Fusion Belly Dance Classes
“Just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed your fusion classes, you’re a great teacher and your music is awesome! :)”
– Tish
Fusion Belly Dance Beginnings
These weekly classes are suitable for beginners to learn to dance in a fun and supportive environment. This class is ideal for both absolute beginners and for those with some prior experience. Regular dance practise will increase core strength, balance and coordination and can increase confidence. You will leave the class feeling energised and invigorated!
Tuesdays 17:50-18:50
Purple Turtle Wellbeing
or online via Zoom
7 weeks from 14th May
£77 (see below for concessions)
Fusion Belly Dance Expansion
My style of Transcultural Fusion Dance evolves from USA fusion belly dance styles - a result of the melting pot of MENAHT cultures (Middle East, North Africa, Hellenic, Turkish) and Black funk styles.
I am committed to uplifting artists from around the world and strive to incorporate history, music theory and cultural context.
The classes focus on exploration of precise body isolations, fluidity of movement and fun dance steps, with sprinklings of musicality, improvisation and choreography, accompanied by an eclectic soundtrack.
This is an improver-intermediate level class suitable for dancers with a year or more of Fusion, Raqs Sharqi or other MENAHT dance experience.
Tuesdays 19:50-20:50
Purple Turtle Wellbeing
or online via Zoom
Classes run on a monthly cycle
Drop-ins welcome!
Move to Thrive
Whilst dance is fantastic exercise for the body and feeds the soul, the varied intricate and expansive movements can be demanding on the body if you are practicing regularly.
It is essential to build a strong foundation for your dance to reduce the risk of injury and in my experience a strength and flexibility practice will take your dance to the next level!
Join me for a fun class exploring a wide range of concepts to prepare your body for dance - from strength to flexibility, muscle release to balance and cardio to relaxation.
This can be taken in conjunction with a dance class or as a standalone fitness class.
Tuesdays 19:00-19:40
Purple Turtle Wellbeing
or online via Zoom
Classes run on a monthly cycle
Drop-ins welcome!
“Just to say I really enjoyed your choreography course. I loved the choreography itself and the way the class was run. So glad you were doing the classes on line or I would never have had the opportunity to get to any of them!”
– Jane, London
Booking and payment:
Fusion Belly Dance Beginnings - 7 weeks from 14th May - £77
Book Fusion Belly Dance Beginnings here (fees apply)
Fusion Expansion is based on a monthly subscription payment
£41 per month - subscribe via Stripe (fees apply)
£13 drop-in (Beginners or Expansion) book here
Contact here for payment by bank transfer or standing order to avoid fees
You can cancel at any time; any payments made are non-refundable
Reparative / low income pricing for members of MENAHT / SWANA communities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and low income/students:
Fusion Beginnings £48 for 8 weeks book here (fees apply)
Fusion Expansion £28 per month subscribe via Stripe (fees apply)
£8 drop-in book here
Contact here for payment by bank transfer or standing order to avoid fees
You can cancel at any time; any payments made are non-refundable
Please read FAQs about payments
Join me via Move GB.
I have been teaching dance since 2009 and my regular weekly classes are open to all. Whether you want to dance to awesome music and connect with your body or want to train hard and develop performance skills, learning Fusion Belly Dance is truly transformational.
I am committed to deepening my knowledge of this exquisite art form with ongoing studies in dance technique, history, culture and music in order to share with you and provide inspiration for your own dance.
Click here for my dance and training CV and to learn more about the teachers I have been inspired by!
Purple Turtle Wellbeing
Old Slipper Baths
Barrack Yard
North Road,
Brighton
BN1 1YA
Covid-19
Despite recent Covid regulations lifting, I am continuing to take precautions.
Please do not come to the studio if you are experiencing any symptoms.
I will be continuing to ventilate the studio with the window open so do wear layers!
I am continuing to stream the classes online so you can dance with us from the comfort of your home, wherever you are in the world!
I’m looking forward to dancing with you soon – thanks for supporting my small business 🙂