Current Class Offerings

Lebnani Style Raqs Sharqi/Raqs Baladi Monthly Mini Sessions

2nd & 3rd Thursday of each Month from 6-7:30 pm Tarifa Salem Eastern Dance Arts Space‍

Learn the soulful art of Raqs Sharqi and Raqs Baladi in the Lebnani style of Tarifa’s heritage. Develop an appreciation for the culture and become familiar with regional nuances of the folkloric style. Classes include center floor warm-up, isolation drills, travel steps and axial movements characteristic of the Raqs Sharqi. Tarifa emphasizes strength, clarity and flow in her teaching for individual student growth.

  • Session Fee: $30 Single Class Fee: $20

  • Register via Zelle (561 801-5783) or Cash App ($tarfasalem)

  • Appropriate dance attire, including hip scarf, belt or practice skirt required. Bring finger cymbals and veils to each class.

Online Private Study by appointment

Connect with Tarifa online and schedule individual private study via Zoom or Meetings

  • Fee: $45 for individual private study

  • Payment to be remitted via Zelle (561-801-5783) or Cash App ($tarfasalem) at least 24 hours before the start of class.

  • After signing up, Tarifa will send the link for you to join.

  • Platforms used are Microsoft Teams, Google Meetings and Zoom

  • NO REFUND POLICY IN PLACE

SilverSneakers Classic at the Lourie Center SC

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 am

SilverSneakers Classic is perfect for the individual brand new to exercise but is also very appropriate for anyone wanting to improve their muscular strength, endurance and flexibility as well as improve mobility through activities designed for daily living. By increasing functional movement efficiency through participating in this class, students will have a decreased risk of falling and experience an increased sense of well being. Tools used in this class are hand held weights, elastic tubing, balls and chairs. Your SilverSneakers Membership is all you need to join these ongoing classes. Check in at the front desk upon arrival and you’ll be directed to our SilverSneakers class.

  • SilverSneakers Members and/or Members of the Lourie Center are welcome

  • Location: 1650 Park Circle, Columbia, SC 29201

Dance With Donna

Wednesdays 11 am at the Lourie Center SC

This fun and friendly class will introduce you to basic dance technique in various genres through the execution of fundamental vocabulary including but not limited to center floor, barre, isolations and travel steps. The emphasis is on proper alignment and placement. Benefits of this class are increased muscular strength, flexibility and endurance as well as improved balance, coordination and cognitive skills! Adaptive techniques for older adults will be applied. This is a “LOW IMPACT” class suitable for all levels.

Private Study with Tarifa

In Person Private/Semi-Private Study

All private classes are 1 hour sessions by appointment only. They can be scheduled by sending a message on our Contact page. Students should include a preference of day and time, level of dance experience, content preferences (if any) and phone number so that confirmations can be sent via text when requesting an appointment.

  • Private study Fee: $60 ($200 for 4 class series)

  • Semi-Private Fee: $80 (2 students)

  • Choreography Commissions: $300 (includes 3 scheduled sessions to learn choreography)

  • Payment to be remitted before scheduled class via Zelle (561 801-5783 or Cash App ($tarfasalem)

  • NO REFUND POLICY IN PLACE

SilverSneakers Boom at the Lourie Center SC

Wednesdays 1 pm

The purpose of this class is for students to improve muscle functional strength and movement efficiency while increasing cardiorespiratory endurance and a sense of well being. “Health Related Components of Fitness” (cardiovascular, muscular strength and flexibility) as well as “Skill Related Components” (agility, balance and coordination) are all addressed in this class. Improvement is achievable for a wide variety of participants. Students will be guided through exercises that focus on core muscles (abdominals, gluteals, chest, back, shoulders). The use of dumbbells and resistance bands will be implemented to apply the Overload Principle. Class will end with a final cool-down and relaxing stretch & breathe segment.

  • SilverSneakers Memers and/or Members of the Lourie Center are all welcome

  • Location: 1650 Park Circle, Columbia, SC 29201