Belly Dance Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Studios in Portland, OR – Find the best instructors and studios in our Belly Dance Directory. See our listings:
BEGINNING BELLY DANCE
Dates: Tuesday: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Location: Kate Soleil Belly Dance – 5010 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206, United States
My beginning belly dance classes focus on introducing the fundamentals of Egyptian Oriental style belly dance. This class is designed for the absolute beginner or those with less than of belly dance experience. Wear comfy clothes and bring a water bottle! Our 8 week choreography session will focus on basic yet exciting combinations to a fun Arabic pop song. We’ll continue to focus on basic movements, getting to know our hips, and finding our groove to the pulse of Arabic music. I also integrate a special topic once per session as part of my Elements of Cultural Competency series. Past topics have included vintage music, special Egyptian cloth, live music, and more.
Phone: (971) 266-3502
More Info: https://katesoleildances.com/
ADVANCED BEGINNER CLASSES
Dates: Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Kate Soleil Belly Dance – 5010 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206, United States
My advanced beginner belly dance classes focus on expanding on the fundamentals of Egyptian Oriental style belly dance, adding layers to the foundation of this style through strengthening technique and adding layers to basic movement patterns. Our 8 week choreography session will focus on veil technique strengthening basic technique and adding delicate layers and nuance to our veil work.
Phone: (971) 266-3502
More Info: https://katesoleildances.com/
ATS® Belly Dance – All Levels! with DeAnna Freeman
Dates: Monday: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Studio Datura – 116 NE Russell St Portland, OR 97212 USA
The beautiful uplifted posture, layered isolations and specific technique make this group improvised dance format a very special experience! This eight week series is designed for all levels and includes conditioning, technique breakdown, drills, finger cymbals and formations. Bring a yoga mat! Classes begin with a yoga flow designed to bring more body awareness to the area of focus for each class. Style Bellydance is a unique, improvisational group style of dance influenced by the beautiful folk dances of India, Africa, Middle East and Spain. Students learn the movement vocabulary along with cues and combinations to create a unique dance experience in every class and performance.
Phone: 1 205-215-2958
More Info: https://www.pranabellydanceandyoga.com/
Belly Dance Basics and Conditioning with Ashley Lopez
Dates: Tuesday: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Studio Datura – 1847 E Burnside, Portland, OR
Begin with the basics. This class is intended to be a physically challenging, fun, yet basic workout for dancers of all levels. Whether you are new to bellydance or a seasoned performer, you will find youself immersed in a drilling session that strengthens your body and keeps your foundational technique on-point! $15 drop-in (available in-class only) $50 for a 5-class pack $90 for a 10-class pack CLASS CARDS GOOD FOR 3 MONTHS and may be used for either or both Tuesday classes.
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More Info: http://www.ashleylopez.com/
Advancing Your Shimmies
Dates: Monday: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Studio Datura – 116 NE Russell St Portland, OR 97212 USA
Layering shimmies on top of undulations, walking, fades and turns is the next level challenge after you finally find your shimmy! This four week series is focused on Arabic Shimmy, Turkish Shimmy and all the variations! Find better balance, more bounce in your hips and learn how to finally maintain the shimmy while traveling, fading and turning! Movements covered, but not limited to: Arabic Shimmy (traveling and circling up) Arabic Shimmy with arms and turn (fade, circling and duet combo!) Turkish Shimmy (half turn, quarter turns, fading and traveling) Turkish Shimmy with arms and turn (and circling) Turkish Shimmy duet variations I’m thrilled to focus a whole month on these shimmy variations! The class is recommended for dancers that are familiar with ATS® basic vocabulary and formations.
Phone: 1 205-215-2958
More Info: https://www.pranabellydanceandyoga.com/
Beginner Belly Dance With Henna
Dates: Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Studio Datura – 116 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212, United State
This class is perfect for new dancers to bellydance, or anyone who has not taken bellydance with me before. You are welcome to register for any class, but please note that I do not break down basic movements in the intermediate level class. We begin with a solid foundation in Egyptian baladi, or homestyle dance. Instructor: Henna has been immersed in music from a young age. The daughter of a musician, she studied the piano throughout childhood and always longed to dance. This dream would not come to fruition until her college years when she attended a bellydance class at the urging of a friend. She was immediately drawn to the enchanting music, and the earthy, energetic movement.
