belly dance classes
They say there’s nothing to do in the North Country. We’ve fixed that.
Dance and culture we take seriously. Ourselves, not so much.
Classes at the Belly Dance Practice Studio are about learning real belly dance technique, getting better every week, laughing a lot, and becoming part of a community where you genuinely belong.
Come for the dancing. Find your people while you are here.
Classes are offered at locations around the North Country. See what’s currently available for you.
CLass Levels
Beginner
Start here if you’re new to belly dance, coming back after time away, or want to rebuild your foundation from the ground up.
You’ll learn the core movements, technique, and vocabulary we’ll keep building on in future classes. No previous dance experience required.
Open Level
For dancers who have completed the Beginner session or have instructor permission.
We’ll build on the foundational movements and technique you already know, add new skills and combinations, and give you more room to challenge yourself as a dancer.
This is where we keep growing, experimenting, and putting all those pieces together.
Not sure where you belong? Ask me.
If you’ve danced before, are coming back after a long break, or just aren’t sure which class makes the most sense for you, reach out. I’m happy to help you figure out where to start.
What Happens in Class
Each 60-minute class starts with a warm-up and movement prep so your body is ready to dance.
Then we do some simple conditioning to build the strength, mobility, balance, and stamina that make everything else easier. Nothing crazy. Just the useful stuff that helps your body do what you’re asking it to do.
From there, we review what we’ve already worked on before moving into new technique. I’ll break movements down, explain what’s happening, answer questions, and give you time to work through things instead of rushing on to the next move.
Before class ends, we take what we’ve been practicing and actually dance with it. That might mean a short combination, following along with me, or working with the music so you can start using the movements instead of only practicing them on their own.
We finish with a cool-down, a quick recap, and something simple you can work on at home if you want to practice between classes.
Current Classes
Choose your location to see what’s currently on the schedule.
Beginner Belly Dance
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
September 15 through October 20
Studio Seventy One
71 E Main St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
A 6-week beginner session for people who are brand new to belly dance or want to rebuild their foundation from the ground up.
$100 for the full session
Payment plan available
Class limited to 16 students
Studio Seventy One
Beginner Belly Dance
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
September 16 through October 21
Silver Spoon Refillery
5862 US 11
Canton, NY
A 6-week beginner session for people who are brand new to belly dance or want to rebuild their foundation from the ground up.
$100 for the full session
Payment plan available
Class limited to 10 students
The Silver Spoon Refillery
Want to see everything that’s happening?
Classes, workshops, Hips & Giggles, and other studio events are all on the Studio Calendar.
Want to know what’s coming next?
Classes, workshops, new locations, and other studio happenings are always being added.
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