Belly dance: The elegant dance from the Middle East
Belly dance, also known in Arabic as Raqs Sharqi (literally “dance of the East”), is a captivating and ancient art form with roots in the Middle East and North Africa. It is characterized by fluid, precise, and isolated movements of the hips, torso, and arms, which dialogue in perfect harmony with the hypnotic rhythms of traditional music.
More than just a dance, it is a profound celebration of femininity, inner strength, and authentic self-expression.
Physical and Mental Benefits
Practicing belly dance offers extraordinary benefits for both body and mind: It improves posture, strengthens core muscles, increases spinal flexibility, and develops remarkable body coordination. It helps boost self-confidence, reduces stress, and fosters a deep, loving, and mindful connection with your body.
It is an inclusive dance form suited for all ages, shapes, and sizes, inviting every woman to embrace her unique beauty, grace, and personal power.
Our Belly Dance Online Courses
Bring the grace, energy, and magic of Eastern dance directly to your home, wherever you are!
Our weekly live Zoom courses dedicated to Belly Dance are the perfect way to cultivate your passion with regularity, guided step-by-step by expert instructors. Each course is structured into 6-week packages, an ideal format to follow a targeted path, improve body technique, learn gorgeous choreographies, and experience dance in a dynamic and stimulating way.
✨ Why Choose Our Live Courses?
Real-Time Interaction: Dance together with the instructor in real time. You will receive corrections and personalized feedback during class to immediately improve your posture, movement isolation, arm placement, and the fluid flow typical of oriental dance.
Choreography Study: A special focus dedicated to learning and progressively building gorgeous choreographies (from softer, more fluid movements to rhythmic isolations), working week after week on details, expressiveness, and sequence flow.
Structured Program: Clear and targeted goals designed to guide you step-by-step toward concrete milestones of learning and technical growth.
Never Miss a Class: How Recordings Work – We completely understand that daily schedules and commitments can be unpredictable. Don’t worry if you can’t make it to a live Zoom session! All sessions are recorded in full. You will receive the recording link shortly after the class ends. You can watch it whenever you want to catch up, stay on track with the program, and review steps as many times as you need.
Start Dancing
Find the weekly Belly Dance course that fits your journey of wellness and self-discovery. Dance is the story of the heart coming to life. Join us on your living room!
Discover upcoming courses and reserve your spot below:
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Ready to start your dance journey? Browse our available classes, workshops, and online courses below. Click on the course title to view details, pricing, and to enrol.
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Important Information for Online Courses:
During the checkout process, please ensure you provide a valid email address and your full name. This information is essential for us to provide you with access codes and login details for your online course. We will contact you via email with all the necessary information shortly after your purchase is confirmed.
Confirmation:
After completing your purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email with further details about your class or course.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our classes, workshops, online courses, or the enrolment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@expressiondanceacademy.co.uk
We look forward to dancing with you!
Get a Taste of Belly Dance with Our YouTube Channel
Want to start your belly dance journey right away? Check out our YouTube channel for a variety of free resources to get you moving! All tutorials and choreographies are taught by Laura Cernigliaro, an experienced Italian teacher now living in Egypt, bringing an authentic and passionate approach to her instruction. Learn the fundamental movements and techniques of belly dance at your own pace. Follow along with full dance routines to practice and enjoy, incorporating the rich cultural influences of Laura’s experience in Egypt. Join our 30-Day Belly Dance Challenge and commit to a month of belly dance and see how much you can learn and grow!
Subscribe to our channel and join our online community of dancers! It’s a great way to supplement your in-person classes or explore belly dance from the comfort of your own home.