I am available to bring these workshops to your event or location. Offerings range from dynamic 90-minute sessions to in-depth 4–6 hour programs and immersive weekend intensives—customized to fit your community’s needs.
Currently scheduled workshops are listed on the events page. Contact me for booking details.
Specialty Workshop Descriptions
Introduction to Bellydance (1.5 hrs)
Step into the enchanting world of bellydance! This fun, welcoming workshop includes a brief history of the art form, a short informal performance, and an introduction to foundational movements. Perfect for women’s gatherings, retreats, and anyone curious to experience the magic of bellydance for the first time.
Versatile Dance Combinations (2 hrs | Daylong & Weekend Intensives)
Expand your repertoire with Carrie’s signature dynamic combinations blending the earthy beauty of folkloric dance with the glamour of cabaret. Learn how to adapt these versatile combos for classical solo work, tribal fusion, or group improvisation. Weekend intensives also include training in improvisation, stage aesthetics, and the art of Tribaret costuming.
Rhythm-Based Dance Combinations (2 hrs)
Sharpen your technique while diving into the heartbeat of bellydance—rhythm! Explore classical Oriental-style movements and dynamic combos tailored to drum patterns in 2/4, 4/4, and 8/4 time. Includes technique drills, rhythm-based combos, and tools for creating your own.
Artistry & Improvisation (2 hrs)
Unlock the secrets of improvisation and develop the presence, emotion, and artistry that captivate an audience. Learn to interpret musical phrases, instruments, and dynamics, transforming what you hear into expressive dance. This workshop also covers stagecraft—using space, dramatic poses, gestures, and movement dynamics to create unforgettable performances.
Performing the Classic 5-Part Routine (3–4 hrs | Veil & Zills Required)
Every cabaret dancer should master the iconic 5-part routine. In this workshop, we drill entrances, zill playing, taqsim, folkloric steps, the baladi progression, drum solos, and dynamic exits. Gain the tools to craft polished, professional-quality performances rooted in tradition.
Cymbal-ogy (1 hr)
Take your zill playing to the next level! Learn rhythms, tones, and techniques for seamlessly integrating finger cymbals into your dance. Develop coordination, musicality, and the confidence to perform with zills as an extension of your artistry.
Shimmy Queen (1.5 hrs)
Master the art of the shimmy! Explore Egyptian shimmies, ¾ shimmies, and layering techniques that bring energy and texture to your dance. Includes structured drills and combinations to integrate shimmies with turns, walks, circles, and slides.
Beautiful Hands & Arms (1.5 hrs)
Bring elegance and refinement to your dance with expressive arm and hand work. Learn fluid patterns, framing poses, and gesture-based techniques that guide the audience’s gaze and add grace to every movement. Includes combinations that seamlessly weave arms into your overall dance vocabulary.
Taqsim & Tarab (1.5 hrs)
When the music slows, learn how to mesmerize. This workshop explores sensuous torso work, fluid hip movements, and accents designed for improvisation to live or recorded taqsim. Learn how to embody the mystical, emotional depth of instruments like oud, qanun, accordion, and violin—dancing with true feeling.
Musicality for Bellydancers (2–4 hrs)
Demystify music theory and learn to truly dance the music. Explore time signatures, phrasing, instrumentation, and song structure while applying it directly to bellydance. Covers Oriental, Tribal, and Fusion styles. A perfect companion to the Artistry & Improvisation workshop for dancers wanting to create inspired, musically connected performances.
Thrillin’ Drillin’ (1 hr)
Push your dance fitness with nonstop movement drills designed to condition, strengthen, and stretch your body. Using bellydance technique, Pilates-inspired core work, and yogic stretching, this class builds the endurance, flexibility, and muscular control that make isolations crisp and movements fluid.
Choreography Workshops
Classic or Modern Egyptian Choreography (2–3 hrs)
Learn a complete Egyptian-style choreography (Classical or Modern) while building your own choreographic skills. Carrie breaks down the structure, intention, and artistry behind the dance, giving you tools to create dynamic routines of your own. A must for serious dancers and teachers.
Drum Solo Technique & Choreography (2–3 hrs)
Master the exciting drum solo! Learn technique, transitions, and a complete drum solo choreography. This workshop also covers how to choreograph your own routines and integrate drum solos into a full-length show.
Sword Dance (2 hrs)
Discover the power and drama of sword dance. Learn balancing techniques, dynamic maneuvers, floorwork, and a complete sword choreography that combines grace with theatrical intensity.
Veil Dance (2 hrs)
Float, swirl, and fly with the veil! Learn essential veil techniques and a complete choreography that integrates flow, expression, and stage presence. Bring your own veil.
Business of Bellydance Workshops
Teacher Training Intensives
A three-level program designed to prepare dancers to teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Each intensive explores curriculum design, methodology, and pedagogy across all bellydance styles. Students begin at Level 1 and progress step-by-step toward professional teaching excellence. More info here.
Standards & Ethics in Dance
Explore the responsibilities of professional performers and educators, with a focus on upholding high standards and ethical practices in the dance community.
Raising the Barre: Keys to Success in Dance Education
Learn the essential components for building and sustaining a successful dance school, including lesson planning, curriculum design, and professional teaching methods.
Show Production
A step-by-step guide to producing polished, professional-quality theatrical bellydance productions—from concept to curtain.
Personal Development Workshops
Bellydance Elements (Intro, Daylong & Weekend Intensives)
A holistic yoga-dance fusion designed to awaken body, mind, and spirit. This workshop explores bellydance basics blended with yogic practices, working with the five elements—Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Space—to energize the chakras and unlock dance artistry. Wear comfortable clothing for freedom of movement.