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Branford (includes North Branford)

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Aleenah
203.640.0143
Wednesdays
7:30 pm
Beginner/mixed level Let's Dance in Rhythm
249 West Main St.
203.481.1333
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Aleenah
203.640.0143
See Web site for current schedule Beginner Branford Adult Education Center
185 East Main St.
203.488.5693
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Aleenah
203.640.0143
Mondays
8:00 pm
Beginner The Strike Zone
14 Commerce Dr.
203.484.7700
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Cromwell

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Gia Khalsa
860.342.1881
Wednesdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Very beginners, basic class ....beginners, teens, seniors, mother and daughter, review for former students Facilitated Healing Yoga Center
211 Shunpike Rd.
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Gia Khalsa
860.342.1881
Tuesdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Advanced beginner/ intermediate. Drop-in $14; 6 weeks $72 Facilitated Healing Yoga Center
211 Shunpike Rd.
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Danbury

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Riskallah Riyad (Dolores Matzen)
203.267.1677
See Web site for class days and times Classes for all levels A Common Ground Too
345 Main St.

Durham

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Gia Khalsa
860.342.1881
Thursdays
7:00 - 8:15 pm
Call for more info Curves
16 Main St.

East Haven

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Aleenah
203.640.0143
Mondays
8:00 pm
Beginner Body Works Studio
317 Foxon Rd.
203.469.7500
Aleenah
203.640.0143
By appointment Private lessons - all levels Call for details.

Enfield

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Wednesdays 4:00 pm Beginner class - work on posture, alignment, basic belly dance movement, simple combinations, and veil work for arm strength. Register with Lindsey - 860.763.7425 Enfield Senior Center, Elm St.
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
See Web site for more information Beginner class with emphasis on bellyrobics. Register with Leila. Gold's Gym

Fairfield

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Dahlinda 203.979.9000 Mondays 7:00 - 8:15 pm

Belly Dance Basics

Breathe, move, and dance to a variety of Middle-Eastern, contemporary, and Latin rhythms. Awaken and tone those graceful curves with shimmies, step combinations with fluid arm and hip movements using simple techniques. Increase body awareness, balance and joint flexibility from head to toes with this fun class suitable for all ages and abilities. Veil play, finger cymbals and other props will be introduced. Cost $114 ($99 residents)for 8 weeks. Register through fairfieldcontinuinged.com or phone 203.255.8376
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
689 Unquowa Road

Gales Ferry

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Sahari
646.552.7141
Tuesdays
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Sept. 22 - Nov. 10
Basic beginners 8 week class $40/Ledyard residents, $60 non-residents Ledyard Senior Center
12 Van Tassell Drive
860.464.9112
Sahari
646.552.7141 or 860.823.1154
Sahari's Soul
Wednesdays

Sept. 16 - Oct. 21

Basic beginners 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Advanced beginners 7:30 - 8:30 pm

6 week course - $60/6 sessions The Dolphin Recreation Center
41 Kings Highway (Route 12)

Glastonbury

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Gia Khalsa
860.342.1881
Wednesdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Beginners. $72/6 classes or $14 drop-in Sacred Rivers Yoga
2934 Main St.
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Thursdays 5:45 pm Beginner/intermediate class: belly dance movement provides muscle control, isolation, balance, flexibility, great posture, and elegant movement. Register with Leila. Curves, Glen Lochen, 39 New London Turnpike
Su'ad (Nancy Barrett)
860.228.6933
Most Sundays, ongoing
Call for dates and times.
Intermediate through professional levels. Emphasis on continuing dance development and training in advanced technique, as well as choreography, staging, and movement expression. $10/class, payable by month at first class of the month. Arthur Murray Dance Studios (formerly Gotta Dance)
Glen Lochen Center
New London Turnpike.

Granby (includes East Granby and West Granby)

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Thursdays 7:30 pm Beginner/intermediate class. asic belly dance movement with simple and complex combinations. Class is learning veil choreography for upcoming performance. Register with Rec Dept. - 860.844.5356. Granby Recreation Center, 15C North Granby Rd., Granby
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Wednesdays 7:00 pm The Hip Chix Troupe rehearsal. By invitation only. Granby. Contact Leila, creative director, for info.
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Fridays 5:00 pm and 6:15 pm Beginner belly dance classes. Call 860.653.7077 to register. Strength in Motion Fitness Center, 1 Horseshoe Drive, East Granby

Greenwich

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Tava Auslan
917.848.6402
www.reikiarts.com
Sundays
Noon - 1:00 pm
Bellydance for Fitness Fitness Edge
Aleenah
203.640.0143
See Aleenah's Web site for current schedule. Beginner/mixed level Allegra Dance Studio
37 West Putnam Ave.
203.629.9162

Groton

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Sirena Sultana
860.460.7718
Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Beginner Level - Learn concise breakdown of basic movements and dance combinations. Home Wellness Center
1028 Poquonnock Rd.
Sirena Sultana
860.460.7718
Thursdays
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Intermediate Level - Expand your dance vocabulary and learn exciting choreography. Home Wellness Center
1028 Poquonnock Rd.

Hartford (includes West Hartford)

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Tuesdays 4:30 pm
Thursdays 1:00 pm
Beginner belly dance class with emphasis on bellyrobics and basic movement for isolation, toning, and fun. Register with Leila. Elmwood Community Center, New Britain Ave.
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Call for info. Beginner belly dance class. Plans for Hispanic troupe. Register with Leila. Azucar Restaurant and Dance Club, Franklin Ave.
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Semi-monthly event. Call Leila for dates. Do NOT call restaurant.

Women's Belly Dance Club Nights

We gather for mini dance lessons, impromptu performance, and dancing for fun. Great Hispanic and Italian food available. Register with Leila.
Azucar Restaurant and Dance Club, Franklin Ave.
Su'ad (Nancy Barrett)
860.228.6933
Ongoing Classes by arrangement. Willing to travel. 20 years dance experience, 15 years teaching experience in styles from Oriental to folkloric. Extensive choreography experience; can teach choreography basics. Emphasis on building the individual dancer. Call for details.
Su'ad (Nancy Barrett)
860.228.6933
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm, ongoing Classes offered through Life Learn West Hartford Adult Education. Emphasis on building dance and posture basics and technique, movement, and rhythm development. Work with choreography, veils, zils, and canes. Sedgewick Middle School Gym. Call LifeLearn at 860.523.3535 to register.

Huntington

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Joy Herbst
203.640.0530
Mondays
7:30 - 8:45 pm

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance

Open level class. Please call 203.925.8422 to register for 8 wk series.
Shelton Community Center
41 Church Street

Jewett City

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Desmeen (Gayle Renaud)
860.376.8546
Mondays - Thursdays
10:00 am, 5:45 pm, and 7:00 pm
A special welcome to beginners for fun and fitness. Ongoing registration for all levels. Instructor has extensive background as a performer, teacher, choreographer, and special function coordinator. 8 weeks/$96. Studio Desmeen
70 Main St.