Phone: 503-380-6720
More Info: https://hennadances.com/
Intermediate Belly Dance With Henna
Dates: Wednesday: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Studio Datura – 116 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212, United State
These classes are intended for those familiar with bellydance movement vocabulary. There’s an emphasis on musicality, complex movement patterns, and combination recall in these classes. We occasionally focus on a style or prop, which will be noted in the class description. Following every inclination to dance, Henna has explored Turkish Oriental, American Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, Egyptian folkloric dances, but always returned to her first love of Egyptian Raks Sharki. Henna’s intuitive musicality coupled with crisp, expressive technique makes for captivating and memorable performances. She considers Egyptian music to be her main muse, with its emotional complexity and universal theme of love guiding her artistic choices
Phone: 503-380-6720
More Info: https://hennadances.com/
Intermediate Belly Dance With Henna 2
Dates: Friday: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Location: Studio Datura – 116 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212, United State
Bellydance is a wonderful and energizing addition to your week. Whether you are new to dance or at the professional level, there is something here for you. My background and passion is in Egyptian raqs sharqi (“dance of the east”), commonly known as bellydance. This style is known for its relaxed, earthy movement that is closely tied to the music. I believe that dance is a language, so you’ll learn movement vocabulary along side history, culture, music, and an emphasis on personal expression. Please note the dates, times, and locations of classes. Pre-registration is encouraged as I will close the class once full. If you are registered for a session and need to miss a class, I do allow make-ups at another location within the same time frame of your class. Drop-ins are allowed at Studio Datura if registration has not maxed out. Classes do not roll over from one session to the next, so please schedule accordingly.
Phone: 503-380-6720
More Info: https://hennadances.com/
Beginner Belly Dance Class in (Tigard) Portland
Dates: Saturday: 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Diva Den Studio – 11959 SW Garden Pl Portland, OR 97223
Beginning Dance Classes are designed to teach aspiring belly dancers the skills to learn the art of belly dancing. Basic belly dance skills include: developing strength, posture, muscle awareness, and mind-body connection. You will learn FUNdamental belly dance movements like hip and chest isolations, shoulder articulations, basic footwork, turns, shimmies, and arm positions. In the Beginner Belly Dance Class, new belly dancers can also look forward to being briefly introduced to playing finger cymbals and dancing with a three-yard veil. The Beginner Belly Dance Class in (Tigard) Portland Oregon is great for anyone wanting a review of the belly dance FUNdamentals or learning belly dancing for the very first time. Join The Beginner Belly Dance Class When are Beginner Belly Dance Classes held? My belly dance classes are held on Saturdays from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm in Portland (Tigard) Oregon. Sign Up for a class and then show up on any Saturday that you choose. You can start learning how to belly dance with me anytime you want! Where are Beginning Belly Dance Classes held? Diva Den Studio 11959 SW Garden Pl (Tigard) Portland, OR 97223 How much are Beginner Belly Dance Classes? You have 3 pricing options: $15 per class for drop-in. $52 for a 4 class pass ($13 per class). $88 for an 8 class pass ($11 per class).
Phone: 1 541-357-7418
More Info: https://www.souzanabellydance.com/
Beginner Belly Dance Class in (Tigard) Portland | Diva Den Studio
Dates: Saturday: 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Diva Den Studio – 11959 SW Garden Pl Portland, OR 97223
“Benu Rising” requires a $60 per month membership fee and includes an average of FOUR (4) 30 minute choreography classes per month in addition to weekly 60 minute Intermediate Belly Dance Classes. It also includes an all access pass to Beginning Belly Dance Classes, regular performance opportunities, stage make-up application instruction, opportunity to learn multiple dance props, dances and the history and culture behind them, yearly one-on-one goal setting with Souzana with a six month check-in, discounted private lessons, team building activities outside of class, and more! Additional rehearsals in Portland are billed at an additional $10 per hour, as needed. Members are required to attend the Intermediate and “Benu Rising” choreography classes each week and are highly encouraged to attend Beginning Belly Dance classes on a regular basis as well. If you miss a required “Benu Rising” belly dance class, you must make it up by attending Beginning Belly Dance within the same month that you were absent.
Phone: 1 541-357-7418
More Info: https://www.souzanabellydance.com/