Belly Dance Classes in Sacramento, CA
Discover the vibrant belly dance scene in Sacramento. With 16 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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Thrive Movement Arts
Featuring several accomplished, multi-award winning dance artists, Thrive Movement Arts is home to Bellydance in Sacramento, CA. Offering small group and private training in Bellydance and Pilates Reformer, as well as Mat Pilates, Mobility Training, Youth and Teen Programs.
Class Types
- ✓ Beginning Bellydance
- ✓ Bellydance Pop Choreography
- ✓ Stage & Competition Prep School
- ✓ ITS Classes
- ✓ Hoi Polloi Fusion Dance Ensemble
- +6 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • ADA Compliant
- • Plenty of parking
- • Beautiful quiet neighborhood location
Instructor:
Mychelle Crown, Hessa, Iselda, April Hollon, Trudie Heigel(Professional experience)
Multi-award winning dance artists with extensive performance and teaching experience
Pricing & Options:
$20-$100
Contact Information
4128 El Camino Avenue, Suites 6 and 7, Sacramento, CA 95821, United States
Sacramento, CA 95821
Hours:
Monday 6:30-7:30 PM, Tuesday 7:30-8:30 PM, Wednesday 6:30-8:30 PM, Thursday 6:30-7:30 PM, Saturday 9:45-11:00 AM
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Jodette's Belly Dance Academy
Peace, Love, and Shimmies since 1962. Jodette is the first Belly Dancer to come to America, learning to dance and sing in Cairo, Egypt. Offers authentic belly dance instruction with personal attention from Jodette.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Beginner
- ✓ Belly Dance Intermediate
- ✓ Private Classes
- ✓ Master Classes
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Family owned business
- • Authentic Egyptian style
- • Personal instruction from Jodette
Instructor:
Jodette(Professional experience)
First Belly Dancer to come to America, learned dancing and singing in Cairo, Egypt at a young age. Has been teaching authentic belly dance since 1962.
Pricing & Options:
$10
Contact Information
2131 K St, Sacramento, CA 95816, United States
Sacramento, CA 95816
Hours:
Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm
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Sac Dance Lab
Sac Dance Lab offers comprehensive dance programs for adults and youth. Features performance teams, choreography showcases, and studio rentals. A hub for Sacramento's dance community since 2017.
Class Types
- ✓ Various Dance Styles
- ✓ Performance Teams
- ✓ Level Up Programs
- ✓ Choreography Showcases
- ✓ Studio Rentals
- +2 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Since 2017
- • Three choreography showcases per year
- • Five performance teams
Instructor:
Local Exceptional Choreographers and Instructors(Professional experience)
Sac Dance Lab works with local, exceptional choreographers and instructors who bring diverse expertise to the studio's programs.
Pricing & Options:
$17
Contact Information
1807 Tribute Rd, Sacramento, CA 95815, United States
Sacramento, CA 95815
Hours:
Monday-Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-12pm
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Allure Dance & Fitness
Allure Dance & Fitness provides expansive space for dancers of all shapes, sizes, ages and backgrounds since 2018. Offers belly dance classes and various dance styles including Mambo, Bachata, Cha Cha, Samba with performance teams.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Classes
- ✓ Mambo
- ✓ Bachata
- ✓ Cha Cha
- ✓ Samba
- +4 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Since 2018
- • Inclusive environment
- • All shapes, sizes, ages welcome
Instructor:
Ashley Donaldson, Edwin Martinez(Professional experience)
Experienced dance instructors offering personalized instruction in multiple dance styles. Focus on creating an inclusive environment for all dancers.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
Sacramento, CA, United States
Sacramento, CA
Hours:
Varies by class schedule
Parking & Transportation
Firehouse 5 Dance Studio
Located in downtown Sacramento's historic Firehouse Station No. 5, Firehouse 5 offers a cozy and community-oriented space for various dance classes. Hosts belly dance classes through instructors like Julia and fusion dance programs.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Classes
- ✓ Fusion Dance
- ✓ Argentine Tango
- ✓ Blues Dance
- ✓ West Coast Swing
- +3 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Historic venue
- • Downtown location
- • Community-oriented
Instructor:
Various Guest Instructors including Julia(Professional experience)
Firehouse 5 hosts various guest instructors and offers classes in multiple dance styles. Known for its community-oriented approach and welcoming atmosphere.