Ledyard

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Katie Bersche
860.501.2444
Tuesdays
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tribal Style belly dance is a fusion form of dance influenced by many dances from the Middle East, India, North Africa, and Spain. This class covers basic dance movement technique and begin the concept of tribal-style group improvisation. $60/6-week session; $12 drop-in. Dragon's Egg Studio
401 Shewville Rd.

Meriden

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Maroznia
203.639.8266
Thursdays
7:00 - 8:15 pm
Beginner/advanced beginner Diversified Physical Therapy Up-Stairs Studio, (Rear entrance), 1260 East Main St. Visit www.maroznia.com for more information.

Middletown

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Gia Khalsa
860.342.1881
Sundays
5:00 - 6:15 pm
All levels, beginners welcome. $66/6 classes or $13 drop-in. Vinnie's Jump and Jive Dance Studio
424 Main St.

Milford

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Adina (Colleen Lawless)
203.645.1422
Tuesdays 8:30 - 10:00 pm
Wednesdays 8:30 - 10:00 pm
Tuesdays - beginner technique
Wednesdays - intermediate combinations and choreography
$20/class or $160 class card of 10
Tranquility Spa
88 Noble Ave.
Adina (Colleen Lawless)
203.645.1422
Mondays
9:10 - 10:10 am
$20/class or $160 class card of 10 Milford Orange YMCA
631 Orange Ave.
203.878.6501

New Haven

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Joy Herbst
203.640.0530
Joy Dances
Tuesdays
Start Nov. 3

American Tribal Style Belly Dance

Foundations in Technique: Level I - BASIC SLOW AND FAST STEPS.

This session includes basic movements and group formations, posture, body awareness, zills and music. You are welcome to drop-in on this class after the course has started as we have plenty of review built into each class. Intro to partner and group dancing. Please come dressed in a full skirt or yoga pants, hip scarf, short top or leotard (something comfortable that doesn't hide your movement), hair off neck and zills. This class is often repeated and can be taken concurrently with Level II with instructor permission. $128.00

Combos and Technique: Level II

This class includes a full body warm up, muscle and body conditioning exercises, American Tribal belly dance movement combo's and drills to refine individual technique by drilling basic steps and their variations in creative combinations. This class is open fpr students who have completed at least one complete session of level I. and can be taken simultaneously with Dance Fundamentals I, as there are no descriptions of the basic steps. To take this class you must understand partner and group dancing. (Level One, above.) Level One Fundamentals required before taking this class, instructor permission required. Basic steps covered in L1 are not covered in L2. Please contact Joy before enrolling. Please come dressed in a full skirt, hip scarf, short top or leotard (something comfortable that doesn't hide your movement), hair off neck and zills. $128.00

American Tribal Style Belly Dance Levels 1 AND 2

Best Value! Take both levels 1 and 2 concurrently for deep discount.

  • 7:00 - 8:00 pm: ATS Level I
  • 8:15 - 9:15 pm: ATS Level II/III (Instructor permission required; only available to those who have completed level 1 at least once!) $225.00
Please see Web site for class descriptions, pre-requisites, and online registration.
8-week session discounted price $126.00/ 8 weeks (One class FREE!!)or one time drop-in $18.00, will be applied to rest of session if you opt to keep on! In the Undercroft (Lower Level) of the Arts Center/ Christ Church (CACC)
Center for the Arts
84 Broadway
The CACC entrance is a metal gate on Elm Street (borders the South side of the Church) between Park and Lynnwood Streets, kitty-corner from Bulldog Burrito. Parking may often be found along a Church Business Only stretch of street parking near the Elm Street gate, at metered and unmetered spaces around the neighborhood, or at several hourly lots on Broadway.
Aleenah
203.640.0143
See Aleenah's Web site for current schedule. Beginner/mixed level University of New Haven
David A. Beckerman Fitness Center
300 Boston Post Rd.
203.931.2963

New London

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Sahari
646.552.7141
Wednesdays
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Sept. 23 - Dec. 9
Bellydance Basics - Belly Dance Club. Connecticut College students only Free Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave.

North Haven

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Aleenah
203.640.0143
See Aleenah's Web site for current schedule. Beginner/mixed level North Haven Adult Education
221 Elm St.
203.239.1641

Norwalk

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Tava Auslan
917.848.6402
Belly Dance by Tava
Tuesdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Intermediate Bellydance Choreography with Props Performance Dance
12 Fitch St.
Tava Auslan
917.848.6402
Belly Dance by Tava
Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:50 pm
Middle Eastern Dance: Technique and History Norwalk Community College
188 Richards Ave.

Old Saybrook

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Aleenah
203.640.0143
See Aleenah's Web site for current schedule. Beginner Old Saybrook Adult Education
210 Main St.
860.343.6044

Pawcatuck

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Katie Bersche
860.501.2444
Mondays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
A belly dance fitness class with elements of American Tribal Style and fusion belly-dance. Lily Pad Kids is a family-friendly facility with activities for children downstairs and classes and spa services for moms upstairs. If you have children there is drop-in play during my class, but you do not need to have children enrolled in other programs to attend my classes. $60/6 weeks, $12 drop-in
Lily Pad Kidz Family Enrichment Center
158 South Broad St.
860.599.2322

Plainville

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Tuesdays 6:30 pm Beginner/intermediate class. Basic belly dance movement with simple and complex combinations. Class is learning two choreographies with veil work. Register with Leila. Dance Hall, Plainville Industrial I,
161 Woodford Ave, #58

Shelton

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Joy Herbst
203.640.0530
Joy Dances
Mondays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Starts Sept. 21
Belly Dances Drills, Technique and Conditioning class Shelton Community Center
41 Church St.
203.925.8422

South Windsor

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Thursdays 7:30 pm Beginner/intermediate class - veil work and balancing practice; plans to perform for local public activities planned by Curves. Register with Leila. Curves
869 Sullivan Ave.

Stamford

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Dahlinda203.979.9000 Thursdays
7:00 - 8:15 pm

Belly Dance Basics

Breathe, move, and dance to a variety of Middle-Eastern, contemporary, and Latin rhythms. Awaken and tone those graceful curves with shimmies, step combinations with fluid arm and hip movements using simple techniques. Increase body awareness, balance and joint flexibility from head to toes with this fun class suitable for all ages and abilities. Veil play, finger cymbals and other props will be introduced. Cost $115 for 8 weeks. Register through stamfordadulted.com or phone 203.977.4209.
Rippowam Center
381 High Ridge Road

Wallingford

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Aleenah
203.640.0143
See Web site for current schedule Beginner/mixed level Wallingford Adult Education
142 Hope Hill Rd.
203.294.5932
Aleenah
203.640.0143
See Web site for current schedule Beginner/mixed level Wallingford Parks and Rec. Dept
6 Fairfield Blvd.
203.294.2120

