Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Raksanna Belly Dance Classes ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://raksanna.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://raksanna.com/blog/) - Raksanna’s BlogCheckout our news, articles and announcements and register for our newsletter to get notified when we post something new! Sept 2017 – Raksanna’s Remarks Gallery Sept 2017 – Raksanna’s Remarks Articles, News Sept 2017 – Raksanna’s RemarksBy David Gore|2022-06-10T20:47:11-05:00June 10, 2022|Crisp mornings, fall colors and comforting autumn scents are in the air! And while ## Pages - [Raksanna Belly Dance](https://raksanna.com/) - Raksanna - Belly Dance Classes in Aurora, Naperville, Batavia, and More ... - [Tabu](https://raksanna.com/tabu/) - Tabu was a HUGE success !!! Thanks to everyone that can to the show. We appreciate the great comments and feedback. It was so much fun for all of the cast members and we want to provide a shoutout to the backstage team as it’s not possible without each and everyone of you. The video - [TestPurchase](https://raksanna.com/testpurchase/) - [Sitemap](https://raksanna.com/sitemap-page/) - Raksanna Belly Dance SitemapPagesPrivacy Policy (January 12, 2022)Cart (January 12, 2022)My account (January 12, 2022)Raksanna Belly Dance (February 27, 2022)Meet the Faculty (March 6, 2022)About Us (March 6, 2022)FAQ (March 8, 2022)Classes (March 9, 2022)Contact Us (March 11, 2022)Blog (March 11, 2022)Testimonials (March 15, 2022)Galleries (May 14, 2022)Dance Classes (May 14, 2022)Students (May 14, 2022)Raksanna - [Classes](https://raksanna.com/classes/) - ClassesYou’ll find a full curriculum of weekly classes for beginners through advanced / professionals at the Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora IL 60504. This state-of-the-art facility is where Raksanna is an artist in residence, and where she and her faculty inspire dances of all ages, all shapes and all sizes. Discover fundamental - [Testimonials](https://raksanna.com/testimonials/) - TestimonialsAllClassesEvents and ShowsPat (Age - 62)Just a quick thank you to Raksanna and her team for helping everyone, regardless of their age (like me), to get the most out of the belly dance classes. The instruction is good, the team is patient for folks that want to move, get some exercise, and just have fun. - [Contact Us](https://raksanna.com/contact-us/) - Contact UsWe are here to help, you can use our contact for to send us an email or give us a call at 630.689.3611 Contact Us Name * First Last * Last Email * Subject * Message * reCAPTCHA Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Studio Address Eola Community Center (Fox Valley - [Join Mailing List](https://raksanna.com/join-mailing-list/) - Sign up for our mailing list. Just provide the information below to gain more info on our belly dance program, our shows, and more ... - [Journey through Egypt](https://raksanna.com/journey/) - Journey Through EgyptPURCHASE TICKETSWhen Women Ruled the World: Journey Through EgyptTravel through time to meet the seven female rulers of Ancient Egypt! The quirky and eccentric Oracle leads us in an evening of fun! Discover why Cleopatra is famous for all the wrong reasons Get inspired by Nefertari Find out why Hatshepsut was the most - [About Us](https://raksanna.com/about/) - About UsNearly two decades of training and experience Performing artist. Choreographer. Author. Director. Educator. Raksanna is internationally recognized and respected as an Oriental dancer, educator, choreographer, producer and director. Her vast performing and teaching experience spans the world including the United States, Canada, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Ireland, Scotland, France, Egypt and Israel. She - [Meet the Faculty](https://raksanna.com/faculty/) - Meet the FacultyRaksannaFounder, Director and CEOKnown for her energetic, powerful and fun-loving original style, Raksanna is an award-winning, internationally recognized Middle Eastern dance artist. She is a highly sought after educator and workshop presenter and travels the world, teaching and performing at premier festivals and in intimate workshop settings. 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I’m hooked, see you next week … - [So much fun ...](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/so-much-fun/) - Just attended my first session for Raksanna's belly dance classes and had sooooo much fun. Getting some of the movements down took some practice and patience (with a few new sore muscles) but I got them down. Yea me :-) ... - [Two left feet](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/two-left-feet/) - I never dreamed I’d find such a great community of people to dance with. Raksanna, you and your group is simply amazing. So welcoming of my two left feet (I’ll get there). For anyone reading this, if you want to both challenge yourself and have fun doing it … come take a class - [Down to Earth](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/1850/) - Raksanna’s down-to-earth approach, her beautiful choreography and her fun way of teaching truly inspires me. She celebrates Belly Dance with dignity and grace and sets herself apart from others because she is truly an artist … and a fabulous dancer - [I'm in Advanced Classes](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/im-in-advanced-classes/) - I’ve been taking classes with another instructor for quite some time before I moved to Naperville. I’m soooo glad I found you. You’ve obviously been training with some of the best in the world and it shows. I can’t wait to attend on of your shows. See ya Sunday … - [Taking other classes](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/taking-other-classes/) - I’ve been taking classes with another instructor for quite some time before I moved to Naperville. I’m soooo glad I found you. You’ve obviously been training with some of the best in the world and it shows. I can’t wait to attend on of your shows. See ya Sunday … - [Just started taking classes](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/just-started-taking-classes/) - I just started taking belly dance classes with Raksanna. She makes me feel beautiful, vibrant and alive! I’ve lost more than 3 inches since starting 6 weeks ago and I’m actually beginning to like a dancer – who would have thought that 😁 - [Dancing Without Divas](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/dancing-without-divas/) - Just wanted to drop you a note to say how grateful I am to have found you and your belly dance community. I don’t believe I have ever felt so accepted, included and loved by a group of individuals. The support and encouragement within the group is amazing. It’s a reflection of your support and - [Muscles Forgotten](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/muscles-forgotten/) - Muscles sore where I forgot I had muscles. Great workout while learning a beautiful dance. Just wanted you to know how much I appreciated the help on those tricky moves (actually not so tricky now). I’m thinking about getting involved with the dance troupe … so much fun … - [Great Workshop](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/great-workshop/) - Your last workshop was AWESOME! I’ve been dancing for several years and you helped me solve some challenges I’ve had with make two movements look fluid. Thank you sooooo much. It was well worth the time to travel out to the suburbs of Chicago to attend this. - [Permission to Learn](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/permission-to-learn/) - Wow, fun and challenging all at the same time. I like what you said about giving yourself permission to learn … we spend so much time rushing and so little time on us. Can’t wait for next session to start !! - [72 and Still Got It](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/72-and-still-got-it/) - Raksanna – you have done so much to make the lady know that life to too short not to do the things that can make a difference. I’ve been taking classes with you now for about a year and I’m having so much fun. You and your instructors have been so welcoming and caring (while - [Wonderful Show](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/wonderful-show/) - Thank you for the wonderful show on Saturday and for allowing me to be a part of it all! I feel very special and putting my picture on the program means more to me than I can say to you without getting all choked up. Through the hard work and stress, all said and done, - [Zaar ... Incredible](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/zaar-incredible/) - I attended your production, Confessions of a Belly Dancer, and I had to comment on the Zaar performance. I’m Egyptian and the quality of that piece was simply amazing. You captured the meaning of the Zaar. After we spoke, it became obvious that your willingness and desire to bring the richness of the culture forward - [Karen](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/karen/) - I‘ve taken belly dance classes with other instructors before and learned more with Raksanna in the first half hour than in seven weeks with others. Why go anywhere else? I deserve the best! - [Great Instructors](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/great-instructors/) - I feel the caliber of instruction I have received from Raksanna and her faculty is far superior to anything I have received anywhere else and that Raksanna’s community of dancers has really helped me grow as a person and improve myself as a dancer - [Proud Mom](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/proud-mom/) - My daughter and I recently started taking classes with Raksanna. My daughter, 22 years old, is having a blast and so am I. Let's just say that making dinner at the house has lots of "shimmy". If you've never taken a belly dance class, OMG, you should, great workout and it makes you just feel - [Hips Don't Die Show - AWESOME](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/hips-dont-die-show-awesome/) - My family attended the Hip's Don't Die Murder Mystery yesterday and had an absolute blast. Dancers were great, food was great, and holding the show in the afternoon left the rest of the day open. Couldn't be happier ... - [Over 60 and still dancing](https://raksanna.com/spt_testimonial/over-60-and-still-dancing-age-62/) - Just a quick thank you to Raksanna and her team for helping everyone, regardless of their age (like me), to get the most out of the belly dance classes. The instruction is good, the