🧿 Our Belly Dance Classes 🧿
Since 1997, our academy has been a vibrant hub for Egyptian-style and folklore-inspired Middle Eastern dance, founded by the internationally acclaimed Samay. Today, we proudly continue her legacy—offering a wide variety of classes for dancers of all ages and levels. Our curriculum celebrates the diverse traditions of Arabic dances, providing an authentic and inspiring experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, you'll dive deep into the rich history, music, and movement of this captivating art form.
Mid East Performing Arts Academy (MEPAA) is now partnering with Spotlight Dance Academy to bring our classes to a beautiful new home! This move marks a powerful new chapter for our community. Our new space features a brand-new dance floor, plenty of easy parking, and a streamlined enrollment system to make joining us smoother than ever. It’s not just a relocation—it’s a reinvention, and we couldn’t be more excited!
We now offer 75-minute classes, in monthly sessions. Whether you’re dipping your toes in with a single class or ready to dance your heart out all month long, we’ve got packages that fit your groove (and your budget)! Here are our package prices:
💃 Drop-in Diva – Just want to pop in? It’s $30/drop in class!
🎶 Shimmy Queen – One course a month: $100.00
🌹 Oriental Muse – Two courses a month: $190.00
🌟 Raqs Royalty – Three courses a month: $270.00
🩰 The Showgirl - Four courses a month: $360.00
Do you want to dance even more?! Email us and let’s create a package just for you. 🥰
Click the class link below and sign up via our Square site today (multiple-course discounts are automatically applied at checkout), or send us a message if you prefer to Zelle (and skip those pesky credit card fees!). The more you dance, the more you save! So go ahead, treat yourself to a little extra sparkle on the dance floor. 💖
📍 Studio Location: 11735 SW 147 Avenue, #10, Miami, FL, 33196
Current Courses
Mondays
Drum Solo Drills
Sharpen your bellydance technique with high-energy drum solo drills! This class focuses on building precision, speed, and musicality, using rhythmic patterns and powerful isolations to bring out the best in your dance.
Days: Mondays, Begins August 3. No class on 8/31.
Time: 7:30 - 8:45 pm
Room: C
Performance Prep with Kelly
A weekly training class designed to help you become a stronger, more confident performer—both on and off the stage.
Whether you’re currently learning choreography or simply looking to refine your dance skills, this class focuses on the details that transform movement into performance. Through technique drills, stage exercises, musicality, performance quality, transitions, posture, expression, and confidence-building, you’ll develop the tools that make every dance look more polished and intentional.
Each week we’ll explore a new performance concept through targeted exercises and combinations, giving you practical skills you can immediately apply to any choreography.
Open to all levels. Perfect for dancers who want to build confidence, improve stage presence, and elevate their overall performance.
Days: Mondays, Starting August 3. No class on 8/31.
Time: 8:45 - 10:00 pm
Room: C
Tuesdays
Mystic Night Choreography - Strange & Unusual
A Beetlejuice-Inspired Bellydance Fusion Experience
“The living. The dead. And everyone in between…”
Step into the wonderfully strange world of Beetlejuice through theatrical bellydance fusion! Inspired by iconic characters, unforgettable music, and imaginative storytelling, this production blends bellydance technique, fusion movement, and dramatic performance into one unforgettable experience.
Bring two signature looks to life:
🖤 Beetlejuice – bold black & white stripes
❤️ Lydia – flowing crimson tulle
Join us as we bring this one-of-a-kind production to the Mystic Night Annual Show! Come dance with the strange and unusual…
🎭 Performance: October 17
Days: Tuesdays, Begins August 4th.
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Room: C
Wednesdays
the Velvet Lounge Prep Course - August only!
Step into the spotlight and discover your inner showgirl. ✨
Designed to prepare dancers for our exclusive Velvet Lounge ladies-only showcase on November 14, this course explores the art of tease, confidence, and captivating stage presence in a fun, supportive environment.
Throughout the course, you'll learn a variety of burlesque-inspired movement, graceful transitions, expressive performance techniques, use of some props, musical interpretation, and playful combos that celebrates confidence, elegance, and individuality. Whether you're embracing a new side of yourself or simply looking to expand your performance skills, this class is all about owning your space and having fun while doing it.
Slip into your favorite lipstick, bring your confidence (or come find it here ;), and get ready for an unforgettable class full of glamour, laughter, and sparkle. This class will only run in August. In September, we will switch to preparing for the Holiday Hafla!
Ladies only • Ages 18+. Classes will start on August 5th.
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 7:30 - 8:45 pm
Room: C
Azhar at Mystic Night
Mystic Night is one of our favorite shows! This event allows us to branch outside of belly dance and explore different themes, music, and dance genres. Wanna see what we’re up to? Don’t miss the show!
This class is reserved for Amara’s professional troupe, Azhar Dance Ensemble. Rehearsals will run from July til showtime.
Days: Wednesdays
July Times: 8:45 - 10:00 pm
Room: C
Thursdays
Introduction to Belly Dance
Discover the art of Egyptian dance, or Raqs Sharqi, in a fun and welcoming environment with Amara Sayid! This beginner friendly class focuses on foundational movements, musicality, posture, and confidence while getting a great workout. No experience needed, just bring your energy and get ready to shimmy, smile, and move! Drop-Ins welcome!
Classes will start in August.
Days: Thursdays
Time: 7:30 - 8:45 pm
Room: C
Saturdays
Mystic Night and Shimmy Intensive
This class is designed to prepare participants for the upcoming Mystic Night Show on October 17, featuring Maya's signature shimmy intensive. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, everyone is welcome to join as we explore techniques that enhance performance and creativity. Classes will start in August.
Days: Saturdays
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Room: C