Private Bellydance Lessons

~  A Personalized Path For The Dedicated Student ~

Raena performing a bellydance choreography in silver costume

The benefits of individual instruction:

  • Learn at an individualized pace with Raena

  • Gain confidence with one-on-one support

  • Enjoy outside accountability on weekly lessons

  • Receive constructive feedback in private setting

  • Explore a new concept/advanced technique

  • Create your own choreography with expert guidance

  • First solo? Get support for technique, stage presence, and more

  • Can’t attend weekly? Learn one of Raena’s existing choreographies on your own schedule/for a special occasion.

If you aren’t yet sure, that’s ok! We will talk in-depth at your first lesson and brainstorm to create a personalized plan for your dance journey!

Lessons are 50 min long and held at my HOME studio (W McKinney) or via ZOOM.
Pre-payment is required to reserve your appointment time(s).

(Currently registered in class? Ask Raena for coupon code)

Pricing​:

1) Purchase your desired package 2) Email me so I can share calendar link to book your date/s.

Private lessons are NON-refundable (see policy) and expire in 6 months.

More about Privates

1. Contact me via phone or email to discuss your goals!

Some things to consider before you call or email to schedule: What are you dance goals? Where are you struggling? What are you happy with? Short term and long-term goals? What are you overall expectations for private lessons? Clarifying and sharing these thoughts early on ensure we are on the same page and you are pleased with your investment.

2. NEXT? We will narrow down dates/times for your sessions that fit well with both our schedules.

3. Note the Reschedule/Cancel Policy to the right.

Reschedule/Cancellation Policy

When you book a lesson, I'm reserving that time for you. I offer the following compromise on reschedules:

  • At least 24hrs ahead? Reschedule within 4-6 weeks

  • Less than 24 or “no show”? NO credit unless 100% unavoidable situation.

  • Repeated reschedules/no shows? I reserve the right to decline private bookings.


*If I need to cancel OR there is inclement weather, we will reschedule a make-up date with full credit.

Want to learn a full Oriental choreography?  Here are several options:

Choreography Assistance: I can assist you with YOUR choreography creation during our private lessons. We will video your progress each time as a helpful tool. Timeline is totally dependent on your skill level, outside practice, and performance quality expectations.

Premiered Choreography: Choreography which has been taught to students in class/workshops. You will learn the material at our private lessons with a minimum of FOUR lessons required (package discount applicable after first series). Additional lessons may be necessary depending on your skill level, length of song, the complexity of choreography, and your outside practice. Video progress is provided at end of each lesson for practice in between lessons.

Custom Choreography: (VERY dependent on schedules) A new choreo where I'll factor in your song/prop requests. A deposit is required - $30 per each minute of music (4 min song $120). Next, private lessons (@ 6 lessons + w/ no bulk discount). I retain rights to teach this choreography to other students in the future. Video progress at end of each lesson for at-home practice.

"Exclusive" choreography: (VERY dependent on schedule) You choose song & it will not be taught to other students. $50 per min of music (upfront) PLUS cost of private lessons required for achieving performance-level readiness (@8 lessons). Video progress taken at end of each lesson.
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IMPORTANT EXTRAS:

1) All practice video is for student ONLY. Video material is NOT to be shared with others. I generously share/allow video for you to practice with at home. Please do not abuse this gift by giving away my material to others.

2) Permission is expected to perform my material. Please communicate your timeline goal with me to ensure there is plenty of time to learn a choreography before taking it on stage. This is to ensure you are performance-ready as dancing is about more than just remembering movements in front of an audience. You want to share your best! Also, you are representing me on the stage when using my material. I want you to succeed and make the best impression for both our sake's. Also, please remember to give me credit for my choreography/training in intros (if option) or social media.