Classes

~FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CHICAGO~

PHAEDRA DARWISH PRESENTS

TAMALYN DALLAL

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO STUDY WITH THIS

AMERICAN BELLYDANCE ICON!

SEE DETAILS FOR TAMALYN & WORKSHOPS AROUND THE US WITH PHAEDRA

BELOW IN THE "SPECIAL CLASSES" SECTION

How to Register
1) Send your payment: Venmo or Paypal.
2) Sign the WAIVER.
You will then receive a confirmation email with class detail

Weekly Class Dates
September: Classes resume on MONDAY NIGHTS at our gorgeous NEW LOCATION!
(Fall Session: MIXED working on finger cymbals; INT/ADV working on shamadan)
Sept 8: Class 1
Sept 15: Class 2
Sept 22: Class 3
Sept 29: Class 4
Oct 20: Class 5
Oct 27: Class 6
Nov 3: Class 7
Nov 10: Class 8
(Class dates subject to change)

Offerings, Rates, and Times:

1) Mixed Level: Technique & Combos

6:30 to 8 PM CST, Mondays
$37.5 Drop Ins
$262.5 advance payment for the 8-week session (one class free!)

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,\ you are welcome to schedule a private 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, Mondays
- $262.50 advance payment for the 8-week session
- - This class is progressive and attendance is by instructor invitation/consultation ONLY. Intermediate/Advanced techniques will be explored and full choreographies will be taught.
  - This is not a drop-in eligible class.
3) Private Classes: ALL Levels
In person and via Zoom. Inquire for rates.

How to Register
1) Send your payment: Venmo or Paypal.
2) Sign the WAIVER.
You will then receive confirmation email with class details.

Rules and Regs

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 at a beautiful studio on Chicago's northwest side.

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.

Special Classes & Workshops
(click on photos to register/more info)

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CHICAGO:

PHAEDRA DARWISH
PRESENTS
TAMALYN DALLAL !

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO STUDY WITH THIS AMERICAN ICON OF BELLYDANCING!

ABOUT THE CLASS:

In this finger cymbals workshop, Tamalyn shares her concise technique with exercises that make cymbal playing fun.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Tamalyn DallaL began her dance career 49 years ago. Since then, she has traveled the world teaching Oriental dance, as well as operating dance studios in Miami Beach and outside of Seattle. She was one of the original Bellydance Superstars, has written 4 books, and produced 3 documentaries. She has a legacy of students who are now successful professionals around the world.

How to Register
1) Send your payment: Venmo or Paypal.
2) Sign the WAIVER.
You will then receive a confirmation email with class details.

Sept 18-19

Dearborn, Mi

DIWAN FORUM FOR THE ARAB ARTS

at the Arab American National Museum

"The Houses We Build for Ourselves"

A full weekend of workshops and lectures, bring BIPOC and Arab American artists, audiences, and others from across the nation to connect and engage in dialogue on contemporary art and identity.

Phaedra will be offering a workshop on Saturday

"Baladi Dance: From Home(land) to Hafla"

Address: 713624 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126

presented by the Arab American National Museum

November 7-9

Lansing, Mi

THE 2025 GREAT LAKES BELLYDANCE CONVENTION!

A full weekend of workshops and shows with your favorite dancers and teachers from the Midwest!

Phaedra will be teaching Baladi style, Taqsim, and Dabke

Address: 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI

presented by Yasmina Amal

Click on the photo to join the FB group

Classes

How to Register​ 1) Send your payment: Venmo or Paypal. 2) Sign the WAIVER. You will then receive a confirmation email with class detail

Offerings, Rates, and Times:​

6:30 to 8 PM CST, Mondays

$37.5 Drop Ins

$262.5 advance payment for the 8-week session (one class free!)

​

​ 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,\ you are welcome to schedule a private 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, Mondays

$262.50 advance payment for the 8-week session

​

This class is progressive and attendance is by instructor invitation/consultation ONLY. Intermediate/Advanced techniques will be explored and full choreographies will be taught.

This is not a drop-in eligible class.

3) Private Classes: ALL Levels

In person and via Zoom. Inquire for rates.

​

How to Register​ 1) Send your payment: Venmo or Paypal. 2) Sign the WAIVER. You will then receive confirmation email with class details.​​​​​

Special Classes & Workshops (click on photos to register/more info)

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CHICAGO: PHAEDRA DARWISH PRESENTS TAMALYN DALLAL ! DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO STUDY WITH THIS AMERICAN ICON OF BELLYDANCING! ABOUT THE CLASS: In this finger cymbals workshop, Tamalyn shares her concise technique with exercises that make cymbal playing fun.

How to Register​ 1) Send your payment: Venmo or Paypal. 2) Sign the WAIVER. You will then receive a confirmation email with class details.