Thinking about trying Belly Dancing? This expressive art form, one of the world’s oldest dances, is not only mesmerising to watch but also a joy to perform. Our Beginners Belly Dance Taster is your chance to dip your toe into the world of this ancient and beautiful dance style. Already inspired? Take the leap into our Beginners Belly Dance Course and make belly dancing part of your life.
Belly Dancing is a fun, powerful and engaging way to build strength, improve posture, and boost confidence in your body. The style draws from ancient traditions, blending influences from a variety of cultures including Egyptian and Middle Eastern. Modern day Belly Dance is a powerful, upbeat dance style that offers an empowering workout for both mind and body.
What You Will Learn
In this taster class you will:
- Build core muscle strength to support belly dance movements
- Improve your posture for fluid, graceful technique
- Learn foundational belly dance moves taught in our Level 1 course
- Master shimmies and fluid arm movements
- Put it together in a short, beautiful combination routine
BENEFITS OF BELLY DANCING
Read the top five benefits of Belly Dance from our tutor Anita Makwana.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 21 Sep 2025 | Sun | 12:30-13:30 | 60 mins | City Academy Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £7.50
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| 4 Jan 2026 | Sun | 12:15-13:15 | 60 mins | Natalia Adera | City Academy, Farringdon | £15.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Useful Information
A taster gives you the chance to try belly dancing without committing to a full course, letting you explore the style, meet your teacher, and see if it’s the right fit for you.
Not at all, this session is suitable for complete beginners.
Yes, you’ll learn core moves and techniques taught in Level 1, making it the perfect preparation for the full course.
Absolutely. Belly dancing improves core strength, balance, posture, coordination, and flexibility, while providing a full-body workout.
If you enjoy the session, we recommend joining our Beginners Belly Dance Course to continue your learning, master more techniques, and develop full choreographies.
Discover More with Our Beginners’ Courses
Our beginners’ courses are the perfect starting point for new students. You’ll get structured, step-by-step guidance, more time to develop your skills, and expert feedback to help you progress with confidence.Designed for complete newcomers, these courses cover all the essential techniques while giving you plenty of opportunity to practise and ask questions. Whether you’re looking to build a new hobby, boost your creativity, or take your first steps towards professional training, this is where your journey really begins.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 21 Sep 2025 | Sun | 12:30-13:30 | 60 mins | City Academy Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £7.50
50% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Jan 2026 | Sun | 12:15-13:15 | 60 mins | Natalia Adera | City Academy, Farringdon | £15.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online, or quote the code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2025 | Sun | 12:30-13:30 | 60 mins | City Academy Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £7.50
50% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 4 Jan 2026 | Sun | 12:15-13:15 | 60 mins | Natalia Adera | City Academy, Farringdon | £15.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online, or quote the code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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