Belly Dance Classes in Honolulu, HI
Discover the vibrant belly dance scene in Honolulu. With 18 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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Still & Moving Center
Global wellness hub offering in-person and online belly dance classes, workshops, and mindful movement instruction in the heart of Honolulu's Kakaako district. Features Turkish belly dance, fusion styles, and performance classes.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Workout
- ✓ Belly Dance Performance
- ✓ Turkish Belly Dance
- ✓ Fusion Belly Dance
- ✓ Pilates
- +2 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • 6000 sq ft facility
- • Parking available
- • Online and in-person classes
Instructor:
Murat Demirtas, Andrea de Gruchy(Professional experience)
Professional instructors specializing in Turkish belly dance, Middle Eastern techniques, and fusion styles with decades of combined experience.
Pricing & Options:
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1024 Queen St, Honolulu, HI 96814, United States
Honolulu, HI 96814
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, Saturday-Sunday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Belly Dance Technique & Choreography
Premier belly dance entertainment company led by Malia Delapenia, Hawaii's preeminent belly dancer. Exceptional expertise in performance, instruction, and choreography for all skill levels.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Technique
- ✓ Choreography
- ✓ Performance Preparation
- ✓ Prop Work (Sword, Veils, Cymbals, Candles)
- ✓ Wings
- +2 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Master instructor
- • International performance experience
- • Professional choreography services
Instructor:
Malia Delapenia(20+ experience)
Internationally renowned artist with unparalleled mastery in Middle Eastern belly dance performance, instruction, and choreography. Studied with world-class instructors and performed globally.
Pricing & Options:
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419 South St, Honolulu, HI 96813, United States
Honolulu, HI 96813
Hours:
Daily 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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The DanceSoul Mokauea
Second location for The DanceSoul offering Latin and belly dance fusion classes in Kalihi area.
Class Types
- ✓ Salsa
- ✓ Bachata
- ✓ Belly Dance Fusion
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Second location
- • Kalihi area
- • Social dance focus
Instructor:
Various instructors(Professional experience)
Professional dance instructors specializing in Latin and fusion belly dance styles.
Pricing & Options:
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439 Mokauea St, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
Honolulu, HI 96819
Hours:
By event schedule
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Honolulu Dance Studio
Multi-discipline dance studio offering various dance styles including belly dance elements in a professional studio environment.
Class Types
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Contemporary
- ✓ Hip Hop
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Belly Dance Fusion
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Professional studio space
- • Multiple dance styles
- • Central Kakaako location
Instructor:
Various instructors(Professional experience)
Professional dance instructors offering multi-discipline training for students of all ages.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
1030 Queen St, Ste 2b, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Honolulu, HI 96814
Hours:
Monday-Friday 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Fit For A Goddess
Dance and fitness studio specializing in pole dancing and belly dance for fitness. Private, welcoming space designed for movement, expression, empowerment and community building.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Fitness
- ✓ Pole Dancing
- ✓ Sensual Movement
- ✓ Strength Training
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Private studio space
- • Women-focused environment
- • Fitness-oriented classes
Instructor:
Various instructors(Professional experience)
Experienced instructors specializing in dance fitness and empowering movement practices.
Pricing & Options:
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320 Ward Ave, Ste 202, Honolulu, HI 96814, United States
Honolulu, HI 96814
Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday Closed
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The DanceSoul Latin Night
Vibrant dance school offering Latin dance instruction with belly dance elements, salsa, bachata, and social dance events at multiple locations.
Class Types
- ✓ Salsa
- ✓ Bachata
- ✓ Belly Dance Fusion
- ✓ Latin Dance
- ✓ Social Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Social dancing events
- • Workshops with world-class instructors
- • Multiple locations
Instructor:
Various instructors(Professional experience)
Professional Latin dance and belly dance fusion instructors specializing in social dance and performance.
Pricing & Options:
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350 Ward Ave Fl 2, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Honolulu, HI 96814
Hours:
Friday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Additional classes by schedule
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Yoga Under The Palms - Kakaako
Yoga studio offering belly dance workshops and classes incorporating ancient Middle Eastern techniques with wellness practices.
Class Types
- ✓ Veil Belly Dance Workshop
- ✓ Belly Dance Technique
- ✓ Feminine Movement
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Meditation
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Open-air studio
- • Workshop format
- • Yoga integration
Instructor:
Malia Delapenia(20+ experience)
Internationally renowned belly dancer teaching technique and feminine movement.
Pricing & Options:
$35 per workshop
Contact Information
810 Pohukaina St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Honolulu, HI 96813
Hours:
Workshops scheduled monthly, check website
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Kalihi YMCA
Kalihi YMCA branch offering diverse fitness programs including belly dance classes for community wellness.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Fitness
- ✓ Group Exercise
- ✓ Youth Programs
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Teen-focused programs
- • Community wellness
- • Affordable membership rates
Instructor:
Various YMCA instructors(Certified experience)
Certified fitness instructors teaching community classes.
Pricing & Options:
YMCA membership required
Contact Information
1335 Kalihi Street, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
Honolulu, HI 96819
Hours:
Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sunday Closed
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Malia Delapenia & Belly Dancers In Paradise
Hawaii's premier belly dance instructor and entertainment company offering lessons and performances statewide for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations.
Class Types
- ✓ Egyptian Belly Dance
- ✓ Melaya Luff
- ✓ Saidi
- ✓ Raqs Al Assaya
- ✓ Khaleegi
- +4 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Internationally acclaimed performer
- • Fire dance expertise
- • Yoga integration
Instructor:
Malia Delapenia(20+ experience)
Internationally renowned belly dancer, fire dancer, and yoga instructor. Rooted in Honolulu with global performance and teaching experience.
