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Branford (includes North Branford)
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Aleenah |
Wednesdays |
Beginner/intermediate |
Let's Dance in Rhythm |
Cromwell
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Gia Khalsa |
Tuesdays |
Basic beginners mini-class. Free if you take the regular class at 7:30. $14 drop in or $72 for 6 classes |
Facilitated Healing Yoga Center |
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Gia Khalsa |
Tuesdays |
All-level class. $72/6 classes or $14 drop-in |
Facilitated Healing Yoga Center |
Danbury
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Riskallah Riyad (Dolores Matzen) |
See Web site for class days and times |
Classes for all levels |
A Common Ground |
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Riskallah Riyad (Dolores Matzen) |
See Web site for class days and times |
Classes for all levels |
A Common Ground Too |
Durham
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Gia Khalsa |
Thursdays |
Call for more info |
Call for more info |
East Haven
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Aleenah |
Mondays |
Beginner/mixed level |
Body Works Studio |
Enfield
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
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. |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
See Web site for more information |
Beginner class with emphasis on bellyrobics. Register with Leila. |
Gold's Gym |
Fairfield
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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203.979.9000 |
Mondays 7:00 - 8:15 pm Classes start Oct. 6 |
Belly Dance BasicsBreathe, 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 |
Glastonbury
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Gia Khalsa |
Wednesdays |
Beginners. $72/6 classes or $14 drop-in |
Sacred Rivers Yoga |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
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 |
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Su'ad (Nancy Barrett) |
Most Sundays, ongoing |
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) |
Granby
(includes East Granby and West Granby)
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
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 |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
Wednesdays 7:00 pm |
The Hip Chix Troupe rehearsal. By invitation only. |
Granby. Contact Leila, creative director, for info. |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Tava Auslan |
Sundays |
Bellydance for Fitness |
Fitness Edge |
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Aleenah |
See Aleenah's Web site for current schedule. |
Beginner/mixed level |
Allegra Dance Studio
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Groton
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Sirena Sultana |
Mondays |
Intermediate Level - Expand your dance vocabulary and learn exciting choreography. |
Fit 4 You |
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Sirena Sultana |
Wednesdays |
Beginner Level - Learn concise breakdown of basic movements and dance combinations. |
Fit 4 You |
Hartford
(includes West Hartford)
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
Tuesdays 4:30 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. |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
Call for info. |
Beginner belly dance class. Plans for Hispanic troupe. Register with Leila. |
Azucar Restaurant and Dance Club, Franklin Ave. |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
Semi-monthly event. Call Leila for dates. Do NOT call restaurant. |
Women's Belly Dance Club NightsWe 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. |
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Su'ad (Nancy Barrett) |
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. |
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Su'ad (Nancy Barrett) |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Joy Herbst |
Mondays |
Tribal Fusion Belly DanceOpen level class. Please call 203.925.8422 to register for 8 wk series. |
Shelton Community Center 41 Church Street |
Jewett City
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Desmeen (Gayle Renaud) |
Mondays - Thursdays |
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 |
Ledyard
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Katie Bersche |
Tuesdays |
American Tribal style group Improvisation focused. Come and learn this wonderful dance, and you will be able to dance together with people all over the world! There will be no class on September 16 or 23. To register for either of these classes, please call Katie. |
Dragon's Egg Studio |
Meriden
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Maroznia |
Thursdays |
Beginner/advanced beginner |
Diversified Physical Therapy Up-Stairs Studio, (Rear entrance), 1260 East Main St. Visit www.maroznia.com for more information. |
Middletown
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Gia Khalsa |
Sundays |
Beginner classes. $60/6 classes or $12 drop-in. |
Vinnie's Jump and Jive Dance Studio |
Milford
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Adina (Colleen Lawless) |
Tuesdays 8:30 - 10:00 pm |
Tuesdays - beginner technique |
Tranquility Spa |
New Haven
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Aleenah |
By appointment |
Private lessons - beginner/intermediate |
Call for details. |
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Joy Herbst |
Tuesdays |
Tribal ImprovisationThis class includes a full body warm up, muscle and body conditioning exercises, American Tribal belly dance movement combo's and drills, as well as Tribal Fusion combinations and choreography. Zill work will be addressed to fortify the Tribal technique! $18.00 drop-in or $120 for the series package. |
Revive Wellness Center 867 Whalley Ave. 203.387.1540 |
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Katerina |
Wednesdays |
Beginner Belly Dance - Ongoing classes that teach the fundamentals of traditional belly dance, then build on them. Learn basic body posture, isolation movements, steps, combinations, rhythms, zills, and short choreographies for fitness, dance knowledge, or just for fun. |
