When: Thursdays, 7-8pm

Where: Location varies by week

See the time and location schedule here, and sign up for email updates on class location and info.

Price: $5 per class or $25 per semester

What to wear: Comfortable, lightweight clothing. i.e. yoga pants, leggings, hip sash optional.  No jeans please.

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Classes are taught by CU Bellydance members Alura, Joanie, and Jen. 

Topics covered in class include improvisation, choreography, drills, folkloric and modern styles, and different stylizations. 

Feel free to drop in any time during the semester; classes are tailored for beginners and no dance experience is necessary.

Egyptian

Ranya Renee: Protege of Yousry Sharif and Yale graduate, Ranya dances with a traditional Egyptian flair and signature sensuality. She teaches in Midtown, Brooklyn and Flushing.

   Class Schedule: http://www.ranya.net/

   Cost: $15-$20/class

   Watch a video here.

Nourhan Sharif: The leading authority of traditional Egyptian bellydance in New York City. Founder of Egyptian Academy of Oriental Dance. Nourhan teaches in Midtown and Astoria.

   Class Schedule: http://www.egyptianacademy.com/classes.php?lang=en

   Cost: $$20/class

   Watch a video here.

Cabaret

Serena Studios: Founded by the late Serena Wilson, Serena Studios is an institution in the New York bellydance world. Now run by her husband and son. Zenaide is probably the best option at the studio. Located in Midtown.

   Class Schedule: http://www.serenastudios.com/frame.html

   Cost: $10-$12

   Watch a video here.

Morocco: An institution in the Oriental dance world, Morocco has been dancing for 46 years. She teaches in Central Village/West Village.

   Class Schedule: http://www.casbahdance.org/

   Cost: $13-$20/class

   Watch a video here.

Fusion

Dalia Carella: Founder of the Dalia Carella Dance Collective, Dalia adds contemporary touches to traditional dances from Turkey and North Africa. Dunyavi gypsy dance is her signature. She teaches in Chinatown.

   Class Schedule: http://www.daliacarella.com/classes.htm

   Cost: $14-$18/class

   Watch a video here.

Bellyqueen/Kaeshi Chai: Co-founded by Kaeshi Chai and Amar Gamal, Bellyqueen has grown to 13 incredible dancers who tour internationally. They offer over 30 classes a week.

   Class Schedule: http://www.bellyqueen.com/classes.html

   Cost: $13-$15/class

   Watch a video here.

Fayzah: Known for her signature style of fusing tango and hip-hop with tribal bellydance, Fayzah teaches in Midtown and Union Square.

   Class Schedule: http://www.dancespiral.com/Classes-Workshops.html

   Cost: $14-$15/class

   Watch a video here.

Darshan: As a tribal dancer in a folkloric group, Darshan adds a lot of personal flavor to the Dalia Carella Dance Collective. She teaches in Midtown

   Class Schedule: http://www.darshandances.com/teachingevents.html

   Cost: $15-$16/class

   Watch a video here.

Sera Solstice: Sera and her dancers are known as pioneers of a distinct East Coast genre of Tribal Fusion bellydance.

    Class Schedule: http://www.boldbellydance.com/Classes/Class_Calendar

    Cost: $65/four week session

    Watch a video here.

American Tribal Style

Mimi Fontana: Creator of Manhattan Tribal, Mimi is one of the primary driving forces in NYC behind the style pioneered by Fat Chance Bellydance (where Rachel Brice of Bellydance Superstars learned how to move; look her up on youtube.) She offers classes in Midtown and East Village.

   Class Schedule: http://www.mimifontana.com/classes.html

   Cost: $13-$15/class

   Watch a video: here.

                                   

NYC Bellydance Instructor Directory (organized by style):          

Find a full list of NYC dancers on our Links page.