Belly Dance Classes in Springfield, MO
Discover the vibrant belly dance scene in Springfield. With 10 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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Sarrab School of Dance
Established in 1990 by Yasmine Al'Abbasi, Sarrab School of Dance offers authentic Middle Eastern dance classes celebrating the beauty and diversity of women through belly dance. Features Troupe Sarrab, an established performance group with over 30 years of cultural performances throughout Springfield and the Midwest.
Class Types
- ✓ Beginner Egyptian Style Belly Dance
- ✓ Intermediate Egyptian Style Belly Dance
- ✓ Advanced Egyptian Style Belly Dance
- ✓ Traditional Middle Eastern Dance
- ✓ Cultural Performance Training
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Established 1990
- • Authentic Middle Eastern instruction
- • Performance troupe opportunities
Instructor:
Yasmine Al'Abbasi(Over 30 years in Egyptian style experience)
Founder and instructor with over 30 years of experience in Egyptian style belly dance. Started dancing in January 1978 and established Troupe Sarrab in 1990. Dedicated to presenting dance as an art form and maintaining quality instruction.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
1460 E Cherry St, Springfield, MO 65802, United States
Springfield, MO 65802
Hours:
Contact for current class schedule
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417 Dance Studio
417 Dance Studio offers belly a variety, the studio provides classes for all levels of dance classes including in Springfield, MO dance instruction. Located and offers both recreational and competitive dance programs.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Pointe
- ✓ Tap
- ✓ Jazz
- +4 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Multiple dance styles
- • Adult and youth classes
- • Competitive team program
Instructor:
Angi Black, Carly Hamlyn, Avrey Hurshman, Scout Watson(Professional experience)
Professional dance instructors with expertise in multiple dance styles including belly dance instruction.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
1517 E Lark St, Springfield, MO 65804, United States
Springfield, MO 65804
Hours:
Contact for current class schedule
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Springfield Parks Board - Dan Kinney Family Center
Springfield-Greene County Park Board offers beginner and intermediate belly dance classes at Dan Kinney Family Center. Learn belly dance moves, improve posture, isolate muscles, and have fun in these five-week community classes.
Class Types
- ✓ Beginner Belly Dance
- ✓ Intermediate Belly Dance
- ✓ Choreography Belly Dance
- ✓ Improvisational Belly Dance
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- • Five-week class sessions
- • Community recreation setting
- • Member/non-member pricing
Instructor:
Park Board Instructors(Community Level experience)
Community recreation instructors providing beginner and intermediate level belly dance instruction in a welcoming group setting.
Pricing & Options:
$35 members, $45 non-members
Contact Information
2701 S. Blackman Rd., Springfield, MO 65809, United States
Springfield, MO 65809
Hours:
Tuesday 6:30-7:30 PM (Beginner), 7:30-8:30 PM (Intermediate)
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Dance with Me
Dance with Me specializes in partner dancing including swing, Latin, ballroom, and country dance. While not specifically belly dance, they offer dance instruction for adults in a welcoming environment.
Class Types
- ✓ Swing Dance
- ✓ Latin Dance
- ✓ Ballroom Dance
- ✓ Country Dance
- ✓ Private Lessons
- +2 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Partner dance focus
- • Adult-only instruction
- • Multiple dance styles
Instructor:
Dance with Me Instructors(Professional experience)
Professional dance instructors specializing in partner dancing and social dance instruction.
Pricing & Options:
$58.50 single, $117 couples
Contact Information
224 E. Commercial St., Springfield, MO 65803, United States
Springfield, MO 65803
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 6:00-10:00 PM, by appointment
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Red Moon Studio
Specializing in American Tribal Style (ATS) and Tribal Fusion bellydance, Red Moon Studio offers classes and private lessons in these contemporary belly dance forms. Home to professional performance troupe Project Vagabond and student troupe Gypsy Sol.
Class Types
- ✓ Beginning Belly Dance
- ✓ American Tribal Style (ATS)
- ✓ Tribal Fusion
- ✓ Bhangra Dance
- ✓ Private Lessons
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • American Tribal Style specialization
- • Tribal Fusion instruction
- • Professional performance troupe
Instructor:
Hessa(Professional experience)
Professional belly dance instructor specializing in American Tribal Style and Tribal Fusion. Leads both professional and student performance troupes.
