, you're ready for the next level! This class builds upon the skills learned in Level I, focusing on improving your technique while teaching you more advanced moves.

Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm (New session begins July 9th)
Friday 7:00pm-8:00pm (New session begins July 12th)

Belly Dance Level 3 Advanced 8-week session, $78.00: At the invitation of your teacher, you're ready for the next level! This class builds upon the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2, focusing on performance skills, in-depth cultural and historical studies and individual technique correction and drills. Choreography will not be taught in this class.

Tuesday 7:30pm-8:30pm (Check back soon)



Polyneasian Hula Dance 6-week session, $60.00: Hula Dance- Explore the dances, music and cultures of exotic South Pacific islands without leaving Rochester. This class will teach the beginning student technique, fundamental steps and a complete dance choreography. Topics include Tahitian Ote’a (energetic dance to drums), Kahiko (ancient hula), Auana (modern hula) and Aparima (storytelling dance from Tahiti). No dance experience needed.

Sundays, 1:30pm-2:30pm Class starts Sept 8th
4-week Special: SambaBelly! $40.00 or drop-in for $12: SambaBelly combines bellydance, african dance, bollywood and latin dance into (4) super-fun, super-fast 15 minute routines. The segments consist of toning, aerobics and stretching to achieve a total body workout. The core and waist are constantly engaged as you perform over 1000 crunches in the hour! Amazing results and amazing fun!

Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Class starts June 6th!

SASSY GIRLS 2-WEEK INTRO POLE DANCING (2-week Pole session $25.00): You've been asking for it, Ladies! Goddess Hour brings you an introduction to pole dancing for fitness and overall booty-shakin' fun! Join Brenda, Sheila, Annie, AJ, Tabby, Michelle and Jennifer for the most empowering 60-minutes you'll have all week. They'll guide you through luxurious stretches, unique pole mounts, intimate routines designed to give you the ultimate fitness experience. Learn to express your inner goddess in a safe, supportive class designed for every woman, regardless of shape and age. All you need is to bring some heels and your sense of adventure! Goddess Hour hosts top-of-the-line poles and stages to give you that nightclub atmosphere. - 18 and older please. Please wear work-out shorts, no longer than mid-thigh. Please do not wear jewelry on fingers, toes and wrists. Hand lotions can be slippery - skip those prior to class.

Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm (Class starts, Aug 12th)
Monday 8:15pm-9:15pm (Class starts Aug 12th)
Wednesday 8:30pm-9:30pm (Class starts Aug 14th)

Art of Pole Dancing (5-week session $60.00) Beginner, no experience needed.

You've been asking for it, Ladies! Goddess Hour brings you pole dancing for fitness and overall booty-shakin' fun! Join Brenda, Sheila, Annie, AJ, Tabby, Michelle and Jennifer for the most empowering 60-minutes you'll have all week. They'll guide you through luxurious stretches, unique pole mounts, intimate routines designed to give you the ultimate fitness experience. Learn to express your inner goddess in a safe, supportive class designed for every woman, regardless of shape and age. All you need is to bring some heels and your sense of adventure! Goddess Hour hosts top-of-the-line poles and stages to give you that nightclub atmosphere. - 18 and older please. Please wear work-out shorts, no longer than mid-thigh. Please do not wear jewelry on fingers, toes and wrists. Hand lotions can be slippery - skip those prior to class.

Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm (Class starts, June 3rd)
Monday 8:15pm-9:15pm (Class starts June 3rd)
Wednesday 8:30pm-9:30pm (Class starts June 5th)

Intermediate Pole Class Monday (5-week session $60.00): This class will continue to add more complex spins and mounts; working on refining technique and building strength through conditioning and weekly combinations. There will be a 15 minute optional practice session at the end of each class. 18 and older please. Please wear work-out shorts, no longer than mid-thigh. Please do not wear jewelry on fingers, toes and wrists. Hand lotions can be slippery - skip those prior to class.

Monday 9:15pm-10:15pm (Check back for new start date)

Intermediate Pole Class Thursday (4-week session 60.00): This class will continue to add more complex spins and mounts; working on refining technique and building strength through conditioning and weekly combinations. There will be a 15 minute optional practice session at the end of each class. 18 and older please. Please wear work-out shorts, no longer than mid-thigh. Please do not wear jewelry on fingers, toes and wrists. Hand lotions can be slippery - skip those prior to class.

Thursday 8:15pm-9:30pm (New session begins June 6th)

Advanced Pole Class (5-week session $70.00): This class will continue to build and refine technique with complex spins, mounts and dance elements as well as inversions. Improvisation techniques will be taught to advance skills in dance. There will be a 15 minute optional practice session at the end of each class. 18 and older please. Please wear work-out shorts, no longer than mid-thigh. Please do not wear jewelry on fingers, toes and wrists. Hand lotions can be slippery - skip those prior to class. Intermediate II class is a prerequisite. Building ariel and static combos.

Tuesdays 7:45pm-8:45pm (New session begins June 4th)

Belly Dance Performance 12-week Course Sundays, Beginning April 14th 6:30pm-7:30pm $108: This fantastic 12-week performance class is designed to give you a sneak-peek into what being a belly dance professional is all about! You'll learn to work with your fellow student troupe-mates to perfect technique and formations, you'll learn performance etiquette, costuming tips, make-up application and improvisational skills. You will be provided a public performance opportunity at the end of your 12-week session to put all this effort into practice. You must have a minimum of 2 beginner belly dance sessions completed, and be currently enrolled in a Goddess Hour Belly Dance class to join. *This course requires the purchase of the student troupe costume to perform in the show. Cost of costume is $75 payable to your instructor, Debbie Robinson.

