Belly Dance Classes - At DancingRahana.com

Belly Dance and Bellynesian:
Belly Dance classes in Santa Monica & Bellynesian classes in West LA, CA with Rahana. All are welcome (age 10 & up). Classes for Beginner and Intermediate. Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/dancingrahanaclasses

Potential Bellydance classes opening in the Valley. Conact Rahana if you are interested, as we are seeing how many people are interested. DancingRahana@aol.com

Class info last updated January 16, 2012
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Beginner Belly Dance: email for reg form: DancingRahana@aol.com

8 wk Beg Belly Dance (Jan 11 - Feb 29, 2012) - Santa Monica - Wed 6:30-7:30pm

2 wk Beg Belly Dance (March 12 - March 19, 2012) - West LA - Mon 7 - 8pm
You will get a lot of attention in this mini-class. $30 for 2 wk session)
above 2 wk class must pre-reg. Contact Rahana for more info at DancingRahana@aol.com

8 wk Beg Belly Dance (April 11 - May 30, 2012) - Santa Monica - Wed 6:30-7:30pm
following session will most likely start July 11th. Will post when confirmed.

Santa Monica Classes at Marine Park Auditorium - 1406 Marine Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405 $91/session

Drop-ins must be cleared with Instructor, and should only be done within the first 3 weeks of a session. Drop-in fee is $15.00/class
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Belly Dance Intermediate/Advanced: email for reg form: DancingRahana@aol.com

Rahana is looking for Dancers to be a part of upcoming performances. She will pull Dancers from this class. Be sure to learn the choreography taught this session.

8 wk Int Belly Dance (Jan 11 - Feb 29, 2012) - Santa Monica - Wed 7:30-8:30pm
8 wk Int Belly Dance (April 11 - May 30, 2012) - Santa Monica - Wed 7:30-8:30pm
following session will most likely start July 11th. Will post when confirmed.

Santa Monica Classes at Marine Park Auditorium - 1406 Marine Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$91/session

Drop-ins must be cleared with Instructor, and should only be done within the first 3 weeks of a session. Drop-in fee is $15.00/class
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Bellynesian: (Bellydance mixed with Tahitian dance) - this is a high energy class.

6 wk session (Jan 23-Feb 27, 2012) - West LA - Mon 7:30-8:30pm

6 wk session $90.00 (drop-in $20.00 per class and only allowed within first 2 wks of class)

email for reg form: DancingRahana@aol.com

West LA Location provided to registered students. email Rahana. Cross streets are Barrington and Ocean Park Blvd.
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Performance Class : - Must have Instructor's permission to join this class.
contact Rahana if you are interested in this class. DancingRahana@aol.com

Dates will be posted in February, 2012
West Los Angeles - Mon 8:30-9:30pm

This class focuses on choreography and performance for the stage. There are some performance opportunities, and potential placement in the Westside Belly Dance Project (Rahana's student performance group).

Potential Performances include:
Chinatown event - Feb 2012
Little Egypt Fri night show - March 9, 2012
Cairo Caravan 2012

more to come!

Past Performances include:
2011
Santa Monica 20th Anniversay Festival
Raqs LA 2011
Westside Members were given the opportunity to audtion for Bella Oasis Competition Team, and placed 2nd Runner-up in group category, out of 15.

2010
El Camino College (Westside/Bella Oasis Dancers) - Nov 2010
Shimmy Showdown Showcase Long Beach - Aug 2010
Cairo Caravan - June 5, 2010
2009
Sun., June 14, 2009 - Mecda's Long Beach Cairo Caravan
Sat., April 4, 2009 - Fullerton's Market at the Casbah
Sun., March 29, 2009 - Ventura Belly Dance Event
2008
Refugees of Kenya Fundraiser - Nov 6, 2008
El Baron Showcase - Oct 21, 2008
2007
November 2007 - Ahmet Ogren Show

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Instructional dvd's are available for purchase under the dvd portion of this website or at our sister-store www.TheVelvetGypsy.com Rahana can recommend a dvd that is right for your needs. Just email Rahana.... dancingrahana@aol.com

Can't make it out to Santa Monica, contact Rahana to help you find a Belly Dance Instructor in your area....
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Marine Park Auditorium - click here for map (.pdf)
1406 Marine Ave. - Santa Monica, CA 90405
major cross-streets are Lincoln & Ocean Park Blvd - Marine Park is located in a residential neighborhood - free parking lot & free street parking -

$15.00 drop-in available with instructor's permission within first 3 wks of session.
Classes can be prorated according to your start date, if discussed prior to sign-up with Rahana. The City of Santa Monica will not prorate. Must be done with Rahana.
There are no refunds or credits on classes.
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West Los Angeles, CA Private Studio
Address provided to students registered in this class.

Classes are prorated according to your start date.
There are no refunds or credits on classes.
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call Rahana or e-mail for more info....(310) 612-7622 DancingRahana@aol.com

Class Attire -
Wear comfortable clothing. No flip flops. Wear something around your hips. There will be hip scarves for sale in class, and sarongs during hula. Dance shoes are also available in class. You can also find hip scarves and Dance products at our Sister-Store on the Venice Beach Boardwalk: www.TheVelvetGypsy.com - Open 7 Days a Week.