Belly Dance & Arabic Dance Classes in Baltimore, MD
Discover the vibrant dance scene in Baltimore. With 11 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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Naimah Dances at Creative Alliance
Award-winning belly dancer Naimah offers beginner to advanced belly dance classes at the Creativity Center. Classes focus on classic and modern Middle Eastern style belly dance, exploring isolations, spatial awareness, strength, flexibility, and prop use.
Class Types
- ✓ Classic Belly Dance
- ✓ Modern Middle Eastern Style
- ✓ Multiversal Movement
- ✓ Belly Dance with Props
- ✓ Beginner Belly Dance
- +2 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Weekly Thursday classes
- • Performance opportunities
- • All experience levels welcome
Instructor:
Naimah(25+ experience)
Award-winning belly dancer from Baltimore, MD. Director of Amandari Dance Company. Co-producer of Maryland's largest belly dance festival, Art of the Belly. Background in ballet, modern, hip hop, and African dance.
Pricing & Options:
$16-$20 per class
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3137 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224, United States
Baltimore, MD 21224
Hours:
Thursdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Sanctuary Bodyworks
Boutique fitness and wellness studio located in a converted church in historic Fells Point. Offers belly dance groove classes along with Pilates, yoga, and personal training in a personalized setting.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Groove
- ✓ Pilates
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Personal Training
- ✓ Rolfing
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Boutique studio
- • Converted church building
- • Personalized instruction
Instructor:
Isabel Asra
Belly dance instructor at Sanctuary Bodyworks, specializing in belly dance fitness and technique.
Pricing & Options:
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710 S Ann St, Baltimore, MD 21231, United States
Baltimore, MD 21231
Hours:
By appointment and scheduled classes
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Baltimore School of Dance
State-of-the-art facility offering over 14 genres of dance classes to beginners and professionals of all ages. Includes belly dance among diverse dance offerings.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Modern
- ✓ Hip Hop
- ✓ Tap
- +3 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • All ages welcome
- • 14+ dance genres
- • Professional training
Instructor:
Amy
Experienced dance instructor specializing in multiple dance forms including belly dance.
Pricing & Options:
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4001 Falls Rd #2, Baltimore, MD 21211, United States
Baltimore, MD 21211
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Meridian Dance Company
Baltimore-based belly dance company offering classes, monthly haflas (shows), and performers for local and regional events. Serving Baltimore for over a decade.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Open Session Classes
- ✓ Performance Classes
- ✓ Troupe Training
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Monthly haflas (shows)
- • Performance opportunities
- • Open session format
Instructor:
Meridian Dance Company Faculty(10+ experience)
Professional belly dance company with over a decade of experience performing at festivals, weddings, and fundraisers throughout Maryland.
Pricing & Options:
$10 drop-in
Contact Information
3107 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States
Baltimore, MD 21218
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Dance Baltimore East
Arts service organization offering teaching, performance, and networking opportunities to the local professional dance community. East Baltimore location at Creativity Center.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Salsa
- ✓ Line Dance
- ✓ Party Line Dance
- ✓ Various Dance Styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Community dance organization
- • Performance opportunities
- • Teaching and networking
Instructor:
Dance Baltimore Faculty
Professional dance instructors providing community dance education in East Baltimore.
Pricing & Options:
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3137 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224, United States
Baltimore, MD 21224
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Aliceanna Belly Dance
Professional belly dancer and instructor based in Baltimore, Maryland. Performs at various events and venues in the Baltimore, DC, and Virginia region. Offers private lessons and instruction.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Private Lessons
- ✓ Workshops
- ✓ Performance Preparation
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Professional performer
- • Private instruction
- • Event performances
Instructor:
Aliceanna(17+ experience)
Belly dancing since 2008. Studied with renowned instructors including Jenna Shear, Suhaila Salimpour, Aziza, Rachel Brice, and Zoe Jakes. Performs regularly at Baltimore-area restaurants and festivals.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
1603 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231, United States
Baltimore, MD 21231
Hours:
By appointment
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Hampden Dance Arts
Dance studio in Hampden offering a variety of dance styles including belly dance, Argentine tango, ballet, flamenco, hip hop, and more.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Argentine Tango
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Flamenco
- ✓ Folk & World Dances
- +7 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Multi-genre studio
- • All skill levels
- • Cultural dance forms
Instructor:
Hampden Dance Arts Faculty
Experienced instructors offering diverse dance training in Hampden neighborhood.
Pricing & Options:
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3547 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211, United States
Baltimore, MD 21211
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Mariza Belly Dance Classes (Shems Dance)
Shems Dance offers belly dance classes in downtown Baltimore, providing an engaging and vibrant environment for students of all skill levels. Focus on cultural expression and personal growth through dance.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Middle Eastern Dance
- ✓ Cultural Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Downtown location
- • All skill levels
- • Cultural expression
Instructor:
Mariza
Belly dance instructor specializing in traditional and modern Middle Eastern dance forms.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
655 President St, Baltimore, MD 21202, United States
Baltimore, MD 21202
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Amartia Belly Dance
Unique blend of urban styling and Greek background. Offers specialized belly dance workshops in Baltimore, Maryland including Hellenic belly dance, technique workshops, and business/costuming seminars.
Class Types
- ✓ Hellenic Belly Dance
- ✓ Zembekiko Greek Dance
- ✓ Bouzouki Solo
- ✓ Restaurant Gigging Workshops
- ✓ Prop Technique
- +2 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Specialized workshops
- • Greek fusion style
- • Business coaching
Instructor:
Amartia
Unique performer blending urban styling with Greek background. Offers specialized workshops in Hellenic belly dance, technique, and dance business.
Pricing & Options:
Workshop pricing varies
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Tribe Baltimore
Cultural alliance offering contemporary dance and movement classes. Features belly dance with veils among various dance forms.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance with Veils
- ✓ Contemporary Dance
- ✓ Cultural Dance
- ✓ Self-Expression Movement
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Cultural alliance
- • Contemporary focus
- • Self-expression emphasis
Instructor:
Tribe Baltimore Faculty
Contemporary and cultural dance instructors focusing on self-expression and authenticity.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
120 W North Ave Suite 305, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
Baltimore, MD 21201
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Fantasy Fitness
Fitness and dance studio offering belly dance among various dance fitness classes including pole fitness, twerk fit, and other dance forms.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Pole Fitness
- ✓ Pole Yoga
- ✓ Pole Abs
- ✓ Twerk Fit
- +2 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Dance fitness focus
- • Body sculpting
- • Infrared sauna
Instructor:
Toni
Fitness and dance instructor specializing in pole fitness and dance-based workouts.
Pricing & Options:
$20 per class
Contact Information
6322 Windsor Mill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207, United States
Baltimore, MD 21207
Hours:
Mon 6:15pm, Tue 7pm, Wed 6:15pm, Thu 7pm, Fri varies
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How to Hire a Belly Dancer →💰 Estimated Costs in Baltimore
| 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD
With 11 verified studios, Baltimore boasts an active and welcoming belly dance community. If you are looking to learn Classic Belly Dance, Modern Middle Eastern Style and Multiversal Movement, local instructors at studios like Naimah Dances at Creative Alliance and Sanctuary Bodyworks are currently accepting new students.
Classes are spanning zip codes like 21224 and 21231, making it easy to find a schedule that fits your life. From fun fitness routines to advanced choreography, the Baltimore dance scene provides a supportive, body-positive environment for every skill level.
Serving Dancers in Baltimore & Surrounding Areas
Our directory lists studios accessible to residents of Baltimore as well as nearby areas. Many students travel from surrounding neighborhoods and ZIP codes.
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