Get to know our awesome Guest Teachers,
as well as their schedule, at
Tracy Rhaj Dance Academy!

Whether you're new to dancing or a seasoned pro, we create a supportive environment where you can discover the joy of belly dancing at your own pace. No matter your fitness level or experience, our classes are designed to help you grow, learn new techniques, and most importantly, enjoy the journey.

Simply become a member today to join any of our live classes, along with pre-recorded classes inside the membership. We can't wait to dance with you!

Upcoming Workshop with Karla Padilla

Date: Saturday, April 26th

Time: 10 am Pacific Time

Format: Live Class via Zoom with recording included.

Workshop Description: Be ready to perfect your belly rolls and flutters with one of the best Fusion Belly Dance Teachers from Mexico! By the end of the workshop, you will have a physical understanding of how to perform belly rolls and flutters and you will have learned awesome new combos.

Language: English and Spanish

Become a member to join her workshop!

Karla Padilla

Karla Padilla is an international dancer and professional instructor of fusion belly dance from Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Since 2006, she has been evolving her dance through continuous study and experience. Inspired by fusion belly dance from the U.S. West Coast, she combines belly dance techniques with modern, urban, and experimental dance concepts. Karla has taught workshops across Mexico and participated in various cultural events. She currently leads "Mahina Bellydance," offering virtual classes, and teaches in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Certified in multiple fusion dance styles, Karla is committed to inspiring others and staying current in the art form.

Which belly dance styles will you learn inside the membership?

Traditional Belly Dance

Belly dance, also known as Raqs Sharki, is an ancient dance, which is particularly recognized for its subtle and feminine movements.
The main focus is on the hips and the most common props include the silk veil, silk fans, finger cymbals, and many more. It has its origins in the Middle East. Belly dance is distinguished by colorful clothing and usually a sensual and happy attitude.

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Fusion Belly Dance

A contemporary form of belly dance that incorporates elements from various dance styles, such as traditional Middle Eastern belly dance, flamenco, classic Indian dances, hip hop, among others.

By fusing different elements from various dances, we create a unique and eclectic dance formthat emphasizes expressiveness, and creativity.

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Fat Chance Belly Dance

FCBD® Style was created by Carolena Nericcio in San Francisco, California in 1987. The movements were inspired by traditional dances from the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and India. FCBD® Style is also characterized by its improvisation technique, which uses a vocabulary of specific movements and signals which allows dancers to communicate through gestures and eye contact when dancing together.

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Siren Project Format

The Siren Project Format is the mix between the Fat Chance Belly Dance® format along with flamenco. This variant of FCBD®, created by Katarzyna Lidia and Agata Zakrzewska, stands out for adding the use of the flamenco fan and the shawl (Mantón), which are traditionally used in flamenco.
By combining the stylization of these two beautiful forms of art, the result is simply spectacular and visually stunning!

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Tracy Rhaj Dance Academy Membership

Monthly Membership

$25.00 USD every month

Tracy Rhaj Dance Academy Membership

Included within your Monthly fee of $25 USD:

Weekly Live belly dance classes via Zoom on Tuesday at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm (Pacific / California Time).
a) The zoom recordings are uploaded no later than one week after the class has been recorded.
b) There will be vacation periods.
c) Frequency and schedule are subject to change.
Pre-Recorded Tutorials in High Quality / HD.
Access to all recordings of past zoom classes and workshops.
Learn traditional belly dance, fusion belly dance, Siren Project format, Fat Chance Belly Dance Format.
You'll also learn to use props, such as flamenco fan, manton, silk veil, and more!
Exclusive articles and tips to grow as a dancer.
Technique, drills, choreographies, and much, much more!
A safe space for your dance practice and you can ask any questions.
Class instruction in English and Spanish for our international students.
All levels are welcome and of course, everyone is welcome!

You will automatically be charged $25 per month, which you can cancel at any time, if needed.

Please note that there are no refunds. If you need to cancel, simply cancel your membership in our online belly dance school before your due date on your dashboard.

If you have any questions about our online belly dance classes, please send an email to [email protected]

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Get to know our awesome Guest Teachers,
as well as their schedule, at
Tracy Rhaj Dance Academy!

Upcoming Workshop with Karla Padilla

Karla Padilla