Bellydance for Beginners
This course is perfect for all ages and body types—no dance experience needed! You'll be shaking and shimmying in no time with a focus on fun and fitness. Movements are taught step by step in a clear and patient manner. Belly dance is a fantastic way to boost self-confidence, improve fitness, and exercise the hips and knees without harsh impact. It also helps relieve stress, enhance self-esteem, and provides an incredible core workout!
Target Audience:
Adult women of any age (men are welcome of course!)
$20.00 discount for Seniors or Concession Card Holders using the discount code "Concession" during registration.
Please wear comfortable, flexible clothing and easy to remove shoes (or flexible dance shoes).
Learning Outcomes:
- Improved fitness and self-confidence
- Understanding of cultural relevance of bellydancing
- Have fun while working out and dancing
- Understanding bellydance vocabulary
Learning Methods:
This is a face-to-face class running for 8 weeks.
?Dates for this class will be available in December for Term 1 2026.
?Dates for this class will be available in December for Term 1 2026.
Program Benefits:
- Learn the basics of bellydancing
Content:
- Introduction to bellydance
- Warm up exercises
- Introduction to movement and safety
- Basic walking and hip bumps
- Showgirl footwork
- Chest and hip lifts and drops
- Chest and hip slides
- Shoulder, chest, wrist and hip circles
- Shoulder and hip shimmies
- Wrist and arm movements