Pricing & Options:
$10 per class
Contact Information
405 N Washington, Springfield, MO 65802, United States
Springfield, MO 65802
Hours:
Tuesday 6:00-7:00 PM (Beginning Belly Dance)
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S.W.E.T. Hot Yoga and Fitness
S.W.E.T. offers Power Dance fitness classes and Buti Yoga, which combines power yoga flow with bursts of cardio-intensive tribal dance. While not traditional belly dance, these classes incorporate similar movements and tribal dance elements.
Class Types
- ✓ Power Dance
- ✓ Buti Yoga (Tribal Dance Elements)
- ✓ Hot Yoga
- ✓ Barre Classes
- ✓ Strength Training
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • High-energy dance fitness
- • Tribal dance elements
- • Hot yoga classes
Instructor:
S.W.E.T. Instructors(Professional Fitness experience)
Certified fitness instructors specializing in dance fitness and tribal movement classes.
Pricing & Options:
$22 drop-in, $170 for 10 classes
Contact Information
4216 S Cox Road, Springfield, MO 65810, United States
Springfield, MO 65810
Hours:
Multiple daily classes - contact for schedule
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Springfield Bellydance Academy
Springfield Bellydance Academy offers comprehensive belly dance classes designed to challenge and strengthen the body in a warm, welcoming environment for everyone. Utilizes 'style neutral' teaching techniques allowing dancers of different belly dance styles to learn together.
Class Types
- ✓ Belly Dance Fundamentals
- ✓ Egyptian Style
- ✓ Persian Style
- ✓ Turkish Style
- ✓ Lebanese Style
- +4 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Style-neutral teaching approach
- • Multiple belly dance styles
- • Performance troupe opportunities
Instructor:
Brittney Laleh Baneai, Karen Culp(Professional experience)
Professional belly dance instructors specializing in multiple belly dance styles. Create a welcoming environment for all ages, shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
Springfield, MO, United States
Springfield, MO
Hours:
Contact for current schedule
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The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade
The Studio offers various dance fitness classes including JAM, IGNITION, LIT, and BARRE HIGH formats. While not specifically belly dance, these high-energy dance fitness classes provide similar movement benefits.
Class Types
- ✓ JAM Dance Classes
- ✓ IGNITION Fitness
- ✓ LIT Dance Fitness
- ✓ BARRE HIGH
- ✓ Online Dance Classes
- +1 more styles
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Multiple class formats
- • Online and in-person options
- • High-energy dance fitness
Instructor:
Jamie Kinkeade and Team(Professional Fitness experience)
Professional fitness instructors specializing in high-energy dance fitness and movement classes.
Pricing & Options:
Contact for pricing
Contact Information
Springfield, MO, United States
Springfield, MO
Hours:
Up to 5 classes daily, 7 days a week
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Xenia Zen Center
Xenia Zen Center offers various wellness and movement classes including dance and mindful movement practices. May offer belly dance or related mindful movement classes.
Class Types
- ✓ Mindful Movement
- ✓ Dance Classes
- ✓ Wellness Practices
- ✓ Cultural Movement
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Mindful movement focus
- • Wellness integration
- • All levels welcome
Instructor:
Xenia Zen Center Instructors(Professional Wellness experience)
Wellness and movement instructors specializing in mindful dance and movement practices.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
Springfield, MO, United States
Springfield, MO
Hours:
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Springfield Ballet
Springfield Ballet offers classical ballet training and may include cultural dance elements in their curriculum. They provide dance education for various age groups and skill levels.
Class Types
- ✓ Ballet
- ✓ Cultural Dance Elements
- ✓ Adult Classes
- ✓ Youth Programs
- ✓ Performance Training
Amenities & Features
- 🅿️Parking Available
- 👤Private Lessons
- • Classical ballet training
- • Cultural dance integration
- • All age groups
Instructor:
Springfield Ballet Faculty(Professional experience)
Professional ballet and dance instructors providing classical dance education with cultural elements.
Pricing & Options:
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Contact Information
Springfield, MO, United States
Springfield, MO
Hours:
Contact for current schedule
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💰 Estimated Costs in Springfield
| 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 Springfield 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 Springfield, MO
Springfield 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 Springfield 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, Springfield's belly dance studios provide supportive environments where you can learn, grow, and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts.
Serving Dancers in Springfield & Surrounding Areas
Our directory lists studios accessible to residents of Springfield as well as nearby areas. Many students travel from surrounding neighborhoods and ZIP codes.
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