Yes! Most of our classes are stand-alone sessions that do not build up on previous sessions so you can join in any one and not feel lost. Some classes come in a series which require a weekly commitment towards an end goal like our Performance Series.

Wear any comfortable workout clothes, preferably form-fitted so we can check your form and help correct it if needed, and a bottle of water (there is a water fountain to refill if you need). Hip scarves add sparkle and fun and we have plenty of them at the studio for you to use if you didn't bring your own!

It’s best to dance barefoot/ with socks on/ or proper, flat dance shoes like jazz or dance sneakers. Avoid wearing high heels UNLESS it’s required for the class like our Bellydance in Heels pop up or for a show!

You can show your belly if you want to, or not. Do whatever is comfortable for you and helps you learn. Just make sure to wear an outfit that clearly shows your outline (especially knees and feet) so we can offer form corrections if needed.

Yes! We provide jingly coin hip scarves to add to the fun at no extra charge! You may borrow ours or bring your own.

Classes are always limited to 10 STUDENTS ONLY (special events excluded)! I know you can’t learn and enjoy yourself when you are crammed like a sardine in an overcrowded room, disappearing into the crowd without being able to see or be seen properly, so I am committed to creating the best, most comfortable, and most valuable learning experience in our classes by providing you the proper space you deserve to move in, and enough of the teacher’s individual attention to help you reach your goals and get the most out of each class.

This means that once we reach full capacity we will turn away people at the door if they didn’t sign up in advance, so make sure to SIGN UP WELL IN ADVANCE to avoid this situation (you still must sign up for each class even if you bought a class package or monthly unlimited).

NO! You are never too old or too young to start belly dancing. My mother started taking belly dancing classes when she was in her 60’s :)

Minors under 18 years old must have an adult caretaker with them.

Anyone who truly wants to learn bellydance in welcomed in our classes EXCEPT those labeled “women only” to give privacy to those not comfortable/ allowed to dance in front of men.

The best way to experience the class is by DOING it. Spectators make the participants uncomfortable and take up valuable space in the class need for the dancers to move with confidence. You can, however, watch videos of our classes on our YouTube channel.

When necessary, or requested by the students, we will take some videos and photos that will be shared either publicly on our website and YouTube channel for promotional purposes (others want to see what a class looks like before they join), or internally in our WhatsApp group for your practice purposes (joining the group chat is by invitation only after taking class).

If we do take photos and videos, we first get CONSENT from all the participants and if you don’t want to be in our footage we will make sure you are not in it. We respect your privacy!

At certain times during the class, as decided by your instructor, and only after approval from the instructor and getting consent from other participants you may take your own videos and photos to help you practice or just to give us a shoutout.

Yes! We provide many performance opportunities throughout the year in our showcases, festivals, and other events. You can join our group pieces and/or perform a solo when you join our Performance Series.

Performing is not only a fun experience, a new challenge, and a beautiful way to feel accomplished, but it may also lead you to professional dance work like it has for some of our students already!

Progress and is very individual and achieving your belly dance goals will depend on several factors:

- How often you take classes

- How frequently you practice on your own

- How focused you are during class and your own practice

- How good you are at recognizing your own achievements as you progress, and most importantly- HOW DETERMINED YOU ARE

Rather than focusing on the results, enjoy the journey and set yourself small goals along the way to help you see your accomplishments and keep yourself motivated to keep improving.

You can always be better, but be proud of what you have already achieved! I’ve been bellydancing for over 20 years and I’m still improving and enjoying this life-long journey :)

When I first started taking bellydance lessons my teacher told me “maybe you’ll become a professional bellydancer” and I simply laughed in her face...

I didn’t plan on turning myself into a full-time, professional performing and teaching belly dancer, and the founder of a bellydance school, but I just couldn’t stop learning, practicing, and pursuing my dreams, and I ended up reaching them. If you want to become a professional bellydancer be determined, hard-working, consistent, and keep practicing, and you will reach your goals, too!

Absolutely! You can meet with me, or any of the SHEBA teachers I trained personally, at your convenience to work on anything you desire like preparing your own solo, working on specific techniques/ props/ styles, or just getting all of the instructor’s attention to yourself.

You can see me information on how private lessons work here: Private Lessons

From the moment you decide to join our classes you are welcomed into a true sisterhood with the other students and teachers, that supports and encourages you in and outside of class. Yes, we do stay connected outside of class!

First of all, we stay in touch through our WhatsApp group (by invitation only- no creeps or bots!) where you are free to ask questions related to classes and bellydance in general, get valuable resources such as inspiration, educational videos and our class playlist so you can continue the practice and fun at home, get a lot of cheering from your dance sisters for your achievements!

Secondly, we meet in person for “class trips” like going to a restaurant to watch me or another bellydancer perform, for inspiration and fun, or have gatherings at homes or at the park when the weather is nice, and we combine dancing with snacking and bonding :)

Many of our students become friends with each other thanks to this tight connection.

You will make true friends and always feel welcomed and supported at SHEBA!