Westport

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Tava Auslan
917.848.6402
Belly Dance by Tava
Thursdays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Beginner belly dance class. Visit www.westportcontinuinged.com for more info. Westport Continuing Education, Bedford Middle School, 88 North Ave.
Tava Auslan
917.848.6402
Belly Dance by Tava
Sundays
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Open-level Bellydance Chi Dance Centre

Maine

Bangor

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Kahaz
(Kitty Tambling)

207.944.7510
Tuesdays 8:00 - 9:30 pm. Beginners class. You do not need to belong to the Y to take these. YMCA on Hammond St.
Kahaz
(Kitty Tambling)

207.944.7510
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm Beginner/intermediate ongoing classes. All classes require zills and veils; teacher will have some to sell or bring your own. There are local haflis and shows that we work toward competing in at different levels. Actual performing optional! Eastern Maine Medical Center
State St., conference room 2D
Kahaz
(Kitty Tambling)

207.944.7510
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm Professional/performance. Must be an advanced/intermediate advanced dancer. We work on technique, choreography, and presentation. St. John's Parish House

Brunswick

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Jamileh
(Jeanne Handy)

207.773.2966
Mondays
6:00 - 7:00 pm

BEGINNER I and II

Register NOW through Merrymeeting Adult Education.
Full Circle Dance Studio
Fort Andross
14 Maine Street, Suite 0101
Jamileh
(Jeanne Handy)

207.773.2966
Mondays
7:05 - 8:05 pm

INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED

Featuring Live Music with Okbari. $156.00/12 week session. Register NOW through Jamileh.
Full Circle Dance Studio
Fort Andross
14 Maine Street, Suite 0101

Falmouth

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Jamileh
(Jeanne Handy)

207.773.2966
Wednesdays
7:00 - 8:00 pm

MIXED LEVELS

9/17-12/10 (no class 11/26) for 12 weeks, $144/12 week session. Register through Falmouth Community Programs beginning August 15th.
Lunt School
192 Middle Road

Portland

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Jamileh
(Jeanne Handy)

207.773.2966
Tuesdays
9:15 - 10:15 am
6:50 - 8:00pm

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED

Featuring Live Music with Okbari - 9/16-12/9 (no class 11/25) for 12 weeks, $156/12 week session - Register NOW through Jamileh.
Full Circle Synergy School
500 Forest Ave.
Jamileh
(Jeanne Handy)

207.773.2966
Tuesdays
10:30 - 11:30 am
5:30-6:40 pm

BEGINNER I and II

9/16-12/9 (no class 11/25) for 12 weeks, $144/12 week. Register NOW through Jamileh.
Full Circle Synergy School
500 Forest Ave.

Massachusetts

Abington

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Amirah
781.248.3684
Amirah Dancing
Mondays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Beginner level. Classes are $12/class when a block of 4 or more purchased. $17 drop-in Bradford Nancy Dance Studio
254 Washington St.

Acton

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Louisa (Louise Dorian)
978.772.2494
Mondays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Beginners. See Web site for details. School Administration Building
120 Meriam Rd.

Arlington

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Aslahan
781.859.9606
Check Web site for details and class schedules. Group classes and private lessons in Arlington Center. Call for details
Carolisa
978.937.7937
Thursdays
11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Belly Dance with Zumba!

Exhilirating and energizing dance-fitness workout - this combination class gives you the best of both! Bellydance class will include a Zumba dance-fitness warm-up, including moves to strengthen the core, abs, and lower body. For beginners and continuing beginners. Learn the beautiful veil dance, figure 8s of the entire body, fast traveling steps, isolations, rhythms, patterns and how to put together your own routine. Advanced beginners will use zills. Get quite a workout while having FUN! This is a friendly class with lots of individual attention; all ages and body types welcome! Moonlightdjs.com Gift Certificate with class. Next best thing to a private class! Limited to ten - register early.
6-week session $88 Convenient Arlington center location. Call for information.
Carolisa
978.937.7937
Ongoing

Belly Dance with Carolisa

Private or small classes by appointment. Beginner, intermediate, or advanced. Fine tune your skills; work on performance, or prepare a routine; or simply learn faster at your convenience.
Convenient Arlington center location. Call for information.
Sardis

617.764.5730
Thursdays
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructor specializes in the use of props, including veil, zills, cane, sword, jug, fan, and plates. Training in individual and troupe performance. All levels and individual coaching. Pay by the class. Arlington Community Education

Attleboro

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Lola (Laura Matta)
617.733.4141
Call the Y for more information. Beginning belly dance classes. Also Private and semi-private lessons in Middle-Eastern dance and Arabic music interpretation. Arabic music consultant and vendor. Attleboro YMCA

Barnstable

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Elena (Elaine Griffin)
508.888.2210 (eves)
Wednesdays
6:30 pm beginners
7:30 pm adv./performance
Cape Cod Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Barnstable Campus
Call 508.540.0611

Bedford

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Carolisa (Lolisha)
978.937.7937
Mondays
6:30 pm

Belly Dance with Carolisa

Beginners. Learn the beautiful veil dance, figure 8s of the entire body, fast traveling steps, isolations, rhythms, patterns and how to put together your own routine. Get quite a workout while having FUN! This is a friendly class with lots of individual attention; all ages and body types welcome! Moonlightdjs.com Gift Certificate with class. 6 weeks - $87
Call for information.

Belmont

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Amina Delal
617.489.1905
Ongoing Available for private lessons and professional coaching on both Arabic and Turkish styles. Get beyond the mechanics. Emphasis on "real world" and music and repertoire for the dancer. Cultivate your listening and interpretive skills for seamless phrashing, dynamite dynamics, and effective staging in any situation. Learn to work with live music and to create the show as you go. Special attention to carriage and preventing injury, stage presence, professional persona, and distinctive individual style. Also personalized design and instruction in the magic of stage makeup. Call for details

Berkley

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Aurel
508.822.6449
Tuesdays
10:00 am - 11:30 am
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Thursdays
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Saturdays
10:00 - 11:30 am

Beginners "We Be Habibi" with Aurel

By the end of this 8-week, introductory class, our Habibis will have been introduced to correct posture for belly dancing and basic moves that are the building blocks of belly dance. Enjoy a warm up, a cool down and a lot of adventure in between. Traveling steps, accent moves of the hips and ribcage, shimmies, finger cymbals, veil and 2 common belly dance rhythms will be the curriculum through which we learn that belly dance is a perfect tool for physical and emotional well being.
Ancient Art Studios, 590 Berkley Street, Berkley, MA (near Taunton). Visit the Ancient Art Studios Web site.
Aurel
508.822.6449
Tuesdays
8:00 - 9:30 pm
For Ghawazi Gals who can zill, learn choreography and layer shimmies. Ancient Art Studios
590 Berkley Street, Berkley, MA (near Taunton). Visit the Ancient Art Studios Web site.
Aurel
508.822.6449
Thursdays
8:00 - 9:30 pm
Azhar We Are - for those beyond beginners ready to work toward a group recital piece in the Fall. With Aurel Ancient Art Studios, 590 Berkley Street, Berkley, MA (near Taunton). Visit the Ancient Art Studios Web site.

