Top Belly Dance Classes in Singapore

What is Belly Dance?

Belly dancing is the Western name for a type of Middle Eastern dance, also known as Raqs Sharki. It is traditionally a solo dance form and known for its belly undulations, shaking buttocks and intricate hip movements – hence its name. It is said that the best belly dances can swivel and gyrate their rips, and even ripple their stomachs!

Belly dancing varies from region to region. Each region has a different style of dancing and the costumes can vary in style and design.

Over the years, belly dancing has gained popularity as a form of fitness and even as an art.

Where did belly dance originate from?

Belly dance was said to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in Turkey, Egypt, and Cairo. In fact, Cairo is said to be the belly dancing capital of the Middle East!

In the 1960s and 1970s, belly dancing gained popularity in the United States as a result of the feminist movement. By this time, belly dancing has gained a reputation as being a sensual dance. As such, Western women worked hard to reinvent belly dancing as a form of dance that empowers women. 

What are the styles of belly dance?

Despite the fact that belly dance originated from the Middle East, there are various styles of belly dancing. Here are some of the common styles of belly dance and what makes them so unique and alluring!

Egyptian Raqs Sharqi

The Egyptian Raqs Sharqi is commonly referred to as Raqs Sharqi, which also means Dance of the Orient. This style of belly dancing is typically more emotional, relaxed, graceful and simple. As this style of dancing is very authentic and traditional, props such as veils or finger cymbals are typically not used.

Most Raqs Sharqi dancers prefer to follow a vintage look with their costumes, and are often decked in bra and belt and a great deal of chiffon.

Turkish Oriental

Turkish Oriental belly dancing, on the other hand, is fiery, fast and breathtaking. This type of dance is typically associated with finger cymbals, swirling veils and provocative floorwork.

Costumes for Turkish Oriental belly dancing often include rhinestones, crystals, beads and are usually fringed.

Iraqi Kawleeya

The Iraqi Kawleeya style of belly dancing is typically considered more traditional and leans towards a Gypsy style of dancing. The Kawleeya form of belly dancing is the most popular style within the Gulf states.

Dancers typically wear long flowing dresses without exposing any parts of their body. Any adornments on their costumes is also kept to a minimum. Perhaps the most defining aspects of the dancers is the hairstyle, in which dancers use their hair frequently in their movements to emphasize them.

Benefits of belly dance

Belly dance is a great way to stay in shape and gain confidence regardless of your dance background! Belly dancing is known to promote balance, strength, coordination and confidence. While it is empowering and fun, the health benefits of belly dancing are often highly underestimated. 

Here are some ways in which belly dancing can benefit you:

Gain strength and tone muscles

Belly dancing helps to tone muscles throughout the body. The movements in belly dance were created to work those core feminine muscles, such as your glutes, obliques and quads. Belly dancing can be a great workout once you get lost in the music!

Increases your confidence

Belly dancing, similar to other dance forms, allows your body to release endorphins, essentially the “feel good” hormones. Furthermore, as you become familiar with the movements, you will definitely want to show those belly dance movements off!

Hones your social skills

Belly dance classes are a great way to meet new people and make new friends! It is a great way to experience your dance journey together and build new connections with people from all walks of life.

Can anyone sign up for a belly dance class?

Absolutely! Anyone with a passion for dancing can sign up for a belly dance class!

I am ready to sign up for my first belly dance class! Where can I find belly dance studios in Singapore?

Ready to sign up for your first belly dance class? Check out these top belly dance studios in Singapore for an exciting and fun belly dance class!

 

