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Class Overview
Classes are divided into different levels to meet individual student needs and provide a path for progression. Private lessons are also available by appointment. 

For more information about Raksanna's belly dance program, please visit www.raksanna.com

Level 1 – An introduction to classic-style Egyptian dance, Level 1 introduces basic movements and simple, yet elegant, dance choreography. Session 1 features a dance without accessories; session 2 introduces cymbals and session 3 highlights veils. All formats of Level 1 must be taken before advancing to Level 2.  Prerequisite: None

Level 2 –Technique class focuses on perfecting basic movements, as well as learning intermediate dance routines.  Students are expected to bring both veil and cymbals each week because class material constantly changes.  Prerequisite: All themes from Level 1 and instructor approval.

Level 3 – Aimed at students who want to increase their skills, Level 3 builds on Level 1 and 2 with intermediate choreography and technique. This level is divided into two sections: Level 3 Technique and Level 3 Choreography. 

Level 3 Technique focuses on adding grace and polish to overall dance presentation, while introducing intermediate to advanced belly dance patterns.

Level 3 Choreography is focused on intermediate choreography. Dances may include veils or cymbals or not require any accessory.

In both Level 3 Technique and Level 3 Choreography, students are expected to practice outside of class time. Prerequisite: All themes from Level 1, four sessions of Level 2 and instructor approval.

Level 4 – For the serious student with an interest in performance, classes focus on advanced choreography and may include topics such as Creating a Solo Performance and Improvisation Techniques.

Similar to Level 3, Level 4 is also divided into two sections: Level 4 Technique and Level 4 Choreography. As with all dance studios, students in Level 4 are required to take both Level 4 Technique and Level 4 Choreography at the same time.

Level 4 Technique incorporates the famous Reda Technique as well as modern Oriental training. Level 4 Choreography focuses exclusively on advanced choreography and also blends an element of student choreography projects as well. 

Students are expected to practice outside of class time. Prerequisite: Entry to Level 4 for the first time is by invitation only and must be accompanied by registration in Level 3.  

Raksanna's Production Company - Under the artistic direction of Roxanne (who dances under the name Raksanna), the Belly Dance Stars a a dance company whose purpose is to promote and uphold the beautiful art form of Middle Eastern Dance. There are three troupes that make up the dance company: Alif Ba, the student troupe that is open to students level 2 and above; Raks Aurora, the intermediate troupe that features student choreography (auditions required); and The Desert Flames, the professional belly dance troupe of the Western Suburbs (auditions required)! Raksanna and the Belly Dance Stars perform in multiple venues such as parades, cultural festivals, fund raisers, corporate events and birthday parties. 

Special Workshops – Life-long learning is a key value of Roxanne’s. To promote continued learning in the art of Belly Dance, Roxanne occasionally hosts special workshops with esteemed artists from around the country.  Workshops are typically held at the Studio on Sunday afternoons.  Workshop fees are separate from class tuition.

Class Structure
Belly Dance classes are taught in 7-week sessions and meet once a week for 55 minutes.  During the 7 weeks, students learn technique and a beautifully choreographed dance.  Each class begins with a warm up, focus on technique, choreography and a cool down.