Belly Dance Classes in Minneapolis, MN
Discover the vibrant belly dance scene in Minneapolis. 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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Tapestry Folkdance Center
A non-profit community dance center hosting a variety of folk dance styles. It serves as a location for Farasha Dance School's beginner Raqs Sharqi classes and Jawaahir Dance Company events.
Class Types
- ✓ Beginner Raqs Sharqi
- ✓ International Folk Dance
- ✓ Bollywood
- ✓ Contra Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Community atmosphere
- • Large wooden dance floor
- • Live music events
Instructor:
Renee Szudy (Farasha Dance School)(15+ experience)
Renee Szudy is an experienced instructor with Farasha Dance School, teaching foundations of Raqs Sharqi.
Pricing & Options:
$12-$15 per class
Contact Information
3748 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Hours:
Varies by class schedule
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Mirah Ammal & Al-Bahira Dance Theater
Home studio and business location for Mirah Ammal, offering beginner to advanced belly dance instruction, performance coaching, and Al-Bahira Dance Theater rehearsals.
Class Types
- ✓ Beginner Belly Dance
- ✓ Advanced Technique
- ✓ Performance Skills
- ✓ Dance Conditioning
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Private coaching
- • Performance troupe
- • Authentic style
Instructor:
Mirah Ammal(Professional experience)
Mirah Ammal is an acclaimed dancer known for her passionate style, musicality, and experience as artistic director of Al-Bahira Dance Theater.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
5649 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Hours:
By appointment and scheduled classes
The Cassandra School of Belly Dance
The teaching arm of the renowned Jawaahir Dance Company, offering year-round classes in Middle Eastern dance ranging from beginner to professional levels. The school focuses on Raqs Sharqi and authentic cultural techniques.
Class Types
- ✓ Level 1 (Beginner)
- ✓ Level 2
- ✓ Level 3
- ✓ Level 4
- ✓ Level 5 (Professional)
- +2 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Home of Jawaahir Dance Company
- • Professional certification available
- • Annual performances
Instructor:
Cassandra Shore, Jawaahir Company Members(40+ experience)
Cassandra Shore is the founder and artistic director, recognized as a master teacher and performer of Middle Eastern dance.
Pricing & Options:
$16-$20 per class
Contact Information
3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Hours:
Monday-Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings
Parking & Transportation
Hothouse Dance
A vibrant studio in Northeast Minneapolis that hosts Farasha Dance School classes and Jawaahir Dance Company workshops. Focuses on foundational Arabic dance technique and combinations.
Class Types
- ✓ Foundational Arabic Dance
- ✓ Arabic Dance Combo
- ✓ Drills and Zills
- ✓ Dance Conditioning
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Intensive workshops
- • Focus on technique
- • Small class sizes
Instructor:
Renee Szudy(15+ experience)
Renee teaches technique-focused classes suitable for various levels, emphasizing isolation and musicality.
Pricing & Options:
$19 drop-in
Contact Information
2303 Kennedy St NE, 2nd floor #201, Minneapolis, MN 55413, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Hours:
Saturdays 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM
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Demure Dance Studio
A local dance studio offering beginner belly dance classes and other fitness-oriented dance programs. Known for a welcoming atmosphere for new dancers.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Beginner
- ✓ Belly Dance Level 1
- ✓ Dance Fitness
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Small class sizes
- • Beginner friendly
- • Fitness focus
Instructor:
Erika(Experienced experience)
Dedicated to helping students build confidence and fitness through dance.
Pricing & Options:
$15-$20 per class
Contact Information
4200 E 54th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Hours:
Varies by class
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Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre
A premier flamenco dance school that serves as a location for Jawaahir Dance Company classes and workshops, fostering a community of world dance styles.
Class Types
- ✓ Middle Eastern Dance
- ✓ Flamenco
- ✓ Performance Workshops
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Professional dance floor
- • Cross-cultural dance community
- • Performance focus
Instructor:
Jawaahir Instructors(Professional experience)
Jawaahir Dance Company members teach various levels of belly dance at this partner studio.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
3715 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Hours:
Varies by workshop schedule
Parking & Transportation
Open Minds Fusion Studio
A body-positive studio offering Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, yoga, and aerial arts. The studio promotes inclusivity and creative expression through movement.
