Bellydance: foundations of movement (all levels women only)

About this course

The course introduces the core building blocks of belly dance through step-by-step instruction. Learners work on posture and alignment, hip and chest movements, arm positions and transitions, then combine these elements into short sequences performed to music at different tempos. Alongside movement practice, the course covers key belly dance terminology and provides an introduction to the cultural background of the style. Short combinations give learners opportunities to coordinate upper- and lower-body movements within a structured sequence.

What you'll learn

• Maintain dance posture and alignment while moving
• Perform basic hip movements including drops, lifts, circles and figure eights
• Perform basic chest movements such as lifts, drops and circles
• Coordinate arm positions with lower-body movements
• Complete a short belly dance combination to music

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for women, including complete beginners and learners returning to belly dance for a refresher. The all-levels label indicates that the teaching starts with foundational movements, while activities involve learning progressively and performing short combinations to music.

• Women-only course