Professional Belly dancer in Syracuse, NY
Level 4 Classes
Levels 3, 4, and a Folklore Year are planned for the future, depending on student interest. These courses are each four semesters and can be repeated as you like once you've gained proficiency with level 2 material. This level does not provide choreographies, however students have the option of preparing choreography or improvisation for feedback. Improvisation is encouraged for those who think they might want to gig, since performance conditions are generally unpredictable. 
  • Level 4 focuses on learning to perform the different parts of a professional set. This level must be started with the "spring" semester, in January.
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Level 4 Semesters
Entrances, Vintage American and Egyptian approaches: Spring
Floorwork and Folklore in a bellydance show: Fall
Am Cab veil and audience interaction: Summer
​Dum Solos and Finales: Winter
What should I be able to do before joining advanced classes?
  • Students should feel comfortable dancing with a variety of props. These might include Isis wings, candelabra, cane, single veil, double veil, fan veil, tray, sword, based on your interests. You do not need to be able to dance with ALL of these, but one soft prop and one balancing prop are a minimum.
  • You should know ABOUT the different styles of raks sharki/oryntal tansi, and about a variety of folk dances.
  • You must be able to improvise and feel confident translating the music into movement and transitioning between movements.
  • Students should be able to play a few patterns on their finger cymbals, have a set they like the sound of, and be able tp play back a pattern if someone plays it to you (with in reason. You won't be expected to repeat after a master dummer who is showing off!)
  • You should know which folk dances relate the the style(s) or bellydance you most enjoy doing.
  • You should be familiar with a variety of rhythms, and the Must Know Songs that were introduced throughout levels 2, 3, and the folklore semesters.

Payment Options

Register by emailing raqFarha@gmail.com    or by using the PayPal option found above
Registration Options
Great for gift cards or to pay in advance:
Level 2 Semesters:
11 classes/$121
Performance Skills:
​TBD