Take your craft to the next level! Work on more difficult movements, layering, traveling, props, musicality, isolations and nuance. Experience required, preferably at least 3 beginner sessions. Minimum 1 session of Level 1 in order to attend Level 2, and minimum 1 session of Level 2 to attend Level 3. Contact Rahel before registering at rahelbellydance@gmail.com

Currently all classes are ONLINE! Via Zoom.
To register, contact Rahel. A link with an invite to the Zoom meeting will be sent each week. All you need is a device with internet, a small space to dance in, and a free Zoom account. Learn from the comfort of your own home, from anywhere in the world, with live streaming classes online. Rahel is set up with high quality AV equipment, lighting, and mirrored space, so it feels just like you’re in the studio with her. Classes are interactive, and students receive personal feedback from Rahel and can ask questions during class. Live classes are recorded so you can catch up on your own if you can’t make it.

New students to Rahel must watch three videos of prerequisite material, a one hour lecture on bellydance history and cultural context, a 30 min breakdown of posture and alignment, and a 10 min “How-To” video for online classes. This material can be purchased for $10, downloaded and watched on your own time. New students to Rahel are encouraged  but not required to take Beginner first, but contact her to assess the appropriate level for your experience.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

LEVEL 1 TECHNIQUE
This is the step above beginner. A progressive course for students who have a decent handle on beginner moves and want to learn technique at the next level. Learn basic layers, more intricate isolations (called Rahel’s Vitamins), and more complex moves, This is a technique class, meaning there will be more breakdown, questions, interaction, and feedback than a drills or conditioning class. Experience required. Minimum at least one beginner course, preferably with Rahel.  If you are a new student to Rahel with outside experience please message Rahel to see if you are eligible for this class. Drop-ins only permitted for students who have completed this level before.

DRILLS (Beg/LV 1 +):
This a is a DRILLS class, That means that there is less breakdown of movements and less feedback. This is a practice class! Here we will drill beginner and level 1 moves and basic layers, with options for modifications for those at lower or higher levels. Be prepared to sweat and be mentally challenged! Ideal for those who have done beginner and/or level 1 a few times and want to just practice and challenge themselves before moving on to the next level, or students at higher levels who just want a fun practice/drills workout. This is the best way to really solidify your skills! Experience required. Minimum at least one beginner course, preferably with Rahel. Drop-ins allowed!

CHOREOGRAPHY (LV 1/2+)
This is a progressive choreography course. Students will learn one full length choreography (sequence of movements set to specific music)  over the course of several weeks. This is for students with a decent grasp of  at least level 1 – 2 technique. Students currently starting Level 1 are permitted but are warned that it will be challenging. Students with less experience  will be offered less challenging modifications if needed. There is always plenty of nuance to work on for more experienced dancers. Experience required (preferably with Rahel but not necessary). Minimum at least one beginner course, but more is recommend.  No drop-ins,

LEVEL 2 TECHNIQUE
This is the step above Level 1. Experience required: minimum one full course of Level 1 with Rahel. Here we build of detailed isolations (called Rahel’s Vitamins, learnt in Level 1), undulations, 3/4 shimmies, traveling moves (for small space), spins and turns and more when times permits. Drop-ins only allowed for students who have completed this level before.

LEVEL 3 TECHNIQUE PLUS
The next step above level 2. Here we work on more complex layers, nuanced detail of movement, tricky combos, traveling moves (for small space), musicality, choreography creation etc. Experience required. Minimum 3 years bellydance and completion of Level 2. If you are a new student to Rahel with outside experience please message Rahel to see if you are eligible for this class. Drop-ins only allowed for students who have completed this level before.

BELLYDANCE CONDITIONING:
Bellydance conditioning for dancers with at least basic beginner experience. Strengthen, stretch and drill! Here we do a fun, but hardcore workout for 30 min (not for the faint of heart), high intensity drills for 30 min (similar to Beg/Level 1), and then a nice long, relaxing 15 min stretch. Experience required. Minimum one full beginner class preferably with Rahel.  Drop-in friendly! No equipment needed for the workout.

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