"Belly dance", "Raqs Sharqi" or "Middle Eastern dance" is a fun and creative dance form involving isolations of various parts of the body especially highlighting the pelvis and hips.
It dates thousands of years and there are an infinite number of styles to explore, offering unlimited potential for expression and enjoyment by people from all walks of life.
The 8 x 1 hour classes that will introduce you to the many types of music, moods and movements of Belly dance. Classes focus on basic stance and posture, as well as identifying and isolating muscles with basic steps.
Classes begin with a gentle warm-up, followed by instruction in technique and steps and may include learning a fun routine to impress your friends! We offer a warm and relaxed environment in which to learn, shimmy your stress away and make new friends.
Fitzroy (Melbourne - Victoria)
The Studio 1st Floor, 241 Smith Street, Fitzroy Tram 86 from Bourke St, City, or from Bundoora, runs straight along Smith Street. Free 2 hour parking is available at Safeway (next door) and free/metered parking is available in surrounding streets.
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
There may be about 10-15 other students in the class.
Each class lasts for one hour. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your class commencing. Classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.30pm.
This class caters for almost all fitness levels. Please wear something comfortable that you can move in easily. Eg Track suit pants/ stretch dance pants / t-shirts/ singlet tops. Students are encouraged to wear hip scarves for Belly dance classes to help you feel your hips.
Belly dance is a low-impact and gentle form of exercise for almost all fitness levels. If you have existing injuries or you are pregnant please check with your GP before commencing this form of exercise.
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Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND for cancellations, no matter the reasons. However, should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you maybe be able to make a claim directly to Mondial Assistance, our Cancellation Cover provider.
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