Dance Studio	Dream Dance & Yoga
Speciality	Belly Dance and Dance Fitness Aerial Yoga Wheel Yoga Floor Yoga Dance Choreography Dance and Yoga Instruction Private Classes and more
Pricing	Belly dance class package: $399 (16 classes)
Website	https://dreamdanceyoga.com/
Address	Tai Seng Location: Natural Cool Lifestyle Hub, 29 Tai Seng Ave #03-13, S534119  Jurong East Location: Vision Exchange Building, 2 Venture Drive #02-09, S608526
Contact	Telephone: 65 8816 8361 Email: info@dreamdanceyoga.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Bellydance Extraordinaire
Speciality	One of the largest & most popular professional Oriental Dance school in Singapore Includes traditional authentic Egyptian & Turkish styles Opportunities to perform at events
Pricing	Any clasee (10 hrs): $250 Burlesque techniques only (4 hrs): $120
Website	https://www.bellydanceextraordinaire.com/
Address	390 Victoria Street, 03-35/36 Golden Landmark, Singapore, 188061
Contact	Telephone: 65 9126 3420 Email: info@bellydanceextraordinaire.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Belly Dance Haven
Speciality	Professional and dedicated belly dance school in Singapore  Provides fun-filled and energetic belly dance classes
Pricing	Trial class: $18
Website	https://www.dancehaven.com.sg/
Address	46 South Bridge Road, #02-02, S058679
Contact	Telephone: 65 9831 6062 Email: info@dancehaven.com.sg
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Dance Atelier
Speciality	Well structured course programme Various class proficiency levels available
Pricing	Beginner Stage: $120/$150 Intermediate Stage $150/$180  Advance Stage $160/$190 Choreography Class $180/$210  Bellydance-Bollywood Fusion $120/$150 Bellydance-Latin Fusion $200/$230
Website	https://www.jdanceatelier.com.sg/
Address	339 Beach Rd, Singapore 199566
Email:	info@jdanceatelier.com.sg
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	School of Belly Dance
Speciality	Award-winning instructors Offers belly dance classes of all levels
Pricing	​6 Lessons @ $180 (valid 2 months) 14 Lessons @ $360 (valid 4 months) 20 Lessons @ $460 (valid 5 months)
Website	https://www.schoolofbellydance.com/
Address	11 Tanjong Katong Road #02-25/26 Singapore 437157
Contact	Telephone: 65 9002 6104 Email: schoolofbellydance@gmail.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	School of Dance and Performing Arts
Speciality	Wide range of dance styles available
Pricing	Standard class (13 weeks): $225 40 (flexi) Classes (1 year): $500 40 (flexi-sstandard) classes (1 year): $700
Website	http://actfa.com/
Address	47A Chander Road, Singapore 219546
Telephone	65 6225 0150
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Jessy Zhou Bellydance Singapore
Speciality	Wide variety of popular styles, from Authentic Egyptian, passionate Argentinian style to elegant Modern fusion choreography Daily classes available Caters to students of all levels Includes live performances
Pricing	View class fees here
Website	https://www.jessyzhoubellydance.com/
Address	Golden Mile Complex, (Office Lobby to #06-16), 5001 Beach Rd, Singapore 199588
Contact	Telephone: 65 9450 8991 Email: jessybellydance@gmail.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Alhambra Bellydance
Speciality	First Bellydance School in Singapore with the only Middle Eastern founder with Egyptian Style Technique
Pricing	Beginner: $120 (10 lessons) Private class: $90 / hour
Website	https://www.alhambrabellydance.com/
Address	High Street Centre, #B1-14, 1 North Bridge Road Singapore 179094
Telephone	(65) 9826 0331
Operating Hours	Mon: 9.30am – 10.30am Tue: 6.50pm – 8.50pm Thu: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Fri: 9.30am – 11.30am

 

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Dance Studio	Shakiya Dance Studio
Speciality	Award-winning dance instructors Offers other types of dance styles including Kpop and Salsa Lessons for both children and adults
Pricing	Contact for class fees
Website	https://www.shakiyadancestudio.com/
Address	The Commerze @ Irving, 1 Irving Pl, #06-11, Singapore 369546
Contact	Telephone: 65 9115 2378 Email: shakiyadancestudio@gmail.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Goddess Motion
Speciality	Offers veil belly dance classes Professional instructors
Pricing	Contact for class fees
Website	http://www.goddessmotion.com
Address	View location here
Contact	Telephone: 65 9003 7822 Email: susannalawren@goddessmotion.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Bellydance Divas
Speciality	Award-winning and well-trained instructors Teaches various fusion including bollywood, Chinese dance, pop, tribal gypsy and broadway fusion Flexibility to choreography various dance styles
Pricing	S$250 for 7 lessons
Website	https://bellydance.sg/amira.html
Email	amira@bellydance.sg
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Ori Tahiti
Speciality	Taught by qualified Tahitian instructor
Pricing	Contact for class fees
Website	https://www.oritahiti-sg.com/
Address	45 Armenian Street, The Substation
Email	contact@oritahiti-sg.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Bellydance Discovery
Speciality	Champions belly dance as a unique dance style and fitness Affordable rates Classes are fun, interesting and never dull with strong dance safety elements
Pricing	Contact for class fees
Website	https://www.facebook.com/bellydancebdd/
Address	72B, Horne Road, #03-00 Singapore, Singapore 079312
Email	info@bellydance.com.sg
Operating Hours	Mon – Sat: 11am – 10pm Closed on Sundays