Revive Wellness Center 867 Whalley Ave. 203.387.1540 |
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Katerina |
Wednesdays |
Fusion Belly Dance - all levels. Belly dance with ATTITUDE! Expand your knowledge of belly dance basics. Updated and contemporary, Fusion Belly Dance interweaves moves, postures, and music from many other styles of dance and cultures from around the world. From this fusion of styles, unique and specialized forms of belly dance have been born, such as Tribal Fusion and Gothic, most originating on the West Coast. This is an ongoing, all-levels class, but expect to be challenged. Beginners get special attention, though - not to worry! |
Revive Wellness Center 867 Whalley Ave. 203.387.1540 |
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Muneerah (Amanda Hilton) |
Check Web site for dates and times of special beginner session workshops. |
Learn the ancient art and movements of belly dance with a modern flair. Session classes include warmup, isolations, and challenging beginner choreographies. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf for your hips (extras will be provided). All shapes, sizes, and ages welcome. Register through Balance Fitness Studio. |
Balance Studio |
Norwalk
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Tava Auslan |
Wednesdays |
Middle-Eastern dance (history and choreography) |
Norwalk Community College |
Old Saybrook
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Gia Khalsa |
Wednesdays |
Call for more info. |
Call for more info. |
Pawcatuck
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Katie Bersche |
Tuesdays |
September 8 There will be an introduction to bellydance single class for $10. |
Lily Pad Kidz Family Enrichment Center |
Plainville
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
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, |
South Windsor
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Aleenah |
See Aleenah's Web site for current class schedule |
Beginner/mixed levels |
Latin Moves Dance Studio |
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203.979.9000 |
Thursdays |
Belly Dance BasicsBreathe, 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 |
Wallingford
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Aleenah |
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. Classes start June 3 |
Beginner |
Wallingford Family YMCA
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Watertown
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30 pm |
Beginner belly dance |
Mango Tree Fitness Center |
Westport
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Tava Auslan |
Tuesdays |
Bellydance for Fitness |
Symmetry Yoga, 177 Post Road West |
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Tava Auslan |
Thursdays |
Open level belly dance class. Visit www.westportcontinuinged.com for more info. |
Westport Continuing Education, Bedford Middle School, 88 North Ave. |
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Tava Auslan |
Thursdays |
Advanced beginner/intermediate |
Symmetry Yoga, 177 Post Road West |
Bangor
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Kahaz |
Tuesdays 8:00 - 9:30 pm. |
Beginners class. You do not need to belong to the Y to take these. |
YMCA on Hammond St. |
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Kahaz |
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 |
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Kahaz |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Jamileh |
Mondays |
BEGINNER I and II9/8-12/8 (no class 10/13 or 11/24) for 12 weeks, $144.00/12 week session. Register NOW through Merrymeeting Adult Education. |
Full Circle Dance Studio |
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Jamileh |
Mondays |
INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCEDFeaturing Live Music with Okbari. 9/8-12/8 (no class 10/13 or 11/24) for 12 weeks, $156.00/12 week session. Register NOW through Jamileh. |
Full Circle Dance Studio |
Falmouth
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Jamileh |
Wednesdays |
MIXED LEVELS9/17-12/10 (no class 11/26) for 12 weeks, $144/12 week session. Register through Falmouth Community Programs beginning August 15th. |
Lunt School |
Portland
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Jamileh |
Tuesdays |
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCEDFeaturing 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 |
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Jamileh |
Tuesdays |
BEGINNER I and II9/16-12/9 (no class 11/25) for 12 weeks, $144/12 week. Register NOW through Jamileh. |
Full Circle Synergy School |
Arlington
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Thursdays |
Belly Dance with CarolisaFor 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 $78 |
Convenient Arlington center location. Call for information. |
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Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Ongoing |
Belly Dance with CarolisaPrivate 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. |
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Sardis |
Thursdays |
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. |
Attleboro
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Lola (Laura Matta) |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Elena (Elaine Griffin) |
Wednesdays |
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Cape Cod Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Barnstable Campus. Call 508.540.0611 |
Belmont
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Amina Delal |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Aurel |
Tuesdays |
Beginners "We Be Habibi" with AurelBy 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. |
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Aurel |
Tuesdays |
For Ghawazi Gals who can zill, learn choreography and layer shimmies. |
Ancient Art Studios |
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Aurel |
Thursdays |
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. |
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Aurel |
Wednesdays |
