“The Bellybutton”
Your Information Center for Bellydance Classes
CLASS LOCATION:
My classes meet at 2751 S Stonebridge Dr, Suite 1B, McKinney TX 75072, a “sort of secret” studio tucked behind the main Sai Nritya Dance Academy.
Please drive around the building and head to NE back corner. Park here & enter door 1B. After dark, look for the twinkling solar lights out front of the studio.
ZOOM CLASS OPTION:
When needed, you can attend my class via ZOOM (except Drop-In Power Hour). The class link is found on your weekly automated class reminder. You will be able to join immediately without a “waiting room”. IF you have any issues with logging in, CALL ME because I do not see texts/DMs once I’m teaching. IF you can’t hear me, the music, or see me full-screen, please unmute and let me know ASAP.
Note: I can’t diagnose technology issues on your end nor control wi-fi so sometimes you may need to wait for the class recording.
BONUS RECORDINGS FOR PRACTICE:
Registered students will receive an email (at the one you registered with) to access the class recording by the end of each week. Use the Dropbox link to watch recording to catch up on a missed class or for extra practice.
*Please do not share my class recordings/material/choreo with others or online.
CLASS PRACTICE MUSIC:
This session we are learning a veil choreo to The Sensual Chift and, on the right, is my general playlist of fun practice songs with a good beat.
If you want a silk veil for personal use, you can explore Amazon using “3 yard silk bellydance veil” to see many color combos at a reasonable price.
HIP SCARVES:
I bring a stash of loaners to class each week for student use.
If you’d love your very own authentic scarf, visit here to shop local from my long-time dance sister Magdalena.
WHATSAPP:
Students are encouraged to message me through WA & join my McKinney Bellydance group. This allows for fast, easy communications and sharing of event info, etc.
JOIN MY ONLINE FB COMMUNITY, TOO! You’ll be the first to know about upcoming performances, my latest classes, workshops, and more!
PRIVATE SESSIONS:
Do you want to work together in private? I offer registered students a discounted rate of $50 per visit. You can find all the details here and then book your session using the button below!
RAENE’S CHOREO LIBRARY:
Have you seen and enjoyed a student performance of a past choreography and wished you could learn it one day? You can! Choreographies are saved in my student “library” and you can purchase them to learn at your own pace.
WEATHER:
Check your email & Whatsapp chats when our area is experiencing severe weather.
If schools are closed, our class will move to ZOOM online. Use the link in your weekly class reminder.
* If I have to cancel a class, I will share a make-up date ASAP.
COMMON QUESTIONS?
Take a peek at my FAQS page for answers to less common questions!
NEED TO REACH ME?
My phone (& email) is listed at bottom of page for urgent messages. Otherwise, please use WhatsApp for class/dance related questions as it helps me keep communications organized ;)