Classes
Free Trial Lesson
If you have never come along to one of our classes before, why not treat yourself to a trial lesson on us?
These are completely free of charge & with no obligation whatsoever.You can come & see how much you will love belly dance without it costing you a single penny.
It may also be possible to bring a friend, so please contact us for more information about the available locations & to register your place at our next free trial event.
Terms & Conditions apply. Offer only available to completely new students who have not registered with us before.
Recent Free Trials held in 2010:
Jun 7th Victoria, Apr 15th Tott Ct Rd, Feb 1st Chiswick & Jan 27th Brondesbury Pk
Regular Classes
What can you expect?
Our classes are normally around 1 hour in duration. Your instructor will greet the class & start with gentle movements to get everybody warmed up. We pride ourselves on rapid teaching methods to keep our classes fun & interesting so you can expect to learn multiple movements each lesson. Our classes can help you with fitness, coordination, self confidence & stress reduction whilst also burning calories & helping tone many different areas of your body. Above all you can expect to relax & have FUN whilst learning something amazing!
Our classes are aimed at all ability levels, age groups & body shapes so whether you're a complete beginner, professional dancer, teenager or OAP, you are always welcome!
Vanessa's classes are brilliant for any level of student, she is a great teacher as she has immense patience & makes you feel comfortable throughout the class.Noshin, Birmingham
Timetable
| Mondays 20:00 - 21:00 La Fitness, Victoria (Central London) New Course Begins Mon 2nd Aug |
| Tuesdays 19:00 - 20:00 Arch 197, Chiswick (West London) Summer Break - Class will return in September |
| Wednesdays 19:30 - 20:30 Nuffield Health Club, Brondesbury Pk/Willesden Grn (North West London) Summer Break - Class will return in September |
| Thursdays 18:30 - 19:30 YMCA Central, Tottenham Court Rd (Central London) New Course Begins Thur 5th Aug Please register by email if you wish to attend YMCA classes giving name(s) |
| Fridays 18:00 - 19:00 Fitness First, Camden Town* (Central London) Classes continue as normal throughout summer |
| Saturdays (No public classes at present) |
| Sundays (No public classes at present) |
For studio information including location please click on venue logo for the relevant gym/studio. These logos are located on "clients & partners" section on our "About us" page.
Our timetable is continually changing & new classes are being introduced all the time.
We are currently planning to introduce more classes for both beginner & intermediate levels in & around the London area & in Birmingham. All new classes will be advertised on our website so please keep a regular lookout or contact us for the latest info.
If we do not offer a class that suits you, we may be able to start a new class in your area or at your workplace. Please contact us to discuss further options.
What to wear?
You should be able to move freely so comfortable clothing is best such as shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms with a gym top or T-shirt. Tighter fitted sport clothing is preferable (but not essential) so that your body movements are visible to your instructor who can then give you accurate feedback on your technique. Coin belts & hip scarves will really help you gain the most from your lesson. They will allow you to follow the music with your own rhythm adding the jingle from your belt. These are available to try or buy from your instructor. We usually dance bare-feet but you can wear ballet shoes instead if you like. Revealing your belly is optional.
There are a whole host of other accessories that you can use too. These can be a great way to enhance your movements, creativity & make a more spectacular show. Speak to your instructor for information about our accessory options.
Courses
If you frequent our regular classes or sign up for a course you can expect the fun to continue whilst also improving your skills......
You will learn the basics first & before long you will have mastered shimmying, variation hip circles, undulations, hip drops & figure of 8 moves. Once the basics have been grasped you can expect to introduce arm movements & other combinations using other parts of your body to create intricate dance moves. Your co-ordination will be enhanced as each muscle group is worked either in isolation or as an ordered pattern. As you progress you will learn to co-ordinate different parts of your body simultaneously & eventually introduce entertaining facial expressions too.
You will be encouraged to invent your own styles that allow you to bring out your inner interpretations of the music. This is something you can also work on in your spare time as your shimmies are not just confined to the studio!
total belly dance will not only teach you about movements. Each new student can expect to receive information about the art & culture they are learning. We feel it is important to recognise & be educated about the history & background of belly dance in order to benefit most from your lessons.
Having never done belly dancing before I signed up for a course with total belly dance. I tried it and enjoyed it so much I started to come every week. It exceeded my expectations.
I learnt so much & really had fun at the same time. It gave me the confidence to do a small performance as a treat for my husband on his birthday after just a few months of learning!
Karen, London
Speciality Workshops
Once you have mastered the basic movements, you will be invited to join a speciality workshop. These take place periodically & cover magical belly dance artforms using accessories such as veils, canes, swords & Isis wings. Whilst exploring these various areas of belly dance you will take the traditonal moves that you learnt in your regular lessons to another level. You will learn graceful tricks & be able to create beautiful images & magical effects with the help of your new accessories. The workshops are generally of longer duration than our regular classes & are often attended by a mixture of students from our different locations.
Wow. Truely amazing!Adrianna, London
It was great putting what we learnt during our normal lessons to such good use. I had no idea they used canes whilst belly dancing. When's the next workshop? I want to try the veils!Preeti, Watford
If you would like to learn belly dance during your lunch break or before/after work, why not get a small group together from the office? We can bring our class to your workplace offering you great convenience & a fun learning experience with your colleagues. These are proving extremely popular & classes/courses can be tailored to suit your individual requirements. All our classes are fully insured & we provide all the equipment. Please contact us to arrange a trial lesson or for further information.
It's brilliant to be able to transform a meeting room into a dance studio in a matter of seconds.Jayne, office worker, London
Private Tuition
If you would like to have you own lesson at a time & place convenient for you & tailor made to your exact requirements, our private classes will be perfect for you. These can be purely for yourself or you can share with a few friends or family members. We offer the ultimate convenience of teaching you in your own environment & being able to give unique attention to your dance. We can teach beautiful choreographies that you can use to surprise your loved ones & friends or just help improve general techniques & build confidence. These personal lessons are to your specific needs & can also include dancing with speciality accessories such as veils, canes, swords & wings. Private lessons can be offered at your home, in a studio or at special locations around the country.
Please contact us to arrange your unique & personal experience.
