BellyUp BellyDance Studio
2061 Pine Street L7R 2N1 Burlington, ON, Canada

Thank you to all our students who joined us this week for in person classes and got our reopening off to a joyous start. It really felt like just yesterday when we were together not two months! We have limited spots left in-studio since we are only allowed 10 per class. Don’t wait to register! Our session ends March 22nd. You can still get 4 weeks of classes. Spring session starts early April. Music from Shahrzad She creates amazing music in Cairo with her musicians. Check out her website to purchase. https://shahrzadraqs.com/

Dance is the cure my friends! You better believe it is! Well here we are on the fabled third Monday of January known as Blue Monday. Supposedly the most depressing day of the year which just so happens this year, to fall smack dab in the midst of one of the darkest eras in our history. Right now the key to our mental and physical health is consistency, routine and structure. I fell prey to the early months of the Pandemic and got into a major slump of depression a...nd inactivity. I literally danced and exercised my way out of the funk I was in which led to better eating, happier moods, clarity of mind, increased strength and overall improvement in my mental and physical health. You don’t need to make a huge investment in equipment or space or training. And you’ll feel the effects after one or two classes. So if you’re struggling with January blues, please consider trying a dance class, of any style. It’s a great form of therapy and an incredible mood booster. And if you’re looking for motivation to get started, feel free to DM me for a few suggestions to help get you moving. Dance is for life! #bluemonday #januaryblahs #getdancing #danceitout #FeelAlive #moodbooster #mentalhealthawareness See more

Just sayin’!

Re-opening for In-Person Classes this Week!

Online Bellydance Classes Start January 25th

When life shuts is down, dance always brings us back together. Was wonderful being together again at the studio with my Wednesday night students. We’ve been working hard adapting a choreography by Madam Raqia Hassan and dancing it together on Wednesday certainly was next level sweet! ... Song: Elli enta Shayfou Fadl Shaker

In-person classes are on! Just a few spots left in our Beginner and Multi-Level classes. If you’re craving to be back at the studio with all the energy and good vibes, jump in and join us. Visit www.BellyUp.ca for info or email us at [email protected]

If you’re Canadian and you’ve been to Egypt you’ll get this! #imissegypt #funnythingsthathappeninegypt #thingsegyptianssaytocanadians #canadadry #allthingscanadian #egyptianisms #loveegypt

My online video library is growing! Learn technique, combinations and choreography with me wherever you are, whenever you like. Simply select the monthly online membership level that works for you (there are 7 to choose from Beginner to Advanced). You’ll get access to all the videos within the tier you choose or sign up for ALL ACCESS and enjoy a bigger selection at a variety of levels. There’s also full length classes for the Intermediate level. Some tiers are priced... less than an actual class. Many of my students love the pre-recorded tutorials to supplement what they’re already learning in class. Others live too far to get to us in-person but want to enjoy our training from home. And don’t forget that our classes also stream live online thru Zoom too. We start January 25th with the full class schedule available online. To access my on-demand video library visit my Patreon page. Create an account for free and select your membership level and you’re ready to dance! Visit www.Patreon.com/join/bellyupbellydance Music in this video is by @amirsofi Song title Halim Mix off his Raksa with Amir CD See more

Beautiful Egypt We miss you

Enjoy any 4 online classes of your choise this Winter plus get a 15 minute private consultation with me anytime during the session. A chance to sample different classes and get some constructive feedback and guidance on your dance goals. $79 (value at $90) Click the link below to register. https://www.bellyup.ca//Live-Stream-Classes-Online-p184517

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LOCKDOWN FEVER IS REAL! Whether the current Ontario provincial restrictions lift or not, all my classes will be online as of January 25th. So if you want to join me for live online classes I’ll either be all by myself at the studio or with a group of dancers behind me (if we get back into the Red Zone or better) dancing it out with you! Either way I’m dedicated to giving you great dance instruction and a really good time because we all need dance and movement in our liv...es more than ever. The importance of maintaining a good balance between our physical and mental health can’t be emphasized enough and I’ll ensure you leave every class feeling happy, supported and alive! The best part is that when you buy an online package of classes, 8, 16 or Unlimited you can join in anytime and as often as you like during the session. I know home life right now can be a bit unpredictable at times so your attendance is entirely flexible. You can register online thru www.bellyup.ca or with an etransfer to [email protected] And if online classes are not your jam why not check out my pre-recorded training videos on Patreon? I’m over there too! Hope to see you soon! We will get thru this together www.BellyUp.ca #bellyuponline #BellyUpLive See more

SHUTDOWN & SHIMMY! I’ve got some exciting classes for you this Winter! Don’t let the second wave lockdown get in the way of doing the things that bring you joy. Now more than ever we need dance in our lives. We need to keep our bodies moving and take care of our physical and mental health big time! We’ll get through this together and I’ll make sure your spirits are lifted through dance even if it’s just one class a week. You don’t need a big space. Doesn’t matter what... it looks like. Doesn’t matter what you wear. Just show up and give yourself an hour of self-care, to get lost in the music, in learning new steps and moves, and feeling connected to your body. I’ll be teaching two online classes Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings, streaming live from BellyUp so you get the in-class vibe of our beautiful oasis while you stay safe dancing from home. 8 Week Session starts January 25th! Buy your class card of 8 or more classes and attend whatever classes you like from the schedule. Attendance is Flexible. We have classes for all levels. 3 Beginner classes each week and no previous experience needed. Multi-Level Classes are great for Continuing Beginner to Advanced level. Just dance at your own level and pace. I cover Technique. Refinement. Combinations. Choreography. New topics in every class. HOW TO REGISTER: Register online thru www.BellyUp.ca or by etransfer to [email protected] #bellyuplive #bellyuponline See more

Check out our segments on Better Together As ONE! We danced amd we talked about all the amazing things this dance form has to offer. We all need some dance time in our lives right now!

