Bellydance Classes

Join us for Fall 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, 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.

More classes starting in Spring 2020

BEGINNER

INTERMEDIATE

BEGINNER

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
Ache Brasil 341 E Broadway
Winter Course: Jan 5 – Feb 23, 2020
No Class Feb 16
$140 plus 5% tax for 7 week course
Save 10% when you register a week+ ahead of time
Save 10% when you take 2+ courses at a time with Rahel
Save 20% when you bring a friend, 10% more for each additional friend.
For questions and to register contact Rahel at rahelbellydance@gmail.com or 604 767 2392

LEVEL 1 PRACTICE DRILLS: TUESDAYS @ THE JCC

TUESDAYS: 7:35 – 9:05pm
*EXPERIENCE WITH RAHEL REQUIRED*
For students who have taken Rahel’s beginner curriculum at least once and wish to drill, practice and level up. A great transitional step towards Intermediate.
JCC 950 W 41st Ave.
Winter Course: Jan 7 – Mar 10, 2020
$225 for 10 week course
Save 10% when you register a week or more ahead of time
Register online, over the phone or in person at the JCC

NEW BEGINNER: WEDNESDAYS @ SUNSET

WEDNESDAYS: 5:30 – 6:55pm
Sunset Community Centre 6810 Main st
Winter Course 1: Jan 8 – Feb 12, 2020
Winter Course 2: Feb 19 – Mar 25, 2020
6 classes per course
$135 per 6 week course
Register online, by phone or in person with the Sunset Community Centre

BEGINNER: THURSDAYS @ THE MPCC

THURSDAYS 8:30-9:45pm
MPCC 1 Kingsway
Winter Course: Jan 9 – Mar 12,, 2020
$115 for 10 week course
Get 10% off if you register more than a week ahead of time
Register online or by phone or at the MPCC

INTERMEDIATE

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
*Experience with Rahel required*
Ache Brasil 341 E Broadway
Winter Course: Jan 5 – Feb 23, 2020
No class Feb 16th
$140 plus 5% tax for 7 week course
Save 10% when you register a week+ ahead of time
Save 10% when you take 2+ courses at a time with Rahel
Save 20% when you bring a friend, 10% more for each additional friend.
To Register, and for questions contact Rahel at rahelbellydance@gmail.com

LEVEL 1 PRACTICE DRILLS: TUESDAYS @ THE JCC

TUESDAYS: 7:35 – 9:05pm
*Experience with Rahel required: Min 1 Beginner Course*
Between Beginner and Intermediate. For students who have taken Rahel’s beginner curriculum at least once and wish to drill, practice and level up. A great transitional step towards Intermediate.
JCC 950 W 41st Ave.
Winter Course: Jan 7 – Mar 10, 2020
$225 for 10 week course
Save 10% when you register a week or more ahead of time
Register online, over the phone or in person at the JCC

INTERMEDIATE: THURSDAYS @ THE MPCC

THURSDAYS 4:30 – 5:45pm
*Experience with Rahel required*
MPCC 1 Kingsway
Winter Course: Jan 9 – Mar 12,, 2020
$115 for 10 week course
Get 10% off if you register more than a week ahead of time
Register online or by phone or at the MPCC

NOTE: More classes and
performance sessions starting Spring 2020

Thank you for fantastic performance on my 50th birthday party! It was an absolute pleasure to watch such grace, passion and beauty mixed with fantastic music and dance moves. Even today my birthday crowd talks about the sword balancing act!

Wow…Rahel…I knew I had chosen the right dancer for our celebration but had no idea that it would be even better than imagined! Everyone was amazed…our son’s friends had never seen a performance like that and by the looks on their faces…they were enthralled! Your modern take on the belly dance is refreshing and everyone had that comment. Thank you again for making our celebration even more memorable!

It has been a privilege working with Rahel on our world fusion dance projects. She is incredibly talented, reliable, professional and takes the bellydance art-form to a whole new level. We’ve especially loved the choreographies she has brought on board with her talented troupe of students. Looking forward to the next big production!