Belly Dance Level 1: The FUNdamentals

Get started on your Middle Eastern Dance journey with award-winning Co-Director Danna Yasbet! This fun and energetic class covers the fundamentals of Egyptian-style belly dance—perfect for total beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their basics.

What You’ll Learn:

• Core Technique: Hip drops, shimmies, figure 8s, arm work & more

• Simple Combos: Easy routines to boost confidence

• Musicality: Understand the rhythms and move to the beat

• Body Awareness: Improve posture, isolation, and control

No experience needed—just bring your energy and willingness to learn! Stay in this level as long as you like to master the fundamentals.

Session Dates
09/22 - 10/27
11/03 - 12/08

Belly Dance Level 2: Intermediate (Pre-requisite: Level 1)

This Intermediate level is designed for students who have a strong background in fundamental technique and are ready to explore the multifaceted nuances of Middle Eastern dance. Develop skills in traveling with all the movements learned in Level 1 and practice elaborate combinations as the weeks progress – taught by award-winning artist Kelly!

This course consists of extensive layering, complex footwork, across-the-floor sets, and development of Egyptian musicality and stylization. Perfect for dancers who want to continue building a strong foundation while having fun with a dynamic and engaging props!

* Students are encouraged to remain in this level as long as necessary to master the intermediate skills.

Session Dates
09/16 - 10/21
11/04 - 12/09

Days
Tuesdays
Tuesdays

Instructor
Kelly
Kelly

Belly Dance Level 3: Muwashahat Choreo* (Pre-Requisite level 1 & 2)

Refine your technique and elevate your stage presence in this dynamic course led by award-winning Co-Director Amara Sayid. Perfect for experienced dancers, this class focuses on advanced combos, intricate footwork, and expressive performance skills.

Amara’s fun, detail-oriented teaching style emphasizes safe alignment, musicality, and emotional expression—helping you dance with authenticity, elegance, and confidence.

* Class is closed in preparation for Reminisce: A Miami Golden Era Festival and will debut this choreography on Friday, October 3rd! Level 3 classes will reopen in November for our Fall B session.

Session Dates
09/17 - 10/16
11/05 - 12/10

Days
Wednesdays
Wednesdays

Time
7:00 - 8:15 pm
7:00 - 8:15 pm

Room
C
C

Instructor
Amara Sayid
Amara Sayid

The Fine Art of Belly Dance

Join Master Instructor, Jihan Jamal, in this educational and inspiring course. Class will focus on traditional steps and choreographed dance patterns, and introduction to playing finger cymbals, with an emphasis on “port –de-corps” (carriage of the body). 

Jihan's teaching method combines ethnic tradition and regional colloquialisms without sacrificing classical form and traditional technique. As a teacher, her objective is to educate the student in the structure of the dances as well as their cultural, regional backgrounds and the social, religious and political history that has impacted and altered the dance throughout the centuries, to present day.

Session Dates
09/20 - 10/25
11/08 - 12/20*
* No class on 12/6

Days
Saturdays
Saturdays

Time
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Room
A
A

Instructor
Jihan Jamal
Jihan Jamal

Poisoned Paradise* / Curvaceous Combinations

Step into the spotlight and unleash your inner pop goddess in this sultry, advanced-level choreography course blending the hypnotic allure of belly dance with the slow, seductive beats of Britney Spears. Specially crafted for Mystic Night—Miami’s premier annual Halloween belly dance showcase—this fusion number drips with mystery, attitude, and unapologetic glam. 

This course will continue the choreography set to a haunting, reimagined Britney track that’s equal parts Toxic and totally intoxicating. With fluid isolations, sharp accents, and fierce stage presence, this number is designed to make your audience say, “Gimme more.”

* The Poisoned Paradise course is exclusively reserved for dancers performing in Mystic Night and is currently not open to the public. Curvaceous Combinations will resume in November!

Session Dates
09/16 - 10/22
11/04 - 12/09

Days
Tuesdays
Tuesdays

Time
8:15 - 9:30 pm
8:15 - 9:30 pm

Room
C
C

Instructor
Kelly
Kelly

Azhar Dance Ensemble

This class is reserved for members of Amara’s professional dance troupe. Stay tuned for their next performance at Mystic Night!

Session Dates
09/17 - 10/16
11/05 - 12/10

Days
Wednesdays
Wednesdays

Time
8:15 - 9:30 pm
8:15 - 9:30 pm

Room
C
C

Instructor
Amara Sayid
Amara Sayid

First Glance

This class is reserved for performers of First Glance. See their performance at Reminisce!

Session Dates
09/04 - 10/02

Days
Thursdays

Time
07:30 - 8:45 pm

Room
C

Instructor
Kelly

Mermaids of the Nile Dance Company Class

This class is reserved for members of Jihan Jamal’s student troupe, the Mermaids of the Nile. Stay tuned for their next performance at Reminisce!

Session Dates
09/15 - 10/20
11/03 - 12/15*
*No class on 12/1

Time
7:30 - 8:15 pm
7:30 - 8:15 pm

Room
A
A