Class Types
- ✓ Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
- ✓ Yoga
- ✓ Aerial Arts
- ✓ Ecstatic Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Body positive environment
- • Fusion styles
- • Holistic wellness
Instructor:
Shannon Townsend, Koreen Valdovinos(10+ experience)
Instructors focus on fusion styles, blending belly dance with other movement forms in a supportive environment.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
315 SE Main St, Suite 201, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Hours:
Varies by scheduled class
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Anda Flamenco
A flamenco dance studio that also hosts Middle Eastern dance classes, specifically Raqs Sharqi taught by Cassandra Shore.
Class Types
- ✓ Raqs Sharqi
- ✓ Traditional Belly Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Focus on traditional style
- • Master instruction
- • Shared dance space
Instructor:
Cassandra Shore(40+ experience)
Cassandra Shore offers specialized training in Raqs Sharqi at this location.
Pricing & Options:
$25 per class
Contact Information
2637 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Hours:
Thursdays 6:30 PM, Saturdays 10:30 AM
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ExperTease Fitness
An alternative fitness studio offering fusion belly dance drills alongside aerial arts and burlesque. Classes focus on fitness, isolation drills, and fun.
Class Types
- ✓ Fusion Belly Dance Drills
- ✓ Intermediate Fusion Drills
- ✓ Burlesque
- ✓ Aerial Arts
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Fitness oriented
- • Empowerment focus
- • Fusion styles
Instructor:
Studio Staff(Various experience)
Instructors are experienced in alternative fitness and dance fusion styles.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
1517 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Hours:
Evenings and weekends
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Center for Performing Arts
A hub for various performing arts, hosting Middle Eastern belly dance classes and independent instructors like Margo Abdo O'Dell.
Class Types
- ✓ Middle Eastern Dance
- ✓ Belly Dance Technique
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Historic building
- • Multiple dance studios
- • Community events
Instructor:
Margo Abdo O'Dell and others(Professional experience)
Experienced local instructors use this space to teach authentic Middle Eastern dance.
Pricing & Options:
Varies by instructor
Contact Information
3754 Pleasant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Hours:
Varies by instructor schedule
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Pratt Community School
A Minneapolis Community Education location offering accessible belly dance classes for adults, often taught by experienced local dancers.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance 1
- ✓ Belly Dance 2
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Affordable pricing
- • Semester based
- • Beginner focus
Instructor:
Anne Farrington(Experienced experience)
Community education instructors are typically experienced dancers sharing their passion with beginners.
Pricing & Options:
$55-$75 per session
Contact Information
66 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Hours:
Evenings during school terms
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YMCA Midtown
A community fitness center that has offered belly dance fitness classes, providing a gym-based environment for learning the basics of the dance.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Fitness
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 🎁First Class Free
- • Gym amenities
- • Fitness focused
- • Membership access
Instructor:
Christina Ouma (Shadia)(Experienced experience)
Christina Ouma teaches energetic belly dance fitness classes.
Pricing & Options:
Membership or Drop-in
Contact Information
2121 East Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Hours:
Varies by group exercise schedule
Parking & Transportation
Waite Park Elementary School
Another key location for Minneapolis Community Education's adult enrichment program, providing introductory belly dance classes in Northeast Minneapolis.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Beginner
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Affordable pricing
- • Semester based
- • Beginner focus
Instructor:
Ann-Marie Loushine-Thomsen(Experienced experience)
Teaches fundamental movements and appreciation for the dance form in a community setting.
Pricing & Options:
$55-$75 per session
Contact Information
1800 34th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Hours:
Evenings during school terms
Parking & Transportation
Four Seasons Dance Studio
A long-standing social dance studio in Minneapolis known for hosting diverse dance events and classes, including occasional belly dance workshops and series.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance (Occasional)
- ✓ Ballroom
- ✓ Latin Dance
- ✓ Swing
Amenities & Features
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Historic ballroom
- • Central downtown location
- • Social dance parties
Instructor:
Guest Instructors(Various experience)
Hosts various expert instructors for workshops and class series in different dance styles.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
1637 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Hours:
Evenings and weekends
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💰 Estimated Costs in Minneapolis
| 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 Minneapolis 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.
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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 Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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, Minneapolis's belly dance studios provide supportive environments where you can learn, grow, and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts.
Serving Dancers in Minneapolis & Surrounding Areas
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