Fall Course 2026

FALL 2026 MULTI-LEVEL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Two ways to register: Through our website. Click here. Or by e-transfer to info@bellyup.ca (the amounts with HST have been calculated below for etransfers).

Terms & Conditions:
Once registered there are no refunds, credits or transfers to future sessions.

6 Week Multi-Level Course Raqs Sharqi & Baladi Course
Please email if you'd like to do a drop-in class so we can check availability.

Date: Sunday, September 27th - November 8th (No class Thanksgiving Sunday)
Time: 11:30am-12:45pm.
Price: $180.00 plus HST ($204.30 for e-transfer to info@bellyup.ca)
Location: Aura Dance Studio, 845 Harrington Court, Unit 1, Burlington
Instructor: Jo

Dance to Live Tabla Workshop
Date: Sunday, October 18th
Time: 1:00-3:00pm.
Price: $80.00 plus HST ($90.40 for e-transfer to info@bellyup.ca)
Location: Aura Dance Studio, 845 Harrington Court, Unit 1, Burlington
Instructors: Jo & Milad

Beginner Bellydance Workshop
Raqs Sharqi - Your first steps.

Date: Sunday, November 8th
Time: 1:00-3:00pm.
Price: $65.00 plus HST
Location: Aura Dance Studio, 854 Harrington Court, Unit 1, Burlington, ON
Instructor: Jo

SOLD OUT! 4 Week Choreography Course
An award-winning choreography, remounted.

Dates: Sundays, November 15, 22, 29 & December 6
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm. 90 minute class each week (6 hours of total training)
Early bird price: $150 plus HST (ends October 25th) $165 thereafter plus HST.
Location: Aura Dance Studio, 854 Harrington Court, Unit 1, Burlington, ON
Instructor: Jo

J oin me for a four-week Intermediate choreography intensive as we bring back one of my favourite choreographies - a piece I originally created for BellyUp that went on to win the top prize at Star Bellydancer of Canada competition.

This is your chance to learn the choreography, dig into the music and movements, and experience what it takes to take a piece beyond simply knowing the steps.

Over four 90-minute classes, we'll learn a complete 4-5 minute choreography while working on musicality, transitions, movement quality, styling, dynamics, and performance. The final week will be dedicated to cleaning and polishing and putting the choreography together as a complete performance piece.

This course is designed for intermediate dancers who are comfortable learning choreography at a steady pace and have a solid foundation in Egyptian-style Raqs Sharqi. Come learn a little piece of BellyUp history - and bring it back to life on the dance floor!

Class & Workshop Descriptions

Raqs Sharqi & Baladi Training
Sundays 11:30am.-12:45pm.
Starts September 27th - November 8th

Jo's dynamic 6 Week Course this Fall is designed to deepen your dance skills through focused training in three essential pillars of Raqs Sharqi: technique, musicality, and choreography. Whether you're a dedicated continuing beginner ready to level up or a more experienced dancer looking to get more connected to your technique and develop a stronger sense of musicality and timing, this course offers something for every level of dancer. Over the course of the intensive we'll work through: Technique drills that challenge your precision, strength and fluidity. Musicality work that helps you feel the music, understand its structure and dance with it - not just to it. Choreography sessions that bring it all together into an expressive, performance ready piece you can dance as a group or as a soloist. Dancers will be encouraged to work at their own level with layered options and personal coaching to help everyone grow. The goal is not just to dance-but to dance with clarity, confidence and connection.

Dance to Live Tabla Workshop
Sunday, October 18th - 1:00-3:00pm.

Experience the magic of dancing to live music in this special workshop featuring a live Tabla player. Milad will be back teaching with Jo, as we explore the conversation between dancer and drummer, learning how to listen, respond, and connect with the rhythms in a way that's both playful and deeply musical. Open to dancers with some Bellydance experience who are ready to bring their musicality to life.

Beginner Bellydance Workshop
Raqs Sharqi - Your first steps.
Sunday, November 8th 1:00-3:00pm.

Join me for a 2 hour introduction to Egyptian style bellydance designed for complete beginners. We'll explore the foundational movements, music and a little choreography in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No experience necessary - come ready to learn and have fun.

4 Week Choreography Course
An award-winning choreography, remounted.
Sundays, November 15, 22, 29 & December 6

Join me for a four-week Intermediate choreography intensive as we bring back one of my favourite choreographies - a piece I originally created for BellyUp that went on to win the top prize at Star Bellydancer of Canada competition.

This is your chance to learn the choreography, dig into the music and movements, and experience what it takes to take a piece beyond simply knowing the steps.

Over four 90-minute classes, we'll learn a complete 4-5 minute choreography while working on musicality, transitions, movement quality, styling, dynamics, and performance. The final week will be dedicated to cleaning and polishing and putting the choreography together as a complete performance piece.

This course is designed for intermediate level dancers who are comfortable learning choreography at a steady pace and have a solid foundation in Egyptian-style Raqs Sharqi. Come learn a little piece of BellyUp history - and bring it back to life on the dance floor!