Beverly

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Memie Ayat
978.927.7317
www.solitudehms.com
Tuesdays
5:00 - 6:15 pm
Classes start every six weeks

Beginner Belly Dance Basics

A fun and inspiring introduction to the Art of Middle Eastern Belly Dance. No previous dance experience necessary. This class is for all sizes and shapes of women. Come find the Goddess within your heart and spirit.
North Shore Community College.

Billerica

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Carolisa
978.937.7937
Tuesdays
7:15 - 8:30 pm
Starts November 3

Belly Dance with Carolisa

Beginners and continuing beginners. See Cambridge class description for more details. Pre-registration required. Moonlightdjs Gift Certificate with class.
6 weeks/$66 Call for information. Private, air conditioned space!
Carolisa
978.937.7937
Tuesdays
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Starts November 3

Fit Dance Blast!

Zumba and Dance Fitness includes 10 minute segment on mats See Cambridge class description for more details. Pre-registration required. Moonlightdjs Gift Certificate with class.
6 weeks/$66 Call for information.
Carolisa
978.937.7937
Thursdays
9:30 - 10:30 am
Starts November 3

Fit Dance Blast!

Zumba and Dance Fitness includes 10 minute segment on mats –morning class is a more “gentle” version! See Cambridge class description for more details. Pre-registration required. Moonlightdjs Gift Certificate with class.
8 weeks/$88 Call for information.

Boston

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Amira Jamal
508.877.4630
Mondays
7:00 - 9:00 pm

Dancing from the Heart

Two-hour intensive for advanced students. Class will be working with "Princess of Cairo" (both routines). Visit website for full description or call for mailing.
725 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 316
Amira Jamal
508.877.4630
Tuesdays
7:00 - 9:00 pm

Dancing from the Heart

Developing performance skills for an American cabaret routine. Visit website for full description or call for mailing.
775 Commonwealth Ave. (Boston University Campus), Room 314
The Goddess Dancing
781.207.9182
The Goddess Dancing
Wednesday evenings
Saturday mornings
Sacred Shapes: a foundation for all styles
Chakras: deepens technique
See Website. Boston University Dance Dept. in FitRec Ctr.
B.U. West T stop

Bradford

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Naharin (Nelda Laws)
978.374.6703
Ongoing Group, private, and semi-private lessons for all levels. Learn folkloric and cabaret styles of Middle-Eastern dance for exercise, feminine awareness, performance, and fun, including a variety of techniques for zills, veil, sword, cane, and floor dance. Call for details.

Braintree

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Diosa
(Teresa Vangeli)

781.843.8224 (Open Doors)
781.843.2489 (Teresa)
Mondays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Beginner belly dance. $12 drop-in. Open Doors
395A Washington St.

Brookline

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Johara
617.780.8890
Wednesdays
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Session 1: Sept. 10 - Oct. 15; session 2: Oct. 15 - Nov. 19. $80 for one session, $144 for 12 weeks. Brookline Academy of Dance
136 Westbourne St., Room 2
Shadia Tohme
781.461.0512
Tuesdays
Beginner 5:30 pm
Intermedate - 6:30 pm
Beginner classes. Wear socks or soft slippers. $99/8-week session Brookline Adult Ed at Brookline High School. Email or call 617.730.2700 for more information or to register.

Cambridge

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Johara
617.780.8890
Thursdays
6:00 - 7:00 pm (beg)
7:00 - 8:00 pm (int)

Beginner 1 and 2

Intermediate Belly Dance

$78/session or $140 for both (can be Beg. or Int.). Special price for beginner and intermediate classes take together - $120/6 weeks. Dropins $14/class cash only.finger cymbals.
Dance Complex
536 Mass Ave.
The Goddess Dancing
781.207.9182
The Goddess Dancing
Monday and Tuesday evenings Sacred Shapes: a foundation for all styles
Chakras: deepens technique
Intermediate: building the skills of a soloist
Options available. See Website Boston Dance Company, 550 Mass Ave. (next to the Dance Complex), Central Square
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Carolisa
978.937.7937
Wednesdays
7:30 - 8:45 pm
Session starts Oct. 28

Zumba!

ZUMBA is an exhilarating and energizing dance-fitness workout which combines dance moves with traditional exercise steps for maximum calorie-burning benefits, including moves to strengthen the core, abs and lower body. Dance and workout to a fantastic music mix including latin, world music, bellydance, and reggaeton, with some of the best dance music from each decade mixed in! Get quite a workout while having FUN! This is a friendly class, suitable for all fitness levels Pre-registration required.Discount for taking both classes!
7-week session $77 Dance Complex
536 Massachusetts Ave.
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Carolisa (Lolisha)
978.937.7937
Wednesdays
8:30 - 9:30 pm
Session starts Oct. 28

Belly Dance with Carolisa

Beginner and advanced beginner. Learn this joyous and energizing dance! Learn the beautiful veil dance, figure 8s of the entire body, fast traveling steps, isolations, rhythms, patterns and how to put together your own routine. Advanced beginners will use zills. Works muscles you didn’t know you had- Get quite a workout while having FUN! This is a friendly class with lots of individual attention, suitable for r all ages and body types. Discount for taking both classes!Moonlightdjs Gift Certificate with class.
7-week session $77 Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Ave.
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Najmat
617.775.9898
Tuesdays
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Intermediate/advanced level class. $60/month or $18/class. Green St. Studios
185 Green St.
Visit www.najmat.com for more information.
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Najmat
617.775.9898
Sundays
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Beginner level class. $45/month or $15/class. Green St. Studios, 185 Green St. Visit www.najmat.com for more information.
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Meiver
781.962.1983
Wednesdays
7:30 - 9:30 pm

Oriental "Belly" Dance Technique - Open Level "Enhance your dance!"

This is a continuing open level, technique-focused class. Current students range from 1 yr to 10 yrs of study. The class structure is an aerobic warm up, technique break-down, or exploration of a topic (particular rhythms, styles, etc), followed by combinations or improv exercises and a nice stretch. Focused on building performance skills. Please contact me for more details. This class is not suited for beginners. Classes held in upstairs studio.

$120 for 8 weeks. $18 for a single class. Registration open and ongoing Jose Mateo Ballet Theater @ Harvard Square
400 Harvard St. (the church!)
Upstairs studio
Meiver
781.962.1983
Thursdays
7:30 - 9:00 pm

Beginner Oriental "belly" Dance Technique: "Start Dancing Today!"

For people with under 1 yr of instruction. Over the course of these sessions we cover all basic moves that form the core vocabulary of this art form. Breaking the misconception created by the misnomer "belly" dance - we dance with our whole bodies, using our arms and hands, hip and torso isolations, basic footwork (traveling steps, patterns, turns) and short combinations and drills. We introduce veils and finger cymbals, learn about the history of the art form, explore differences between the many musical styles and rhythms used in this dance, stretch, tone, zaghareet and relax while we have fun! This is an ongoing class.

