Experience the unforgettable
art of “Belly Dance," aka
Raqs Sharqi with Rose!

Sign up here! 

All classes are drop-in-friendly & take place at Dance Connection Studio, Chicago.
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Learn to dance in a way that lifts your heart, opens your mind, and strengthens your body.  Whether you’re a complete beginner, or more seasoned dancer (of any style), Rose will teach you the essentials of “belly dance,” aka Raqs Sharqi (رقص شرقي), meaning “Eastern Dance” in Arabic -- relying on her decades of training, extensive live music performance experience, Arabic language skills, and research in Egypt & her father's native Lebanon.  Rose's classes focus primarily on classical & folkloric Egyptian techniques.

Class Options:

• Belly Dance 101 | Beginner Middle Eastern Belly Dance
  Technique Class
  aka Beginner Raqs Sharqi with Rose! - 60 minutes
  STARTS 6/30/25!  Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm
  - No prior dance training required.​
  
  Class Structure:

1. Class begins with a thorough review of proper posture / alignment to prevent injury, and a fun, full-body warm-up that will introduce some Sharqi movements and styling.

2. We will then break down and drill select moves, learning how to approach Arabic rhythms & instrumentation with musicality and cultural authenticity.

3. Class ends with deep stretching and a cool-down to gently increase flexibility and prevent soreness -- leaving you ready and excited for another day of dancing!
   
   Sign up for a multi-week session for a discounted rate!  It is encouraged, but not required, to attend class on a weekly basis (i.e. drop-in students are also welcome).
   
    

• Beginner-Intermediate Middle Eastern Belly Dance
  Choreography & Technique Class
  aka Beginner-Intermediate Raqs Sharqi with Rose! - 90 minutes
  Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm ​
  
  Class Structure:

1. Class begins with a thorough review of proper posture / alignment to prevent injury, and a fun, full-body warm-up that will introduce some Sharqi movements and styling.

2. We will then break down and drill select moves, learning how to approach Arabic rhythms & instrumentation with musicality and cultural authenticity.

3. We will weave these moves together into a short combination/choreography,* focusing on technique, artistry, and the origin & meaning behind the music.

4. Class ends with deep stretching and a cool-down to gently increase flexibility and prevent soreness -- leaving you ready and excited for another day of dancing!
   
   *Each multi-week session will focus on a choreography of 1 song, adding on a bit more to the choreography each week.  So it is encouraged, but not required, to attend class on a weekly basis (i.e. drop-in students are also welcome).