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 with class one day a week.

Term 2 dates available April.

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

Upcoming Workshops

Name Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost
81BELE226 – Bellydance for Beginners Monday, May 4, 2026 07:15 pm – 08:15 pm Penrith Campus 10 $141.00
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