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Private / Semi-Private Lessons with Rose

open to All Ages (3 to 99+)

Specialized Instruction to Meet Your Dance Needs

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Rose is happy to offer private (one-on-one)* belly dance lessons to students who prefer more individualized attention and want to advance their skills faster than group class training allows.  Perhaps you are preparing for your bridal shower, bachelorette party, wedding, or other special event and want to polish up your dance skills to wow your guests.  Or maybe you are a dedicated student, but prefer one-on-one attention and have specific dance styles or steps you want to focus on.  Whatever the reason, Rose loves teaching private students to help them delve deep into technique, as well as choreography where requested.  No prior dance training required.

If you'd like to book Rose for private lessons, please request a quote here, or call or text 312.248.4828.

Availability varies, so please let Rose know what days/times you are available for private lessons.

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Why study with Rose?

Dance is one of the best ways to uplift your spirit and get in a good workout while actually enjoying it!  Middle Eastern Dance specifically is one of the most invigorating dances and very addictive once you give it a try, as the technique is very buildable for any level of dancer -- from the baby beginner to the seasoned, advanced dancer.  Rose relies on her extensive dance training and performance & teaching experience to create an inspiring learning environment for her students.  To learn more about Rose's background in dance, click here.

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Class Structure for Private Lessons

  • Rose's “belly dance” -- aka “Raqs Sharqi” (رقص شرقي), meaning “Eastern Dance” in Arabic -- lessons begin with a thorough review of proper alignment to prevent injury, and a fun, full-body warm-up that will introduce some Sharqi movements and styling.

  • For private students, Rose will select specific moves to break down and drill, depending on the given student's needs and preferences.**  Rose will help you weave these moves together in short combinations, focusing on both technique and artistry, naturally flowing with the music, briefly noting its origin and meaning, to enhance the authenticity of your dance.

  • 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!

  • It is recommended to take private lessons on a weekly, or semi-weekly, basis in order to build your skills week to week in the most efficient way.  However, if your schedule does not allow for this, please let Rose know, as she can work with your schedule as needed.

Please note: If you would like Rose to create a choreography specifically for you to learn as a private student, please let her know when you contact her about scheduling private lessons (request a quote here or call/text 312.248.4828).

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*​Rose also offers semi-private lessons to 2 dancers at a time; that is, you-plus-one.  Please let her know if you would like a private lesson for just you and a friend (special pricing applies).  Or if you would like Rose to teach a small private group class just for you and your friends, please request a quote here.

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Potential Class Topics

**Not sure what to focus on?  No problem!  During your first lesson, Rose will assess your dance strengths and weaknesses to tailor your private lessons to your particular needs.  If you're looking for a specific topic to focus on, here are some examples:

  • shimmies (hips & shoulders)

  • hip technique (hip-drops, accents, figure 8s, etc.)

  • hands & arms (positions and fluidity)

  • isolations (moving 1 body part at a time, e.g. hips, shoulders, chest)

  • turns (in place and traveling across the floor)

  • traveling steps (across the floor)

  • belly rolls & undulations

  • prop work: veil, fan veils, double-veil, Isis wings, etc.

  • finger cymbals (sagat / zills)

  • Arabic rhythms / how to address them

  • transitions (how to get from 1 step to the next gracefully)

  • Turkish floorwork (splits, back bends, etc.)

  • stage presence (posture, facial expressions, character)

  • basic dance technique (ballet basics, posture, weight-shifting, body awareness)

  • dance fitness & conditioning (Pilates-based abdominal /core-strengthening exercises)

  • Saidi (cane dance from Upper Egypt)

  • Baladi (traditional Egyptian style)

  • Dabke (folkloric line dance of the Levant (Lebanon/Palestine/Syria/Jordan)

  • Iraqi Kawliya dance (hair figure 8s & circles included)

  • Khaleeji (Arabian Gulf / Saudi) dance

  • Shamadan (candelabra headpiece) balancing

  • Arabic song meanings & how to address them in performance

  • choreography to the song of your choice (or Rose's)

  • lots more!

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Pricing & Location

Private lessons (one-on-one) with Rose in the city of Chicago start at $80/hour and up, depending on the exact location.  Rose prefers to teach at Dance Connection Studio, located at 3117 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL, USA 60618 (near the Clybourn/Western/Belmont intersection on Chicago's North Side Roscoe Village/Bricktown neighborhood).  However, Rose is also willing to travel to a dance studio near you (or your home, if preferred) in Chicagoland or the surrounding area to teach private lessons.

For more location options, please call/text her at 312.248.4828 or request a quote here.

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