$120 for 8 weeks. $18 for a single class. Registration open and ongoing Jose Mateo Ballet Theater @ Harvard Square
400 Harvard St. (the church!)
Upstairs studio

Concord

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Carolisa (Lolisha)
978.937.7937
Mondays
7:00 - 8:15 pm
Coming soon!

Bellydance with Zumba!

For beginners and continuing beginners. See Arlington class description for more details. Moonlightdjs.com Gift Certificate with class.
6 weeks - $78 Call for information

Danvers

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Memie Ayat
978.790.1963
www.solitudehms.com
Tuesdays
5:00 - 6:15 pm
6 week sessions

Inspiring the Divine Spirit Within

A fun inspiring introduction to the art of Middle-Eastern belly dance. No previous dance experience necessary. Class is for all shapes and sizes of women. Pre-registration required. Class requires a minimum of 5 people to run.
North Shore Community College
Alfalfa Farm
978.236.1214

Dedham

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Shadia Tohme
781.461.0512
Ongoing Private and small group lessons in raqs sharqi, folklore, cabaret, jug, cane, shamadan, and zills. All levels. Available for workshops, coaching, and classes in all levels of Oriental (Turkish, Lebanese, and Egyptian style) and folkloric dance, and Middle-Eastern percussion (zills, tambourine, drum) Home studio. Call for details.
Phaedra
781.329.1484
Wednesdays
7:00 - 8:45 pm
Requires mastery of belly dancing basics. Bring veil and zills. Call for details.
Phaedra
781.329.1484
Mondays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
July 20 - August 10
Introduction to Drum Solo: for beginners with little or no experience with drum solos. Call for details.
Phaedra
781.329.1484
Wednesdays
7:30 - 8:45 pm
Multi-level class for students with at least a basic knowledge of belly dance movements. We will work on honing and improving technique by applying proper alignment, centering, breath, and footwork to all aspects of belly dance movement. Bring zills and veil.Two four-week sessions: July 8 - July 29 and August 5 - August 26 Call for details.

East Longmeadow

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Thursdays 11:00 am Active Adult and Seated Senior Belly Dance Class - a beginner belly dance class focused on a variety of belly dance movements to enhance posture, strength, and muscle toning for seniors. Call 4132.739.4715 to register Jewish Community Center, Converse St.
Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores)
860.916.2957
Mondays 7:30 pm Troupe rehearsal for The Desert Dancers. Organization membership required. Jewish Community Center, Converse St.
Rafiah
Belly Dance with Rafiah
Wednesdays
6:30pm - 7:30 pm
7:45pm - 8:45 pm
Beginners Belly Dance and Practice Drills $15 drop-in rate
$12 if paid 6 weeks in advance
$11 Mother/Daughter discounts
Quantum Life Management
30 Westwood Ave.
413.526.9840

Falmouth

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Elena (Elaine Griffin)
508.888.2210 (eves)
Thursdays
6:30 pm beginners
7:30 pm intermediate/advanced
Cape Cod Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Falmouth Campus. Call 508.540.0611

Fitchburg

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Shazar (Judith Sayegh)
978.353.3053
See Web site for current class and workshop information. A sensual woman's paradise! Learn to belly dance and "Firm-a-size." Beginners and advanced. Turkish and Arabic cabaret style. Veils, zills, and choreographed routines. Mastering the perfect drum solo. Belly dance supplies and fashions from exotic lands on premises. Drum lessons with Louie Sayegh, as well as drums for sale. Shazar's Studio of Belly Dance, Drum, and Fashion Emporium
32 Oak Hill Lane

Foxborough

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Sumora (Susan Morgaine)
508.561.4229
Susan Morgaine's Web site
Mondays
6:30 pm
Beginners Foxborough Universalist Church
6 Bird Street
Sumora (Susan Morgaine)
508.561.4229
Susan Morgaine's Web site
Mondays
7:50 pm
Beyond Beginners Foxborough Universalist Church
6 Bird Street

Framingham

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Amira Jamal
508.877.4630
Ongoing
  • 9:00 am - Mixed levels, adults
  • 10:00 am - Mixed levels, 12 years through adult
Visit website for full description or call for mailing.
Call for more information.

Gloucester

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Memie Ayat
978.790.1963
www.solitudehms.com
Saturdays
10:30 - 11:30 am

Inspiring the Divine Spirit Within

A fun inspiring introduction to the art of Middle-Eastern belly dance. No previous dance experience necessary. Class is for all shapes and sizes of women. Pre-registration required. Class requires a minimum of 5 people to run.
Metamorphosis Studio
84 Main St.

Greenfield

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Emuna
413.772.0204
Ongoing Private and semi-private lessons and coaching geared to your individual needs Workshops on special topics (zills, veil, dance basics, choreography, etc.). House calls possible from Northampton to Brattleboro Call for details.

Hanover

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Diosa (Teresa Vangeli)
781.843.2489
Sundays
6:45 to 7:30 pm
$12 drop-ins, cash or check only, 5 and under free. Mommy friendly class. All-levels. Putting it all together. Open Doors Power Yoga Studio, Merchant Row Mall- Lower level
2053 Washington St.

Hanson

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Amirah
781.248.3684
Amirah Dancing
Sundays
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Session starts April 25
Beginner level. Classes are $12/class when a block of 4 or more purchased. $17 drop-in Hanson Holistic Center
156 Liberty St.

Harvard

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Louisa (Louise Dorian)
978.772.2494
Mondays
10:00 - 11:00 am
Tuesdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Beginners. See Web site for details. Life Health Studio
86 Old Mill Rd.

Harwich/Harwichport

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Anahita (Diana Sobalvarro)
508.274.6095
Wednesdays, ongoing
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Belly Dance Basics Harwich Community Center
Khadija
508.362.7474
Transformations Center
Beginners
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Intermediate
Thursdays 7:00 pm
Awakening the Goddess - Egyptian Belly Dance with Khadija. The Academy of Performing Arts, Route 137

Hudson

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Aurora (Nan Rogers)
978.549.8390
Bellybration
Wednesdays
6:45 - 7:30 pm

Introduction to Belly Dance

Women of all sizes, ages, and personal styles gather in safe space to cultivate your inner belly dancer and explore joyful creative movement. We'll work with isolations, traveling moves, choreography, improvisation, veils, rhythms, and the list goes on! See studio Web site for fee information.
Dance On Studio
15 Bonazzoli Ave.

