Belly Dance Classes in Tucson, AZ
Discover the vibrant belly dance scene in Tucson. With 10 studios offering classes for all skill levels, you'll find traditional Middle Eastern styles, modern fusion, and tribal belly dance. Compare studios, explore different teaching styles, and find the perfect class to begin or continue your belly dance journey.
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Belly Dance Tucson
Technique focused, community driven, and judgement free. We focus on the art and culture of fusion Belly Dance. Drop-in-friendly classes at the Historic Y.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance - All Levels
- ✓ Figure 8s
- ✓ Technique Classes
- ✓ Fusion Belly Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Drop-in friendly
- • All levels welcome
- • Judgment-free environment
Instructor:
Lead Belly Dance Instructor(Professional experience)
Experienced instructor focusing on fusion belly dance technique and culture.
Pricing & Options:
$15 drop-in
Contact Information
738 N 5th Ave, Suite 111, Tucson, AZ 85705, United States
Tucson, AZ 85705
Hours:
Wednesday 6pm-7pm, Additional classes available - contact for schedule
Parking & Transportation
Yalla Tucson Belly Dance Academy
Join our safe and nurturing community where Raqs el Sharqi (Bellydance) flourishes! We have classes to help you meet all your goals, whether it's to learn this beautiful dance form, move and have fun, find community, or to love and appreciate the culture.
Class Types
- ✓ Shimmy & Shine (All Levels)
- ✓ Beyond Beginner Classes
- ✓ Raqs el Sharqi (Bellydance)
- ✓ Choreography Classes
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • All levels welcome
- • Safe and nurturing community
- • Performance opportunities
Instructor:
Professional belly dance instructors(Professional experience)
Experienced belly dance instructors focused on technique and cultural appreciation.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
3000 E. 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85713, United States
Tucson, AZ 85713
Hours:
Saturday 10:45 AM (Shimmy & Shine), Additional classes available - contact for schedule
Parking & Transportation
Dance of Arabia
Tucson's Dance of Arabia offers Belly Dance or Middle-Eastern dance classes from beginners to advanced. We have zills, veils and ready made belly dance costumes and accessories for sale.
Class Types
- ✓ Turkish/Arabic style belly dance (American Cabaret)
- ✓ Middle-Eastern and North African dance styles
- ✓ Classical Persian to Moroccan dance
- ✓ Professional Training Classes
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Costume and accessory shop
- • Wide range of Middle Eastern dance styles
- • Professional instruction
Instructor:
Samrah (Cathy-Lynn Carden)(35+ years experience)
Founder of Dance of Arabia in October 1989. Studied with renowned teachers including Bert Baladine, Jamila Salimpor, Jodette, Suzanna Del Veccio, Mary Ellen Donald, John Compton, Aisha Ali, Amaya, Morocco, Suhaila Salimpor, Artemas Mourat.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
5629 E. 22nd St., Tucson, AZ 85711, United States
Tucson, AZ 85711
Hours:
Monday 7:30 pm (next beginners class), Contact for full schedule
Parking & Transportation
Culture Connects Studio
Tucson's center for cultural dance and movement. Promotes diversity and inclusivity by offering a variety of dance styles, classes, and community events to celebrate and honor cultural traditions.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Cultural Dance
- ✓ Capoeira
- ✓ Tap
- ✓ Bollywood
- +3 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Cultural diversity and inclusivity
- • 24-hour studio access for rentals
- • Wooden floors with mirrors
Instructor:
Various Cultural Dance Instructors(Professional experience)
Multiple professional instructors specializing in various cultural dance forms.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
3000 E. 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85713, United States
Tucson, AZ 85713
Hours:
Monday - Sunday, 24 hours (for rentals), Classes scheduled throughout the week
Parking & Transportation
Historic Y Community Arts Center
Premier center for the arts, education, human rights, and social and environmental justice. Hosts cultural, entertainment, and educational offerings including belly dance and other dance classes.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance (via Belly Dance Tucson)
- ✓ Salsa
- ✓ Dance and theater classes
- ✓ Various cultural performances
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Historic architectural treasure
- • Multiple venue spaces
- • Community arts focus
Instructor:
Various tenant instructors(Professional experience)
Multiple professional instructors through various tenant organizations.
Pricing & Options:
Varies by class
Contact Information
738 N 5th Ave, 2nd Floor Lobby, Tucson, AZ 85705, United States
Tucson, AZ 85705
Hours:
Building hours vary by tenant, Contact individual classes for schedules
Parking & Transportation
The Belly Studio
A welcoming space in Tucson, AZ that offers a variety of classes and workshops focused on holistic wellness and movement. Experienced instructors provide a supportive environment for individuals of all levels.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Dance
- ✓ Meditation
- ✓ Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) workshops
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Holistic wellness focus
- • Mind-body connection emphasis
- • Supportive environment
Instructor:
Arlene and team(Professional experience)
Experienced instructors specializing in holistic wellness and movement practices.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
5714 E 2nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711, United States
Tucson, AZ 85711
Hours:
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Sunday & Monday Closed
Parking & Transportation
Xanadu Belly Dance Studio
Belly dance studio specializing in Egyptian style belly dance. Please note: This studio may be closed - contact for current status.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance - Egyptian style
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Egyptian style specialization
- • Established dance collective
- • Performance opportunities
Instructor:
Kathryn Ferguson(Professional experience)
Professional belly dance instructor specializing in Egyptian style belly dance.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
2408 N Loretta Dr, Tucson, AZ 85716, United States
Tucson, AZ 85716
Hours:
Contact for current status and availability
Parking & Transportation
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INjoy Movement Studio
Spacious community-centered space for enlivening movement, offering Pilates, Dance, Drumming, and other expressive healing arts with a focus on joy, strength, and resilience.
