History is not clear about the origins of Belly Dance. Since written is more concerned with invasions, battles and rulers. However we know that Belly Dance spread though out most of the area that is now Spain, and the Middle East the 8th to 12th centuries due to a series of invasions, settlements and exiles. Various tribes each had their own distinct styles and incorporated elements of the countries and tribes, that they invaded, were invaded and had associations with. Belly Dance was influenced by religious rites, feasts of harvest, celebrations, self-entertainment within the encampments and more. In the late 40’s and 50’s, in Egypt, Badia Masabny incorporated strong elements of ballet and modern dance, and brought belly dance to a large stage using dancers, who became some of the top stars of early movies in Egypt, thus changing the face of belly dance throughout the world.
Today, in the Middle East the are innumerable tribes, countries and sects and many lay claim to their own dances. Belly dance has become a huge phenomenon from Germany, Japan, Austraila to the United States. There are many styles. Flamboyant Flamenco fuseion, energetic Turkish, Egyptian with its strong internalized movements, American Tribal which can be a fusion of Yoga, Gypsy, Middle Eastern, Hip Hop and Goth, and country style that draws from the traditions of the native folks of the countryside.
Dance Dance Arizona Offers BellyDance classes with some of Arizona’s finest teachers. Our classes teach the basics of belly dance movement as well as some history and a variety of dance styles.
I am interested in the beginners belly dancing classes. How much are the classes? Do you offer discounts for buying multiple classes.
I would like to do this at least 2 X a week.
The Cave creek and Cactus location is close to me..
I would love to take some belly dancing classes with my girls. I need to know prices. Thank you for your quick response.
We offer many classes. we currrently have 4 teachers teaching beginning BellyDance Classes are 8 for $80 with most teachers if you purchase an 8 class card with that teacher.
Please check the class calendar on the right hand side of page for the dates and times that fit you the best.
Naj
http://www.BellyDanceShoppe.com
I believe that I answered an email from you., but want to make sure. Most of our classes are 8 fo $80. I am Naj, I teach beginning on Monday at 6, Wednesday at noon and Saturday at 9:30 AM. I have Helena teaching beginning on Mondays and Tuesdays at 6:30 and Saturday at 1 PM and Roza teaching Egyptian style on Thursdays at 6:00. If this is a family, contact me for information about family rates. 602 997 4149
Hi. I am interesting in giving my sister a gift certificate to take Belly Dancing classes. Do you offer any type of package for these in which she can choose her own dates to attend?
Thank you!
Hey Cheryl;
Yes, I do offer a gift certificate. Our belly dance classes are 8 for $80 or 4 for $45, good fo her choice of teachers. Helena teaches beginners Monday and Tuesday at 6:30 and Saturdays at 1 PM I teach at 6 on Mondays, Wednesdays at noon and Saturdays at 9:30 AM. and we are both currently taking new students. . You could purchase a gift certificate and she could choose eitther teacher. Roze will be teaching soon on Thursdays but don’t have the exact details yet.
Wonderful! I will be there today to purchase one for sure!! Thanks.
I took several classes at the Belly Dance Shoppe a few years back with a freind of mine and we enjoyed them very much. I never got to use most of my last 8 class card due to some family issues that came up
but, I would like to highly recommend taking belly dancing classes here! It’s so much fun, you learn a little history, the dancing itself is an active meditation and you smile alot! I’m thinking of taking more hopefully this fall 
Have fun!!!
Hello! I was just wondering if I could purchase one class. I am new to this, and just want to get a feel for it.
Yes all of our teachers have dropin rates (except the Wednesday BellyDance evening class. I am Naj. On my classes, if you can come about 20 minutes early I will even give you a free 20 minute class on basics. ( but please give me a call 602-997-4149 so I am expecting you a bit early) My drop in rate is $12. Oh… my classes are Monday night at 6:00. Wedmesday at noon and Saturday at 9:30 AM
I really hope that you can check us out soon.