Intro to Belly Dance with Rosa
Online + In-Person Belly Dance Class from Portland, Maine
In-person class at Bright Star World Dance, 108 High Street, Floor 3, Portland, Maine, Corner of High & Spring, above the Little Tap House restaurant
Live online class via Zoom - Quality sound and video for live remote learning!
Class recordings and notes available to all registered students!
Yes, YOU can learn belly dance!
Next class starts January 27, 2025
Mondays, 6:00 PM EST, 9-week session, $191 or 3 installments of $65
Save $20 till January 17, 2025!
Save $20 till January 17, 2025!
NOTE: Masks are required for in-person classes.
Not comfortable in a mask? Not local or just not ready for groups yet? Join us online!
Yes, YOU can learn belly dance!
Connect with your body and embrace your stage of life. Learn movements, rhythms, and cultural context unique to Egyptian belly dance.
Forget the stereotypes. Belly dance is for every body.
You don’t need to lose weight or be flexible. You just need to be ready to have fun and learn something new in a warm and supportive environment.
Let’s dance for joy in this Intro to Belly Dance class with Rosa!
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Our 2016 Intro to Belly Dance class
You’re in need of something new to explore.
You’re looking for a way to move your body that feels really good.
But nothing has clicked yet.
I get it.
Our 2018 Intro to Belly Dance Class
Maybe you’re feeling…
Disconnected from your body
Stuck doing sedentary activities
Unfulfilled by traditional exercise programs
Turned off by discouraging dance teachers
Intimidated by images that don’t represent you
Dissatisfied with the amount of you-time in your life
Let’s change that.
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Movement changes everything.
My mood, my ability to process even small setbacks, the way the news of the world affects me…
… Not to mention my physical comfort!
When I don’t move, everything seems much more challenging–both physically and emotionally.
Bringing dance, music, and genuine human connection into my life on a regular basis…
This makes all the difference in my quality of life.
Our 2018 Holiday Student Showcase
Imagine how it would feel to…
Move with ease and grace
Feel connected to your body
Appreciate every stage of life
Change your mood on demand
… All with encouragement, warmth, and connection.
Yes, even in an online class!
Start with any Intro to Belly Dance class module.
Each module introduces a new rhythm and a new set of movements, giving you a foundation in Egyptian style belly dance.
Intro to Belly Dance is a warm and supportive online class designed for adults who are total beginners wanting to explore a new way to gain confidence and fluidity.
Adults of of all genders, all ages, and all stages of life are welcomed and affirmed.
Our belly dance class includes more than just the movements.
Some of the things you’ll learn…
Learn about the cultural context of Egyptian belly dance
Understand the rhythms of Middle Eastern music
Become familiar with the instruments and various musical styles
Do away with untrue stereotypes and belly dance myths
Enjoy the movement, the music, and the moment
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Rosa Noreen in performance
My classes are designed with care — for you.
If you’re joining online, you’ll be able to see and hear me clearly, with excellent sound and lighting, full-body views, and close-ups when helpful.
You don’t need special equipment or a big space—just the ability to move 1-2 steps in each direction, and a winter scarf for your hips.
Community is more important than ever these days. Bringing everyone together in a shared experience is a priority for me as your teacher.
In-person students will have plenty of room to move in the studio on our beautiful wood floors and airy space.
You won’t be learning by rote.
As we learn new movements each week, I will share a specially designed combination so you can learn about movement transitions and the rhythms that are integral to Arabic music.
I’ll also guide you in putting together these movements in different ways, so that you can become comfortable with your new skills!
Each class finishes with a guided stretch of 10-15 minutes to help release your muscles and keep your body happy.
You’ll develop a new understanding of your own body — and how you can shift your mood on demand.
You’ll learn about rhythms, musical styles, and the rich cultural context of this dance form. Whether you want to dance along with me or improvise to music — we have you covered.
The benefits go far beyond our 9-week class.
When you join Intro to Belly Dance, you get…
A 9-week dance class with Rosa
Join in-person OR via Zoom OR watch the recordings on YOUR schedule!
