Belly Dance Classes in Boulder, CO - Dance Orientale instruction in downtown Boulder

Belly dance teaches flexibility as well as the use of the entire body to create isolations. These movements are good for strengthening the muscles in the back, finding out what your stomach muscles are capable of, endurance and building confidence. This is all combined into a graceful form put to beautiful music. Whether your goal is simply for exercise or to become a performer, the workshop is designed to fit both of these needs.

Health benefits of belly dance are great for young and old alike. It is low impact and provides comprehensive exercise for all body types. So come dance your cares away, express yourself beautifully, have fun and a very enjoyable workout!

All the classes beginning this Spring are geared towards beginners. Those with some experience will still find the classes very helpful in refining skills and learning new combinations and techniques. Megan, the instructor, has studied many different specific styles of belly dance and offers the understanding of each distint ethnic style.

If I Pre-pay for classes, do I have a time limit to use them up and can I come on different days?

When you pre-pay for a group of classes, you may use them for any day of the week , space permitting, and you have the whole of 2008 to use them up.

Sometimes I hear people say to me, "Oh, I can't take your class, I do not want to expose my belly." Well, it is not necessary for you to expose your belly. You may dress however you feel comfortable. On top it is best to wear something that is not too baggy. Loose pants, shorts, or long skirts are all fine on the bottom. I also recommend you wear a hip scarf so you can feel your hips (there will be some available for use in classes). This allows you to gauge your movement. You may dance barefoot, wear ballet slippers or jazz sandals or socks that have a no-slip surface on the bottom. Just do not wear something that will cause you to fall.

We will begin using finger cymbals ("zills") in May or June. Zills will be available for sale in class at that time.

Drop ins are welcome at any class but will be admitted on a first come first serve basis. Hamsa Arts' new studio is located in a beautiful home in downtown Boulder. Class size will be limited to 8 students per class, except for workshops which will be limited to 10.

Check the events page for all upcoming classes, workshops and other current offerings.

For more information
or to book Megan for workshops, classes, or performances
call 303-449-5030 or email