Private Bellydance Lessons with Raena
~ a personalized path for the dedicated student!
Group belly dance lessons are a wonderful foundation, but we can always benefit greatly from one-on-one attention, with our teacher, to achieve our bigger goals.
- You may learn best at a more individualized pace to figure out how to execute a move correctly
- You desire extra practice and accountability
- You benefit from teacher's undivided attention to analyze your challenging areas and give corrections
- You prefer a private environment when receiving correction and constructive feedback
- You want extra review on certain techniques or class choreography to progress faster
- You want help mastering a new or advanced dance concept, such as layers, spins, or traveling
- You may be planning your first solo and want help with technique, stage presence, and more.
- You may want to start doing improvisational dance and want guidance on how to do this successfully
- You may be intrigued by a new prop and want to learn how to use it safely and with skill.
- You may be interested in creating your own choreography but don't know where to start
- You want to learn a professional choreography – see options below policies
These are some of the most common reasons people seek out private dance lessons. Perhaps you aren't sure what you need to work on, but you just know you want some experienced guidance? I can help you figure out a plan!
Pricing:
My rate is $60 per hour, non-refundable (McKinney studio)
OR
$75 per hour for "In Your Home" sessions
Payment is due at time of booking to reserve your lessons.
($15 OFF a package of 4 private lessons).
*Budget-friendly Tip: Split the cost by sharing a session with one (1) other dancer.
OR
$75 per hour for "In Your Home" sessions
Payment is due at time of booking to reserve your lessons.
($15 OFF a package of 4 private lessons).
*Budget-friendly Tip: Split the cost by sharing a session with one (1) other dancer.
How to get started:
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Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
Private lessons are NON-refundable
When you schedule a lesson, I plan my personal time around our appointment. Yet, I understand that "life happens", so I offer the following compromise on booked sessions:
- 48hr (2 days ahead) cancellation? $30 applied to your next lesson (make-up within a month)
- 24hrs hours ahead? $20 applied to your next lesson
- Same day or "no show"? NO credit
- Repeated no-show or reschedules? I reserve the right to not give any credit and may limit/cancel future lessons.
*If I need to cancel OR there is inclement weather, we will reschedule a make-up date.
Want to learn a full Oriental choreography? Here's what I can offer:
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.
Student Choreography: Previously completed choreography which has been taught to my group students. You will learn the material at our private lessons with a minimum of FOUR 1 hour lessons required. (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 privates.
Custom Choreography: Completely new choreo and I'll consider your song/prop requests. Because this is time intensive, I charge $25 per each minute of music (upfront) PLUS the private lessons (6 lessons +). I retain rights to teach my choreography to other students in the future. (Custom option is dependent on my schedule). Video progress at end of each lesson for at-home practice.
"Exclusive" choreography: You choose song & it will not be taught to other students (but VERY dependent on my schedule) is $50 per min of music (upfront) PLUS cost of private lessons required for achieving performance-level readiness (8 lessons +). Video at end of each lesson.
Student Choreography: Previously completed choreography which has been taught to my group students. You will learn the material at our private lessons with a minimum of FOUR 1 hour lessons required. (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 privates.
Custom Choreography: Completely new choreo and I'll consider your song/prop requests. Because this is time intensive, I charge $25 per each minute of music (upfront) PLUS the private lessons (6 lessons +). I retain rights to teach my choreography to other students in the future. (Custom option is dependent on my schedule). Video progress at end of each lesson for at-home practice.
"Exclusive" choreography: You choose song & it will not be taught to other students (but VERY dependent on my schedule) is $50 per min of music (upfront) PLUS cost of private lessons required for achieving performance-level readiness (8 lessons +). Video at end of each lesson.
IMPORTANT EXTRAS:
1) All practice video is for paying students 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 my trust by giving away my material to others for free.
2) Permission is required 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 credit to me for my choreography, and training, in intros or social media post <3
1) All practice video is for paying students 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 my trust by giving away my material to others for free.
2) Permission is required 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 credit to me for my choreography, and training, in intros or social media post <3