Sundays 6:30pm-7:30pm




Hip-Hop (4-week session $40.00 or $12.00 drop-in): It is back at Goddess Hour and better than ever! Come join us for a special high-energy Hip-Hop class that will have you bustin-a-move to modern hip hop beats in no time. The class will include a warm-up, technique, as well as choreography that will work for the beginner or the intermediate level. By the end of the course, you'll have cool new dance routines from some popular songs to take with you. Be the one that everyone else is watching in amazement! No prior dance experience necessary - this is all about fun!

Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm, Class starts April 4th!

Cardio-Shimmy ($5.00 using your Class Card, and for anyone currently enrolled in a Belly Dance Session or $7.00 drop-in)

That's right! Cardio Shimmy will have you moving to the exotic music of the Middle East - incorporating belly dance's fastest moves - namely the shimmy! No need to preregister - join in anytime.

Art of Exotic Dancing for Fun & Fitness (4-week session $40.00): Put some "Va" into your "Voom!". This class will prove to be sexy, sassy and FUN!. In Art of Exotic learn to hone your skills as a Goddess as we teach you movements to use for seduction, fun and fitness! After 4-weeks, you'll have a full choreography to take home and show off if you are so inclined! Treat yourself to a super-fun girls-night-out - just for you!!!!

Wednesday - 7:30-8:15pm starts July 10th

Hula Hoop Class- Introduction to Hooping Saturdays 11:00-11:45am ($40.00 for 4-week session or $12 drop-in): Not your mother's Hula Hoop! These are the next generation hoops - built so the rotation is slow enough that even the most uncoordinated of us can keep it up and moving! Want to take part in the latest exercise craze to hit the East Coast, and one that has the potential to burn 110 calories in less than 10 minutes?! You'll groove to the funkiest tunes, toning your core with the hypnotic motion of the hoop! Student hoops provided for each class and are available for purchase. No dance or hoop experience needed!

Saturdays 11:00am-11:45am, starting June 8th

Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm, (Check back soon)



Yoga with Cindy - Saturdays ($60.00 for 6-week session or $12 drop-in): Unwind after a long day, and do something special for yourself! Cindy Edington, a certified yoga-fit instructor, and AFAA certified fitness professional will help you build strength, flexibility and balance in your life through a blend hatha, ashtanga and iyengar yoga.
The classes are designed for all levels. Warm and welcoming modifications are shown so that each individual can enjoy the experience on his or her own terms. Drop-in anytime!

Saturdays from 9:00am-10:00am

Please e-mail Cindy at cindy@geniecoach.com or call her at 585-388-6634. Payments can be mailed to; Cindy Edington, 70 Saint Andrews Blvd, Fairport, NY 14450. Checks made out to Cindy Edington. www.geniecoach.com/Yoga.htm

60-minute Introduction to Yoga with Maureen - Wednesday Mornings and Sunday Evening ($60.00 for 6-week session or $12 drop-in, take both classes and save 50%!): A new option for first-timers to Yoga, or for those who desire a hands-on class! Maureen will guide you through proper alignment of basic yoga poses with modifications & props to assist all ability levels. In addition to asana, each class will include breathing techniques, & a brief meditation or relaxation. Yoga is a great way to reduce stress & anxiety, as well as, to build strength, & flexibility in the body. If you have ever wanted to try yoga for first time, or are looking to try a new approach, this is the class for you! This class will provide a supportive, & encouraging atmosphere for people of all abilities to increase their health mentally, & physically.

Maureen Henry discovered the joy & benefits of practicing yoga 8 years ago & has been passionate about sharing this experience with others ever since. She has studied extensively & received her 200 hour teaching certification under Vishali Varga at Blue Lotus yoga studio in Pittsford, NY. In addition, she continues to increase her knowledge though work-shops/retreats whenever possible. She has studied various styles including Anusara, Vinyasa, & Hatha yoga, & incorporates these styles to create her own unique class. Maureen believes yoga is a way of life & a mindset as well as a physical practice. She strives to help guide her students to a deeper mind-body connection both in their practice, as well as everyday life.

Wednesdays - 7:30am-8:30am check back for new start date!
Sundays - 5:30pm-6:30pm

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ZUMBA ($8.00) Every Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm, Thursday, 7-8pm and Sunday 10:00am-11:00am: Looking for something exciting and different that is exercise in disguise? Zumba is a high-energy, primarily Latin based dance fitness workout that is so much fun you don't even notice you are working out. The best part is that anyone and everyone can do it! People of any size, age, gender, and fitness level can do Zumba without any dance experience! You'll Salsa, Hip hop, Belly dance, Merengue, Cha-cha, Rock, and more while you burn up to 800 calories an hour! Come try it out and see why this international fitness craze is becoming one of the most sought out classes. "It's like having a party while you are working out!" Drop-in anytime!

Class Card and Gift Certificate Information: Not your ordinary class cards...Goddess Hour provides you the freedom to use your card for any non-session class. They never expire...unless we do :) They are non-refundable, but can easily be transferred to someone else. Feeling generous? Treat your friend to one of your classes. Easy to use, available in 4 denominations, and no silly restrictions or membership fees...being a Goddess has its perks! Cards and Gift Certificates are available in the store, or online via PayPal. Get yours now!

$40 $60 $80 $100 $150 for Belly Dance, Hip-Hop or Art of Exotic parties at studio $250 for Exotic party with pole dancing.

Refund Policy: In the event you need to cancel your reservation for a session class prior to the start date of the class, a full monetary refund is given. After the class is in session, you are welcome to make up your missed belly dance or pole class another evening during the current session. Goddess Hour cannot refund or extend credit for unused classes during any session.