Rose’s Weekly Group Belly Dance Classes
for Adults (ages 18+)
Sign up for a drop-in class here!
All classes are drop-in-friendly & take place at Dance Connection Studio, Chicago.
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.
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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:
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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.
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We will then break down and drill select moves, learning how to approach Arabic rhythms & instrumentation with musicality and cultural authenticity.
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We will weave these moves together into a short combination/choreography,* focusing on technique, artistry, and the origin & meaning behind the music.
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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).
Session Dates: Drop in for a single class, OR sign up for a multi-week session:
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Oct-Nov 2025: 5 Weeks
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Oct 20
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Oct 27
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Nov 3
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Nov 10
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Nov 17
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Dec 2025: 4 Weeks
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Dec 1
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Dec 8
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Dec 15
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Dec 22
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Group Class Pricing
There are 2 different ways to pay for weekly group classes here:
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pre-register for an entire multi-week session
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drop-in to a single class any time.
(OPTION 1)
Save $$$ by Signing Up for a Multi-Week Session!
Pre-register for the whole 5-week session for $125 total ($25/class)
(OPTION 2)
Drop in to Class Anytime!
(NO need to commit to the full 4-week session!)
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90-min class (7-8:30 pm): $30/class
*Class Session Dates
*The current class session runs from Monday, Oct 20, through Monday, Nov 17, 2025.
Please note: class will NOT be held on Monday, Nov 24 (Thanksgiving Week).
How do I sign up / pay for group classes?
Click here to sign up through the website!
Or you can Venmo Rose or pay via Zelle to info@rosebellydancer.com
Any questions about payment? Please call Rose at 312.248.4828.
Group Class Location
Dance Connection Studio
Chicago, IL, USA 60618
(near the Clybourn/Western/Belmont intersection in the Roscoe Village/Bricktown neighborhood on Chicago's North Side)
Parking Info:
Please do not park in the lot next door to Dance Connection, which belongs to 90 Miles Cuban Restaurant; you will be towed.
There is plenty of free street parking on Clybourn, Barry, and Oakley Avenues -- please check signs for any parking restrictions.
Dance Connection is also easy to access by public transit (CTA buses: 49 Western, 77 Belmont, 94 California).
Class Attire - What to Wear!
Please wear a form-fitting top with leggings (so Rose can check your alignment for injury prevention). No baggy clothing if you can.
Please note: you do not need to bear your belly in Rose’s classes.
Footwear: Socks are fine, or you can dance barefoot. Ballet slippers or something similar are also fine. No gym shoes or sandals.
Hip scarves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
What about private lessons (one-on-one),
or a group class/party for just me & my friends?
Click here for info on Private Lessons with Rose (one-on-one, or semi-private (2 students)).
Click here for info about Rose’s Private Group Classes -- perfect for your bachelorette party, children’s birthday party, ladies’ night, or other private event!
Still have questions?
Please feel free to contact Rose with any other class-related questions not answered on this page, and/or view our class FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page.
For performance booking questions, view our booking FAQs page, or click here to request a free quote!