Veil Work with Phaedra. Eight week multi-level class for students with at least a basic knowledge of belly dance movements. We will work on all aspects of veil work including how to keep air in the veil, using the veil as a frame for movement, and using the veil as an extension of one's self. |
Ancient Art Studios, 590 Berkley Street, Berkley, MA (near Taunton). Visit the Ancient Art Studios Web site. |
Beverly
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Memie Ayat |
Tuesdays |
Beginner Belly Dance BasicsA 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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Thursdays |
Belly Dance with CarolisaBeginners and continuing beginners. See Arlington class description for more details. Pre-registration required. Moonlightdjs.com Gift Certiciate with class. 6 weeks - $69 |
Call for information. |
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Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Tuesdays |
Belly Dance with Carolisa - Intermediate/Advanced WorkshopIntermediate and advanced. For those who have had at least four to six months of classes, are comfortable with veil and all the basics and are using zills. We will concentrate on getting comfortable with performance, music interpretation through all parts of a routine; polishing our dance and transitions; rhythms and zills. Zills and veils required. Pre-registration is required. 6 weeks - $78 |
Call for information. |
Boston
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Amira Jamal |
Mondays |
Dancing from the HeartTwo-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 |
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Amira Jamal |
Tuesdays |
Dancing from the HeartDeveloping performance skills for an American cabaret routine. Visit website for full description or call for mailing. |
775 Commonwealth Ave. (Boston University Campus), Room 314 |
Bradford
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Naharin (Nelda Laws) |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Diosa (Teresa Vangeli) |
Mondays |
Ongoing beginner classes, 8 classes for $80; walk-ins welcome, $12/class |
Open Doors, 395A Washington St. |
Bridgewater
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Jemileh |
Sundays |
For information and registration, call 508.697.3273 |
Maha Yoga Center
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Brookline
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Johara |
Wednesdays |
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 |
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Shadia Tohme |
Tuesdays |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Johara |
Thursdays |
Beginner 1 and 2Intermediate Belly DanceSession 1 begins Sept. 11; Session 2 begins Oct. 16. $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 |
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The Goddess Dancing |
Mondays |
The Goddess Dancing: Bellydance Body, Mind, and SpiritThe spiritual nature of and Goddess connection to this dance is emphasized. Experience our unique technique, finger cymbals, veils, floorwork, rhythms, and a whole lot of fun! $120/8-week session. |
Boston Dance Company, 550 Mass Ave. (next to the Dance Complex), Central Square |
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The Goddess Dancing |
Thursdays |
See description above. |
Boston Dance Company, 550 Mass Ave. (next to the Dance Complex), Central Square |
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Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Wednesdays |
Belly Dance with CarolisaBeginner and advanced beginner. See Arlington class description for more details. Pre-registration required. 8-week session $98.00 Moonlightdjs.com Gift Certificate with class. |
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Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Wednesdays |
Belly Dance with Carolisa - Intermediate/Advanced WorkshopIntermediate and advanced. For those who have had at least four to six months of classes, are comfortable with veil and all the basics and are using zills. We will concentrate on getting comfortable with performance, music interpretation through all parts of a routine; polishing our dance and transitions; rhythms and zills. Zills and veils required. Pre-registration is required. 4 weeks - $60 |
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Najmat |
Tuesdays |
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 |
Sundays |
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 |
Wednesdays |
$120/8-week session. Get ready to work hard and sweat! Continuous classes - no makeups. Classes held in upstairs studio. |
Jose Mateo Ballet Theater @ Harvard Square |
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Thursdays |
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74 Mt. Auburn Street., Office of the Arts |
Chelmsford
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Rema |
Ongoing. Call for information about other classes. |
Private or group lessons in your home. |
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Concord
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Mondays |
Belly Dance with CarolisaFor beginners and continuing beginners. See Arlington class description for more details. Moonlightdjs.com Gift Certificate with class. 6 weeks - $78 |
Call for information |
Danvers
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Memie Ayat |
Tuesdays |
Inspiring the Divine Spirit WithinA 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 |
Dedham
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Shadia Tohme |
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. |
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Phaedra |
Ongoing |
All levels. Private and semi-private lessons only. |
Call for details. |
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Phaedra |
Saturdays |
8-week 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. |
Call for details. |
East Longmeadow
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
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. |
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Leila Dal (Kathleen Kores) |
Mondays 7:30 pm |
