Frequently Asked Questions
"Whenever someone is interested in starting belly dance lessons,
I'm often asked the same questions...
Here is a list of the most common."
Isn't Belly Dance just wiggling your tummy around?
No, there are elements of 'wiggling', or Shimmying, but Belly Dance is a graceful feminine and evocative dance, hypnotic to the onlooker and is now practiced all over the world.
Do I need previous dance experience?
No. All you need to do is come along and enjoy yourself. If any movements feel uncomfortable to you for any reason, don't do it. Listen to your body, and you'll soon develop your own style. Every Belly Dancer is unique because we're all built differently.
What is the age range?
Generally, Belly Dance is for all ages, But Belly Dance School is for people aged 14 and over. There is no upper age limit. All you need is a good sense of humour and be able to cope with light exercise.
What is the age range?
Generally, Belly Dance is for all ages, But Belly Dance School is for people aged 14 and over. There is no upper age limit. All you need is a good sense of humour and be able to cope with light exercise.
What will I learn?
You will learn the exciting core movements that you need for Belly Dance, and some fun choreographies along the way. If you become a regular and feel confident, there may be a chance for public performances, or a showcase, and a personal DVD to take home!
What will I learn?
You will learn the exciting core movements that you need for Belly Dance, and some fun choreographies along the way. If you become a regular and feel confident, there may be a chance for public performances, or a showcase, and a personal DVD to take home!
Is it good for fitness?
Belly Dancing is about fun fitness. You will benefit from strengthening muscles, and from the cardiovascular aspect incorporated in all dance forms. Most of all you will discover your enticing feminine charm as well as making friends along the way.
Is it good for fitness?
Belly Dancing is about fun fitness. You will benefit from strengthening muscles, and from the cardiovascular aspect incorporated in all dance forms. Most of all you will discover your enticing feminine charm as well as making friends along the way.
What should I wear to class?
Make sure you wear clothes which you feel comfortable moving in. Breathable t-shirts and jogging trousers are a good suggestion. If you feel like dressing up for the occasion, a long floaty skirt is great for getting into the Belly Dance mood. Also a fabric scarf or coin belt to tie round your hips is good to accentuate them, and it helps visually with certain movements (plus dressing up makes it much more fun!) If you progress and want to develop your interest there are opportunities to buy amazing full costumes if you so wish. Your chance to sparkle!!
What should I wear to class?
Make sure you wear clothes which you feel comfortable moving in. Breathable t-shirts and jogging trousers are a good suggestion. If you feel like dressing up for the occasion, a long floaty skirt is great for getting into the Belly Dance mood. Also a fabric scarf or coin belt to tie round your hips is good to accentuate them, and it helps visually with certain movements (plus dressing up makes it much more fun!) If you progress and want to develop your interest there are opportunities to buy amazing full costumes if you so wish. Your chance to sparkle!!
Can Men Belly Dance?
Yes! Absolutely! Men are welcome at Belly Dance School, however you must contact us first as most of our classes are currently female-only due to religious reasons or comfort. If there isn't a mixed class near you, why not come to us for private tuition? Contact Cara for further information.
Do you offer private tuition?
We do indeed. Cara can tailor make a course just for you - you have a choice of options and the price is available on request, you can learn as an individual, or if there is a group of you with no lessons in your area, we can come to you if it is within the 6 zones of London or North Kent - anywhere further afield would incur travel costs.
Private tuition is suitable for those who want to develop their dance style, who wish to become "advanced" Belly Dancers or become Belly Dance instructors themselves, or who simply can't make any of the regular classes advertised.
If you live too far afield (out of the London area or even out of the UK!) we can arrange online tuition and coach you via video and DVD.
Get in touch for your tailor-made package.
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