Pricing & Options:
$5-$20
Contact Information
Downtown Sacramento's historic Firehouse Station No. 5, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours:
Sunday 7:00-11:00 PM, Tuesday 7:00-11:00 PM, Wednesday 7:00-11:00 PM, Friday 7:00-9:30 PM, Various monthly events
Parking & Transportation
Belly Dance by Julia
Julia offers belly dance instruction at Firehouse 5 Dance Studio in downtown Sacramento. Known as one of Sacramento's most promising professional belly dancers with a captivating 'classic-Cairo-on-the-cutting-edge' style.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Workshops
- ✓ Private Belly Dance Lessons
- ✓ Group Classes
- ✓ Performance Training
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Professional performer
- • Downtown Sacramento location
- • Firehouse 5 venue
Instructor:
Julia(Professional experience)
One of Sacramento's most promising and in-demand professional belly dancers. Known for natural showmanship and dynamic artistry with a 'classic-Cairo-on-the-cutting-edge' style. Features in Sacramento News & Review and advocates for improved wages in local belly dance community.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
Firehouse 5 Dance Studio, Sacramento, CA 95818, United States
Sacramento, CA 95818
Hours:
Varies by workshop schedule
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Belly Dance with Daleela
Established in 1998, Belly Dance with Daleela offers Egyptian style belly dance classes and performances. Daleela is a credentialed performing arts instructor with extensive teaching experience and author of two belly dance books.
Class Types
- ✓ Egyptian Style Belly Dance
- ✓ Intermediate/Advanced Performance Course
- ✓ Online Classes
- ✓ Private Lessons
- ✓ Workshops
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Since 1998
- • Credentialed instructor
- • Author of belly dance books
Instructor:
Daleela Morad(Professional experience)
Credentialed Performing Arts Instructor with extensive teaching experience. Author of two belly dance books. 24 years of teaching experience presenting fun, step-by-step belly dance instruction for all levels. Associated with The Sirens of Arabia Dance Company.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
Sacramento, CA 95825, United States
Sacramento, CA 95825
Hours:
Varies by class schedule
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Dance Physique
Dance Physique offers dance fitness programs designed to help busy women destress while achieving fitness goals. Founded by former NBA dancer Jenna Hsia, the studio focuses on creating workouts that feel like dancing at a club.
Class Types
- ✓ Dance Fit
- ✓ Choreo Fit
- ✓ Online Dance Fitness Programs
- ✓ 7-Day Fitness Challenge
- ✓ Dance Fitness Classes
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Since 2016
- • Former NBA dancer instructor
- • Online and in-studio options
Instructor:
Jenna Hsia(Professional experience)
Former NBA dancer, busy mom of two, and dance fitness instructor. Passionate about helping busy women destress while achieving fitness goals through dance.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
3069 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818, United States
Sacramento, CA 95818
Hours:
Varies by class schedule
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American River College Dance Program
American River College offers a comprehensive dance program including belly dancing (DANCE 301) as part of their Associate of Arts degree. The program provides educational foundation for professional dance careers with performance opportunities.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dancing (DANCE 301)
- ✓ Ballet I-V
- ✓ Modern Dance I-V
- ✓ Jazz Dance I-V
- ✓ Hip Hop I-IV
- +9 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • AA Degree in Dance
- • Transferable to 4-year colleges
- • Performance opportunities
Instructor:
Kathy Bailey, Mark Giorgi, Michelle Green-Clark, Paul Zimny(Professional experience)
Professional dance faculty including professors and adjunct instructors with extensive experience in various dance forms and performance backgrounds.
Pricing & Options:
College tuition rates
Contact Information
4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841, United States
Sacramento, CA 95841
Hours:
Varies by semester schedule
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Spiritdanzer Fusion Bellydance
Spiritdanzer Fusion Bellydance serves the local and global community with professional entertainment presented by the best Sacramento dancers. They provide uplifting programs and educate new audiences about belly dance.
Class Types
- ✓ Fusion Bellydance
- ✓ Performance Training
- ✓ Workshops
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Professional entertainment
- • Uplifting programs
- • Educational outreach
Instructor:
Professional Sacramento Dancers(Professional experience)
Spiritdanzer features professional dancers who present superb entertainment and work to educate new audiences about belly dance as an art form.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for booking
Contact Information
Sacramento, CA, United States
Sacramento, CA
Hours:
Varies by performance schedule
Parking & Transportation
Backstage Performing Arts Center
Backstage Performing Arts Center offers dance classes for children and adults at the Deterding Community Center. Provides a safe environment for children to engage in movement and music, boosting self-esteem and promoting creativity.
Class Types
- ✓ Hip Hop
- ✓ Creative Movement
- ✓ Theater Dance
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Various Dance Styles
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Community-focused
- • Safe creative environment
- • First class free
Instructor:
Various Dance Instructors(Professional experience)
Backstage provides a safe, creative space for community members to explore self-expression through dance and performing arts with experienced instructors.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
1415 Rushden Dr, Sacramento, CA 95864, United States
Sacramento, CA 95864
Hours:
Varies by class schedule
Parking & Transportation
Sacramento Bellydance
Sacramento Bellydance is a community organization that produces dance showcases every few months featuring a wide variety of dance styles. They organize the Capital City Raqs festival and have local bellydance troupe Kanz Altaaj.
