“The Bellybutton”
Your Information Center for Bellydance Classes
CLASS LOCATION:
My classes meet at 2751 S Stonebridge Dr, Suite 1B, McKinney TX 75072, a rear studio located behind Sai Nritya Dance Academy.
Please drive around the main building to the back corner. Park here & enter door 1B. After dark, look for the twinkling solar lights out front of the studio.
GROUND RULES:
McKinney Bellydance is a welcoming, supportive space where we move, laugh, and learn together.
Please wear appropriate, comfortable yoga/fitness attire for ease of moment.
Classes are a supportive, drama-free zone! Please, show respect to everyone and share positive attitudes.
For the enjoyment of all, I reserve the right to protect the integrity and safety of the studio space.
HIP SCARVES:
Each class I bring loaner hip scarves for student use.
If you’d love your very own authentic scarf, visit here to shop local from Magdalena.
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 respect this gift - do not share my class recordings/material/choreo with others or online.
MUSIC FOR PRACTICE & CLASS CHOREO
Listen to our SPRING 2026 song Ya Amar
Also, enjoy my general playlist of fun practice songs below:
COMMUNICATE:
My phone (& email) is listed at bottom of page for urgent messages.
Otherwise, use WhatsApp to contact me anytime with class/dance related questions - this also helps me keep communications organized in one place.
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PERFORM?
Celebrate your growth as a bellydancer by performing class choreography! Registered students are invited to dance their class choreographies in group shows called “haflas”.
These are bellydance community shows where dancers (of all levels) come together to support each other & share their love of the art. These event do require extra prep commitment and costuming expectations.
Details are announced in class and upcoming events are posted on the Class Hafla page for consideration.
PRIVATE SESSIONS:
Do you wanting extra support in your dance journey? Let’s talk and see how investing in one-on-one lessons could make a positive difference.
DM me to find out my upcoming availability on ZOOM or my in-home practice studio.
RAENA’S CHOREO LIBRARY:
Have you seen a past class choreography and wished you could learn it one day?
My Choreo Library offers students access to my past student choreographies - at your own pace. Includes detailed videos, music links, and optional private-lesson support.
WEATHER:
Check your email 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. Oftentimes, this will be on ZOOM as the studio space is not always available (to me) at other times.
COMMON CLASS QUESTIONS?
Take a peek at my FAQS page for answers to less common questions!