Jamaica Plain

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Susi
617.953.4203
Susi - Belly Dance Artist
Mondays
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Girls and Teen Beginning Belly Dance: Ages 11 and up 9 months/32 weeks - $520 for year Tony Williams Dance Center
284 Amory St.
617.524.4381
Susi
617.953.4203
Susi - Belly Dance Artist
Mondays
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Teen Intermediate Belly Dance: Ages 11 and up. Adults welcome. 9 months/32 weeks - $520 for year Tony Williams Dance Center
284 Amory St.
617.524.4381
Susi
617.953.4203
Susi - Belly Dance Artist
Thursdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Adult Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Belly Dance $16 drop-in; $120 8-class card Tony Williams Dance Center
284 Amory St.
617.524.4381
Vadalna Tribal Dance Co.
617.953.4203
Vadalna
Tuesdays
Starts Oct. 13

Intermediate (Open Level) Tribal Fusion with Denise 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Beginner (Open Level) American Tribal Style with Shakti and Kali Das 8:00 - 9:30 pm (pre-registration required)

$15 drop-in; $110 for a 10-class card Vadalna Tribal Dance Co.
284 Amory St.
617.524.4381

Kingston

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Amirah
781.248.3684
Amirah Dancing
Thursdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Mixed level. $12/class when a block of 4 or more purchased. $17 drop-in Simply Soothing Sanctuary
84 Summer St.
Elena (Elaine Griffin)
508.888.2210 (eves)
Tuesdays
7:15 pm
Beginner/intermediate Call for information

Lakeville

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Location
Katia
508.993.7074
Tuesdays
7:45 - 9:15 pm
Through Oct. 20

Technique Class with Katia

This class is open to all levels. Class session fee: $135. Drop-ins welcome $22/class.
Kalia Karr Dance Studio (Katia's Retreat Location)
105 Charles Eldridge Drive

Lawrence

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Zareena
781.640.6330
Thursdays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Beginner level classes. Latin School of Music and Art
620 Essex Street, 3rd Floor
978.794.1822

Lexington

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Carolisa (Lolisha)
978.937.7937
Thursdays
7:00 - 8:15 pm
Session starts September 21

Belly Dance with Carolisa

Beginners and continuing beginners. See Cambridge class description for more details. Pre-registration required. Moonlightdjs.com Gift Certificate with class.
8 weeks $96 Minuteman Regional High School

Littleton

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Phoenix Avathar
508.752.0465
Tuesdays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Improvisational Tribal Style. 50/month. Manxcatproductions - Cannon Theatre
410 Great Rd.

Lowell

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Carolisa (Lolisha)
978.937.7937
Ongoing

Belly Dance with Carolisa

Private or small classes by appointment; Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced. Fine tune your skills; work on performance or prepare routine; or simply learn faster at your convenience.
Call for information

Lunenburg

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Rema
978.902.2965
Ongoing. Call for information.

BellyDanskinetics with Rema

BellyDanskinetics combines movements from Belly Dance with the spirit of Danskinetics(the dance of Yoga) to awaken your body, mind and spirit.

Medford

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Jemileh (Jaqui Martir)
617.309.0592
Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cardio Shimmy Gold's Gym
LaReina
(Lorraine Lafata)

781.306.1333
Ongoing Specialities include veil work; belly work; hips; belly dance as healing dance; and performance and transformation. Sliding fee scale available. Call for details
Sardis

617.764.5730
Tuesdays Instructor specializes in the use of props, including veil, zills, cane, sword, jug, fan, and plates. Training in individual and troupe performance. All levels and individual coaching. Pay by the class. Springstep

Melrose

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
LaReina
(Lorraine Lafata)

781.306.1333
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Sept. 16 - Nov. 11

Power Belly Conditioning Class

Based on the innovative oncept by Delilah Flynn of Seattle. A one-hour workout with a toning and strengthening focus, designed to engage the entire body. Using the all rhythms of belly dance, we will sweat our way to a more empowered and engaged body awareness. Equipment for class: To get full benefit of class we strongly recommend use of Delilah's’ Bell Dance Weight Belts. Get complete info about weight belts at visionarydance.com.
$90 whole session ($13 drop in cost) Sacred Source Studio,br> 72 Stone Place.
LaReina
(Lorraine Lafata)

781.306.1333
Sundays 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Sept. 20 - Nov. 15

Power Belly Conditioning Class

See Wednesday class description
$90 whole session ($13 drop in cost) Sacred Source Studio
LaReina
(Lorraine Lafata)

781.306.1333
Sundays 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Sept. 20 - Nov. 15

Belly Dance as Healing Dance I

An introduction to the technique and philosophy of belly dance. We create safe space that honors each woman's experience as she learns the elements of this powerful dance.

$170 in advance; $180 first day of class Sacred Source Studio
72 Stone Place
LaReina
(Lorraine Lafata)

781.306.1333
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sept. 16 - Nov. 11

Belly Dance as Healing Dance II

For students comfortable with belly dance vocabulary. Class explores refinement and strengthening of technique, self-expression, layering, and rhythms. We work on understanding the dance; its deeper meanings and potential for greater transformation in our lives.

$170 in advance; $180 first day of class Sacred Source Studio
72 Stone Place

Methuen

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Zareena
781.640.6330
Zareena
Tuesdays
8:15 - 9:15 pm
Ongoing classes for all levels Center for Performing Arts
7 Hampshire St., 4th Floor
978.975.7668

Newburyport

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Leondunya
978.590.0974
Ongoing Classes by appointment. Private and semi-private classes for groups, children, and adults. Introductory-intermediate Middle-Eastern and gypsy-style dance lessons by expert costumer/choreographer, experienced dance teacher and performer. Call for more information.

Newton

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Hanan
617.417.0902
Hanan Dances
Wednesdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Mixed level class in Egyptian-style belly dance. Classes include technique, combinations, and skills for dance improvisation. The Dance Academy
94 Rowe St.
Melina
781.209.0950
Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:00 pm (int./adv.)
Thursdays 7:00 pm (beg.), 8:20 (adv. beg.)
Women's Workshop
72 Columbus St.
Phaedra
781.329.1484
Mondays
6:45 - 7:45 pm

Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, with Phaedra

8-week session.
Newton North High School through Newton Community Education. To register, see www.newtoncommunityed.org or call 617.559.6999.
Phaedra
781.329.1484
Mondays
8:00 - 9:00 pm

Beyond Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, with Phaedra

8-week session. For students with one beginner session.
Newton North High School through Newton Community Education. To register, see www.newtoncommunityed.org or call 617.559.6999.

Norton

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Anechka (Susan Caplan)
781.209.0950
Tuesdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
$12/class; dropin Positive Charge School of Dance
314 E. Main St., Rt. 123 (back of building)

North Dartmouth

Location
Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Katia
508.993.7074
Ongoing Ongoing private and semi-private classes by appointment. Located one hour south of Boston and 1/2 hour from Providence. Call for details.

North Easton

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Aneckha (Susan Caplan)
781.820.7893
Wednesdays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Ongong basic and intermediate level classes. Women of Wisdom, 118 Washington St.(Route 138)
508.230.3680
Teresa Vangeli
781.843.8224
Thursdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm

Belly Dance with Diosa

Private and small group classes by appointment, traditional bellydance with floorwork, veil and sword, for all levels, beginner to advanced.
Women of Wisdom, 118 Washington St.(Route 138)
508.230.3680

Peabody

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Phoenix Avathar
508.752.0465
Wednesdays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Beginner Improvisational Tribal Style. $50/month. Belly Moves
75 Main St.

