Take your craft to the next level! Work on more difficult movements, layering, traveling, props, musicality, isolations and nuance. Experience wth Rahel required, preferably at least 3 beginner sessions. 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.

New students to Rahel must watch two videos of prerequisite material, a one hour lecture on bellydance history and cultural context, and a 30 min breakdown of posture and alignment. This material can be purchased for $10 (a value of over $90) downloaded and watched on your own time. New students to Rahel are encouraged to take Beginner first.

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, and more complex moves, This is a technique class so that means there will be more breakdown, questions, interaction, and feedback than a drills class. Experience required. Minimum at least one beginner course with Rahel or more. 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 not encouraged, and only allowed for students who have completed this level before.

BEGINNER/LEVEL 1 DRILLS:
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 modificati9ons for those at lower or higher levels. 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 with Rahel or more. 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 allowed for returning students, or with special permission.

LEVEL 1/2 CHOREOGRAPHY
This is a progressive choreography course. Students will learn one full length choreography (sequence of movements set to specific music) or several shorter ones 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 more experience will be offered more challenging layers or modifications if needed. Experience required. Minimum at least one beginner course with Rahel or more. If you are a new student to Rahel with outside experience please message Rahel to see if you are eligible for this class. No drop-ins,

LEVEL 2 TECHNIQUE
This is the step above Level 1. Here we learn detailed isolations (called Rahel’s Vitamins), undulations, 3/4 shimmies, traveling moves (for small space), spins and turns and more when times permits. Experience required. Minimum at least one year bellydance with Rahel or more, and preferably completion of Level 1. 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 not encouraged, and only allowed for students who have completed this level before.

LEVEL 3
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 with Rahel 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 not encouraged, and 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 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 allowed for returning students, or with special permission.