FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Beside the obvious Cardio and Fitness,
Belly Dance is considered the most original and organic dance form.
Unlike other dance forms, Belly Dance moves adjust to fit your body, and make your body look elegant and attractive, no matter your body shape.
It is about feeling confident when you dance and feeling good about being a woman.
This depends on your dance or fitness goals. Some people only come for the great social environment and exercise. That is great for what they are looking for. In general we recommend that students take at least two classes every week. Students dancing with us twice a week experience rapid progress in their dance and fitness goals. Students who use unlimited packages and take 3 or more classes a week show the most growth and progress in their dancing and fitness goals.
We recommend yoga pants or leggings, a tee shirt or crop top, and a scarf to tie around your hips (you can buy fancy hipscarves at the studio). We dance barefoot.
Our classes are one hour long. Except for the Cairo Cardio Class which is 45 minutes of Cardio.
We accept cash, cheque, Visa or Mastercard. You can register online with a credit card or over the phone at 416 462 3498. You can also register in our online webstore.
That’s okay! Do a make-up class! Please simply go to another class at your level within the session. Please note that sessions cannot be extended.
We often need help with studio events and other things the studio does. You can volunteer your time to help us out in exchange for free classes! Contact 416 462 3498 or email egyptiandanceacademy@gmail.com for more information.
Yes, we offer Private Lessons with our Studio Instructors. Nada El Masriya is sought after internationally and is regularly teaching private lessons.
Semi-privates are like small classes. One teacher and only 2 or 3 students (up to 5). Contact us to create a special class.
For information on hiring a teacher to come to your bridal shower or birthday party contact us.
416 462 3498 or email egyptiandanceacademy@gmail.com
Yes! It is a medium level aerobic workout, increases core strength, increases flexibility, improves posture and body confidence. Also, the isolations and steps are great for your brain!
It is one of the few dance forms that is healthy for any age.
Belly Dance is a Complete Workout – It provides the 3 elements of Fitness: Cardio, Stretch and Strength.
Yes. Our Beginner classes offer an excellent technical breakdown of the belly dance movements. Learning this vocabulary and the posture will make your subsequent classes much more enjoyable. If it is apparent that you should got to a higher level, your instructor will let you know. Feel free to talk to your instructor.
After the first six-weeks or so, you will know enough to spice up your social dancing with some belly dance moves! Some of the movements you will pick up quickly, others take more time. The key is patience and regular practice.
Once you move into Continuing Beginner we encourage you to join in studio recitals and perform. We offer opportunities for group and solo performances.
If you want to teach or perform professionally, you should plan on a minimum of three years of serious dance training.
We offer Belly Dance workshops, Bootcamps, Specialty classes, Belly Dance Intensives and major Masriyatt Events with local and International instructors such as Randa Kamel, Mohamed Shahin and Doaa Sallam.
Some of our past topics were All About Egyptian Shimmies, Dance to Live Music, Egyptian Folklore and more.
Also, we regularly host Performance events to show off to a wonderful crowd such as Cabaret 101, Hafla and our Student Gala Show.
Check out our EVENTS page for all upcoming events!
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