team is patient for folks that want to move, get some exercise, and just have fun. I've had a great time ## FAQs - [How do I move between class levels?](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/move-class-levels/) - Most dancers are eager to quickly move up through the ranks. Raksanna’s award-winning, internationally acclaimed curriculum has been thoughtfully developed to create strong, educated dancers with technical proficiency and soulful artistry. There are protocols to moving up in class levels: Belly Dance for FUN – Open to everyone. No pre-requisites. Themes vary between veil work - [What are the class days and times](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/class-days-times/) - Belly Dance for FUN! (beginner and intermediate level) Thursday, 7:30, Center Stage Theater Sundays, 1:00-2:00 pm, Center Stage Theater Intermediate and Junior Theater Troupe (Near East Dance Ensemble – instructor approval required for entrance) Sundays, 2:00-3:30 pm, Center Stage Theater Desert Flames (Advanced Professional Troupe) (Instructor approval required for entrance) Sundays, 3:30-6:00 pm, Center Stage Theater - [Class Etiquette](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/class-etiquette/) - For the best experience for you and your belly dancing colleagues, please adhere to the following rules: Belly dance is fun! Raksanna’s community embraces all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. We do not compete with each other; we reserve competition for Raksanna and the Desert Flames, our professional competition team – who participates in competitions with - [Raksanna Productions Reserved Rights](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/raksanna-productions-reserved-rights/) - Raksanna Productions reserves the right to ask any client or guest to be quiet, to not disrupt a class, to leave any activity, program, class, and/or service, and/or to permanently remove any client from any purchased activity, program, class, and/or service, if the client or clients guest(s), were to conduct themselves in a manner considered - [Private Lesson Cancellation](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/private-lesson-cancellation/) - Private dance lessons, require a minimum cancellation notice of 48 hours. A $25 fee will be charged and the session is forfeited without the full 48 hours notice. - [If I change my mind about attending a show, refunds?](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/change-mind-attending-show-refunds/) - When you register, Raksanna Productions, Inc. makes contractually-bound financial commitments based on your registration. Because Raksanna Productions, Inc. is bound to these agreements, it is not possible to offer refunds for any reason or circumstance. All sales are final with no refunds, no transfer, no exchanges, no exceptions for any reason or circumstance. Thank you, - [Are refunds available for tuition or purchases?](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/refunds-tuition-purchases/) - All sales, transactions and registrations final with no refunds, no transfers, no exchanges, no exceptions. Thank you, in advance, for not placing either of us in an awkward position by asking for an exception that will not be granted for any reason, without exception. - [Can I get a discount on hotel rates?](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/discount-hotel-rates/) - We attempt to negotiate discounted rates for our events held at that hotel however that is not guaranteed. We will communicate this on an event by event basis. - [I want to perform in the Got Hips show](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/perform-hips-show/) - Unlike haflas or dance festivals, where performance opportunities abound, Got Hips is the studio’s annual award ceremony and ball. Studio students get recognized for their contributions and share their work and dance development with their families and loved ones. This happens in the first act of the show and is an integral part of the - [I’m coming from downtown Chicago. Is public transportation available?](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/im-coming-downtown-chicago-public-transportation-available/) - Yes. Take the METRA Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) line from Union Station in Chicago to the NAPERVILLE station. Cabs are available but to avoid any delay we suggest calling for a pickup at least 20 minutes prior to your arrival. - [Class Tuition](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/class-tuition/) - Drop In Rates (Cash or check; credit / debit cards please add 3% transaction fee) Regular class rate – $20 per class Intermediate and/or Junior Ensemble – $25 per rehearsal (must have prior instructor approval and scheduled appointment) Desert Flames – not available Regular Class – Belly Dance for FUN 1.5 hours per week for 6 weeks (total of - [What happens if I miss a class? Can I make it up?](https://raksanna.com/faq-items/class-up/) - If you miss a class, you can make up it up by attending another class. However, you must make the class up in the same session as you missed the class. There are no roll-overs to future sessions, credits or refunds. 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