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Class Dates
Thursday Nights
(subject to change)

Class 1: Oct 3
Class 2: Oct 17
Class 3: Oct 24
Class 4: Nov 14
 
 
Weekly Class Info
Access:
All Classes will be in person. Private Lessons are also  available via Zoom
Duration:
Weekly classes are 1.5 hrs in length.s.
 
Location:
In-person classes are held on Chicago's northwest side. Address sent with registration
 
Absence Policy:
There are no per-class refunds.
Students who have prepaid for class and have to miss are welcome to send in a video for feedback.
 
Session Duration:
A full session is 8 weeks of class, not necessarily consecutive.
Any changes in schedule due to holidays, travel, etc., will be announced in advance.
Offerings, Rates, and Times:

1) Mixed Level: Technique & Combos​​

  • 6:30 to 8 PM CST, Thursdays
  • $37.5 Drop Ins
  • $262.5 advance payment for the 8-week session (discounted rate ~$21/hr)
    • This course will teach technique of movement in raqs sharqi and combine skills into movement combinations. This is great for those who have just started their journey and up!
    • If you are a complete beginner, it is recommended you attend a beginner's workshop or schedule some privates with me in advance to get you up to speed before class starts.

2)​​Int/Adv: Technique & Choreo

    • 8:10 to 9:40 PM CST, Thursdays
    • No Drop-Ins other than by special agreement
    • $262.50 advance payment for the 8-week session (discounted rate ~$21/hr)
      • This class is progressive and attendance is by instructor invitation/consultation ONLY. Intermediate/Advanced techniques will be explored and full choreographies will be taught.
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  •    3) Private Classes: ALL Levels   
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  •        ​ In person and via Zoom. Inquire for rates.
How to Register
  1. Send Phaedra a MESSAGE.
  2. Send your payment: Venmo, Zelle, or Paypal.
  3. Sign the WAIVER.   
  4. After these 3 steps are complete, you will get an confirmation email with class details.
Special Classes & Workshops
in Chicagoland & around the US
   

Phaedra is available to teach at your  festival, school, or work. Please inquire using the CONTACT page, and you will receive a list of over 10 available topics with an option to customize the subject material exclusively for your participants.

UPCOMING LOCAL WORKSHOPS: 

 
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Saturday, July 27 @ 1 PM
Tayf Ensemble at Taste of Chicago - Marquette Park
with FREE dance lesson by Phaedra

Phaedra is a proud member of Tayf Ensemble, Chicago's newest Middle Eastern music ensemble. We are proud to be playing for Chicago's Taste of Ch icago satellite program at Marquette Park. Our hour-long set will include a quick raqs sharqi and dabke lesson. Come join us, and bring the whole family! 
Workshops with Phaedra around the US

NYC
June 2024










TEXAS
October
2024
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