Troupe rehearsal for The Desert Dancers. Organization membership required. |
Jewish Community Center, Converse St. |
Falmouth
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Elena (Elaine Griffin) |
Thursdays |
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Cape Cod Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Falmouth Campus. Call 508.540.0611 |
Fitchburg
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Shazar (Judith Sayegh) |
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 |
Foxborough
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Sumora (Susan Morgaine) |
Mondays |
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Foxborough Universalist Church |
Framingham
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Amira Jamal |
Ongoing |
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Call for more information. |
Hanover
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Diosa (Teresa Vangeli) |
Sundays |
Ongoing classes, 8 classes for $80; walk-ins welcome, $12/class, |
Hanover Power Yoga Studio, Mercant Row - Lower level |
Harwich/Harwichport
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Anahita (Diana Sobalvarro) |
Wednesdays, ongoing |
Belly Dance Basics |
Harwich Community Center |
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Khadija |
Beginners |
Awakening the Goddess - Egyptian Belly Dance with Khadija. |
The Academy of Performing Arts, Route 137 |
Hudson
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Wednesdays |
Beginner Belly Dance with the Hippy ChixFocus on a mix of tribal and cabaret. $20/month. Chix . |
Dance studio in Hudson, conveniently located off 495. |
Jamaica Plain
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Shakti Rowan617.953.0674 |
Thursdays |
Tribal bellydance. Ongoing mixed levels class. Beginners welcome. |
Heartbeat Collective, 35 Wyman St. |
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Susi |
Mondays |
Belly/Ballet ages 6 -9 |
Tony Williams Dance Center |
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Susi |
Tuesdays |
Belly Dance for Young Ladies Ages 10 -17 |
Tony Williams Dance Center |
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Susi |
Tuesdays |
Belly Dance for Adults: Beginner/advanced beginner |
Tony Williams Dance Center |
Kingston
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Elena (Elaine Griffin) |
Tuesdays |
Beginner belly dance. |
Call Town of Kingston Rec. Dept. at 781.585.0533 to register |
Lawrence
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Zareena |
Tuesdays |
Beginner level classes. |
Latin School of Music and Art |
Lexington
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Thursdays |
Belly Dance with CarolisaFor beginners. See Arlington class description for more details. Moonlightdjs.com Gift Certificate with class. 8 weeks - $96 |
Call for information |
Lowell
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Ongoing |
Belly Dance with CarolisaPrivate 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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Rema |
Ongoing. Call for information. |
BellyDanskinetics with RemaBellyDanskinetics combines movements from Belly Dance with the spirit of Danskinetics(the dance of Yoga) to awaken your body, mind and spirit. |
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Medford
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Jemileh (Jaqui Martir) |
Wednesdays |
Cardio Shimmy. |
Gold's Gym |
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LaReina |
Ongoing |
Specialities include veil work; belly work; hips; belly dance as healing dance; and performance and transformation. Sliding fee scale available. |
Call for details |
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Sardis |
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. |
Melrose
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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LaReina |
Sundays |
Belly Dance as Healing Dance I: BeginnersAn introduction to the technique and philosophy of belly dance. We create safe space that honors each woman's experience as she learns all the elements of this powerful dance. 6 weeks $148. |
Sacred Source Studio, 72 Stone Place |
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LaReina |
Sundays |
Belly Dance II: Advanced Beginners/IntermediatesFor students comfortable with basic belly dance vocabulary. Class explores refinement and strengthening of technique, self expression, layering & rhythms. We work on understanding the dance; its deeper meanings and potential for greater transformation in our lives. 8 weeks $185. |
Sacred Source Studio, 72 Stone Place. |
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LaReina |
Wednesdays |
Dancing Strong at the Broken Places: Perfecting Your PerformanceEight-week intensive workshop for the intermediate or advanced dancer. In this special eight week workshop, we will use performance and technical exercises, affirmation, visualization, group discussion and critique, as well, ongoing journal writing, to identify and break through our dance and performance blocks. We will create secure, non-judgmental and honoring space that will allow for deep journeying and safe exploration. Due to the intensive nature of the work, this workshop will be limited to six participants. 8 weeks - $225. Taught by Lorraine Lafata. |
Sacred Source Studio, 72 Stone Place. |
Methuen
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Zareena |
Tuesdays |
Ongoing classes for all levels |
Center for Performing Arts |
Newburyport
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Leondunya |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Melina |
Mondays 7:15 - 8:15 pm |
Call the Y at 617.244.0650 to register |
West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church St. |
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Melina |
Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:45 pm (int./adv.) |
Women's Workshop, 72 Columbus St. | |
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Phaedra |
Mondays |
Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, with Phaedra8-week session. |
Newton Community Education. To register, see www.newtoncommunityed.org or call 617.559.6999. |