Class Types
- ✓ Community Classes
- ✓ Performance Workshops
- ✓ Festival Events
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Community organization
- • Dance showcases every few months
- • Capital City Raqs festival organizer
Instructor:
Various Local Instructors(Professional experience)
Sacramento Bellydance features talented, qualified local instructors teaching various belly dance styles from Arabic dance to Saidi, Khaleegi, Fusion, and more.
Pricing & Options:
Varies by event
Contact Information
Sacramento, CA, United States
Sacramento, CA
Hours:
Varies by event schedule
Parking & Transportation
Kareema Bellydance
Kareema is a California-based bellydancer who performs in Sacramento and the Bay Area. A resident dancer at local venues, she offers performances for weddings, parties, and weekly/monthly shows for businesses, along with classes and private instruction.
Class Types
- ✓ Private Belly Dance Lessons
- ✓ Group Classes
- ✓ Performance Training
- ✓ Wedding Performances
- ✓ Party Entertainment
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Resident dancer at Yiannis Greek Restaurant, Kasbah Lounge, The Palace Hookah Lounge
- • Rising Star award winner 2017
- • Performance booking services
Instructor:
Kareema(Professional experience)
Professional belly dancer who started with ballet, jazz, and hip-hop, introduced to bellydance at 18. Crowned 'Rising Star' in 2017 Alla Kushnir Queen of Rhythm Competition in San Francisco. Performs regularly in Sacramento and Bay Area.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
Sacramento, CA, United States
Sacramento, CA
Hours:
Varies by booking schedule
Parking & Transportation
Born 2 Dance Studio
Born 2 Dance offers high-quality dance programs for adults and kids with classes, workshops, intensives, summer camps, and performance opportunities. Features Oriental and Tribal Fusion belly dance styles.
Class Types
- ✓ Oriental Belly Dance
- ✓ Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
- ✓ Hip Hop
- ✓ Salsa
- ✓ Jazz
- +5 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • High-quality dance programs
- • Adult and kids classes
- • Workshops and intensives
Instructor:
Azin, Belladonna Romka(Professional experience)
Experienced belly dance instructors including Azin (traditional belly dance) and Belladonna Romka (tribal style), plus various other dance instructors.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
Sacramento, CA, United States
Sacramento, CA
Hours:
Varies by class schedule
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Belle Cooledge Community Center
Belle Cooledge Community Center offers various recreational classes and activities for adults including dance programs. Located across from Belle Cooledge Library, provides space for community engagement and fitness activities.
Class Types
- ✓ Ballroom Dance
- ✓ Zumba Gold
- ✓ Multi-Level Aerobics
- ✓ Tai Chi
- ✓ Adult Dance Programs
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • City-run facility
- • Affordable programs
- • All ages welcome
Instructor:
City Recreation Instructors(Professional experience)
City of Sacramento recreation instructors provide professional instruction in various dance and fitness activities for community members.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
5699 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822, United States
Sacramento, CA 95822
Hours:
Varies by class schedule
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Hot Pot Studios
Hot Pot Studios was known for offering unique belly dance classes with rock, pop, and hip hop influences mixed with belly dance flavor. The studio has closed but former students and instructors continue to offer classes at other Sacramento area venues.
Class Types
- ✓ Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
- ✓ Improvised Tribal Style (ITS)
- ✓ Rock-Pop-Belly Dance Fusion
- ✓ Hip Hop Belly Dance Fusion
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Founded Improvised Tribal Style (ITS)
- • Unique fusion approach
- • Influenced Sacramento dance scene
Instructor:
Amy Sigil (founder), Various Guest Instructors(Professional experience)
Founded by Amy Sigil, creator of Improvised Tribal Style (ITS). The studio influenced Sacramento's belly dance scene with its unique fusion approach before closing.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
1614 K Street, Studio 1, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours:
Studio closed - classes continue at other venues
Parking & Transportation
💰 Estimated Costs in Sacramento
| 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA
Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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, Sacramento's belly dance studios provide supportive environments where you can learn, grow, and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts.
Serving Dancers in Sacramento & Surrounding Areas
Our directory lists studios accessible to residents of Sacramento as well as nearby areas. Many students travel from surrounding neighborhoods and ZIP codes.
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📮 ZIP Codes
Studios may serve multiple neighborhoods and ZIP codes. Check individual listings for exact locations and accessibility.