Bellydance Classes
Join us for Summer Bellydance Classes! Have a cultural experience while you work on self love and socializing as well as fitness and fun! Classes include Beginner, Intermediate, Shimmy & Sweat, Helwa Dancers, as well as private lessons. Classes are held from Sundays to Thursdays, (but only Tue – Thur for the Summer) with a variety of locations, prices and times. All classes are progressive (no drop ins except with special permission) and experience with Rahel is required for Intermediate and Shimmy&Sweat. Auditions are required for the Helwa Dancers. Courses are 8 weeks for the summer and run until Aug. The fuller schedule will resume in Sept.
For more info on the Summer Workshops check out the Events Page ( Click Here for Link )
Dive into the beautiful world of Arabic dance and music! In this progressive, full-experience session, you will learn about the history and cultural context of Raqs Sharqi/Beledi (bellydance), learn how to stand and move safely and mindfully with correct posture and alignment, breakdown and drill basic isolations and movements of this beautiful Middle Eastern art form in a safe, learning-focused environment from dedicated full time dancer/teacher Rahel, AND get a great workout!! For class, wear comfortable, breathable clothes, bare feet and bring a water bottle. Hipscarves provided. No experience required!! PLEASE DO NOT MISS THE FIRST CLASS OF THE COURSE IF YOU ARE A NEW STUDENT TO RAHEL. For questions contact Rahel at rahelbellydance@gmail.com
BEGINNER: SUNDAYS @ ACHE BRASIL
- SUNDAYS 7:30-9:00pm
- 341 E Broadway
- There will be no regular classes at this location for the summer, but they will resume in the Fall.
- In the meantime, check the Events page for Summer workshops happening here on Sundays
- For questions contact Rahel at rahelbellydance@gmail.com or 604 767 2392
BEGINNER: TUESDAYS @ THE JCC
- TUESDAYS 7:30-9:00pm
- JCC 950 W 41st ave
- Jun 25 – Aug 13, 2019
- 8 classes total
- $180 plus tax for the Course
- Get 10% off when you register before Jun 18
- Register online or by phone or in person with the JCC
BEGINNER: THURSDAYS @ THE MPCC
- THURSDAYS 8:30-9:45pm
- MPCC 1 Kingsway
- Jun 27 – Aug 15, 2019
- 8 weeks total
- $92 for course
- Get 10% off if you register before Jun 20
- Register online or by phone or in person with the MPCC
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
INTERMEDIATE: SUNDAYS @ ACHE BRASIL
- SUNDAYS 5:45-7:15pm
- Ache Brasil 341 E Broadway
- There will be no regular classes here for the Summer but they will resume in the Fall
- In the meantime, check out the Events page for Summer Workshops that are happening here one/month from Jun-Aug.
- For questions contact Rahel at rahelbellydance@gmail.com
INTERM/ADV: WEDNESDAYS @ THE JCC
- WEDNESDAYS 7:30 – 9:00pm
- JCC 950 W 41st ave
- Jun 26 – Aug 14
- 8 weeks total
- $180 for the session
- Register before Jun 19 and save 10%
- Register Online or in person/on the phone at the JCC
INTERMEDIATE: THURSDAYS @ THE MPCC
- THURSDAYS 4:30 – 5:45pm
- MPCC 1 Kingsway
- Jun 27 – Aug 15, 2019
- 8 weeks total
- $92 for course
- Get 10% off if you register before Jun 20
- Register online or by phone or at the MPCC