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Phaedra |
Mondays |
Beyond Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, with Phaedra8-week session. For students with one beginner session. |
Newton Community Education. To register, see www.newtoncommunityed.org or call 617.559.6999. |
Norton
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Anechka (Susan Caplan) |
Tuesdays |
$12/class; dropin |
Positive Charge School of Dance, 314 E. Main St., Rt. 123 (back of building) |
North Dartmouth
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Katia |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Aneckha (Susan Caplan) |
Wednesdays |
Ongong basic and intermediate level classes. 8-week fall session begins September 20. |
Women of Wisdom, 118 Washington St.(Route 138) |
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Teresa Vangeli |
Thursdays |
Belly Dance with DiosaPrivate 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) |
Salem
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Memie Ayat |
Tuesdays |
Inspiring the Divine Spirit WithinA 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 |
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Memie Ayat |
Thursdays |
Inspiring the Divine Spirit WithinOngoing 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 |
Sharon
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Anechka (Susan Caplan) |
Mondays |
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Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary |
Somerville
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Sardis |
Wednesdays 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. |
Call for details. |
|
Wednesdays |
Beginning Belly DanceSuitable for complete newbies through advanced beginners. $105 for the 8-week session ($210 if taking both hours), or $15 drop-in. Early-bird rate available - see Web site for details. Private and semi-private lessons also available. |
Third Life Studio |
Stoneham
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Dorothea |
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
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Saturdays 10:30-11:45 am |
Belly Dance with CarolisaFor beginners and advanced beginners. Pre-registration required. See Arlington class description for more details. 7 weeks - $85. |
Call for information |
Waltham
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Shazar (Judith Sayegh) |
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 |
Wellesley
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Amira Jamal |
Wednesdays |
Language of the Dance and Dancing from the HeartBeginner through advanced intermediates. Visit website for full description. |
Wellesley Recreation Center, 90 Washington St. |
Westford
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Rema |
Ongoing. Call for information. |
BellyDanskinetics with RemaBellyDanskinetics combines movements from Belly Dance with the spirit of Danskinetics(the dance of Yoga) to awaken your body, mind and spirit. |
Karendyth |
Watertown
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
Johara |
Tuesdays |
Belly Dance 1 and 2First 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 |
Weymouth Landing
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Diosa (Teresa Vangeli) |
Tuesdays |
BellyFit. 10 classes/$100; $12 walk-ins |
Power Yoga Studio, 65 Washington St., 3rd floor |
Winchester
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Carolisa (Lolisha) |
Tuesdays |
Belly Dance with CarolisaFor beginners and continuing beginners. Pre-registration required. See Arlington class description for more details. Moonlightdjs.com Gift Certificate with class.6 weeks $69 . |
Call for information |
Worcester
|
Saturdays |
Levels I and II |
World Rhythms Dance Studio |
Cape Cod
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Elena (Elaine Griffin) |
Tuesdays |
Beginner belly dance. |
Call Town of Kingston Rec. Dept. at 781.585.0533 to register |
|
Elena el Amar(Elaine Griffin) |
Ongoing |
Contact Elena for information on any of Elena's classes, for private or semi-private coaching, performances or for the "Girl's Night Out-Belly Dance Party" |
Call for details. |
|
Khadija |
Beginner level |
Awakening the Goddess - Egyptian Belly Dance with Khadija. |
Sabrina's Ballet Works, Yarmouth |
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Khadija (Katrina Valenzuela) |
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Ongoing |
Private lessons, performance coaching by appointment. |
Call for details. |
Manchester
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Munira (Michele Arista) |
Beginners |
Turkish and some Egyptian cabaret, Belly Dance Rock, cane, sword, and tray. |
Dance International Studio, 83 Hanover St., 3rd floor |
Portsmouth
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Lily Moonstorm |
Ongoing |
|
Call or visit her Web site for more information. |
Rollinsford
|
Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Lotus Moon Dance |
Ongoing |
Group, private, and semi-private lessons for all levels. Please visit the Lotus Moon Web site for current class listings or call for more information. |
Lotus Rising World Dance Studio |
|
Sabrina Lichtenwalner |
Mondays |
Introduction to Belly Dance |
Lotus Rising World Dance Studio |
|
Sabrina Lichtenwalner |
Mondays |
Beginner Belly Dance |
Lotus Rising World Dance Studio |
|
Sabrina Lichtenwalner |
Thursdays |
Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dance |
Lotus Rising World Dance Studio |
Foster
|
Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Kristie Speck |
Sundays 5:00 pm |
American belly dance |
One Yoga Center |
Providence
|
Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Kristie Speck |
Beginners: Wednesdays 6:00 pm |
Small semi-private classes in home studio. $10/class by appointment only. |
Call for information. |
|
Barbarah |
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 - 10:30 am |
Belly dance your joy of life. Celebrate your body, spirit, and mind with creativity, strong positive self-images, rhythm, grace, and proud happy posture. Enhance your Dancing Spirit no matter what style and passion you study.
