London Belly Dance Teachers and Classes

Last Updated on January 29, 2024

Teacher: Hasina Belly Dance

Classes take place at Gymbox Holborn, 100 Holborn, Central London

Level of lessons: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, and Fusion Bellydance.

Time and cost: Contact Hasina for the latest class times.

Types taught: Traditional, Egyptian, and modern belly dancing.

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Experienced and Certified Belly Dance Instructor. Recently performed for Sadiq Khan – Mayor of London, the BBC, and Britain’s Got Talent.

For more information or to book a Belly Dance course with Hasina please visit: www.hasinabellydance.com

Teacher: Cate Brick

Stage name: Caasi

Location: The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford London.

Level of lessons: Beginners and open level.

Time and cost of classes: Call Kate for the latest times and days.

Types taught: Egyptian-based style.

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Come to Caasi’s belly dance classes and you will:

Develop basic skills for belly dance
Build your technique progressively each week
Improve your posture, fitness, and body image

No matter what age, shape, or size; Be inspired by music and dance, and have fun!

Caasi is trained in Jazz dance and ballet and is a sought-after professional belly dancer in London.

She has appeared at events worldwide and on BBC and MTV. For more info check out via her LinkedIn page here.

Teacher: Laura

Location of classes: Private workshops at various locations in South East, London & The Solent.

Level of lessons: Various.

Types taught: Cabaret, Bollywood-fusion, Drum-Dance, oriental dance props(ribbon sticks/voi/veil-fans)

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Highly Experienced Teacher.

Now mainly drumming/percussion performances with oriental dance props and ex cabaret-style dancers.

25 years of belly dance experience.

I have been teaching belly dancing at all levels for many years after being on the top corporate and private circuit in London, around the UK, and abroad.

I have danced all my life and combined other dance styles with Arab/Middle Eastern moves.

I like to inject confidence and fun into my classes and workshops.

Performance style and charisma are key.

Without that, learning dance steps in a technical way counts for nothing.

Even the most simple of moves can look amazing if performed with grace, passion, and interaction.

I teach drumming/percussion for beginners.

Teacher: Juliana Brustik

Location: Class in London Islington.

The Space (Sports Centre to the left of Hackney College) and Margaret Sheppard studio, a Purpose-built dance studio with mirrors. Falkirk Stree, London N1 6HQ.

Types taught: Folkloric, classical, and contemporary style Egyptian dance.

See Juliana’s website.

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I have been teaching and performing for more than 20 years in the UK and abroad.

I have also directed numerous theatre shows and choreographed pieces for performance groups in Britain, Switzerland, and Germany.

My classes give a solid grounding in technique as well as in how to express the complexities of the various styles of Egyptian music.

Students are encouraged to develop their creativity in a supportive environment.

Working with live music is an important part of understanding the soul of Egyptian dance and music.

Regular dance workshops accompanied by leading Arab musicians are truly inspiring experiences for dancers of all levels.

The spontaneous and improvised nature of Egyptian dance and music has always inspired me as it allows the dancer to find her own authentic expression, power, and creativity.

Learn more about Julian here: www.julianabrustik-dance.com.

Teacher: Khera

Location: Notting Hill, London.

Venues of classes: Herne Hill, Brockwell Lido, Dulwich Road, SE24. Notting Hill, The Tabernacle, Carnival Village, Powis Square, W11.

Level: Beginners, improvers, and intermediate.

Types taught: Egyptian – Oriental, Beladi, Saaidi, Nubian, folkloric.

Other additional information

JWAAD Foundation Certificate, currently undertaking JWAAD Diploma in teaching Egyptian dance. Khera of Empress Bellydance is a Central London-based bellydancer who came to the dance via an evening class run at a local college.

Since these humble beginnings, she has gone on to train with a number of renowned teachers including Josephine Wise, the UK’s Grande Dame of Bellydance.

Khera danced Tap, ballet, and modern as a child and later explored a number of Diaspora dances, including Afro-Beat dance from Lagos, Nigeria.

She is currently studying Afro-Cuban dance and Dancehall/Bashment alongside her continued love of Egyptian dance.

Khera of Empress Bellydance currently teaches in London, UK with regular classes across the capital.

She brings light, approachable, joyous, and supportive energy to her classes, which are attended by women of all ages, sizes, and abilities who come together each week to let loose and be guided toward the wisdom their bodies have forgotten.

We also run an extraordinary Bellydance retreat in Tobago and the Caribbean.

Teacher: Melissa Belly Dance

Location of classes: La Fitness Piccadilly Circus (Regent Street) and LA Fitness Waldorf (Aldwych).minster.

Level of lessons: Beginners to Advanced.

Time and cost: Melissa Belly Dance School offers 12-week courses, ending with an end-of-term show.

Types taught: Brazilian belly dance Samba, hip hop, urban tribal, Latin fusion, belly balance yoga, Turkish belly dance, Tahitian and Polynesian fusion.

Course information: Melissa runs a belly dance fusion school in London and now also offers online dance courses.

Other additional information

As a professional dancer, Melissa has inspired the world.

Melissa as a belly dance teacher is well known for her approach and teaching methods with a reputation for making you sweat.

Melissa has taught at the most reputable and sought-after studios in London and instructs her classes with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to students learning and enjoyment.

Melissa is well known for her energy, charisma, and passion for what she does best.

Before becoming a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer Melissa worked in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and fitness expert.

For further information check www.melissabellydance.com.

Melissa has 2 instructional DVDs out now: Belly Dance Essentials and Belly Dance Hip-hop Fusion.

Teacher: Fathia Abdou

Fathia Abdou. Belly dance teacher in London.

Location of classes: Holborn, Chancery Lane.

Level of lessons: Beginners Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.

Email contact: hello@fathiaabdu.co.uk

Course information: Fathia teaches a variety of styles, including Egyptian / Lebanese, folkloric, Khaleeji, and the use of props, such as veil, sword, and more.

Other additional information

Of Arab origin, Fathia has always been accustomed to Belly Dancing.

In particular, the dances of the gulf (Khaleeji) dance which is where she comes from.

In total Fathia has 18 years of belly dancing experience and has been teaching professionally for the past 3 years.

Fathia teaches women-only classes.

Being a Personal Trainer & master instructor, Fathia’s classes are known for their cardio workout whilst learning the beautiful art of belly dancing.

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Dr Valeria Lo Iacono

Dr Valeria Lo Iacono is a belly dancer and a dance researcher with a PhD in dance and heritage. Valeria also teaches and performs as a belly dance but also enjoys learning ballet, jazz dance and other dance genres.