This one-hour class will provide an introduction to the basic posture, body articulation, and traveling concepts necessary to develop a strong foundation in belly dance. This class is suitable for absolute beginners, students who are new to Bahaia's curriculum, or students wishing to polish their basic skills. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, and training drills with an emphasis on proper posture and form. Students should expect to remain at Level 1 for at least 6 months to up to 2 years to gain proficiency in the wide vocabulary of movement.

Course starts June 5, and will not meet on July 3. Class ends on July 31. CLICK HERE to Enroll

This one-hour class builds on the foundation of movement learned in the Introduction course, incorporating rhythm studies, folkloric influences, cymbals, veil, and basic choreography. This class is suitable for students who have completed 6 months to 1 year in Bahaia's Introduction curriculum or comparable with another instructor. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, training drills, and cool-down/stretch. 
 

Course starts June 8, and runs 8 consecutive weeks. CLICK HERE to Enroll

Fall in love with your body and your movement. Learn foundational belly dance movements like hip lifts, shimmies, figure 8’s, and undulations. We’ll also explore fun accents like belly rolls and snake arms. Each evening includes a gentle warm-up, dancer conditioning, step-by-step instruction, a cultural lesson, and a dancing warm-down. This is a safe place for all ages, body shapes, ability levels, and gender expressions. Beginner and experienced dancers are welcome. We recommend wearing comfortable yoga/dance attire and being prepared to dance without shoes. 

Level: Beginner/ Beg-Intermediate

This class runs in sessions with specific start and end dates. 

Beginning Bellydance! Explore the ancient and enchanting world of Belllydance! In an encouraging and fun environment, you will learn isolations, hip movements, shimmies, undulations, and travelling moves—putting it all together in combinations/choreography. You’ll strengthen your core with graceful fluidity, connecting the mind and body. Veil and finger cymbals will also be taught (supplies available to borrow). Nisaba taught for 20+ years at the UT Informal Classes.  Email Nisaba to enroll:

This class will continue refining forms, will practice push hands and will work on saber and straight sword forms. You must have some experience before taking this class

This one-hour class will provide an introduction to the basic posture, body articulation, and traveling concepts necessary to develop a strong foundation in belly dance. This class is suitable for absolute beginners, students who are new to Bahaia's curriculum, or students wishing to polish their basic skills. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, and training drills with an emphasis on proper posture and form. Students should expect to remain at Level 1 for at least 6 months to up to 2 years to gain proficiency in the wide vocabulary of movement. 
 

Course starts June 8, and runs 8 consecutive weeks. This class is SOLD OUT, click HERE for waiting list 

This one-hour and 15-minute class will include drills for body articulation, shimmies, traveling steps, and arm flow patterns.  This class is suitable for anyone who has successfully completed two consecutive years of training with Bahaia or comparable with another instructor. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, training drills, and cool-down/stretch. Basic knowledge of finger cymbals and veil is presumed. Please bring cymbals and both silk and chiffon veils to every class.
 

Course starts June 5, and will not meet on July 3. Class ends on July 31. CLICK HERE to Enroll

Explore nuanced stylization and personal dance expression with this invigorating technique class.

Dancer conditioning is the focus as we play with layering challenges, across-the-floor exercises, and tempo drills. Dancers will learn elusively complex moves like the 3/4 shimmy, the Jewel, sweeping Arabesque, and more. Props such as finger cymbals and veils may also be introduced at this level. Water break chats will address topics like anatomy/physiology, the composers who created the canon of the Raqs Sharqi music, and the dancers who shaped its history. Dancers will be supported in exploring their personal dance style with this class.

Pre-requisite: dancers must complete at least two cycles of Hip Tricks.
Level: Beg-intermediate/ Intermediate
This class runs in sessions with specific start and end dates. 

Beginners—basics, principles and beginning forms. This class is appropriate for Students new to T’ai Chi or those who want to review the basics. 

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This one-hour class builds on the foundation of movement learned in the Introduction course, incorporating rhythm studies, folkloric influences, cymbals, veil, and basic choreography. This class is suitable for students who have completed 6 months to 1 year in Bahaia's Introduction curriculum, or comparable with another instructor. Each class includes a warm-up, strengthening exercises, training drills, and cool-down/stretch. 

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Course starts June 7, and runs 8 consecutive weeks. CLICK HERE to Enroll

This one-hour Essentrics® class will improve your posture, unlock tight joints, relieve pain, increase your energy, flexibility and overall strength. Essentrics® is a non-impact, full-body workout that simultaneously combines stretching and strengthening while engaging all 650 muscles. Essentrics® was created by the author of “Forever Painless” and NY Times Bestseller “Aging Backwards”, Miranda Esmonde White. Essentrics® is perfect for men and women of all fitness levels.

Amy is a fully certified Essentrics® instructor and has been teaching Essentrics® since 2014. Amy received her honors training from Miranda Esmonde White.

Drop in $20.00 /5 for $85 /12 for $180
Details & Enrollment

Bellydance for over 40's for levels 1 & 2!!!! Here is a great opportunity to put some FUN back into your life exploring the ancient and beautiful art of Bellydance!  We will tap into our creative, exotic, fun side! It’s time to discover your inner Bellydancer! And a side benefit will be to get our bodies moving and a good workout! Taught by Nisaba who has been performing Bellydance since the 80’s, and taught for 20+ years at the UT Informal Classes. Space is limited so sign up now!   Email Nisaba to enroll: 

This class will concentrate on refining forms and may have occasional push hands exercises. 

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