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95 Empire St., 3rd floor, Perishable Theatre |
Tiverton
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Barbara |
Tuesdays |
Pilates/Belly Dance 9:00 - 10:30 am $96.00 |
The Dancing Spirit Studio |
|
Barbara |
Wednesdays |
Oriental hands, arms, hips 9:00 - 10:30 am $96.00 |
The Dancing Spirit Studio |
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Barbara |
Thursdays |
Veil Workout (arms, torsos, hips) 9:00 - 10:30 am $96.00 |
The Dancing Spirit Studio |
|
Barbara |
Fridays |
Belly Dance/Pilates mix 9:00 - 10:30 am $96.00 |
The Dancing Spirit Studio |
Wakefield
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
All That Matters |
Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm |
Belly Dance Basics with Zaharah (Deborah Korkmaz)Get in touch with your body, open chakras and delight in the movement and music. Learn the secrets of basic movements hip circles, figure eights, hip lifts and drops, spinal undulations and graceful arm gestures. Explore how to dance with a veil, swirl and whirl. Discover the various moods of the dance–playful and light, inward and meditative, or strong and dramatic. Belly dance is for women of all shapes, sizes and ages. It brings out grace, beauty and power in everyone. Beginners welcome. Deborah (Zaharah) Korkmaz is known nationally and internationally for her unique inspiring choreography and dance. After studying with many of the world’s top dancers in oriental as well as folkloric, she has developed an ethno-fusion style of belly dance that is exciting and invigorating. Series of 8: $80/$14 per class; series of 9: $90/$14 per class |
All That Matters |
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Sabra Jamal |
Beginners |
Classical oriental and folkloric style featuring basic body movements, technique,, and development of natural expression. Class emphasizes technique, dynamics, veil, zills, and choreography. Private and semi-private lessons are available and mutually arranged. |
47 Border Drive |
Warwick
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Zaharah (Deb Korkmaz) |
Call for information. |
Beginner and beyond beginner ethno-fusion classes. New classes forming constantly. Private lessons also available. Cost is $60/6-week session or $13/class. |
Dance Oasis |
|
Kristie Speck |
Thursdays 6:30 pm |
American belly dance. Mixed levels. $12 drop-in. No pre-registration. |
Dance Oasis |
Woonsocket
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Sabra Jamal |
Mondays, ongoing |
All-levels. |
Harris Elementary School |
|
Sabra Jamal |
Fridays, ongoing |
Beginners. FMI, call Nicole at 508.479.7804 |
Jazzercise |
Brattleboro
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
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Ismalia (Judi Bourque-Olmstead) |
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 |
Calais
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Sabah (Shari Stahl) |
Ongoing |
Ongoing enrollment or drop-in covering technique, movement vocabulary, and short combinations in a fun, supportive atmosphere. |
Community Center, Maple Corners |
Hardwick
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Sabah (Shari Stahl) |
Ongoing |
Ongoing enrollment or drop-in covering technique, movement vocabulary, and short combinations in a fun, supportive atmosphere. |
Room to Move Studio at Thresholds, Main St. |
Marlboro
Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Ismalia (Judi Bourque-Olmstead) |
Ongoing. Call for class dates and times. , or visit Ismalia's Web site. |
See description for Brattleboro class. |
Call for details |
Waterbury
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Teacher/contact |
Date/time |
Class |
Location |
|
Sabah (Shari Stahl) |
Ongoing |
Ongoing enrollment or drop-in covering technique, movement vocabulary, and short combinations in a fun, supportive atmosphere. |
OneStudio Dance and Yoga |
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