- Here are the public bellydance classes I am teaching around Windsor, Slough and Maidenhead in Berkshire during Spring 2018. I also teach one to one and corporate groups around the Windsor area, if you want to find out more about this please contact me at ellen@shimmies.co.uk
*** Latest News *** Class bookings are live for Summer 2018 *** Please note a few cancellations over Easter – there is no class Sundays 18th March, 1st April (Easter Sunday) or 15th April
BELLYDANCE TECHNIQUE CLASSES
Monday 7.00pm – 8.00pm Improvers level, Windsor
First Floor Dance Studio 1 at Windsor Youth and Community Centre, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HD. This term is focusing on a range of bellydance props but there will be plenty of technique and drills to challenge your dance skills too. This class needs to be booked as a full term course as it is progressive. Please email ellen@shimmies.co.uk to book your place for a trial lesson. Bookings are open now for the summer term starting 16th April 2018, this class sold out this term so please don’t delay in booking your space.
Tuesday 7.30pm – 8.30pm Beginners and continuing beginners, Maidenhead
At the Yoga Hub, 42 York Road, Maidenhead SL6 1SH. This class will teach you all the bellydance basics in a fun and friendly environment. This class is progressive so you will need to book either as a half term or as a full term course. You are also welcome to join for a trial lesson to see if bellydancing is for you and there are a couple of classes left this term! Please email ellen@shimmies.co.uk to book your place. The new term starts 17th April 2018 and can be booked now.
Wednesday 10.00am – 11.15am Open level class – Central Windsor
Yoga for Harmony, 143 Arthur Road, Windsor, SL4 1RU. For more details about the venue and where to park see http://www.yogaforharmony.co.uk/. Small and friendly class in a mirrored studio, we run year round focusing on bellydance technique, fitness and fun. Drop ins are welcome for £10 a class or you can buy a block of 6 lessons for £50. This class will keep running over Easter.
Sunday 7.15pm – 8.30pm Beginners/Improvers classes – Central Windsor
Yoga for Harmony, 143 Arthur Road, Windsor, SL4 1RU. For more details about the venue and where to park see http://www.yogaforharmony.co.uk/. This is a new class suitable for complete beginners focusing on technique and various bellydance themes. Drop ins are welcome for £10 a class or you can buy a block of 6 lessons for £50. Please pre-book this class to reserve your space. This class hassome cancellations over Easter on 15th March, 1st April and 15th April.
BELLYDANCE PRACTICE CLASSES
Thursday 8.00pm – 9.30pm Open Practice Sessions in Dorney between Maidenhead and Windsor
This is a friendly and informal practice session that allows for some technique practice, running through choreographies or space for dancers working independently on their own projects. All dancers are very welcome whoever you take your main classes with. This class is only £5 towards the venue hire. This class will run *most weeks* throughout the year but must be pre-booked, please call, text or email to book your space.
Saturday 10.00am – 12.00 Open Practice Sessions in Dorney between Maidenhead and Windsor
This is an open practice session for drilling, working with props or rehearsing routines. All dancers are very welcome including beginners. Cost is only £5 towards the venue hire. This runs on selected Saturdays throughout the year. Full details and dates are at Practice sessions.
*** Alternative classes ***
I am looking at launching a new class in Wraysbury in 2018 – if this is in the right area for you please contact me now to join our waiting list. Drop me an email at ellen@shimmies.co.uk
If none of these times work for you I keep a pretty complete register of all the bellydance classes in the area. Please do drop me a message at ellen@shimmies.co.uk and I’m happy to suggest other venues or teachers that may be closer to you or teach on different nights of the week. A fabulous selection of lessons in Windsor, Maidenhead and Wokingham is available at Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance
Happy shimmies to all!