Pricing & Options:
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2637 Oahu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96822, United States
Honolulu, HI 96822
Hours:
By appointment and scheduled classes
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Honolulu Community College
Community college offering non-credit belly dance classes through their continuing education program.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Introduction
- ✓ Middle Eastern Dance
- ✓ Cultural Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Affordable community classes
- • College campus setting
- • Accessible location
Instructor:
Various instructors(Certified experience)
Certified community education instructors teaching introductory belly dance.
Pricing & Options:
Community education pricing
Contact Information
874 Dillingham Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
Honolulu, HI 96817
Hours:
Check semester schedule
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MUSIC BODY AND SOUL Dance & Wellness Studio
Located in Na Lama Kukui lifestyle center in heart of Honolulu, offering diverse dance styles including belly dance, salsa, hip-hop, and fitness classes.
Class Types
- ✓ Salsa
- ✓ Bachata
- ✓ Hip Hop
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Heels
- +3 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • 7 days a week
- • Group and private classes
- • Keiki dance classes
Instructor:
Cherry Saimon(Professional experience)
Experienced dance and wellness instructor offering diverse movement classes for all skill levels.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
560 N Nimitz Hwy 221, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
Honolulu, HI 96817
Hours:
7 days a week
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Belly Dance Class / Performance By Naia Amwaj
Traditional and modern belly dance techniques with a focus on authentic Middle Eastern dance forms. Welcoming space for individuals to learn and enjoy the art of belly dancing.
Class Types
- ✓ Traditional Belly Dance
- ✓ Modern Belly Dance
- ✓ Performance Preparation
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Traditional technique focus
- • Performance opportunities
- • Small group instruction
Instructor:
Naia Amwaj
Experienced belly dance instructor focusing on traditional and modern techniques.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
930 McCully St Ste 205, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA
Honolulu, HI 96826
Hours:
By appointment and scheduled classes
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Nuuanu Branch YMCA
YMCA branch offering community fitness classes including belly dance for wellness and cultural enrichment.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Fitness
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ Group Fitness
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Community center
- • Affordable rates
- • Family-friendly
Instructor:
Various YMCA instructors(Certified experience)
Certified YMCA fitness instructors teaching community wellness classes.
Pricing & Options:
YMCA membership required
Contact Information
1441 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Honolulu, HI 96813
Hours:
Monday-Friday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Kakaako District Park Center
City parks department facility offering seasonal belly dance classes for kūpuna (elders) and community members as part of their cultural enrichment programs.
Class Types
- ✓ Kūpuna Belly Dance
- ✓ Community Belly Dance
- ✓ Cultural Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Community programs
- • Seasonal classes
- • Kūpuna focused programs
Instructor:
City parks instructors(Certified experience)
Certified parks and recreation instructors teaching community cultural dance.
Pricing & Options:
City parks pricing
Contact Information
1310 Heulu St, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
Honolulu, HI 96822
Hours:
Seasonal schedules, check with parks department
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Kaimukī-Waiʻalae YMCA
Kaimukī-Waiʻalae YMCA offering community fitness programs and cultural dance classes including belly dance.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Fitness
- ✓ Hula
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ Group Fitness
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Historic community center
- • Cultural dance programs
- • Family-friendly
Instructor:
Various YMCA instructors(Certified experience)
Certified fitness instructors teaching wellness and cultural dance classes.
Pricing & Options:
YMCA membership required
Contact Information
1202 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA
Honolulu, HI 96816
Hours:
Monday-Friday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sunday Closed
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Shakti Dance Movement
Innovative Fusion Bellydance company performing professionally in Honolulu since 2004 under artistic direction of Kalae Kaina. Offers fusion belly dance classes and workshops.
Class Types
- ✓ Fusion Belly Dance
- ✓ Lei Po'o Workshops
- ✓ Performance Preparation
- ✓ Cultural Fusion
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Fusion belly dance specialty
- • Lei Po'o workshops
- • Performance company
Instructor:
Kalae Kaina(20+ experience)
Artistic director of Shakti Dance Movement, specializing in fusion belly dance and Hawaiian cultural integration.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
Honolulu, HI 96819, United States
Honolulu, HI 96819
Hours:
Contact for class schedule
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Kalihi Valley District Park Center
District park offering cultural dance classes including belly dance as part of community enrichment programs.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Cultural Dance
- ✓ Community Fitness
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Kalihi community programs
- • Accessible location
- • Affordable community rates
Instructor:
City parks instructors(Certified experience)
Community recreation instructors teaching cultural dance forms.
Pricing & Options:
City parks pricing
Contact Information
1911 Kamehameha IV Road, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
Honolulu, HI 96819
Hours:
Check with parks department for seasonal schedules
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Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawaii
501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Middle Eastern and related forms of dance, music, art and culture through education, instruction and community events.
Class Types
- ✓ Middle Eastern Dance
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Folkloric Dances
- ✓ Cultural Workshops
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Non-profit organization
- • Cultural preservation
- • Community events
Instructor:
Various community instructors(Professional experience)
Community of professional Middle Eastern dance artists and instructors.
Pricing & Options:
Membership based
Contact Information
Honolulu, HI 96813, United States
Honolulu, HI 96813
Hours:
Event-based schedule, check website
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💰 Estimated Costs in Honolulu
| 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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu, HI
Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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, Honolulu's belly dance studios provide supportive environments where you can learn, grow, and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts.
Serving Dancers in Honolulu & Surrounding Areas
Our directory lists studios accessible to residents of Honolulu as well as nearby areas. Many students travel from surrounding neighborhoods and ZIP codes.
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Studios may serve multiple neighborhoods and ZIP codes. Check individual listings for exact locations and accessibility.