Welcome to the home of belly dance classes in Wiltshire.
We have twice weekly classes in Swindon and weekly classes in Devizes catering for beginners through to advanced dancers plus great workshops throughout the Wiltshire area and beyond.
Our beginners workshops and classes are suitable for those of all fitness levels with the emphasis not not just learning belly dancing but learning alongside great people, and having FUN, FUN, FUN. Check out the many photos of our classes to see evidence that you don't need to expose your tummy to take part.... yes, we know this is the most common reason that ladies hold back!
The weekly classes don’t have to be booked in advance but we advise dancers to pre-book special workshops as they are very popular and we limit numbers to make sure you get the most from your classes with us. Workshops are detailed on the 'workshops and haflas' page and include:
Little Somerford/Malmesbury
Wootton Bassett
Stratton St. Margaret
Chiseldon
click on the 'workshops and haflas' button on the toolbar to the left.
If your area isn't represented just get in touch and we'll see what we can do.
Also, why not check out our sister group 'Diablito Dance Company', a salsa group offering classes in Old Town on Monday nights? http://salsadanceswindon.art.officelive.com
SWINDON
Wednesday EveningsThe Kings Hotel,
Wood Street,
Old Town,
Swindon,
SN1 4AB7.00 - 8.00 Beginners: If you are new to belly dancing or you haven't wobbled the belly in a while the this class is suitable for you. As ever with our classes you'll learn all you need to know to be able to perform simple but impressive belly dance routines as well as have an understanding and ability that will enable you to create your own routines from the stock of moves you've learnt.
8.00 - 9.00 Improvers / Intermediates: For those of you who have taken courses with us before, took part in the previous class, or who are experienced dancers, this is the class for you. During the weeks you'll be covering all the major variations that take you a step further along your dancing journey with our experienced teachers to inspire your dancing to new heights. Some of the belly dance genres we've covered at this level are Oriental, Kashlima, East Coast Fusion, Tribal, Chiftitelli, Baladi, Turkish, Egyptian and Urban Fusion. 9.00 - 9.30 Speciality dancing: This month our theme is American Tribal . Parts of our choreography are already housed on YouTube. In general this class is for those who are experienced dancers wanting to add new dimensions to their dance. To take part in this section of the night you should be comfy with musical interpretation, layering, and advanced isolations. We can advise you at classes in you're in doubt. Themes covered recently are: bollywood, drum solos, dancing as a troupe, props including advanced veil, cane and Zills etc.
Fees: All classes are £5 per hour so the last class - 9.00 - 9.30 half hour 'special' - is £2.50,
If you take two hour classes the fee is £8 or if you stay from 7 - 9.30 - three classes costs £10
FFI or to book: phone Karen on: 07790032460 / 01793 486 035 or email bellydancewiltshire@live.com or swindon_belly_dancer@hotmail.co.uk
We have workshops in: Little Somerford, Chiseldon, Wootton Bassett, Stratton St. Margaret and their listings and further details can be found on the page entitled 'Workshops and Haflas' on the navigation bar to the left.
THURSDAY EVENINGSDEVIZES
(this group has a summer break. Classes resume on September 10th)
St. Peters C of E Aided Primary School
Bath Road,
Devizes,
SN10 2AP
Beginners / Improvers 7pm; Improvers + 8pm
Our Devizes classes are now weekly and restart in May. The Devizes ladies have their own web page on the site and for full details of our classes in Devizes please see the page devoted to the Devizes classes or contact: devizesbellydancer@hotmail.com / 07790032460
If you're thinking about coming along to our beginner / improvers belly dancing workshops and want to know what to expect and a little more about belly dancing. Before launching into a sample of what belly dancing is, and what it isn't, let me give you the contact details so you can book your course (swindon_belly_dancer@hotmail.co.uk) and to say that this is a ladies only affair at all venues - sorry guys! We have two pages which are dedicated to telling you all about belly dancing so follow the navigation bar to the left to find out more.
As if belly dance isn't enough our sister company Diablito Dance Company is the longest established salsa dance company in Swindon with the only professionally qualified teachers in the area. Why not check out the salsa dance site at: http://salsadanceswindon.art.officelive.com
Take a look at our web pages to get you ready for a great evening out.... and becoming a belly dance addict! Three generations of my family are now shaking their booties to the belly dance vibe and I'm busily spreading the word amongst all women I come across.
We get a lot of requests from people who are arranging surprises for friends and special events of various sorts where belly dancing is an increasingly popular activity. See the bottom of the page for photos of just some of the events that we've been involved in over the past few months. I think that this is a great way for groups of ladies to have fun together learn a great new dance form. Expect lots of laughter with sweaty, exhausted friends at the end of the day.
Our courses have really struck a chord with ladies and I'm delighted that you're as fired up about it as I am. I've included some details below which you may find useful and without a shadow of doubt you'll end your course by being a very competent belly dancer.
Karen