Class content

All classes cover the foundation movements of belly dance concentrating on the importance of posture in dance and for everyday living. We work to improve isolation between the upper body and lower body and practice layering movements in short combinations and group choreographies.

The classes cover a range of styles and are not "pure Egyptian." We offer all the traditional classic movements of Arabic and Turkish dance and introduce some challenging aspects from ATS (American Tribal Style) and Tribal Fusion. We feel this gives the student a insight into all the options available and then you can make an informed choice as to which style you prefer.

Colchester intermediates concentrate on isolation, refining personal style and the challenging discipline of tribal fusion. This class is not for the feint-hearted and requires a good knowledge of all foundation movements, turns and complex combinations.

Classes have handouts, choreography sheets all of which are available in hard copy or digital pdf format.

Important note: Joanna has been teaching for over four years and holds a recognised teaching qualification. Joanna is also insured to teach belly dance and complies with all safety recommendations.