Welcome to Integrations

Integrations includes two sequential testing prep courses. The first, Integrations 1, focuses on layering using Suhaila’s somatic belly dance method and Core Dimension®. Integrations 2 builds on Integrations 1 while also layering the Salimpour Vocabulary with inherent sentiment and stylization.

These courses provide a structured environment where you apply, refine, and internalize somatics, technique, choreography, and musical interpretation you have learned through independent study. Each week, you receive assigned work — technique, choreography, and/or performance — for focused practice and personalized feedback. These courses are designed to strengthen skill fluency, refine musicality, and build expressive confidence in preparation for formal assessment or performance opportunities.

All learning of somatics, technique, and choreography occurs outside these courses through ongoing independent study with the Library & Conservatory Subscription and required independent choreography courses. Learners continue this study before, during, and after enrollment. Integrations courses do not teach technique or choreography; they provide structured assignments and feedback designed to prepare learners for certification assessment.

Learners enter Integrations 1 when they feel ready to demonstrate their work. After completing assigned submissions and with instructor permission, they take the Integrations 1 Assessment. If successful, learners repeat the same process for Integrations 2: continued independent study, enrollment in Integrations 2, assigned submissions, and the Integrations 2 Assessment.

Many learners choose to take an Integrations course earlier in their process to understand expectations and receive feedback, then retake the course later when they are ready to pursue official certification.

Course Overview (Integrations 1 and 2)

  • Duration: 12 weeks each
  • Format: Weekly modules, assignments, and personalized instructor feedback.
  • Certification: Optional assessment available after course completion with approval.

Enrollment & Next Steps

Designed for learners who have completed Foundations 1 & 2 and have an active Salimpour Library & Conservatory subscription. Integrations provides a guided setting for learners to apply what they have studied, deepen movement fluency, and explore stylistic and cultural nuance with instructor feedback.

Integrations 1

In this twelve‑week Integrations 1 (S301d) course, using Suhaila's somatic method, you will learn to layer shapes and movements, refine transitions, and express musicality with increasing coherence and style. Weekly assignments are thoughtfully assigned to support this process.

What You Will Learn

  • Layering movement using the somatic method — combining shapes, dynamics, and transitions for cohesive flow.
  • Improvisation and reflective practice under instructor guidance.
  • Use of the exclusive Gridwork Method for spatial awareness and choreography work.
  • Required choreography / technique exercises to demonstrate integration of learned skills.
  • Use of SWANA music to build musicality and cultural connection.

Prerequisites

  • Completion of Certification in Foundations 1 & 2
  • Active Library subscription + Membership
  • Required choreographies learned prior to course.
  • Commitment to the full 12‑week experience.

Required Choreography Links

Optional Certification

Optional testing is available after the course for an additional fee and includes two portions: practical and written. A prerequisite for the certification exam is approval (pass grade) on all required choreography during the course.

Integrations 2

Our twelve-week Integrations 2 (S302d) course builds upon the layering techniques introduced in Integrations 1. Using Suhaila Salimpour's somatic belly dance method, you'll layer Salimpour Vocabulary and explore cultural stylization.   Weekly assignments are thoughtfully assigned to support this process.

What You Will Learn

  • Layering combining somatic method with Salimpour Vocabulary: step families, stylization, and culturally informed movements.
  • Continued improvisation, instructor feedback, and expressive refinement.
  • Use of Gridwork Method in choreography and movement exercises. 
  • Required choreography and technique work to synthesize somatic flow, vocabulary, and performance presence.

Prerequisites

  • Completion of Certification in Integrations 1.
  • Active Library subscription + Membership
  • Required choreographies learned prior to course.
  • Commitment to the full 12‑week experience.

Required Choreography Links

Optional Certification

Optional testing is available after the course for an additional fee and includes two portions: practical and written. A prerequisite for the certification exam is approval (pass grade) on all required choreography during the course.

Spring 2026

Summer 2026

Fall 2026

Two Pricing Options for Your Course: Premium and Economy

Economy

  • Post-Course Access
    None
  • Choreography Access
    None
  • Private Lessons
    None
  • Additional Choreography Takes
    None

Premium

  • Post-Course Access
    4 weeks extended access beyond course end to allow learners to complete certain assignments. ($350 value).
  • Choreography Access
    4 weeks prior to course, during course, and 4 weeks after course ($350 value)
  • Private Lessons
    2 one-hour sessions related to course work or performance preparation ($300 value)
  • Additional Choreography Takes
    3 additional takes of each choreography for a total of 9 additional takes ($450 value)
The Premium version offers substantial additional benefits compared to the Economy version. With extended access to choreographies, personalized instruction, and more practice opportunities, the Premium version is ideal for students seeking a more comprehensive and enriched learning experience. The additional features provide significant value for the investment. However, the Economy version remains a solid option for those who prefer a more basic approach to the course content.

 All premium features are subject to time restrictions as outlined further below.

Cultural Context & Approach

At Salimpour School, movement study is grounded in respect for the cultural origins of belly dance in the SWANA region. Integrations continues to explore how stylistic choices, musical phrasing, and expressive nuance are shaped by cultural contexts while sustaining somatic awareness and expressive confidence.

Frequently asked questions

Is certification testing included in the course?

Certification testing is handled separately at the end of the course for an additional fee.

How do I get feedback on my dancing?

Each week’s assigned submission provides an opportunity for personalized instructor feedback.

Is there a weekly session I need to attend and what time is it?

There are no required weekly live sessions, though instructors may schedule optional meeting sessions during the course.

What should I know about Premium features?

Premium features such as extended access and additional choreography takes come with specific time restrictions as outlined in the course schedule.

  Premium Restrictions

  • None of the premium additions are adjustable, extendable, refundable, transferable, nor exchangeable.

  • Four weeks of post-access allows the learner to stay in the classroom for an additional 4 weeks if there are remaining assignments to be completed. Access is removed upon completion of outstanding assignments.

  • It is assumed that the learner has already learned the choreography in preparation for the course, so access to choreographies during the course is considered a supplementary resource. Premium choreography access, regardless of learner registration date, ends 4 weeks after the end of the course. Learners who sign up later than 4 weeks prior to the course are not given additional access time. Pre-course access to choreography is only provided to learners who have paid course enrollment in full.

  • Private lessons must be scheduled and taken during the duration of the course. Scheduling must be done and confirmed no later than the end of the 10th week of coursework.

  • Additional takes per choreography (see specific course details for the required choreography) are provided. These are accessible in specific weeks outlined in the course schedule.

Hub Expanded Menu
CLOSE ×

Participate

Subscribe for Library Access Learn Choreography & More Join Membership Enroll in Institute Courses Certify Grow with Coaching Support

Institute

About Fundamentals 1 Fundamentals 2 Foundations 1 & 2 Integrations 1 & 2 Advanced Performance 1 & 2 Instructor Licensing

Downloads

Music Books Cymbal Jams Drill Breaks

Topics

Blog Welcome to Fundamentals 1 Salimpour Compendium The Story of Bal Anat Jamila’s Article Book The New Danse Orientale Middle Eastern Music Guide Resources for Dancers

About

Meet Suhaila Salimpour Legacy Our Mission Ecosystem Study with Suhaila Testimonials Contact Us

Trademarks

Core Dimension® Yallah™

Events

Live & Online

Library Index

For paid subscribers.

Policies

Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookies Policy Permissions - Music & Choreography Institute & Workshop Policies FAQ & Support