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!)

Please contact the College upon enrolment if you will require any accommodations or feel there is anything our staff should be aware of to ensure that you enjoy your learning experience.

$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.

New class dates for Term 3 will be available in June.

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

There are currently no openings available for this course.
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