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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 LV1 in order to attend LV2, and minimum 1 session of LV2 to attend LV3. Bypass options available for more experienced students. Contact Rahel before registering at rahelbellydance@gmail.com

Currently most classes are ONLINE! Via Zoom with recordings included.
One in-person option at the MPCC
For online classes, 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 90 min worth of prerequisite material on cultural context, history, and posture/alignment
This material costs a one-time fee of $10 and provides lifetime access. 
This material can be purchased HERE and then accessed HERE

New students to Rahel are encouraged but not required to take Beginner with her before taking higher level courses, but contact her to assess the appropriate level based on your experience. 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

DRILLS + COMBOS (Multi Level):
This a is a DRILLS class for dancers with prior experience. That means that there is less breakdown of movements and less feedback. This is a practice class! Here we will drill beginner and LV1 moves and basic layers, with options for modifications for those at lower or higher levels. We will usually put the drills together in a combo each week. Ideal for those who have done beginner and/or LV1 a few times and want to just practice and challenge themselves before moving on to the next level, or for 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-in friendly!
Online only at this time. Recordings included.
Recordings available for 2 weeks after each class.

DRILLS + CONDITIONING (Multi level):
Conditioning for dancers with at least basic beginner experience. Strengthen, stretch and drill! Here we do a fun, juicy workout for 30 min (similar to the Conditioning & Mobility class *see Yoga and Conditioning Page), bellydance drills for 30 min (similar to the Drills & Combos class), usually a combo, and then a nice long, relaxing 15 min stretch. Experience required. Minimum one full beginner class preferably with Rahel.
Drop-in friendly for experienced dancers who have covered Rahel’s prerequisite material.
Equipment provided by the community centre. but bringing your own yoga mat is strongly encouraged.
In person only at this time.
No recordings.

CHOREOGRAPHY (Multi Level):
This is a progressive choreography course. Students will learn one full length choreography (sequence of movements set to specific music) over the course of each 7-12 week series. This is for students with a decent grasp of at least LV1/2 technique. Students currently starting LV1 are permitted but are warned that it will be challenging. Students with less experience will be offered  modifications if needed.
Experience required (preferably with Rahel but not necessary). Minimum at least one beginner course, but more is recommend.
No drop-ins.
Live on Zoom,  Recordings included
Recordings available until 2 weeks after the course ends.
There will sometimes be a fun video/performance challenge at the end of each series.

LV1 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 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.
Online only at this time. Recordings included
Recordings available until 2 weeks after the course ends

LV2 TECHNIQUE:
This is the step above LV1.
Experience required: minimum one full course of LV1 with Rahel.
Here we build of detailed isolations (called Rahel’s Vitamins, learnt in LV1), 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.
Live on Zoom,  Recordings included
Recordings available until 2 weeks after the course ends.

LV3 TECHNIQUE, DRILLS + COMBOS
The next step above LV2. Here we work on more complex layers, nuanced detail of movement, tricky combos, traveling moves (for small space), Experience required. Minimum 3 years bellydance and/or completion of LV2. 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.
Live on Zoom,  Recordings included
Recordings available until 2 weeks after the course ends.

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