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Our 6-Week Fall course is designed as a cohesive training experience, where each class builds with intention and depth. Together, we'll refine Egyptian style Bellydance technique, movement vocabulary, deepen our musical understanding, and cultivate a more expressive connection to the dance. It's an opportunity to commit to your dance practice and see some real growth. Registration opens early August. Click here to read more.
Starts: September 27-November 8 / 11:30am.-12:45pm.
Location: Aura Dance Studio, Burlington
The Fall course is now sold out and has a waitlist.
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Jo's Workshops are an opportunity to immerse yourself more fully in the art of Raqs Sharqi and Raqs Baladi.
This Fall, live Tabla player extraordinaire "Milad" will teach with Jo, giving dancers an opportunity to experience the connection between dancer and drummer while building a deeper understanding of musicality, rhythm and self-expression.
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Date: October 18, 2026 / 1:00 to 3:00pm.
Location:
Aura Dance Studio, Burlington
Join Jo for an exciting 2 hour introduction into Raqs Sharqi (also known as Bellydance). This workshop is perfect for the first timer or current beginner level student looking to work on the fundamental building blocks of Egyptian-style Bellydance. We'll cover lots of important material to get your journey started such as: proper posture, arms & hands, weight shifting, hip and belly work along with some fun travelling steps. You'll learn a few combinations as we put all that you've learned together.
Date: Sunday, November 8th / 1:00-3:00pm.
Location: Aura Dance Studio, Burlington
Private lessons are now available at Jo's private studio. Whether you want to work on the basics, advance your technique, learn a custom choreography or fun combinations to help you practice and grow, there's nothing like the personalized attention, guidance and feedback to help you grow in the dance form that you cannot get in a group class.
To book a private lesson, reach out to Jo at info@bellyup.ca and talk to her about your dance goals.
Train with Jo on-line on Patreon! A space designed for Beginner to Continuing Beginner dancers looking to build confidence, improve technique, and deepen their connection to the art of Raqs Sharqi. Inside, you'll find a growing library of instructional tutorials, guided follow-along practice videos, drills, and technique breakdowns. You can go at your own pace, watch repeatedly, return when you're ready to do more. These videos will help you feel inspired, and encouraged in your journey. Join and cancel anytime.