Class Types
- ✓ Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
- ✓ Pilates
- ✓ AfroFusion Community Dance
- ✓ Drumming classes
- ✓ King-Doumbya Performance Troupe
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Community-centered environment
- • Live drumming accompaniment
- • Performance troupe opportunities
Instructor:
Bubba and EspíriTumba(Professional experience)
Professional instructors specializing in movement and drumming arts.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
2706 N Silverbell #3160, Tucson, AZ 85745, United States
Tucson, AZ 85745
Hours:
Contact for current schedule, Special events on select dates
Parking & Transportation
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Circus Sanctuary
Fun, welcoming studio that is good for every body. Offers circus disciplines and belly dance classes in a supportive environment with knowledgeable instructors.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance (with Nailali Emmert)
- ✓ Silks/Sling
- ✓ Lyra
- ✓ Pole Dance
- ✓ Flexibility training
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • All bodies and skill levels welcome
- • Supportive learning environment
- • Performance opportunities
Instructor:
Nailali Emmert (Belly Dance), Various Circus Instructors(Professional experience)
Professional circus and belly dance instructors focused on safe, supportive learning environments.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
2706 North Silverbell Road, Suite 1120, Tucson, AZ 85745, United States
Tucson, AZ 85745
Hours:
Wednesday 7:45-8:45 PM (Belly Dance), Contact for full schedule
Parking & Transportation
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Pima Community College - Fitness & Wellness
Pima Community College offers belly dance classes as part of its Fitness & Wellness program, taught by experienced, enthusiastic instructors alongside cardio-cross training and strength and flexibility.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Cardio-cross training
- ✓ Strength and flexibility
- ✓ Various fitness and wellness classes
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Academic institution
- • Professional instruction
- • Affordable class options
Instructor:
Experienced fitness and wellness instructors(Professional experience)
Experienced, enthusiastic instructors with backgrounds in fitness and dance.
Pricing & Options:
Academic pricing
Contact Information
2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709, United States
Tucson, AZ 85709
Hours:
Contact fitness and wellness department for current schedule
Parking & Transportation
💰 Estimated Costs in Tucson
| Drop-in Class | $15 - $25 |
| 5-Class Card | $65 - $100 |
| Monthly Unlimited | $120 - $180 |
| Private Lesson | $60 - $120/hr |
*Prices vary by studio prestige and location. Check individual listings for exact rates.
🔍 What to Expect in Your First Class
- 1
No experience needed.Most studios in Tucson define "Beginner" as zero prior dance experience. You will learn posture and isolation from scratch.
- 2
Wear comfy clothes.You don't need a costume! Yoga pants, a fitted tank top, and bare feet (or socks) are the standard attire.
- 3
The "Shimmy" comes later.Your first class will focus on grounding your hips and isolating your chest. Don't worry if you can't shake perfectly on day one.
- 4
Bring water and an open mind.Belly dance is a workout! Stay hydrated and remember that everyone starts somewhere. The community is welcoming and supportive.
Common Belly Dance Styles
Not sure which class to pick? Here is a quick guide to the styles you might find in local studios.
Egyptian / Raqs Sharqi
The most classical form. Focuses on controlled muscle isolations, emotional expression, and intricate musicality. Elegant and grounded.
American Cabaret
A showy, glamorous style often performed with veils, zills (finger cymbals), or swords. High energy and uses more stage space.
Tribal Fusion
A modern western interpretation mixing hip-hop, flamenco, and popping/locking. Often danced to electronic music with darker costuming.
Fitness Belly Dance
Combines traditional belly dance movements with cardio and strength training. Great for beginners looking for a fun workout.
Turkish Oriental
Known for energetic floor work, dramatic drops, and playful audience interaction. More theatrical than Egyptian style.
Folkloric Styles
Regional dances from across the Middle East and North Africa, including Saidi, Khaliji, and Moroccan styles. Each has unique props and rhythms.
📌 Belly Dance in Tucson, AZ
Tucson offers a diverse selection of belly dance studios catering to dancers of all levels. Whether you're interested in traditional Middle Eastern styles, modern fusion, or fitness-focused belly dance, you'll find experienced instructors and welcoming communities.
The belly dance scene in Tucson is vibrant and inclusive, with regular performances, workshops, and community events. Many studios offer flexible class schedules, including evening and weekend options to accommodate busy lifestyles.
From your first shimmy to advanced choreography, Tucson's belly dance studios provide supportive environments where you can learn, grow, and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts.
Serving Dancers in Tucson & Surrounding Areas
Our directory lists studios accessible to residents of Tucson as well as nearby areas. Many students travel from surrounding neighborhoods and ZIP codes.
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