Belly Dance & Arabic Dance Classes in San Francisco, CA
Discover the vibrant dance scene in San Francisco. With 16 studios offering classes for all skill levels, compare local instructors, Raqs Sharqi styles, and tribal fusion programs to find your perfect fit.
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Dance Mission Theater
A non-profit, multicultural dance center in the Mission District offering a wide range of adult and youth classes, including belly dance technique and fusion styles.
Class Types
- ✓ Beg Salimpour Belly Dance
- ✓ Belly Salsa
- ✓ Adv GRRRL BRIGADE Bellydance
- ✓ Hip Hop
- ✓ Modern Jazz
- +2 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Performance Opportunities
- • Youth Programs
- • Theater Rental
Instructor:
Mela Amaiya(Professional experience)
Experienced instructor specializing in Salimpour style belly dance and fusion techniques.
Pricing & Options:
$20 per class
Contact Information
3316 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
San Francisco, CA 94110
Hours:
Monday-Friday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Aswan Dancers
Home of the Aswan Dancers and Amina Goodyear, offering classes in traditional Egyptian belly dance, history, and percussion.
Class Types
- ✓ Egyptian Belly Dance
- ✓ Arabic Percussion
- ✓ Cultural History
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Live Drumming
- • Cultural Education
- • Performance Troupe
Instructor:
Amina Goodyear(40+ experience)
A San Francisco belly dance institution and founder of the Aswan Dancers, dedicated to Egyptian culture and dance.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
829 Elizabeth Street, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
San Francisco, CA 94114
Hours:
Contact for schedule
DSG Studios
A creative space in San Francisco offering classes in various styles, including FatChanceBellyDance® Style taught by certified instructors.
Class Types
- ✓ FatChanceBellyDance® Style
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Flamenco
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Specialized FCBD Instruction
- • Marley Floors
- • Rental Space
Instructor:
Yuka Sakata(Professional experience)
Certified FCBD® Style instructor teaching fundamentals and advanced concepts.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
564 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127, United States
San Francisco, CA 94127
Hours:
Saturdays 1:20 PM - 3:30 PM (FCBD classes)
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Alonzo King LINES Dance Center
A world-renowned dance center offering open classes to the public, including Middle Eastern dance classes taught by experienced faculty.
Class Types
- ✓ Baladi Dance
- ✓ Raqs Sharqi
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Contemporary
- ✓ Jazz
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Professional Facilities
- • Live Music (sometimes)
- • Central Location
Instructor:
Monica Berini(Professional experience)
Specializes in Egyptian dance and music, teaching soulful, musical Baladi style.
Pricing & Options:
$18-$22 per class
Contact Information
26 7th Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
San Francisco, CA 94103
Hours:
Daily 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
ODC Dance Commons
One of the most active centers for contemporary dance on the West Coast, ODC offers a variety of classes including belly dance with renowned instructors.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Tribal Fusion
- ✓ Contemporary
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Rhythm & Motion
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Showers
- • Lockers
- • Performance Opportunities
Instructor:
Jill Parker(30+ experience)
Known as the mama of Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, Jill Parker is a world-renowned instructor and performer.
Pricing & Options:
$22 per class
Contact Information
351 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
San Francisco, CA 94110
Hours:
Daily 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Symbolic Dance & Fitness
A vibrant studio in the Mission offering a variety of dance styles including Salsa, Bachata, and SharQui Bellydance workout classes.
Class Types
- ✓ SharQui Bellydance
- ✓ Salsa
- ✓ Bachata
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ FCBD Style
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Fitness Focus
- • Rental Space
- • Community Events
Instructor:
Ava Apple, Rodolfo Guzman(20+ experience)
Experienced dance instructors specializing in Latin dance and fitness formats.
Pricing & Options:
$18-$20 per class
Contact Information
672 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
San Francisco, CA 94110
Hours:
Check website for schedule
Rae Studios
A dynamic dance and fitness studio offering a wide variety of classes including Belly Dance with Andrea Sendek, focusing on technique and performance.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Technique
- ✓ Belly Dance Choreography
- ✓ Cardio Dance
- ✓ Hip Hop
- ✓ Yoga
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Performance Opportunities
- • Downtown Location
- • Online Options
Instructor:
Andrea Sendek(20+ experience)
Acclaimed artist and teacher specializing in Egyptian-style Raqs Sharqi and Pilates.
Pricing & Options:
$25 per class
Contact Information
414 Mason Street #705, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hours:
Daily schedule varies
Sausan Academy of Egyptian Dance
Located at Al-Masri Egyptian Restaurant, offering authentic Egyptian dance training and performance opportunities in a cultural setting.
