Belly Dance Beginners Classes

Belly Dance Beginners Classes

Explore your fluidity and creativity through our Belly Dance - Beginners, one of the most popular styles of dance worldwide. Belly dance focuses on isolating various parts of the body to achieve smooth independent movement and sensuous patterns. Develop your flexibility, strengthen your abdominal muscles, and build your upper body strength in a supportive and accessible class environment.

Suitable for those entirely new to dance, or those with some experience looking to learn a new genre, you'll be guided by an expert instructor to learn fundamental movements and discover the beauty of one of the world's oldest art forms.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE

Build confidence, coordination, and fluid movement from the first step.

  • Learn belly dance in a friendly, beginner-friendly environment
  • Build confidence moving with rhythm, expression and control
  • Improve coordination, posture and body awareness
  • Explore graceful movements, isolations and flowing combinations
  • Develop musicality while dancing to vibrant, uplifting music
  • Strengthen your core and increase movement confidence
  • Enjoy a fun, supportive class with other adult beginners
  • Learn at an accessible pace with guidance from an experienced tutor
Belly Dance Foundations

Learn the basic principles of belly dance in a clear, accessible way designed for complete beginners.

Core Isolations

Explore key isolations for the hips, torso and shoulders, building control and body awareness.

Rhythm and Musicality

Develop confidence moving with rhythm, timing and musical expression.

Posture and Coordination

Improve posture, balance and coordination through gentle, structured movement exercises.

Flowing Combinations

Put steps and movements together into simple combinations that help you dance with greater ease.

Expressive Movement

Build confidence using movement, energy and expression to bring personality and style into your dancing.

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
12 Nov 2026 - 17 Dec 2026
Thu
18:05-19:35
6 weeks
£135.00
06 Jan 2027 - 17 Feb 2027
Wed
18:15-19:30
7 weeks
£135.00
30 Jan 2027 - 06 Mar 2027
Sat
14:00-15:30
6 weeks
£135.00
24 Feb 2027 - 07 Apr 2027
Wed
18:15-19:30
7 weeks
£135.00
03 Mar 2027 - 14 Apr 2027
Wed
18:30-19:45
7 weeks
£135.00
12
Nov
12 Nov 2026 - 17 Dec 2026
£135.00
Day:Thu
Time:18:05-19:35
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Natalia Adera
06
Jan
06 Jan 2027 - 17 Feb 2027
£135.00
Day:Wed
Time:18:15-19:30
Duration:7 weeks
Tutor: Anita Makwana
30
Jan
30 Jan 2027 - 06 Mar 2027
£135.00
Day:Sat
Time:14:00-15:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Anita Makwana
24
Feb
24 Feb 2027 - 07 Apr 2027
£135.00
Day:Wed
Time:18:15-19:30
Duration:7 weeks
Tutor: Anita Makwana
03
Mar
03 Mar 2027 - 14 Apr 2027
£135.00
Day:Wed
Time:18:30-19:45
Duration:7 weeks
Tutor: Punam Osan

Want to learn more?

Build on your foundations and keep your confidence growing. Continue with our improver belly dance classes and explore other dance styles to refine your technique, improve your musicality and enjoy every moment on the dance floor.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
12 Nov 2026 - 17 Dec 2026
Thu
18:05-19:35
6 weeks
£135.00
06 Jan 2027 - 17 Feb 2027
Wed
18:15-19:30
7 weeks
£135.00
30 Jan 2027 - 06 Mar 2027
Sat
14:00-15:30
6 weeks
£135.00
24 Feb 2027 - 07 Apr 2027
Wed
18:15-19:30
7 weeks
£135.00
03 Mar 2027 - 14 Apr 2027
Wed
18:30-19:45
7 weeks
£135.00
14 Mar 2027 - 25 Apr 2027
Sun
12:10-13:40
6 weeks (no class 28 Mar)
£135.00
12
Nov
12 Nov 2026 - 17 Dec 2026
£135.00
Day:Thu
Time:18:05-19:35
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Natalia Adera
06
Jan
06 Jan 2027 - 17 Feb 2027
£135.00
Day:Wed
Time:18:15-19:30
Duration:7 weeks
Tutor: Anita Makwana
30
Jan
30 Jan 2027 - 06 Mar 2027
£135.00
Day:Sat
Time:14:00-15:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Anita Makwana
24
Feb
24 Feb 2027 - 07 Apr 2027
£135.00
Day:Wed
Time:18:15-19:30
Duration:7 weeks
Tutor: Anita Makwana
03
Mar
03 Mar 2027 - 14 Apr 2027
£135.00
Day:Wed
Time:18:30-19:45
Duration:7 weeks
Tutor: Punam Osan
14
Mar
14 Mar 2027 - 25 Apr 2027
£135.00
Day:Sun
Time:12:10-13:40
Duration:6 weeks (no class 28 Mar)
Tutor: Anita Makwana

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Cancellations Policy

Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked.

 

Weekly courses and one-day workshops
Cancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead.

 

Intensive courses of five consecutive days or more
Cancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead.

 

We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance.

Book 2 courses at the same time for 10% Off*

Book 3 or more courses for get 20% Off*

*Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

City Academy, Farringdon
City Academy, Farringdon
City Academy, Farringdon
Closest Station: Farringdon
Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden
Sadler’s Wells, EC1
Sadler’s Wells, EC1
Sadler’s Wells, EC1
Step-free access Lift Toilet
Closest Station: Angel Station
Closest Bus Stop: Sadler's Wells Theatre
Natalia Adera
Natalia Adera
Anita Makwana
Anita Makwana
Punam Osan
Punam Osan

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