Welcome

Hashtaka Dance Studio offers Beginner to Advanced Bellydance (Raqs Sharqi) classes. Our experienced instructors help you determine the best level for your skill set.

Before you enroll in a class, we recommend that you take some time to discover which class/level is right for you. Each level is designed to build upon the previous one, so it is important to spend adequate time at each level before moving on to the next one

  • BEGINNER (LEVEL 1)

    * No experience to 6 months**

    Activate your pelvic floor and your feminine power

    This course is ideal for those who never had any experience in bellydance or even dance in general.

    Discover yourself through dance, while learning the fundamental steps including shimmies, undulations, and chest movements.

    Tuesdays @ 7pm (Ladies only- Maysara)

    Saturdays @ 12:15pm (Nourah)

  • CONTINUING BEGINNER (Level 1-2)

    ** 6+ months consistently attending beginner class **

    Explore body awareness at a deeper level

    This class is designed for those who have completed at least 12 weeks of our Beginner/ Level 1 class.

    Ideal for those who want to take their skills to the next level with solid foundations.

    We will work on more complex steps and combinations while bringing more awareness to the pelvis, arms, and head.

    Saturdays @ 11:15 am (Carina)

    Tuesdays @ 6pm (Maysara)

  • Serious Foundation (level 1-2)

    Goals to establish better body alignments

    Techinque class with lots of drills and fun combos to perfect The Egyptian Art form

    Build right muscles to help you execute the moves correctly. All this = real Art and I promise lots of fun too. It's not just a class; it's the cultivation of real art, and I guarantee plenty of fun along the way. By the end, you'll feel refreshed, grounded, and your mind, body, and soul completely fulfilled

    Wednesdays @ 6pm (Nada el Masriya)

  • INTERMEDIATE (level 3-4)

    ** 1.5 + years of experience **

    Express your inner goddess and fly with grace

    Class designed for consistent dancers who are ready to take the next step. To sign up, you must do a level assessment with Nourah

    Requirements: Proper posture, arms/hands control, effortless flow between moves, wide Bellydance moves vocabulary

    . Intermediate Bellydance involves more complex moves and combinations, rhythms, introduction to Folklore, and rapid choreographies.

    Saturdays @ 1:15pm (Nourah)

  • TECHNIQUE DRILLS (LEVEL 3-4)

    Techinque and Intermediate level combos

    Using rhythms and songs to familiarize our ears with Egyptian music.

    In this class we will learn more about the music we dance to. Perfecting our Egyptian rhythms helps you establish your musicality in which is the guide for the next level.

    Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm (Nada el Masriya)

  • Advanced (LEVEL 5+)

    Tequnique and Choreography

    Time you move to the next step

    The Hidden Rules of Mejancee (mise - en - scene)

    Here we learn more advanced concepts, culture and advanced technique plus some choreography.

    Wednesdays @ 8:00 pm (Nada el Masriya)