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, classees are 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 offered currently are fine for total beginners but also work for those with intermediate skills. Those with some experience will find the classes 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 as well as use of props such as veil, cane, sword, etc. If enough students show interest in challenging themselves further, we will offer an intermediate/advanced class.

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 4 or more classes, you may use them for any day of the week, space permitting, and you keep your credit for the year (similar to a punch card system).

You may dress however you feel comfortable. On top it is best to wear something that is not too baggy (It is not necessary for you to expose your belly). 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 are many available for use in classes, as well as for sale). 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.

The first 5 - 10 minutes of class are devoted to finger cymbals ("zills"). Good quality zills are available for sale in class, but it is optional. For those who do not wish to purchase them, it is still beneficial to listen to and understand the dance rhythms we are learning.

Drop ins are welcome at any class but will be admitted on a first come first serve basis. Hamsa Arts' studio is located in a beautiful home in downtown Boulder. Class and workshop size are limited to 12.

Classes are refundable, minus a 10% fee, anytime before the class/event date (no refund on the remainder of punchcards after one or more class has been used).
Workshops and special events are refundable, minus a 10% fee, up to 3 days before the date of the event.

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