Belly Dance classes in Santa Monica & West LA, California with Belly Dancer Rahana...
Beginner Lev 1, Beginner Lev 2, Choreography/Performance Class, Int/Adv Class
Class information was last updated June 24, 2009
Please register for classes ahead of time by emailing Rahana for a session registration form. If time does not permit, show up to class and register at that time. Dance supplies available for sale in class, online or in our sister-store shop, The Velvet Gypsy. Recital held at the end of the 8 wk sessions. See "Upcoming Events" for more information on recital dates.
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Rahana's Belly Dance class information below!
Beginner Level 1 - Wednesdays: 6:30 - 7:30 PM - Marine Park Auditorium - Santa Monica
8 wk session (July 8 - Aug 26, 2009) - technique & choreography - email for registration form.
8 wk session (Sept 16 - Nov 4, 2009) - technique & choreography
watch for possible weekend workshop in November or December...
Winter Break....
email Rahana for registration form at DancingRahana@aol.com
This class is held at Marine Park Auditorium - 1406 Marine, Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$78/$86 per 8 week session above
Drop-ins must be cleared with Instructor, and should only be done within the first 2 weeks of a session.
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Beginner Level 2 - will return when Studio No 1 has moved into their new space in WLA.
email Rahana if interested in this level: DancingRahana@aol.com -
This class is held at Studio No. 1 (address tbd upon completion of move)
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Intermediate/Advanced - Wednesdays: 7:30 - 8:30 PM - Marine Park Auditorium
8 wk session (July 8 - Aug 26, 2009) - technique & drum solo choreography - email for registration.
8 wk session (Sept 16 - Nov 4, 2009) - technique & Egyptian Pop choreography
watch for possible workshops in Nov & Dec
Winter Break...
email Rahana for registration form at DancingRahana@aol.com
This class is held at Marine Park Auditorium - 1406 Marine, Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
$78/86 for Int level
Drop-ins must be cleared with Instructor, and should only be done within the first 2 weeks of a session.
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Performance Class (Choreography Class): - 1 yr dance recommended.
contact Rahana if you are interested in this class. email Rahana for a registration form.
New session will form this summer.
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:Sun., June 14, 2009 - Mecda's Long Beach Cairo Caravan
Sun., July 19, 2009 - San Diego Sameda Faire
More Events on the way!
Past Performances include:
El Baron Showcase - Oct 21, 2008
November 2008- Ahmet Ogren Show
Refugees of Kenya Fundraiser - Nov 6, 2008
Sun., March 29, 2009 - Ventura Belly Dance Event
Sat., April 4, 2009 - Fullerton's Market at the Casbah
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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.comCan'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 (Beg 1 & Intermediate) -
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 -
Marine Park Classes:
4 week session = $45.00
8 week session = $78/$86.00
$15.00 drop-in available with instructor's permission within first 2 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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Studio No.1 (Performance Class & Beg Lev 2 location) -
location is changing.... West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Classes are prorated according to your start date.
There are no refunds or credits on classes.___________________________________________________________________________________________
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. 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.