Belly Dance Classes in Auckland and Online

 

Belly dance for every BODY! Join our community and fall in love with belly dance!

Our classes are focused on fitness, fun, and education of the movements, history and culture of Middle Eastern Dance. We offer various levels of technique classes, choreography and performance classes, and fusion style classes to give students a holistic experience that is challenging, inspiring, and rewarding.

 
 
 

    • A fun way to exercise while gaining body confidence

    • A social and friendly learning environment where you'll get to meet other people

    • Experience from professionally trained and award-winning teachers who will guide you through the movements to make sure you're having fun and moving safely

    • One of the biggest schools in New Zealand that hosts lots of student events, safe performance opportunities, dance retreats, and international teachers

  • All classes are 1 hour long and follow these term dates:

    Term 1 = Thu 8 Feb - Mon 8 Apr

    Term 2 = Sat 27 Apr - Mon 24 June

    Term 3 = Mon 22 July - Sat 14 Sep

    Term 4 = Thu 10 Oct - Mon 9 Dec

    Please also note that there will be no classes on public holidays or long weekends.

  • All classes will require a minimum of 5 registered students to go ahead each term. Drop-ins welcome.

    • $145 - full term (8 weeks with 1 class/week)

    • $22 -1 casual class

    • Multiple class per week discounts available

      • $240 for 2 classes per week per term

      • $320 for 3 classes per week per term

      • $360 for Unlimited classes per week per term

    All Prices are inclusive of GST.

    Term fees are due before your first class.

    To pay online, use your name and lessons as reference: Phoenix Belly Dance 060115 0290263 000, or book and pay below.

  • Foundation Technique Class

    For Beginner to Intermediate level dancers. Discover the foundational techniques of belly dance, including isolations, undulations, shimmies, and hip articulations. Build core strength, flexibility, and body awareness while learning the basic vocabulary of belly dance movements.

    Refined Technique Class

    For Intermediate to Advanced level dancers. Elevate your belly dance journey to new heights. Enhance your footwork repertoire to learn seamless transition between movements. Explore the intricacies of isolations and layering, honing your ability to control individual body parts while maintaining fluidity and synchronization.

    Choreography Class

    Dive into the creative process as you learn to adapt to different choreographic styles and themes. Develop your ability to interpret music, infuse emotions into movements, and create unique dance narratives. Learn a belly dance choreography with us. Every term we teach new choreographies.

    Fusion Class

    This mixed-level class is fun and focused on executing beautiful basics and learning combinations in the style of contemporary fusion belly dance, in the lineage of tribal fusion belly dance. The class begins with a warm-up and mini-workout, and includes isolations, across the floor, integrative movements and snippets of choreography.

    Origins & Connections Courses

    Origins & Connection courses offer an extraordinary opportunity to not only master the intricate movements of belly dance but also to delve deep into the cultural roots that have woven its magic over centuries. These courses are highly specialised and they are only offered two-three times a year.

    Past courses we offered: Egyptian Saidi with Assaya, Lebanese Dabke, and Turkish Oryantal