Hire Ravena to Teach a Workshop:

Ravena is available for workshops instruction. Many of the topics listed are 1-2 hours in length but can be shortened or expanded to fit your set time slot. All workshop participants will receive detailed notes explaining the topics discussed.

These topics can also be taught one on one in a private session.

Contact Ravena with your interest so that we may discuss your needs in greater detail.

:::::: TECHNIQUE WORKSHOPS ::::::

In the Beginning: Bellydance for Beginners
This is for anyone who has never taken a bellydance class but always wanted to. We will review the foundations, the history, and the requirements of bellydance. This workshop is perfect for inexperienced dancers.

Bellydance FUNdamentals: Learn Your Bellydance Basics
This workshop covers the fundamentals that will make you a stronger dancer. Knowing the basics of this dance is crucial in your dance journey. Have fun, build a strong foundation, and celebrate bellydance! This workshop is perfect for new and experienced dancers.

Head to Toe Shimmies
Mastering shimmies is a task that is perfected through years of practice. Start your training now! You will learn the proper way to execute over 13 different shimmies throughout the body. We will focus on isolating sections of your body to produce the perfect shimmy and ways to strengthen our shimmies through proper execution. We will then put our shimmies on the move with several drills and techniques to take your shimmies to the limit.

Don’t Sweat the Technique: Fan Veil Technique
Dancing with fan veils is beautiful and exciting. Learn some great fan veil techniques that you can use in your next performance. Learn all the flips, flutters, and flops to dancing with fan veils. This workshop is perfect for new and experienced dancers.

Don’t Sweat the Technique: Beautiful Arms & Hands
Graceful arms and hands can make or break a performance. We will breakdown arm extensions and review hand techniques that will take your upper extensions to the next level. This workshop is perfect for new and experienced dancers.

I Wanna Perform: Performance Prep for Solo Artists
What do I need for my first performance? What do I put in my survival kit? This workshop touches on all the items necessary in surviving your first solo performance. This is great for new dancers or dancers striking out on their own.

Going Pro: Making the Transition from Dancer to Professional Performer
Entering the professional bellydance world in an already established dancer area is scary. This workshop will help you make the decision on your marketing strategy, what to charge, developing a contract, becoming a legal business in your state, and more. This workshop is perfect for experienced dancers.

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Pop Goes the Dancer: Egyptian Pop Choreography
Learn a fun routine to a modern Egyptian pop song. First, we will review the combos in the routine and then dig right into this bouncy fast number that will make your heart race and your audience entertained. This workshop is perfect for dancer with some dance experience.

Veiled Dancer: Veil Choreography
Learn a beautiful routine using a veil. First, we will review the combos in the routine and then dig right into this slow and graceful number that will leave your audience wanting more. This workshop is perfect for dancer with some dance experience.

Bang the Drum: Dynamic Drum Solo Choreography
Learn the art of the drum solo with this great workshop. First, we will review the combos in the routine and then dig right into this routine that will amaze your audience. This workshop is perfect for dancer with some dance experience.

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Sew What: Creating Costumes for Dance
This workshop can be customized to you or your studio needs. Options include making harem pants, skirts, vests, bra/belt sets, and more. This workshop is great for all levels of sewing experience.

Vend Me: Secrets to Being a Bellydance Vendor
Have an idea that you want to sell? Been making a lot of items but don't know how to start? This workshop will help you get started the correct and lawful way.