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FOR LIVE ONLINE CLASSES:
Live streaming on Zoom with Recordings included.
Times are in PST/PDT
Schedule, registration & descriptions on the Bellydance Class Page
and the Movement Class Page (for non dance classes)

FOR ON DEMAND ONLINE CLASSES:
High quality, pre-recorded courses. Self-paced, with 6 months access from purchase.
Menu and purchase options on the On Demand Class Page

Not sure about Online Classes?
Click here for a “How-To” video to help you feel more comfortable and prepared for online classes

FOR IN PERSON CLASSES:
Two class offerings at the MPCC (Mount Pleasant Community Centre in Vancouver BC) on Mondays
These are in-person only, with no recordings at this time.
Registration and more on the Bellydance Classes Page. Or call the MPCC 1-604-257-3080 (ext.1)

NOTE FOR ALL NEW BELLYDANCE STUDENTS:
New students to Rahel will have to watch 90 min of mandatory material on posture, alignment, bellydance history and cultural context.
This material costs a one-time $10 fee and provides lifetimes access, plus bonus resources.
This material can be purchased HERE and then accessed HERE

MISSION STATEMENT

To Rahel, being an ethical and respectful ambassador and guest to this dance form is of the the utmost importance. Part of Rahel’s mission as a teacher is to respectfully represent this dance form, educate others on issues of cultural appropriation, Orientalism, patriarchy and colonialism, and to do her part to fight against racism and bigotry within and outside the dance community.

Rahel stands for inclusion, equality, body positivity, love and kindness. Rahel priorities the health and safety of her students, and puts a strong emphasis on technique and anatomical alignment in addition to cultural representation and authenticity. Rahel wants everyone to feel welcome, to feel worthy and to feel accepted, safe, and seen. To Rahel, you are family.

Bigotry, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, colourism, sexism, body shaming, slut shaming etc will NOT be tolerated.

All bodies are good bodies and everyone deserves equal rights and respect

I was really wanting to try belly dance for a while but had not found the right teacher. One day my friend suggested I try Rahel’s class and I resonated with her right away. It was such an amazing experience. Her style of teaching is very energetic, technical and clear. Rahel is really good at explaining new moves in many different ways for different types of learners and she always makes sure to emphasizes proper posture. My posture has improved a lot since I started taking classes with her. She also plays the best music, a mix of traditional belly dance music and some more modern stuff. I get so much out of every class I attend with her and feel so good after. I highly recommend trying her class if you are considering taking belly dance, you will not regret it!”

Rahel welcomed me to my first belly dance class with open arms! She fosters a warm, caring, relaxed class atmosphere, and I feel safe and cared for whenever I come to class. Rahel is both a talented dancer and teacher. I’ve been taking belly dance classes with Rahel for over a year now because I love her dancing style, her teaching approach and she is eye candy. Belly dance brings magic into my life and I’d rather give my (snake) arm than miss a class with Rahel! Yiiip!

The rewards of taking Rahel’s bellydancing classes far exceed just physical exercise. It embraces feminine power, joy, sensuality and being more open to life. Rahel’s enthusiasm and passion for dance is contagious, and I look forward to her classes every week!

I have taken bellydance classes on and off for about 20 years. Over that time I have found several teachers, but only a very few make my list of the exceptional, and Rahel is one of them. Rahel’s classes are a perfect blend of fun and challenging. She is able to bring creativity and expression out of her students, while at the same time teaching very technical moves with skill and clarity. Most importantly for me though, is that in addition to all of this, Rahel is able to create a safe and encouraging space for women to come together and be adored in all their shapes and sizes, and to dance together in sisterhood.

I was blessed to find Rahel when I was rehearsing to play Salomé for a theatre adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s play. I had to preform the “dance of the seven veils” and had never before taken any belly dance! I thought I would study with a number of different teachers but after finding Rahel I searched no further. Her level of skill, care and passion for dance are unmatched. Within a year she had helped me find the music, choreographed the dance and had me at a place where I was not only ready but confident in my performance. Rahel went above and beyond the call of duty at every step of the journey. She is an intuitive and sensitive teacher wise beyond her years in the art of belly dance. She is gifted at bringing out of her students the gestures and movements that exist just on the edge of their becoming! I have no hesitation in offering the highest recommendation possible. If you have ever desired to dance or thought it out of your reach Rahel can be the foundation and guide that takes you there gently and powerfully all at the same time!

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