Private Bellydance Lessons with Raena
~ a personalized path for the dedicated student!
Why you might want private bellydance instruction:
- You may learn best at a more individualized pace
- You desire extra practice and accountability
- You want the teacher's undivided attention
- You prefer a private environment for receiving corrections and constructive feedback
- You want extra review to progress faster
- You want help mastering a new or advanced dance concept
- You may be planning your first solo and want help with technique, stage presence, and more
- You may want guidance on learning to to improvisational dance
- You may be intrigued by a new prop and want to learn how to use it
- 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:
$50 for online ZOOM lesson
$60 for in-person at my McKinney home studio
$75 for lesson in your home (if in McKinney area)
All lessons are 50 min long
Payment is due to reserve your lesson time slot
Special! Save $15 with a 4 lesson bundle
*Budget-friendly Tip: Split the cost by sharing a session with one (1) other dancer.
$60 for in-person at my McKinney home studio
$75 for lesson in your home (if in McKinney area)
All lessons are 50 min long
Payment is due to reserve your lesson time slot
Special! Save $15 with a 4 lesson bundle
*Budget-friendly Tip: Split the cost by sharing a session with one (1) other dancer.
Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
Private lessons are NON-refundable
When you schedule a lesson, I'm reserving that time for you so please be considerate. I understand that "life happens", so I offer the following compromise on cancelling a book session:
- 48 hrs ahead? 50% applied to your next lesson (make-up within a month)
- 24hrs or less? NO credit as I'm unable to fill that spot with another client.
- Repeated reschedules/no shows? I reserve the right to not give future credits nor book future lessons.
*If I need to cancel OR there is inclement weather, we will reschedule a make-up date with full credit.
How to get started:
- Contact me so we can discuss your interest in private lessons. Some things to consider before you call: 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? Write these ideas down! Clarifying and sharing these thoughts early on ensure we are on the same page and you are pleased with your investment.
- After we have talked, complete my waiver here PAYMENT & WAIVER
- I will send my Private Lesson agreement.
- Make your payment HERE to reserve your lessons
- I will contact you after payment to confirm our appointment(s) schedule and send a Google invitation.
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.
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 my schedule) 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 +/package discount not applicable to first four lessons). 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 my schedule) You choose song & it will not be taught to other students is $50 per min of music (upfront) PLUS cost of private lessons required for achieving performance-level readiness (8 lessons +/package discount applicable after 8 lessons). Video progress taken at end of each lesson.
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 my schedule) 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 +/package discount not applicable to first four lessons). 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 my schedule) You choose song & it will not be taught to other students is $50 per min of music (upfront) PLUS cost of private lessons required for achieving performance-level readiness (8 lessons +/package discount applicable after 8 lessons). Video progress taken 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 me credit for my choreography/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 me credit for my choreography/training in intros or social media post <3