Class Types
- ✓ Egyptian Belly Dance
- ✓ Golden Era Style
- ✓ Technique
- ✓ Performance Skills
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Restaurant Setting
- • Performance Opportunities
- • Cultural Immersion
Instructor:
Sausan(Professional experience)
Master teacher and performer specializing in Egyptian dance styles and culture.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
4031 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121, United States
San Francisco, CA 94121
Hours:
Contact for class schedule
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EHS Pilates
A pilates studio that hosts belly dance technique classes, focusing on core strength, alignment, and dance conditioning.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Technique
- ✓ Pilates for Dancers
- ✓ Conditioning
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Small Classes
- • Personal Attention
- • Cross-training
Instructor:
Andrea Sendek(20+ experience)
Teaches belly dance with a focus on correct body placement and muscle memory.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
1452 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
San Francisco, CA 94110
Hours:
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Studio 210
A long-standing dance studio and performance space in the Mission, hosting a variety of independent classes including belly dance.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Modern
- ✓ Workshops
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Performance Space
- • Residency Program
- • Historic Building
Instructor:
Independent Instructors(Varies experience)
Hosted by independent artists and teachers.
Pricing & Options:
Varies by instructor
Contact Information
3435 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
San Francisco, CA 94110
Hours:
Varies by class
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts
A facility of the SF Recreation and Park Department, offering affordable community dance classes including international folk dance and cultural arts.
Class Types
- ✓ International Folk Dance
- ✓ Adult Ballet
- ✓ Cultural Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Community Focused
- • Affordable
- • Park Setting
Instructor:
Community Instructors(Varies experience)
Community-based instructors.
Pricing & Options:
Affordable/Free
Contact Information
50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
San Francisco, CA 94117
Hours:
Varies by program
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Metronome Dance Collective
A dance school in Potrero Hill offering a variety of partner and solo dance styles, including occasional belly dance classes.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Salsa
- ✓ Ballroom
- ✓ Swing
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Large Floor
- • Social Events
- • Parking Available
Instructor:
Various(Varies experience)
Qualified instructors for various dance styles.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
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1830 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
San Francisco, CA 94103
Hours:
Contact for schedule
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City College of San Francisco - Dance Department
The Dance Department at CCSF offers a wide range of credit and non-credit dance classes, including world dance forms and cultural context courses.
Class Types
- ✓ Dance History
- ✓ Dance Conditioning
- ✓ World Dance Forms
- ✓ Choreography
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Academic Credit
- • Performance Opportunities
- • Affordable
Instructor:
Faculty(Professional experience)
Experienced academic and professional dance faculty.
Pricing & Options:
Semester fees
Contact Information
50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112, United States
San Francisco, CA 94112
Hours:
Semester Schedule
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Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
A multidisciplinary arts organization in the Mission offering dance classes that often explore Latin, Afro-Caribbean, and fusion styles related to belly dance.
Class Types
- ✓ Carnaval Dance
- ✓ Latin Fusion
- ✓ Afro-Caribbean
Amenities & Features
- • Cultural Heritage
- • Performance Space
- • Community Events
Instructor:
Various(Professional experience)
Cultural arts instructors specializing in specific dance traditions.
Pricing & Options:
Affordable
Contact Information
2868 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
San Francisco, CA 94110
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Aswan Dancers
Federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit troupe celebrating Middle Eastern, Arabic, and Egyptian culture through dance since 1975.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance (Beginner to Superstar)
- ✓ Arabic Percussion
- ✓ Cultural Dance
- ✓ Performance Training
- ✓ Social Club Activities
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
- • Established 1975
- • Cultural Celebration
Instructor:
Amina Goodyear, Susu Pampanin(45+ (Amina) experience)
Amina Goodyear has over 45 years of teaching experience. Susu Pampanin is an Arabic percussion master with extensive performance background.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
829 Elizabeth St., San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
San Francisco, CA 94114
Hours:
Contact for schedule
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Rae Studios
San Francisco Bay Area dance and fitness studio with 50+ classes offering belly dance alongside various dance and fitness styles.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Egyptian Style Belly Dance
- ✓ Pilates
- ✓ Hip-Hop
- ✓ K-Pop
- +8 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • 50+ Weekly Classes
- • Multiple Locations
- • Professional Instructors
Instructor:
Andrea Sendek & Faculty(20+ (Andrea) experience)
Andrea Sendek has over 2 decades of belly dance experience, trained with Salimpour School and international Egyptian masters.
Pricing & Options:
$25-190
Contact Information
414 Mason Street, Suite 705, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hours:
Open 7 days/week, see schedule
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How to Hire a Belly Dancer →💰 Estimated Costs in San Francisco
| 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
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No experience needed.Most studios in San Francisco 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 Lessons in San Francisco, CA
With 16 verified studios, San Francisco boasts an active and welcoming belly dance community. If you are looking to learn Beg Salimpour Belly Dance, Belly Salsa and Adv GRRRL BRIGADE Bellydance, local instructors at studios like Dance Mission Theater and Aswan Dancers are currently accepting new students.
Classes are spanning zip codes like 94110 and 94114, making it easy to find a schedule that fits your life. From fun fitness routines to advanced choreography, the San Francisco dance scene provides a supportive, body-positive environment for every skill level.
Serving Dancers in San Francisco & Surrounding Areas
Our directory lists studios accessible to residents of San Francisco as well as nearby areas. Many students travel from surrounding neighborhoods and ZIP codes.
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