YOUR BODY RAKS CLASSES
Participants in October 2011 workshop; photo credit: Desmond Rodgers
Your Body Raks! Yes, your body rocks! Come have fun, celebrate your beautiful body and learn the ancient art of bellydance! All shapes and sizes are welcome and encouraged. Dance experience is not necessary. Wear clothing you can move in, be comfortable. Great classes for a beginner or for someone who wants to move and feel good in her body.
Drop-in classes: $15 each; 5 class card: $60
(Payable by Cash, Credit Card or Check)
Pre-registration is not required, just join us in a class! First-timers, come a few minutes early to complete a quick registration form.
Mondays
Starting Monday, February 13th, 6-7pm
Jeffrey Bihr Studio
5390 Miles Avenue
Between Hudson & Clifton Streets in North Oakland.
1/2 mile from Rockridge BART station; close to AC transit lines; street parking.
Wednesdays
Starting Wednesday, February 15th, 6:45-7:45pm
Oakland Asian Cultural Center - Auditorium
388 Ninth Street, Suite 290, between Franklin & Webster Streets
On the 2nd floor of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Downtown Oakland.
Easily accessible by the 12th Street & Lake Merritt BART stations, multiple AC transit lines; street parking and garage parking.
For more information, please contact us: yourbodyraks@gmail.com and (510) 229-0539
What our students have to say...Here are comments collected from some of our students:
• "Thorough explanation of moves. Lots of fun energy and body acceptance. By the end you will have your belly out." - Antoinette
• "It was a positive experience." - Keisha
• "It was a very accepting and exciting environment." - Cassandra
• "I liked the motivation and encouragement. Lots of fun. If you want to sweat and have a fun time, feel sexy and learn to bellydance take this class." - Andrea
• "I so loved this workshop. A good workout while having fun. It was real engaging. I loved the instructors." - Diona
• "I had a blast! I had a great time in a safe environment!" - Chris
• "Good fun, great instruction, comfortable for all body types. It's fun and makes you feel good about yourself and body." - Jeanette
• "Fun, size friendly place to learn dance." - Paula
• "Fantabulous! Fun, sexy and liberating class." - Sarah
• "I loved the workshop. I loved the fact that after a few minutes I began to open up and embrace my belly." - Kristal
• "I loved the support and sense of positivity in the room. Thank you for providing such a supporting non-judgmental environment." - K.
• "I really liked the ease and connection, and your thoughtfulness in putting it together. I'm so excited for the chance to learn from both of you." - H.
• "The entire class was very organized and a lot of fun." - M.
• "I felt held, supported, accepted--so much ease, grace, fun. I felt like the Goddess I had forgotten I was!" - R.
Drop-in classes: $15 each; 5 class card: $60
(Payable by Cash, Credit Card or Check)
Pre-registration is not required, just join us in a class! First-timers, come a few minutes early to complete a quick registration form.
Mondays
Starting Monday, February 13th, 6-7pm
Jeffrey Bihr Studio
5390 Miles Avenue
Between Hudson & Clifton Streets in North Oakland.
1/2 mile from Rockridge BART station; close to AC transit lines; street parking.
Wednesdays
Starting Wednesday, February 15th, 6:45-7:45pm
Oakland Asian Cultural Center - Auditorium
388 Ninth Street, Suite 290, between Franklin & Webster Streets
On the 2nd floor of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Downtown Oakland.
Easily accessible by the 12th Street & Lake Merritt BART stations, multiple AC transit lines; street parking and garage parking.
For more information, please contact us: yourbodyraks@gmail.com and (510) 229-0539
What our students have to say...Here are comments collected from some of our students:
• "Thorough explanation of moves. Lots of fun energy and body acceptance. By the end you will have your belly out." - Antoinette
• "It was a positive experience." - Keisha
• "It was a very accepting and exciting environment." - Cassandra
• "I liked the motivation and encouragement. Lots of fun. If you want to sweat and have a fun time, feel sexy and learn to bellydance take this class." - Andrea
• "I so loved this workshop. A good workout while having fun. It was real engaging. I loved the instructors." - Diona
• "I had a blast! I had a great time in a safe environment!" - Chris
• "Good fun, great instruction, comfortable for all body types. It's fun and makes you feel good about yourself and body." - Jeanette
• "Fun, size friendly place to learn dance." - Paula
• "Fantabulous! Fun, sexy and liberating class." - Sarah
• "I loved the workshop. I loved the fact that after a few minutes I began to open up and embrace my belly." - Kristal
• "I loved the support and sense of positivity in the room. Thank you for providing such a supporting non-judgmental environment." - K.
• "I really liked the ease and connection, and your thoughtfulness in putting it together. I'm so excited for the chance to learn from both of you." - H.
• "The entire class was very organized and a lot of fun." - M.
• "I felt held, supported, accepted--so much ease, grace, fun. I felt like the Goddess I had forgotten I was!" - R.
