Belly Dance Classes in Evansville, IN
Discover the vibrant belly dance scene in Evansville. With 14 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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Swonder Ice Arena
While primarily an ice arena, Swonder facilities include fitness areas and meeting rooms often used for community classes, including off-ice dance and fitness conditioning.
Class Types
- ✓ Figure Skating
- ✓ Fitness Conditioning
- ✓ Community Classes
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Two ice rinks
- • Party rooms
- • Fitness area
Instructor:
Various(Varies experience)
Skating coaches and fitness instructors.
Pricing & Options:
$
Contact Information
209 N Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN 47711, United States
Evansville, IN 47711
Hours:
Daily
Parking & Transportation
Evansville Belly Dance Association
The Evansville Belly Dance Association is a free, educational forum for belly dancers of all levels, genders, sizes, and ages. They host meetings, workshops, and informal dance sessions to promote the art of Middle Eastern dance in the Tri-State area. Meetings have historically been held at public libraries.
Class Types
- ✓ Community Dance Meetings
- ✓ Workshops
- ✓ Informal Instruction
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Free to join
- • Community focused
- • All levels welcome
Instructor:
Community Members(Varies experience)
A collective of local dancers sharing knowledge and passion for belly dance.
Pricing & Options:
Free
Contact Information
200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN 47713, United States
Evansville, IN 47713
Hours:
Meeting times vary
Parking & Transportation
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Achieve Academy of Dance
Achieve Academy of Dance offers a positive learning environment for students of all ages. While focusing on ballet, tap, and jazz, they also offer adult classes and have a history of diverse dance instruction in the Evansville area.
Class Types
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Tap
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Lyrical
- ✓ Adult Dance
- +2 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Performance opportunities
- • Large facility
- • Tumbling floor
Instructor:
Qualified Staff(Professional experience)
Instructors emphasize proper technique and a fun, positive learning environment.
Pricing & Options:
$$
Contact Information
7635 IN-65, Evansville, IN 47720, United States
Evansville, IN 47720
Hours:
Monday-Thursday evenings
Parking & Transportation
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Bob's Gym - North
Bob's Gym North offers extensive fitness facilities and a variety of group classes. As part of the BFit network, it provides options for dance-inspired workouts and general fitness.
Class Types
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ Cardio Dance
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Cycling
- ✓ Strength Training
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- 🎁First Class Free
- • 24/7 Access
- • Pool
- • Sauna
Instructor:
BFit Staff(Certified experience)
Team of certified personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
Pricing & Options:
$$
Contact Information
8700 N Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47725, United States
Evansville, IN 47725
Hours:
24/7
Parking & Transportation
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Shannon's School of Dance
Celebrating over 50 years of dance education, Shannon's School of Dance offers a wide variety of classes including ballet, tap, jazz, and adult programs. They have a history of including world dance styles and have featured belly dancers in their events and recitals.
Class Types
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Tap
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Hip Hop
- ✓ Lyrical
- +3 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • 50+ years in business
- • Adult classes
- • Recitals
Instructor:
Michelle Crosbie(20+ experience)
Owner and instructor dedicated to providing a non-competitive, encouraging environment for dancers of all ages.
Pricing & Options:
$$
Contact Information
3111 N First Ave, Evansville, IN 47710, United States
Evansville, IN 47710
Hours:
Monday-Thursday evenings
Parking & Transportation
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Dunigan Family YMCA
The Dunigan Family YMCA provides a wide array of group exercise classes, including dance fitness formats. It serves as a community hub for health and wellness in Evansville.
Class Types
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ Group Exercise
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Pilates
- ✓ Cardio Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Pool
- • Gymnasium
- • Wellness center
Instructor:
YMCA Staff(Certified experience)
Certified group fitness instructors.
Pricing & Options:
$
Contact Information
6846 Oak Grove Rd, Evansville, IN 47715, United States
Evansville, IN 47715
Hours:
Daily
Parking & Transportation
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Bob's Gym - West
Bob's Gym West is a key fitness location on the west side of Evansville, offering group exercise studios and a supportive environment for fitness dance classes.
Class Types
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Pilates
- ✓ Group Fitness
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Group exercise studio
- • Cardio equipment
- • Free weights
Instructor:
BFit Staff(Certified experience)
Professional fitness instructors.
Pricing & Options:
$$
Contact Information
200 N Rosenberger Ave, Evansville, IN 47712, United States
Evansville, IN 47712
Hours:
24/7
Parking & Transportation
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Lush Movement Company
Lush Movement Company is Southern Indiana's premier pole fitness and dance studio. In addition to pole and aerial arts, they offer specialty classes that rotate monthly, including belly dancing, tap, and other movement forms. The studio provides a welcoming, inclusive environment for all body types and skill levels.