 

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Dance Studio	Desert Roses Yoga Dance
Speciality	Certified and professional instructors Offers bellydance fitness instructor courses
Pricing	8 sessions: $220 16 sessions: $370 Unlimited: $1,288
Website	https://www.dryogadance.com/
Address	22B Upper Cross Street, Singapore 058334  706A Geyland Rd, Singapore 389621
Contact	Telephone: 65 9665 2368 Email: fit@dryogadance.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Show Age Dance Productions
Speciality	Offers wide range of dance lessons including Kpop, Latin & Belly dance
Pricing	Contact for class fees
Website	http://showagedance.com.sg/
Address	Atrix Building 82 Lorong 23 Geylang #04-04 Singapore 388409
Telephone	Telephone: 65 6656 6593 Email: enquiry@showagedance.com.sg
Operating Hours	Daily: 7am – 11pm

 

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Dance Studio	Nadia Bellydance Entertainment & School
Speciality	Choreography video is provided to all participants Offers private lessons and workshops
Pricing	$150 per month
Website	https://www.nadiabellydance-sg.com/
Address	Raffles Town Club 1 Plymouth Avenue Singapore 297753
Telephone	65 9295 6041
Operating Hours	Sun, Mon & Thu: 10am – 12.40am

 

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Dance Studio	Le’Mirage, Bellydance in Singapore.
Speciality	First-ever finest belly dancing troupe to offer co-ed dancers
Pricing	Beginners: $95 for 4 sessions Open level: $100 for 4 sessions Choreography class: $180 for 4 sessions
Website	https://lemiragebellydanceinsingapore.wordpress.com/
Address	38 Carpenter Street, #03-01, Singapore 059917 8 Claymore Hill, #01-03/04 . 8 On Claymore Singapore 229572
Contact	Telephone: 65 9478 1110 Email: info@singaporebellydance.com.sg
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	JJ Dance Movement
Speciality	Offers wide range of dance styles including belly dance, salsa and bachata Well-structured classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels
Pricing	Contact for class fees
Website	https://www.jjdancemovement.com/
Address	1 Tras Link, Orchid Hotel, #02-08, Singapore 078867
Email	info@jjdancemovement.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Nashwal Bliss Dance
Speciality	Professional instructor Affordable rates Offers private online lessons
Pricing	Drop in: $30 5 classes: $125 / $140 10 classes: $180
Website	https://www.nashwablissdance.com/
Address	10 Windstedt Road, Blk A, #02-02, Singapore 227977
Contact	Telephone: 65 98836217 Email: nashwa.bliss@gmail.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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Dance Studio	Nawal Haddad Fitness
Speciality	Offers bellydance lessons to corporate companies Incorporates fitness programme as part of dance
Pricing	10 sessions: $20 15 sessions: $150
Website	https://www.nawalhaddadfitness.com/
Address	Katong Point, 451 Joo Chiat Road, #03-01, Singapore 427664
Contact	Telephone: 65 8606 7515 Email: info@nawalhaddadfitness.com
Operating Hours	Depends on class schedule

 

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How should I prepare for my first belly dance class?

Congratulations for signing up for your first belly dance class! As with any first-time classes, it may be exciting yet nerve-wrecking. Questions like what should you wear, what to bring, or how will the class flow be like will definitely be popping in your head the night before. 

Fret not! Here are some tips to help you prepare for your first belly dance class.

What to wear

One of the best aspects of belly dance is that you get to dance in bare feet! This means that there is no need to splurge on experience footwear or suffer pinched toes.

To allow you to view the dance movement on your body, it would be best to wear yoga pants and a form-fitting top. It is not necessary to wear a crop top to show your belly. However, it is recommended to wear a scarf around your hips so as to help you see the movements clearly.

What to expect

Most lessons begin with a simple warm-up and cool-down exercise to stretch the body and muscles. Do not worry if you are not a full-time yogi. The idea is to get the joints and muscles prepared for the dance movements.

The dance instructors will typically start the first few classes with basic footwork as well as hip work. Over time, the instructors will start to add complexity to the movements depending on the class progress. Some instructors will also share more about the type of music and history of belly dance so that you are able to appreciate the various styles of belly dancing. 

Personal practice

In order to get the most out of your belly dance classes, it is good to practise at home so that you do not end up getting lost in the subsequent classes. Even if you are unable to remember the full dance choreography, it may be helpful to practise one or two of the movements for a few minutes a day to get the movements right. With regular practice, you will improve over time and who knows, you may someday be a professional belly dancer!

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