Belly Dance Taster


A beginner-level taster introducing foundational belly dance movements, shimmies, arm movements and a short combination routine.
About this course
This introductory class covers core belly dance movements associated with Level 1 study, including shimmies and fluid arm movements. Learners work on posture and core strength to support the technique, then combine the material into a short routine. The session provides a compact introduction to the style and its movement vocabulary.
What you'll learn
- Perform foundational belly dance movements
- Practise shimmies and fluid arm movements
- Apply posture and core engagement to support dance technique
- Combine learned movements into a short routine
Is this course right for you?
The session is designed for complete beginners with no previous dance experience. It involves learning and performing physical dance movements, including a short combination routine, and is intended as an introduction to belly dance before a longer beginners’ course.
- Suitable for complete newcomers to dance
- Includes physical movement and performance of a short routine
Class teacher
Anita Makwana
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Sat 24 Oct 2026
14:40 – 15:40 • 1 day
£15
LIFT Islington, Islington