Salem

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Memie Ayat
978.790.1963
www.solitudehms.com
Tuesdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Classes start every eight weeks

Inspiring the Divine Spirit Within

A fun inspiring introduction to the art of Middle-Eastern belly dance. No previous dance experience necessary. Class is for all shapes and sizes of women. 8 weeks/$80 pre-paid. $15/drop-in. Pre-registration required. Class requires a minimum of 5 people to run.
Dance Class, 302 Essex St., 978.745.3538
Memie Ayat
978.790.1963
www.solitudehms.com
Thursdays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Classes start every eight weeks

Inspiring the Divine Spirit Within

Ongoing beginners and beyond. A fun inspiring introduction to the art of Middle-Eastern belly dance. No previous dance experience necessary. Class is for all shapes and sizes of women. 8 weeks/$80 pre-paid. $15/drop-in. Pre-registration required. Class requires a minimum of 5 people to run.
The Cat, the Crow, and the Crown
63R Pickering Wharf (rear door)
978.774.6274

Sandwich

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Elena el Amar(Elaine Griffin)
508.888.2210 (eves)
Tuesdays
6:00 pm
Beginner Zills. Six week class begins the last week of June. Sandwich High School. Contact the Community School at 508-888-0053 or scslearn.org for info and registration.

Sharon

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Anechka (Susan Caplan)
781.820.7893
Mondays
7:00 - 8:15 pm
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
293 Moose Hill Street

Somerville

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Sardis

617.764.5730
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sundays 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor specializes in the use of props, including veil, zills, cane, sword, jug, fan, and plates. Training in individual and troupe performance. All levels and individual coaching. Pay by the class. Call for details.
Nadira Jamal
Belly Dance Somerville
Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:00 pm (Level 2)
8:00 - 9:00 pm (Level 1)
Sept. 9 - Oct. 21 (no class 9/23)
Level 1: This level is recommended for students with less than a year of belly dance training.
Level 2: Level 2 is intended for dancers who have mastered the material in my Level 1 class, or who have equivalent experience (typically a year of beginner-level instruction).
For class pricing, see the Web site Third Life Studio
33 Union Square

Stoneham

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Dorothea
781.438.7663
Wednesdays, 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. First class is free. Bringing 25 years of experience to beginners and professionals. Zills, veil, sword, cane, and candelabra can be included in class work. Dorothea gives great attention to your awareness of and proper use of your energy system (the chakras) and your breathing, and emphasize excellent posture, poise, and facial expressions. Private lessons and coaching. Stoneham Senior Center

Tewksbury

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Carolisa (Lolisha)
978.937.7937
Saturdays 10:30-11:45 am

Belly Dance with Carolisa

For beginners and advanced beginners. Pre-registration required. See Arlington class description for more details.
7 weeks - $85. Call for information

Tyngsboro

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Rema
978.902.2965
Rema's Beauty and Wellness
Mondays
6:00 - 7:00 pm (BellyDanskinetics)
Saturdays 2:30 - 4:00 pm (monthly workshops)

Yoga of Belly Dance with Rema

Using the powerful movements of belly dance for total health and well-being of body, mind, and spirit. Belly dance from head to toe as you enter a space of peace and bliss and surrender to the moment with upper and lower body shimmies, circular hip movements, dancing with veils, and more.

Studio 269
269 Middlesex Rd.
978.902.2965

Waltham

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Shazar (Judith Sayegh)
978.353.3053
Saturdays 12:15 - 1:15 pm Shazar teaches belly dance with her husband, Middle-Eastern drummer Louie Sayegh. Beginners and intermediate. Veils, zills. Turkish and Arabic cabaret style. Waltham YMCA
725 Lexington St.
781.894.5285

Watertown

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Johara
617.780.8890
Tuesdays
7:30 - 8:30 pm

Belly Dance 1 and 2

First session (8 weeks, $110) starts September 9; session 2 (6 weeks, $84) on Nov. 11. Pre-registration required. Discount for returning students who bring a friend or who are taking more than one class per week.
Abaka Armenian School for the Performing Arts
101 Bigelow St.

Wellesley

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Amira Jamal
508.877.4630
Wednesdays
7:15 - 8:15 pm

Language of the Dance and Dancing from the Heart

Beginner through advanced intermediates. Visit website for full description.
Wellesley Recreation Center, 90 Washington St.

Westford

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Rema
978.902.2965
Ongoing. Call for information.

BellyDanskinetics with Rema

BellyDanskinetics combines movements from Belly Dance with the spirit of Danskinetics(the dance of Yoga) to awaken your body, mind and spirit.
Karendyth

Weymouth Landing

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Diosa
(Teresa Vangeli)

781.843.2489
Tuesdays
7:15 - 8:15 pm
Belly Dance for fitness. $12 drop-in, cash or check only Open Doors Power Yoga Studio
65 Washington St., 3rd floor

Winchester

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Carolisa (Lolisha)
978.937.7937
Thursdays
6:00 - 7:15 pm
Starts September 24

Bellydance and Zumba!

Exhilarating Dance and Fitness Workout. This combination class gives you the best of both! Class time will be divided between Zumba and Bellydance, including moves designed to strengthen the core, abs and lower body. . See Cambridge description for more details.. Pre-registration required Moonlightdjs Gift Certificate with class.
8 weeks/$96 Call for information. Private, comfortable space!

Worcester

Jemileh Saturdays Levels I and II World Rhythms Dance Studio

Cape Cod

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Elena el Amar(Elaine Griffin)
508.888.2210 (eves)
Tuesdays
6:00 pm
Beginner Zills. Six week class begins the last week of June. Sandwich High School. Contact the Community School at 508-888-0053 or scslearn.org for info and registration.
Khadija
508.362.7474
Transformations Center
Beginner level
Wednesdays 7:00 pm
Awakening the Goddess - Egyptian Belly Dance with Khadija. Sabrina's Ballet Works, Yarmouth
Khadija (Katrina Valenzuela)
(of Kharamana Dance Troupe)
508.362.7474
vAlign=top>Ongoing Private lessons, performance coaching by appointment. Call for details.