Our Technique & Refinement class is our time to slow it down, and get back to those building blocks that constantly need to be cleaned and polished. Last night was all about Arabesques & Turns and all sorts of variations. Love our Mandala’s on the floor because they give each dancer a helpful visual to dance around.

It’s all fun and games until someone forgets the combo. ME. Always me. .

BLOOPER ALERT! They say when you fumble make it part of the dance so I did!

Just a few more weeks of classes before we break until the new year. Despite COVID and all the things that have come with that, it truly has been one of the best sessions I can remember. I’m looking forward to 2021 and a brand new year of dance! In-person, Zoom and Pre-Recorded Classes are available. New session starts January 9th. Or join my membership platform anytime, and enjoy prerecorded videos from home. Visit www.BellyUp.ca for all the info.

Winter Classes are filling feverishly fast everyone. We are proceeding on the basis that we will be allowed 10 per class based on red zone restrictions. If restrictions lift we can add a few more. But until then we are working with our 10 person limit. Some classes are nearly sold out so don’t wait to register! Classes start January 9th. Visit www.BellyUp.ca to sign up!

Winter registration is open! If Halton Region remains in the Red Zone class size will be limited to 10 students and those spots are already filling fast. We will have a wait list once we hit capacity in the event we can accept a few more. Can’t wait to dance thru the Winter with all of you! Register online thru www.BellyUp.ca Etransfers welcome and can be sent to [email protected]

Warming up for the Better Together As ONE show! Can’t wait to see it. Tiffany Maria P Robyn Russell Jennifer Lussier

Just in case you were wondering! Thank you Shira for enlightening us as always!

Thank you so much Better Together As ONE so excited to see the show!

Up and at it early this morning with these BellyUp beauties! We had the pleasure of being featured on Better Together As ONE which will air likely end of October. I’ll be sure to keep you posted. I’m grateful for these opportunities to shine a light on this art form that we are so passionate about. And it was beautiful to hear our girls speak from the heart today as they were interviewed on the show. This dance form touches each of us so deeply in many different ways. Robyn Russell Jennifer Lussier

Upcoming Bellydance Workshops - Beginner to Advanced

Good morning Beautiful dancers! Here’s something for us to think about before heading into another week of classes. Let’s not give up on things so fast because we aren’t perfect right from the start. Or worse, we don’t try new things for fear of not nailing it on the first try. Hello? News flash! It’s ok to be crappy when you start something new. You might be crappy for awhile and that’s just fine. How fun would it be just to let down your guard and enjoy learning something... new without the pressure of being perfect? The dance students that I see grow and improve are usually the ones that just wanna have fun. Sure they wanna improve. We all want to grow and get better. And you will. Just take a breath, and give yourself permission to just roll with it. The rest will come. P.S. I’m a sweaty hot mess in this video. I just taught two classes then stayed after class to practice some stuff I suck at! Not perfect but was fun just to work on it. #thecouragetobecrappy See more

I just get so excited!

Beautiful tribute to Mahmoud Reda. Thank you for sharing Doaa Sallam wish I was there to see this.

Fall workshops coming up November 1st, 8th and 15th. Different topic each time. Join us for one, two or all three! November 1 Beginner Combos & Technique November 8th Hip Effects - Multi-level November 15th Intro to Props - All Levels ... Beginners will work on a series of short fun combos that will build on what they've been learning in class! Hip Effects will focus on the mechanics of getting real clear, juicy, earthy hip work needed in today's Oriental dance styling. Intro to Props is a great starter workshop to explore the fundamentals of using and handling 3 of the most popular props in Raqs Sharq & Folklore: Veil, Finger Cymbals (aka Sagat) and Assaya (aka Cane/Stick). Advance registration essential. Limited space due to reduced class sizes. $45 plus HST. 2. hour duations. Includes practice video of each workshop. Register online thru www.bellyup.ca or with e-transfer to [email protected]

A warm welcome and gratitude to our Fall session students! Week one was a huge success and I’m so grateful to all of you who made it happen. I couldn’t be happier From how conscientious everyone was to COVID safety measures, to everyone’s pure joy in reuniting after six long months. One of my students said Jo I’ll never take dance for granted ever again! I couldn’t agree more! #bellyupburlington

Felt amazing last night to be back with our Intermediate/Advanced dance students last night. Learning, laughing, sweating and having a great time. The hardest part was no hugs! We all worked so hard! Was the best Epson salts bath I’ve ever had after class.

Gehan Farag 1 year ago when we first met. Thank you for bringing your Egyptian joie de vivre to BellyUp! We love you