EGYPTIAN-STYLE BELLY DANCE · EDINBURGH
Try a belly dance taster class for £5
A one hour class, before the new block starts. No experience needed! Learn to move to the music, and build confidence, core strength and posture as you go.
Next taster date: Monday 2nd November
WHEN
Monday 2nd Nov
6 to 7pm
WHERE
St Oswald’s Centre
Bruntsfield
WEAR
Leggings
And a t-shirt. Bare feet, socks or soft shoes.
BRING
Water
That’s it.
DURING THE TASTER
What happens in the 60-min taster class
01
Arrive
Come 5-10 minutes early. I’ll say hello and show you where to put your things.
02
Warm-up
A few minutes of gentle mobility work to prepare for movement.
03
Learn the moves
We break down movements, with options to suit all levels.
04
Dance it
We put the movements to music and dance a short combination together.
05
Cool down
A short cool-down with gentle stretches.
FROM THE CLASS
“Her classes are always full of positive energy, and she makes everyone feel comfortable and confident, no matter their level”
Zhuomin
New to this?
Then you’re in the right place. No experience needed, it’s a ladies-only class, and you won’t be the only new face in the room. Every movement comes with options so you can work at whatever feels right on the night.
Wear something comfortable, bring water, and I’ll take care of the rest.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A real class
Open-level classes suitable for complete beginners and those with experience.
Options for every body
Every movement has alternatives, so you work at whatever your body can do that evening.
No commitment
Come, dance, go home. If you’d like to carry on there’s a block starting, and if not that’s fine.
Good for your body
Belly dance works deep abdominal and pelvic muscles, supporting posture, core strength and mobility.
YOUR TEACHER
Andreea
I walked into my first class over 15 years ago, looking for something new and fun. I didn’t expect it to become such a big part of my life! What kept me coming back was how good it felt to move to the music!
I’ve kept training and developing ever since – studying with teachers across the UK, Europe and Cairo – and I’ve been teaching for over 9 years now, most recently building Bloom from the ground up here in Edinburgh.
AFTER THE TASTER
If you’d like to carry on
5-WEEK BLOCK
£48 £60
Starts Monday 9th November
Works out at £9.60 a class. Includes video recordings, personal feedback and the class WhatsApp group.
DROP-IN
£12
Any week, pay as you go
Message me first, or book via the website, so I know to expect you, as drop-ins are subject to space on the night.
BEFORE YOU COME
Questions people ask first
No. The taster is designed for complete beginners, and the regular classes are open level with beginners in every one.
No. Just leggings and a t-shirt. If you have a scarf at home you can tie it round your hips so you can see the movement, but it isn’t required.
Yes, the class is ladies only. Whilst belly dancing is an inclusive form of dance for all genders, this class is a ladies-only space, which many students find helps them feel comfortable trying new movements and connecting with the group.
Belly dance isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every movement has options, and you adapt it to whatever your body can do. Also, belly dance itself can help to become more fit and improve flexibility.
Most people do. You won’t be the only new face!
Get in touch. You’re welcome to join the block from week one, or come as a drop-in on a week that suits you.