New Hampshire

Amherst

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Zahira Zuhra
603.880.7522 (Option 4 for Class Updates
Zahira Bellydancer
Mondays
7:45 - 8:45pm
Drop-in style Amherst Jazzercise Fitness Center
5 Northern Blvd. (Northwood Green), Unit 3

Manchester

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Munira (Michele Arista)
603.858.0162
Beginners
Sundays 6:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:15 pm
Intermediate/adv.
Sundays 7:00 pm
Turkish and some Egyptian cabaret, Belly Dance Rock, cane, sword, and tray. Dance International Studio
83 Hanover St., 3rd floor
Zahira Zuhra
603.880.7522 (Option 4 for Class Updates
Zahira Bellydancer
Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Drop-ins welcome. 6-8 week Sessions Pole Bliss
250 Commercial Street, Suite 2007
Turn into Textile Court; parking to the right - double doors will lead you up the stairs to 2nd floor

Merrimack

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Zaira
817.368.8982
Belly Dancing by Zaira
Mondays
Saturdays
Belly Dance with Zaira. Beginner and Mixed Levels. $15/Drop In or $45/month Paper Moon Dance Center
515 Daniel Webster Hwy
603.429.1100

Nashua

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Zahira Zuhra
603.880.7522 (Option 4 for Class Updates
Zahira Bellydancer
Saturdays
Noon - 1:00 pm
Drop-in style Holistic Self Care Center
12 Murphy Drive(off Northeastern Boulevard)

Rollinsford

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Sabrina Lichtenwalner
603.942.7998
Mondays
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Introduction to Belly Dance Lotus Rising World Dance Studio
1 Front St., Studio 148
Sabrina Lichtenwalner
603.942.7998
Mondays
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Beginner Belly Dance Lotus Rising World Dance Studio
1 Front St., Studio 148
Sabrina Lichtenwalner
603.942.7998
Thursdays
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dance Lotus Rising World Dance Studio
1 Front St., Studio 148

Rhode Island

Pawtucket

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Lola
617.733.4141
Ongoing Beginners Bellydance;Beyond Beginners Bellydance; Bellydance for Performance; Polynesian Dance (Hula and Ori) Call for more info World Dance and Music Center
925 Central Avenue
401.723.3900
Rianna Saoirse
Rianna Dances
Mondays
7:00 - 8:00
Aug. 31 - Sept. 28
Enjoy a playful Turkish pop-music choreography. Suitable for beyond beginner and intermediate dancers. To register, contact Lola at: 617.733.4141 or visit www.loladance.com. Call for more info World Dance and Music Center
925 Central Avenue
401.723.3900.
Tempest
Nouveau Noir Dance
Wednesdays
5:45 - 6:45 pm
"Bellydance Foundation" (beginning/mixed level)
7:00 - 8:00pm "Bellydance Fusion: Gothic and Beyond" (intermediate/advanced)
n/a World Dance and Music Center
925 Central Avenue
401.723.3900
Tempest
Nouveau Noir Dance
Wednesdays
7:00 - 8:00 pm
"Bellydance Fusion: Gothic and Beyond" (intermediate/advanced) n/a World Dance and Music Center
925 Central Avenue
401.723.3900

Providence

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Neylan
World of Neylan
Sundays
10:00 am - noon

Improvisational Tribal Belly Dance and Gypsy stylings

This class is an ongoing class where participants learn core technique, isolations, combinations, and while building group improvisation skills. This class incorporates flavors of ATS, Indian, Flamenco, and Gypsy stylings while creating a community between the dancers. It will foster growth for both group performance and individual soloists. A 10 or 25-yd skirt is recommended. Mixed levels
$60/6 or $13 drop in. Perishable Theater
95 Empire St.
Tempest
Nouveau Noir Dance
Tuesdays
7:00 - 8:00 pm

The Art of Belly Dance

Beginning/mixed level
n/a Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Student Center (dance studio). RISD & Brown students should go to the Office of Student Life to register.

Tiverton

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Barbara
401.338.9905
  • Pilates with body circles M - F 9:00 - 10:30 am
  • Belly Dance M - Th 7:00 - 8:30 pm
  • Dance wear boutique 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 - 7:00 pm most days
The Dancing Spirit Studio
1759 Main Rd.

Woonsocket

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Neylan
World of Neylan
Saturdays
3:00 - 4:30 pm

Improvisational Tribal Belly Dance: Beginner Basic 1

This class is an introductory level tutorial in Improvisational Tribal with a strong core in Ats technique. Participants will learn basic posture, isolations and combinations while building skills for group improvisation.
$60/6 $13 drop in The Divine Goddess
128 Main St.

Vermont

Brattleboro

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Ismalia (Judi Bourque-Olmstead)
802.464.6344
802.464.2557
Ismalia
Ongoing. Call for class dates and times, or visit Ismalia's Web site. Group lessons, private, and semi-privates in home studio. Beginner through advanced in cabaret performance, using a mix of Armenian/Turkish, Lebanese, and Egyptian movements. Coaching in stage performance, presence, and improvisation. Call for details
Rabiah (Robin Rieske)
802.275.7232
East of Indigo: Belly Dance with Rabiah
Check Web site for details and class schedules.. Call for details

Hardwick

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Sabah (Shari Stahl)
802.563.2292
Sabah
Mondays
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Ongoing enrollment or drop-in covering technique, movement vocabulary, and short combinations in a fun, supportive atmosphere. $10 for drop in, or purchase a 10-class package for $70 Room to Move Studio at Thresholds
Main St.

Marlboro

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Ismalia (Judi Bourque-Olmstead)
802.464.6344
802.464.2557
Ismalia
Ongoing. Call for class dates and times., or visit Ismalia's Web site. See description for Brattleboro class. Call for details

Montpelier

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Sabah (Shari Stahl)
802.563.2292
Sabah
Tuesdays
noon to 1:30 pm
Beginning with gentle non-stressful movements warming up major muscles, we will learn the basic steps of belly dance which are organic to a woman's anatomy. Enjoy the benefits of enhanced body awareness as we build a movement vocabulary of fluid spinal undulations and powerful shimmies and a range of hip movements. Each class will conclude with a cool down and stretch. $88 for 8 week series or single class $15 Geezum Crow Yoga
37 Elm St.

Northfield

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Sabah (Shari Stahl)
802.563.2292
Sabah
Tuesdays
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Have fun exploring slow and sensual movement blended with accents to fast percussive rhythms, inspiring self expression and empowering healthy body image. Classes will introduce the core movements of undulations, isolations, hip patterns, and shimmies. We will learn short combinations to both popular and classic Middle Eastern music. Beginners welcome, returning dancers will be taught additional layers of technique and expression. $15 per drop-in, $60 for a six-week series. Ladies Workout Express, the Grey Building
168 Main St.

Stowe

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Cost Location
Sabah (Shari Stahl)
802.563.2292
Sabah
Wednesdays
10:30 am - noon
Each class begins with a warm-up of major muscles designed by a massage therapist. Beginners will receive a clear break-down and explanation of the core movements of undulations, isolations, hip patterns and shimmies. For continuing students, the focus is on additional layering for enhanced technique and body awareness. $72 for the series or $18 per class drop-in rate Emerging VT
2272 Mountain Rd.

Townshend

Teacher/contact Date/time Class Location
Rabiah (Robin Rieske)
802.275.7232
East of Indigo: Belly Dance with Rabiah
Check Web site for details and class schedules. Beginner Bellydancing for Life "At Any Age"! Full of fun, laughter, mystery and joy, this beginner dance class is for people of all shapes, sizes and ages. Build posture, flexibility and coordination while learning the basic of belly dance movement in a fun and supportive environment. Call for details