Register for hybrid or virtual belly dance classes on this page.

Beginner Class Schedule

Join a class series to strengthen your dance practice, get your body moving, train with friends, and feel good in our bodies in a welcoming, supportive environment. Let’s learn something fun and dance together!

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NameDayTimeLocationTeacher(s)PriceClass TypeRegisterhf:att:pa_statushf:att:pa_day-weekhf:att:pa_teachershf:att:pa_class-levelhf:att:pa_class-type
Beginner I PerformanceSat11:30 am-12:25 pm$455.00Performance
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Beginner I Technique (8 Weeks)Wed8:15-9:10 pm$120.00$195.00Technique
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Beginner I Technique (8 weeks)Sat12:30-1:25 pm$120.00$195.00Technique
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Beginner I Technique (8 Weeks)Tue6:00-6:55 pm$120.00$195.00Technique
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Beginner I/II Performance (Raqqesat Badia Company)Sat11:30 am-12:25 pm$455.00Performancefullsatjennifer-anyabeginner-i beginner-iiperformance
Beginner I/II TechniqueSat10:30-11:25 am$120.00$195.00Technique
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Beginner II / Low Intermediate Performance (Raqqesat Samia Company)Thu7:15-8:10 pm$455.00Performancefullthugretchenbeginner-ii low-intermediateperformance
Beginner II TechniqueSat12:30-1:25 pm$120.00$195.00Technique
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Belly Dance CardioTue6:30-7:25 pm$120.00$195.00Conditioning
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Tabla I (Beginner Drumming)Sun11:00-11:55 am$120.00$195.00Technique
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See the full schedule of classes here!  Also don’t forget to check the workshop schedule for beginner-level workshops like our “Belly Dance Like Shakira” monthly workshop – bring your friends!

Registration Details

  • Virtual: When you register for Virtual attendance, you will be able to participate in the class by joining the live-streamed class via Zoom.
  • Hybrid: When you register for Hybrid attendance, your physical spot is secured! Plus, the Hybrid option also allows you to attend Virtually — in the event you cannot make it to the studio for any scheduled class — by joining the live-streamed class via Zoom.
  • Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class.
  • Personalized Feedback: All classes — whether attending Hybrid or Virtually — include personalized feedback from the teacher.

All Classes are Recorded!

Miss a class? No problem! All of our classes are recorded. All enrollees — whether for In-Person or Virtual-Only attendance — will have online access to the recorded class for a period of 30 days from the date of the class, or for the full length of the class series for performance classes.

Where Classes are Held

Classes are held at our studio in Tenley:

Sahara Dance Studio
4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington DC 20016
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Payment Methods

Online transactions are handled by PayPal, but you don’t need a PayPal account to register for class – any credit or debit card will work. Add the classes in which you plan to enroll to your cart by clicking the “Add to Cart” button for each and proceed to checkout by clicking on the “View your Cart” button. From the checkout screen you will be able to make changes to your registrations.

As a reminder: all are welcome and included! If the registration fee is cost-prohibitive, please don’t let this keep you from dancing with us. Just email support@saharadance.com and we will help. We all benefit from dancing together at this time.

To dance is to be out of yourself, larger, more powerful, more beautiful.
This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking.
~ Agnes de Mille ~

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