9 Week Winter Session 
Plus December Pop-Up Classes!

Please review the class descriptions below prior to registering to ensure you select the class that is best suited for your interests and skills level. Scroll down for course prices and early bird discounts are at the bottom of this page.

Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm.
December Pop-Up Classes (Tuesdays)
December 2, 9, 16, 2025

Keep dancing throughout December with our Tuesday night Pop-Up Classes. Joharah will be breaking down all the moves and putting them together into some fun combinations for us all to groove to. Take all 3 or a single class! Spots are limited so reserve your spots by registering today!  Take all 3 for $75 plus HST. Single Class $35 plus HST.

Each class is 90 minutes.

Mondays 7:00-8:15pm. & Saturdays 11:00am.-12:15pm.
Raqs Sharqi Fundamentals 

Step into the soul of Egyptian-style Raqs Sharqi (aka Bellydance) with our 9-week Raqs Sharqi Fundamentals course, designed to build strength, grace, and confidence from the ground up. Whether you're new to Bellydance or looking to solidify your technique, this course offers a strong foundation in one of the world's most expressive and beautiful dance forms. Each week we'll explore the essential elements of Raqs Sharqi through: Technique drills and muscle isolation * Posture, alignment and movement quality * Foundational movements and travelling steps * Musicality and connection to the essential Arabic rhythms *Self-expression & improvisation all in a supportive, uplifting environment with space to grow and shine! Expect juicy hip work, elegant arms, earthy rhythms, belly work and shimmies - all taught in a progressive, layered way that builds each week. You'll not only learn how to dance, but why we move the way we do in this art form. By the end of the course, you'll have a broad movement vocabulary from which to build on, stronger body awareness, and the confidence to move toward more challenging levels within the BellyUp training programs we offer.
Instructors: Jennifer / Mondays & Stephanie / Saturdays (Starts January 12th & 17th)

Tuesdays : 7:00-8:30pm.
Continuing Beginner Technique
Intensive & Mentorship Program
(Ideal for those between Advanced Beginner to Intermediate)

Ready to deepen your dance and grow with guidance? This 9-week Technique Intensive & Mentorship program is guided personally by Joharah and is designed for continuing beginners and those of varying levels who are committed to developing their skills, refining technique and receiving personalized feedback and mentorship along the way. Each week, we'll dive into focused technique drills, movement refinement, musicality and even choreography - designed to sharpen your foundation while building strength, grace, and confidence in your dancing. From posture and isolations to more complex layering of movements, travelling steps, transitions, expression and more, this program will push you to dance with greater precision and artistry. In addition to weekly in-class training, dancers will benefit from a built-in mentorship component - offering personalized support, targeted feedback, goal-setting, and opportunities to ask questions and reflect on your growth. This program is the perfect next step for dancers that want to level up their technique and performance skills, gain more confidence and learn to dance and connect with music with more ease and grace. Ideal for Continuing Beginners, advanced beginners, or intermediate dancers looking for accountability, challenge and personalized guidance. Instructor: Joharah (Starts January 13th)

Wednesdays - 7:00-8:30pm.
Travelling Steps, Arms & Hands - Flow in Motion
All Levels Encouraged

Two of the most requested topics come together in this rich, full bodied Raqs Sharqi course! Train directly under Joharah in this exciting class which bridges levels - offering a supportive next step for dancers coming from our Fundamentals course, while giving more experienced dancers space to refine, layer and deepen their movement quality.
Each class combines fundamental technique breakdowns, practice drills, plus short movement phrases that weave together steps, arms, and musical phrasing - helping you find the connection between power and softness, structure and feeling. So if you're ready to expand your movement vocabulary, polish how you move and dance with more flow and grace no matter your level - this course is for you! Over nine weeks, we'll dive deep into travelling steps, arms and hands, exploring how to move through space with grace, intention and musicality. We'll connect grounded, confident footwork with expressive upper body movement to create seamless transitions and fluidity. Each class will build strength, coordination, and control while helping you find the emotional connection and flow that bring Egyptian dance movement to life. Expect to refine technique, expand your spatial awareness, and develop the kind of poise and expression that elevate your dance from just steps to artistry. Whether you're looking to polish your stage presence, add depth to your practice, or simply rediscover the joy of movement - this course is for you. This course is not suitable for brand new Beginners. At least one Fundamentals course is a pre-requisite. Instructor: Joharah (Starts January 14th)

Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm. Multi-Level
Elegant Orientale Choreography
Grace. Emotion. Musicality. Essence.

Immerse yourself in the beauty and refinement of Egyptian-style Raqs Sharqi through this elegant Orientale choreography course. Working closely with Joharah over nine weeks, we'll explore a soulful and expressive routine that highlights the timeless grace, fluidity, and subtle power of the Orientale dance style. Each class will focus on musical interpretation, movement quality, transitions, and emotional expression - developing not just your technique, but your artistry. You'll learn how to embody the music with poise and confidence, bringing out the nuances that make this style so captivating. This course is suitable for dancers with a solid foundation who wish to deepen their connection to the music and explore the emotional and expressive layers of performance. Come dance, feel, and connect to the elegance of Orientale Dance. Instructor: Joharah (Starts January 15th)

COURSE PRICES:
Course Duration: January 12th to March 16th
Early Bird Discounts end December 15th

75 Minute Raqs Sharqi Fundamentals Course - $198 + HST = $223.74
Regular price: $225 + HST = $254.25

90 Minute Course (Tue./Wed./Thurs.) - $240 + HST = $271.20
Regular price: $270 + HST = $305.10 including HST

Multiple Course Discounts
(These are prices are for one student registering for multiple courses)

(18 classes) Two 75 minute classes weekly $360 +HST = $406.80
(18 classes) Two 90 minute classes weekly $450 +HST = $508.50
(27 classes) Three 90 minute classes weekly $589 +HST = $665.57
(18 classes) One 75 minute & One 90 minute weekly $395 +HST = $446.35

Single Class - Click here for info.
One 75 Minute Class $30/class ($33.90 with HST)
One 90 minute class $35/class ($39.55 with HST)

Class Cancellations:  Please check our website or your email for any class cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather. Make sure the studio has your correct email address for communicating.

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IMPORTANT TERMS TO READ PRIOR TO REGISTERING:
There are no credits, refunds, or transfers to future sessions once you have registered. Please read our class descriptions page carefully before registering to ensure you are registering for the class that best suits your skill level and area of interest.

Payment Options:

• Select the class(es) you'd like from the drop-down menu and pay through the Website.
• Or send E-Transfer (EMT) to info@bellyup.ca (include HST in your payment)
• No refunds, transfers or credits once registered.