“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.

 
Brick building with a dark gray door labeled '1B', surrounded by lantern-style lights. A sign in front reads 'Welcome Dancers! Bellydance by Rasa' with a logo featuring a dancer.

CLASS PRACTICE MUSIC:

This session we are playing with silk veils so the left one below is my playlist with lots of pretty music - slow to fast - & my general playlist for fun.

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WHATSAPP:

Multi-week choreography class members are encouraged to join their class chat. This allows for fast, easy communications and sharing of video links, etc.

When you join a choreo session, Raena will send out the link to the private class chat or you can ask to scan the QR Code at your first class.

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ZOOM CLASS OPTION:

When needed, you can attend class via ZOOM (except Drop-In Power Hour). The class link is found on your automated class reminders each week. You will be able to join immediately without a “waiting room”. I do not see DMs after class starts so if you have an issue, CALL ME.

Note: I can’t diagnose technology issues on your end and I can’t control wi-fi on my end so sometimes you may need to wait for the class recording.

BONUS RECORDINGS FOR PRACTICE:

You will receive a Dropbox link (at the email you registered with) to access the class recording by the end of each week. Use the recording to catch up on a missed class or for extra practice.

*Do not share my class recordings/material/choreo with others outside class or online.

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.

Raena and her student at a private lesson. Two women posing in front of a mirror in a dance studio, wearing workout clothes with sashes around their waists. The studio has exercise equipment in the background, and text is written on the mirror.

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!

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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.

MORE 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 ;)