RAQS SHARQI
Bellydance
BADRIYAH
FEB - JUN 2025
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BEGINNERS
Whether you're a beginner or have a bit of experience under your (coin) belt, this belly dance class (Raqs Sharqi) is perfect for you! Join us as we explore the basics of belly dance technique, engage our hips and arms, practice various shimmies and accents, and learn all about the music that makes belly dance so captivating. Each lesson will begin with a warm-up, followed by repetition and the learning of new techniques. Together, we'll create and practice short dance combinations, revelling in the elegance and beauty of belly dance. Come and join us for a fun and enriching experience!
Level 1
MONDAY 18:30 - 19:30
Studio Aakash (2nd floor)
€192/ €169 for students (-25j)
16 sessions
Language: EN/NL -
ADV. BEGINNERS
Calling all belly dance (Raqs Sharqi) enthusiasts with 1-3 years of experience! This semester, we'll be focusing on all the possible shimmies! Conquer 12 unique shimmy techniques, expanding your dance vocabulary and enhancing your performance potential. Learn the precise execution of each shimmy, from hip shimmies, 3/4 shimmies, twists, omi shimmies, to various pelvic, chest and full body shimmies, ensuring smooth transitions and effortless control and layering with other movements.
Level 2
MONDAY 19:40 - 20:40
Studio Aakash (2nd floor)
€192/ €169 for students (-25j)
16 sessions
Language: EN/NL -
INTERMEDIATE
This semester, the highest level will delve into the beautiful world of Egyptian Classics, focusing on one of the most beautiful classical songs - Leylet Hob. Exploring new technique, from hip work to travelling steps, this class will provide you with beautiful new movements, and especially mesmerizing advanced choreography to one of the most unique songs from the repertoire of Oum Kalthoum.
Level 3
MONDAY 20:45 - 22:00
Studio Aakash (2nd floor)
€216/ €191 for students (-25j)
16 sessions
Language: EN/NL
BADRIYAH
Badriyah is a professional Raqs Sharqi dancer (bellydancer), devoted mainly to Egyptian classical and folkloric styles, modern fusion and the Golden Age of belly dance. Badriyah has won several important awards - she was awarded as silver Belly Dancer of the Universe 2012 (California, USA), Vice Miss Bellydancer of Europe 2011 (Germany) and bronze Bellydancer of the Universe 2011 (California, USA).
The biggest achievement of her dance career is performing for 6 years with Bellydance Evolution, led by the famous Jillina. She has performed in Japan, Hong Kong, USA, Taiwan, Australia, Morocco, Greece and other countries.
Her biggest passion is the history of Raqs Sharqi. She is a collector of vintage items depicting Egyptian dancers, and she is the organizer of Kan Zaman - The Golden Era Music & Dance Festival. She runs an online Raqs Sharqi Museum, and she plans to turn it into a physical museum based in Ghent.
Personally, the most wonderful thing for her is to see her students grow and fall in love with dance, no matter which forms the dance has.