Class Types
- ✓ Pole Fitness
- ✓ Belly Dancing
- ✓ Aerial Arts
- ✓ Flexibility & Conditioning
- ✓ Low Flow
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Inclusive environment
- • Specialty workshops
- • Private parties
Instructor:
Caroline Lemmer, Kerby Newcomb(Professional experience)
Experienced instructors specializing in pole, aerial, and various dance forms including specialty belly dance workshops.
Pricing & Options:
$$
Contact Information
3111 N First Ave, Suite B, Evansville, IN 47710, United States
Evansville, IN 47710
Hours:
Varies by class schedule
Parking & Transportation
Tri-State Athletic Club
Tri-State Athletic Club is a premier health and wellness facility in Evansville offering a wide range of fitness classes, including dance-based cardio and specialized workshops. They have historically hosted fitness events in local parks featuring various dance styles.
Class Types
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Barre
- ✓ Cardio Dance
- ✓ Group Fitness
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Tennis courts
- • Swimming pools
- • Hot yoga studio
Instructor:
Certified Staff(Professional experience)
Highly trained fitness professionals and dance instructors.
Pricing & Options:
$$$
Contact Information
555 Tennis Ln, Evansville, IN 47715, United States
Evansville, IN 47715
Hours:
Daily
Parking & Transportation
CK Newsome Community Center
The CK Newsome Community Center hosts the 'Fitness in the Park' series and various community dance and wellness classes, including Zumba and cultural dance events.
Class Types
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ Community Fitness
- ✓ Cultural Dance Events
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Large event space
- • Community focused
- • Affordable
Instructor:
Community Instructors(Varies experience)
Local instructors leading community health initiatives.
Pricing & Options:
Free/Low Cost
Contact Information
100 E Walnut St, Evansville, IN 47713, United States
Evansville, IN 47713
Hours:
Varies by event
Parking & Transportation
Bob's Gym - Cullen (New East)
The newest and largest BFit by Bob's Gym facility, featuring state-of-the-art studios for group classes, including dance and specialized fitness programs.
Class Types
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ CycleX
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Ignite
- ✓ Dance Fitness
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Infrared saunas
- • HydroMassage
- • Cycle studio
Instructor:
BFit Staff(Certified experience)
Expert trainers and instructors.
Pricing & Options:
$$
Contact Information
4040 N Cullen Ave, Evansville, IN 47715, United States
Evansville, IN 47715
Hours:
24/7
Parking & Transportation
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University of Southern Indiana - Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness
The USI Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness center offers a variety of group exercise classes for students, faculty, and the community. Past offerings have included Belly Dancing Fitness and other cultural dance workshops.
Class Types
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Pilates
- ✓ Cycling
- ✓ Group Fitness
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Student and community access
- • Modern facilities
- • diverse class schedule
Instructor:
Various(Certified experience)
Certified group exercise instructors and guest teachers.
Pricing & Options:
$
Contact Information
8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712, United States
Evansville, IN 47712
Hours:
Varies by semester
Parking & Transportation
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA
Located in downtown Evansville, this YMCA branch offers comprehensive fitness programs, including dance-based exercise classes, boxing, and yoga, fostering community health.
Class Types
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ Boxing
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Group Exercise
- ✓ Dance Fitness
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Historic building
- • Gymnasium
- • Fitness studio
Instructor:
YMCA Staff(Certified experience)
Certified fitness professionals.
Pricing & Options:
$
Contact Information
516 Court St, Evansville, IN 47708, United States
Evansville, IN 47708
Hours:
Daily
Parking & Transportation
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University of Evansville - Fitness Center
The University of Evansville Fitness Center offers wellness programs and group exercise classes for the campus community, often including dance-inspired workouts.
Class Types
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Zumba
- ✓ Cardio
- ✓ Strength
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Student focus
- • Modern equipment
- • Group classes
Instructor:
Staff(Certified experience)
Student and professional staff.
Pricing & Options:
$
Contact Information
1800 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714, United States
Evansville, IN 47714
Hours:
Daily during semesters
Parking & Transportation
💰 Estimated Costs in Evansville
| 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 Evansville 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 Evansville, IN
Evansville 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 Evansville 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, Evansville's belly dance studios provide supportive environments where you can learn, grow, and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts.
Serving Dancers in Evansville & Surrounding Areas
Our directory lists studios accessible to residents of Evansville 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.