BellyDance Classes
Egypt is Calling
In-person classes classes run from September to June of each year.
We offer a few levels of classes. If you have taken classes with other teachers but are new to our technique and teaching style, we suggest that you start with Level 1. Each teacher has a different style, technique and way of describing moves so you and we will find it easier to work from the same perspective.
We use a building block method of teaching. This means that you will learn a number of moves at each level of dance that you can put in your dance “toolkit” and bring out when you free dance. We will add variations to these basic moves as you progress through the classes.
Our primary focus in the classes is improvisational dance – dancing to the music as it inspires you at the time. This is, in essence, the most traditional type of Egyptian dance so we feel it is critical that students learn this. This means you can put on any type of music and be able to dance. It also means that you can more easily develop choreographies down the road if you so choose because you know what steps work with what part of music.
Interested in performing? Contact us to find out more about our DancEgypt Troupe!
Classes
Here’s a quick overview of our current class info:
- 2025 Classes are in-person
- Drop in rate (per class)
$25 - For DancEgypt Troupe Practice pricing please contact us
- Minimum registration is required for a session to run
*See below for more details on start dates and class descriptions.
February 5th – March 26th (8 weeks)
6:00pm – 7:00pm Level 1 Technique ($120 + gst)
7:00pm – 7:30pm Drumming ($100 + gst)
7:30pm – 8:30pm Level 2 Technique ($120 + gst)
8:30pm – 9:30pm DancEgypt Troupe Practice
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April 16th – June 11th (9 weeks)
6:00pm – 7:00pm Drum Class ($135 + gst)
April 16th – May 14th (5 weeks)
7:00pm – 8:30pm Spring Thing *Musicality* ($112.50 + gst)
May 21st – June 11th (4 weeks)
7:00pm – 8:30pm Saidi Choreography ($90 + gst)
*Minimum registration required in order to run each class.
Please send us an email to register.
Level 1 Technique
In this beginner level class we will work building Egyptian technique, breaking down movement, adding more layers and combinations, and include time for personal development during free dance. We will build on what you have learned and keep adding new moves to your repertoire.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes that stretch but that are not so big that we can’t see movement in the legs, pelvis and upper body. Please ensure you have something to cover your feet (eg. socks, slippers, dance shoes) and bring a veil as well.
Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Feb 5th – Mar 26th
Level 2 Technique
In this class we continue to build on Egyptian technique, breaking down more complex movements, adding more layers and combinations, with a bit more time spent on musicality and music interpretation through free dance. We continue to work on what you have learned in Level 1 and keep adding new moves to your repertoire.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes that stretch but that are not so big that we can’t see movement in the legs, pelvis and upper body. Please ensure you have something to cover your feet (eg. socks, slippers, dance shoes) and bring a veil as well.
Wednesdays 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Feb 5th – Mar 26th
Drumming
*Join us this for for some drumming!
In this class we will learn some common arabic rhythms and drumming technique with which to play them.
No previous drumming experience is required as this class will be delivered as an all-levels class. We will give you different layers to work with and how you can decide how much you want to layer together.
In our longer spring session we will be learning the above technique as well as an antire song. There will be an opportunity to play this song as a group at our student party in June.
What to bring: Your own drum (tabla/darbuka)
If you do not have a drum we may be able to rent one to you! Just email us and ask.
*Winter Session*
Wednesdays 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Feb 5th – Mar 26th
*Spring Session*
Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
April 16th – June 11th
Spring Thing *Musicality*
Spring Thing is a dance class that runs like 5 mini-workshops wrapped into 5 weeks. It’s a multi-level class so it’s great for both beginner or more experienced dancers. This Spring, our focus topic will be musicality.
In This class we will work on dance technique plus different parts of interpreting music which will include things like improvising, identifying rhythms, following melodic patterns, and movement combinations.
Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm
April 16 – May 14
Saidi Choreography
Starting in mid-May we have a fun folkloric Saidi piece with a cane! Folkloric dances have their own energy and movements so learning a choreography is a great way to see how it all connects.
Canes will be provided.
Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm
May 21 – June 11
DancEgypt Troupe Practice
This is rehearsal for DancEgypt Troupe members to learn and build performance repertoire. Members of the Troupe are expected to register for the 7:30pm class as well in order to strengthen and build technique.
Wednesdays 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Jan 8th – Mar 26th
Apr 16th – June 11th