Belly Dance Classes with Accompanied Drumming
Monday: 7 PM - 8 PM
- Add to Google Calendar
- Add to Outlook Calendar
Download ICS file
Belly Dance with Live Drumming!
With Frank Lazzaro & Crew!
All Levels Welcome — No Experience Necessary!
Experience the rhythm, artistry, and cultural richness of Belly Dance in a unique, live music setting at the WorldBeat Cultural Center!
One of the most important elements of Belly Dance is the dancer’s ability to make the music visible. Through an understanding of rhythm, maqam (melodic modes), emotion, and cultural context, dancers learn to interpret music through movement.
With live musicians, this becomes a remarkable conversation—musician and dancer listening and responding to one another in the moment, bringing the story and emotion of the music to life.
Join Rachel George for an engaging class exploring foundational technique, body isolations, musicality, improvisation, and the dynamic connection between movement and music.
Rooted in the traditions of Southwest Asian, North African, and Mediterranean (SWANAM) dance, Rachel's teaching emphasizes technical excellence, artistic expression, historical understanding, and cultural respect. Students develop confidence, creativity, and musical awareness in an inclusive, supportive environment.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, come connect with the music, explore your artistry, and become part of a vibrant community!
Learn to listen, respond, interpret, and make the music visible!
About Your Instructor
Rachel George is an award-winning performer, educator, and choreographer with over 33 years of experience. A Licensed Level 5 Salimpour Instructor, she serves as Certification Coordinator for the Salimpour School, Director of Salimpour Collective San Diego, and CEO and Co-Founder of Maqam Arts Alliance. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to artistic excellence, cultural stewardship, and the responsible preservation and transmission of Belly Dance traditions.
Mondays | 7 p.m. | WorldBeat Cultural Center
Visit: RachelBellyDance.com
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/h23ykqDbQ7JQjsmi6
Event Supported By
WorldBeat Cultural Center
WorldBeat Cultural CenterThis renovated 1 million gallon water tower on the edge of Balboa Park was repurposed and revitalized by the vision and hard work of Makeda Cheatom, the World Beat Center Team and the loving community that surrounds it. Over 23 years later it’s doors have been open every day to all people, regardless of color or creed, as a place to celebrate all cultures, all art, all music, all dance and all people. With the inside walls covered in murals by local artists brightly commemorating important leaders and historical cultures, there are multiple galleries and small shops within the building serving healthy local foods, locally sourced goods and a gallery of art and artifacts. Flags of all the nations are flying from the ceiling while the stage and dance floor have been host of hundreds of famous and upcoming acts, artists and events to the delight of tens of thousands of fans and attendees. Known throughout California and Mexico for its exterior murals celebrating Egyptian, African and Indigenous Cultures, the WorldBeat Center is leading as one of the most-important multicultural art and event centers in San Diego.