Belly dancing is an ancient art that is receiving new popularity as a fun and effective exercise. Belly dancing has been practiced traditionally in many areas of the world. The dance is specifically designed to be performed by women, enhanced by the flowing moves of the feminine body. Belly dancing lessons can offer a low impact aerobic workout and total body toning all in one. Toning can be enhanced by adding arm work using props such as veils, canes or finger cymbals (zills).
If you are looking for belly dancing lessons in the Houston area, you are in luck. There are many gifted teachers all around. Most of these teachers offer private lessons and encourage you to put together your own group for ongoing or single party belly dancing lessons. Check out your local fitness club, recreation center or college campus for additional classes.
BellaDonna Dance offers belly dancing lessons in several locations.
View the website at www.belladonnadance.com.
Cost is $15 per class with discounts for pre-purchase of multiple classes.
Crew Health and Fitness 4826 Washington Avenue (Memorial Area)
Call Tamara at 281-748-9852.
Beginner: Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Intermediate: Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Sonia’s Dance Studio 5539 Richmond Ave at Chimney Rock
Call Zylona at 832-292-0484.
Beginner: Sunday 2:30p.m. and Monday 7:00p.m.
Nia Moves Studio 3221 Houston Avenue
Call Sahira at 713-269-4881
Beginner: 6:20 p.m.
Intermediate: 7:30 p.m.
Zahirah Noor Bellydance Studios 14520 Memorial, Suite 59
Phone 281-558-0369 or view her website at www.zahirahnoor.com
Cost for four lessons is $50.
Beginner I: Sunday 1 p.m.; Monday/Wednesday 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.
Beginner II: Sunday 2:00 p.m.; Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Intermediate and advanced classes are also available, call to confirm class times.
Sirrom School of Dance 5570 Wesleyan (at Bissonet)
Phone 713-621-9818 or view the website at www.sirroms.com.
Sirrom School of Dance was established in 1980. Their claim is as the longest standing belly dancing school in Houston.
Cost is $17 per class with discounts available for pre-payment of multiple lessons.
Beginner Belly Dancing lessons: Sunday 1:00 p.m.; Monday 6:00 and 8:30; Tuesday 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m.; Thursday 7:00; Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Sirrom also holds classes at Walden Yacht Club in Montgomery.
Jessenia Belly Dance (Greenway Plaza area)
Phone 713-502-2540 or visit www.jessenia.biz.
Classes are Friday at 12:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Jessenia teaches at Kingwood College Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30. She is also available to teach private belly dancing lessons and specializes in party lessons for women.
Mia Bellydance 7300 W. Greens Rd. (Willowbrook 24 Hr Fitness)
Phone 713-584-5558 or view website at www.miabellydance.com.
Mia teaches a Belly Dance inspired fitness classess on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
The Dance Place 3300 Chimney Rock Suite 500
Phone 713-443-8275 or visit the website at www.dance-passion.com.
Cost of four lessons is $40.
Beginner: Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Intermediate: Thursday 8:00 p.m.
Belly dancing lessons can be a fun and unique way to improve your fitness and spice up your life so start today!