Access to the class recordings until a week after the final class of the session, so you can make your own schedule
Notes, video links, and extra background info on our class topics
Membership in a private Facebook group for Rosa’s students (optional)
Early birds save $20!
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Rosa’s Zoom-loving cat, Klaus (no cats in the dance studio, though!)
What happens next?
After you sign up for Intro to Belly Dance, you’ll get a confirmation email including:
A invitation to join the private Facebook group for Rosa’s students
A mini lesson introducing you to several movements
A printable calendar with a photo from one of Rosa’s shoots in Egypt
Each week via email you’ll get:
Online students: The Zoom link for the live online dance class via shortly before each class (a new link each week, for security)
All students: The class recording and notes/videos/links via email and on Teachable
Our 2018 Intro to Belly Dance class
Still thinking about joining Intro to Belly Dance?
Delving into belly dance was life-changing for me. I found a dance style that opened up worlds of movement, music, history, language, and – most of all – the wonderful people.
I found a dance form that I could do solo, or with others… that could be cheeky and fun, or deeply emotional and expressive… that has inspired me to keep a beginner’s mindset and always be learning and growing.
If you’ve read this far, I have a feeling this class is exactly what you’re looking for.
If you’re still questioning whether Intro to Belly Dance class is right for you, reach out to me via email or click the chat box in the bottom right corner! I’m happy to answer all your questions.
What are you waiting for? Let’s explore!
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Intro to Belly Dance Class with Rosa
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10% of class fees are donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF)
Join Rosa’s Intro to Belly Dance class in-person in Portland, Maine.
Mondays 6:00 PM starting January 27, 2025
Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Floor 3, Portland, Maine
Masks are required.
Join via Zoom as needed
Recordings available till May 7, 2025
$191 / 9-week class, payment plan available
Save $20 only till JAN 17
Use code SNOWDANCE at checkout.
Join Intro to Belly Dance class online!
Monays 6:00 PM EST starting January 27, 2025
Live Zoom class
Recordings available till May 7, 2025
$191 / 9-week class, payment plan available
Save $20 only till JAN 17
Use code SNOWDANCE at checkout.
Join the class with a payment plan!
Pay in THREE monthly installments of $65 each
Apply to Online or In-Person classes
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Belly Dance Class FAQs
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What we commonly call belly dance comes from the Middle East and North Africa. Once you start to learn about the roots of belly dance, its history, and how dance fits into many different parts of life, you'll be even more intrigued!
In the cultures of origin, belly dance is a social, celebratory dance form, done by regular people with their friends for enjoyment and expression, as well as by professionals for entertainment at all different types of events.
Rosa's experience is primarily with Egyptian style belly dance. She has visited Cairo numerous times to study and explore. She loves to share her knowledge to help students gain a deeper understanding of this dance form.
You'll learn to move in a whole new way, appreciating your body for all that it does for you both in class and in life.
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Yes! This class is designed for total beginners.
You don’t need to have any movement experience at all in order to join this class and start to learn all about belly dance.
We start from the very beginning and learn about the movements, rhythms, and cultural context of this wonderful dance form.
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For the comfort of the current students, only class participants are allowed in the studio during class time.
However, Rosa offers a free online try-it class. Join Rosa’s email newsletter to get the link!
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Yoga or exercise clothing is perfect. Tie a scarf around your hips and you’re ready to dance! Rosa can also suggest quality Egyptian hip scarves to buy online for extra fun.
For footwear, bare feet, non-grippy socks, or indoor-only dance shoes like ballet or jazz shoes are a good fit.
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Tuition is non-refundable unless the class is cancelled by the instructor. All students can attend via Zoom or watch the class recordings at any time. Class recordings are available until a week after the session ends.
In case of serious illness or injury, students can defer to a future session with credit for remaining classes from the time that you email Rosa.
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You can email Rosa or give her a call at (207) 409-9540 to answer any questions you might still have!
Ready? Join the next class!
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