Welcome to School of RAQ! In this 1hr class we will move through the following foundational exercises before learning Drum Solo Choreography to “I Wanna DumTek” by Artem Uzunov. This class is hot hot hot!! ❀ Warm Up ❀ Foundational Moves ❀ Basic Isolations ❀ Traveling Steps ❀ Cool Down (it is recommended to stretch and hydrate after class)

“The Art of Taqsim” (All Levels) Taqsim is the instrumental improvisation usually executed as a solo as one musical tool in Arabic Music. Working with deep muscle work, musicality, circles, passion and emotion!! Taqsim has no real counts or specific rhythm so we are following the flow of the instruments “the soul” or melody also will study the underlying rhythm of particular taqsim’s. In this class you will learn many different tools, characteristics and movements for Taqsim. As well as instrument study, personal exploration and self trust! This class is incredible for those wanting to expand your dancing, learn how to improvise to Taqsim music and enjoy your own body. ❃ Introduction and Qualities of Taqsim ❃ Taqsim Body Posture & Muscle Work ❃ Warm Up ❃ Instrument Study and Movements ❃ Practice Concepts: pauses, call & response, flirt, taking your time ❃ Melody Vs. Rhythm Exercise ❃ Put everything together and enjoy!

Indulge in my sultry smooth choreography to “Ghir Enta” by artist Souad Massi. Simplistic smooth moves will feel great in your body! This piece has a Bolero vibe with a hint of spice!! ❀ Warm Up & Stretch ❀ Arm Movements and Positions, Shimmies ❀ Traveling Steps ❀ Hip Technique Breakdown ❀ Choreography “Ghir Enta” - Souad Massi ❀ Cool Down

Welcome to School of RAQ This beginner FEEL GOOD class will have you step hip lifting all over your home! Easy to follow but I offer many advancements to each movement. Simplicity at it’s finest. This one feels good in the body! ❀ Warm Up & Stretch ❀ Hip Control Drill & Hip Rocker Technique ❀ Hip Shimmy Drill & Layers ❀ Traveling Steps ❀ Choreography “Sidi Mansour” - Saber Rebai ❀ Quick End of Class Cool Down

Welcome to School of RAQ (Beginner Level Class) This beginner friendly Sha’abi styled routine is a blast!! I have offered many advancements and modifications throughout. This is one of my favorite classes ❀ Vibrant Warm Up ❀ Head to toe isolations ❀ Hip Shimmy Drill and Chest Isolations ❀ Maya Technique and Stretch ❀ Undulation Camel Walk Breakdown ❀ Choreography “Ya Medalaa” - Ahmed Saad ❀ Cool Down Body Connection

Welcome to School of RAQ In this 1hr class we will move through a body loving warm up and various hip techniques followed by Pt.2 of Choreography with song “Kifak Inta.” ❀ Warm Up ❀ Stretch and Melt ❀ Hip Technique :3/4 shimmy, omi, hip circles& more ❀ Hip Shimmy Drill ❀ Choreography pt.2 & some review of pt 1. ❀ Repetition of Combination & Enjoy

Enjoy a gorgeous hip shimmy drill that will rock your soul followed by Pt.1 of Choreography with song “Kifak Inta.” ❀ Warm Up ❀ Stretch and Melt ❀ Hip Technique, Strength, Control Drill ❀ Hip Shimmy Drill ❀ Choreography pt.2 & some review of pt 1. ❀ Repetition of Combination & Enjoy

Welcome to School of RAQ In this 1hr class we will move through the following foundational exercises before learning heart felt expressive luxurious Choreography to “Ya Ghayeb” - Fadel Choker ❀ Warm Up ❀ Foundational Moves ❀ Specific Movements ❀ Traveling Steps ❀ Choreography (20 -30mins) ❀ Cool Down (it is recommended to stretch and hydrate after class)