Belly Dance classes in Arlington

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"I just wanted to say thank you so much for a very fun first class. You made me feel very comfortable. I'm very much looking forward to next week!"
-Tammy, student

"Thank you very much for incredible and fun filled experience last night at your introduction session for beginners at Fitness First studio in Arlington. Your dance style and teaching approach inspired me to learn more about belly dancing."
-Anna, student

Intro to Belly Dance

Belly dancing is great fun, good exercise, and gentle on your joints! You don't have to be any particular age, size, shape, or fitness level to start. You'll want to start with one of my 8-week Intro to Belly Dance sessions. Intro to Belly Dance gets you grounded in the basic moves so you can move on to my ongoing, drop-in style Intermediate and/or Drills and Technique classes.

What you need to know:

  • Next Intro session begins February 8th and runs Wednesday nights 8:00pm - 9:00pm.
  • Class is at Fitness First, 471 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA.    Map
  • Wear something comfy, like yoga pants, and a crop top or tshirt that isn't too loose. Bring a shawl or scarf (nothing with coins, please) to tie around your hips. If you have dance shoes or leather-soled slippers, fine - generally we dance barefoot.

How to register:

  • Class fees are $96 for the 8-week course
  • Pre-paid registration guarantees you a spot.
  • To register online:

         6 spots still open!
  • To register by mail:
    Print, fill out and mail my registration form, with a check for $96 (made out to "Aslahan") to 
        Aslahan
    P. O. Box 67
    Arlington, MA  02476
  • You can pay on your first day of class, with a check (made out to "Aslahan"), cash, or credit card, if space is available.

Feel free to contact me for more information.

Intermediate Turkish Belly Dance

This class is for students who have completed one of my Intro to Belly Dance classes or have otherwise had an introduction to the basic movements. We continue to add and explore moves, and also work on combos, improvisation, transitions, and musical interpretation.

What you need to know:

  • This class is ongoing, Tuesday nights 8:00pm - 9:00pm.
  • Class is at Fitness First, 471 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA.    Map
  • Wear something comfy, like yoga pants, and a crop top or tshirt that isn't too loose. Bring a shawl or scarf (nothing with coins, please) to tie around your hips. If you have dance shoes or leather-soled slippers, fine - generally we dance barefoot. Bring zills and veil if you have them.
  • Class fees are $15 per class -or- $96 for an 8-class card
  • You can pay fees with a check (made out to "Aslahan"), cash, or credit card in class, or pay online ahead of time:

Ready to get started? Contact me with your name and phone number to register. Then print out my registration form and bring it to your first class. (Or, fill one out when you arrive.)

Drills and Technique

This class is for anyone who has had exposure to the basic movements of belly dance. This class focuses on individual moves - how to really hone your technique, make your flowing moves really juicy and your shimmies strong, variations of moves, and for more advanced dancers, layering and finger cymbals.

What you need to know:

  • This class is ongoing, Saturday afternoons 2:00pm - 3:00pm.
  • Class is at Fitness First, 471 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA.    Map
  • Wear something comfy, like yoga pants, and a crop top or tshirt that isn't too loose. Bring a shawl or scarf (nothing with coins, please) to tie around your hips. If you have dance shoes or leather-soled slippers, fine - generally we dance barefoot. Bring zills and veil if you have them.
  • Class fees are $15 per class -or- $96 for an 8-class card
  • You can pay fees with a check (made out to "Aslahan"), cash, or credit card in class, or pay online ahead of time:

Ready to get started? Contact me with your name and phone number to register. Then print out my registration form and bring it to your first class. (Or, fill one out when you arrive.)


Not sure which class is right for you? Contact me to inquire.

Private and Semi-Private Lessons

Private lessons are a great way to focus on a particular topic or area of your dancing, or speed up your dance education.

Some possible areas of focus are:

  • basic skills
  • performance coaching
  • Turkish Oryantal
  • beginning Turkish Romany
  • finger cymbals
  • understanding and dancing to the Turkish 9/8 rhythm

What you need to know:

  • These lessons are held at my home studio in Arlington, MA.
    (**NOTE: I live with cats. If allergies are an issue for you, take preventative measures or contact me about possible alternate arrangements.)
  • Rates are $50/hour for private lessons, and $30/person/hour for semi-private lessons (2 people)
  • Wear something comfy, like yoga pants, and a crop top or tshirt that isn't too loose. Bring a shawl or scarf (nothing with coins, please) to tie around your hips. If you have dance shoes or leather-soled slippers, fine - generally we dance barefoot.

Contact me to schedule a lesson.


I also offer gift certificates for classes and private lessons.

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