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
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
- NOTE: Registration for this class is non refundable with the exception of extreme circumstances. Class credit only.
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
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
- NOTE: Registration for this class is non refundable with the exception of extreme circumstances. Class credit only.
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