2026-04 (Sept-Dec)
Level 1: Basic Beginner Bellydance (Kanata)
Cathy Paveley
8 spots left
Discover the foundations of Raqs Sharqi!
Perfect for those who are brand new to bellydance, this welcoming class focuses on essential posture, basic movements, and foundational technique. Students will explore a variety of beginner moves, transitions, and combinations while gaining familiarity with the rhythms and melodies of Middle Eastern music.
No choreography is taught in this level; the focus is on building comfort, confidence, and body awareness. Come as you are – no prior dance experience needed.
*** NOTE: Wednesday classes in Kanata start September 23 and go until December 9.
Cathy Paveley
8 spots left
Discover the foundations of Raqs Sharqi!
Perfect for those who are brand new to bellydance, this welcoming class focuses on essential posture, basic movements, and foundational technique. Students will explore a variety of beginner moves, transitions, and combinations while gaining familiarity with the rhythms and melodies of Middle Eastern music.
No choreography is taught in this level; the focus is on building comfort, confidence, and body awareness. Come as you are – no prior dance experience needed.
*** NOTE: Wednesday classes in Kanata start September 23 and go until December 9.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Mlacak Hall A
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
$180.00
Level 2: Beginner-Intermediate Bellydance (Kanata)
Cathy Paveley
3 spots left
Deepen your skills and start expressing yourself!
This level is ideal for students who are comfortable with beginner technique and ready to grow. We’ll expand your movement vocabulary with new steps, movement variations, and simple layering, while different sessions will introduce various props such as veil, cane (assaya), or finger cymbals (sagat).
You’ll begin to explore musical interpretation, stylization, and improvisation in a fun, supportive environment. A choreographed routine may be taught, helping students transition from technique practice to expressive performance.
*** NOTE: Wednesday classes in Kanata start September 23 and go until December 9.
Cathy Paveley
3 spots left
Deepen your skills and start expressing yourself!
This level is ideal for students who are comfortable with beginner technique and ready to grow. We’ll expand your movement vocabulary with new steps, movement variations, and simple layering, while different sessions will introduce various props such as veil, cane (assaya), or finger cymbals (sagat).
You’ll begin to explore musical interpretation, stylization, and improvisation in a fun, supportive environment. A choreographed routine may be taught, helping students transition from technique practice to expressive performance.
*** NOTE: Wednesday classes in Kanata start September 23 and go until December 9.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Mlacak Hall A
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
$180.00
Level 3: Intermediate Bellydance (Kanata)
Gwen Melville
4 spots left
Refine, express, and expand your artistry!
This level is for dancers with solid foundational skills who are ready to advance their technique and deepen their artistry. We’ll work on precision, control, and expression, with more complex combinations, layering, and improvisation.
You’ll develop proficiency in popular props such as veil, cane (assaya), finger cymbals (sagat), and throughout multiple sessions may explore additional tools like Isis wings, or sword (sayf). Students will also engage more deeply with the regional styles and rhythms of Middle Eastern music. A choregraphed routine may be taught.
*** NOTE: Thursday classes in Kanata start September 24 and go until December 10.
Gwen Melville
4 spots left
Refine, express, and expand your artistry!
This level is for dancers with solid foundational skills who are ready to advance their technique and deepen their artistry. We’ll work on precision, control, and expression, with more complex combinations, layering, and improvisation.
You’ll develop proficiency in popular props such as veil, cane (assaya), finger cymbals (sagat), and throughout multiple sessions may explore additional tools like Isis wings, or sword (sayf). Students will also engage more deeply with the regional styles and rhythms of Middle Eastern music. A choregraphed routine may be taught.
*** NOTE: Thursday classes in Kanata start September 24 and go until December 10.
Thursday
7:10 PM to 8:10 PM
7:10 PM to 8:10 PM
Mlacak Hall A
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
$180.00
Level 4: Advanced Bellydance (Kanata)
Cathy Paveley
10 spots left
Perform with confidence, grace, and mastery!
Designed for experienced dancers, this advanced class challenges students to bring their technique, musicality, and performance quality to a professional level. You’ll work on complex layering, dynamic transitions, stylization, and improvisational confidence, along with advanced use of props such as assaya, sagat, melaya leff, tray, sayf, or candelabra (shamadan).
We’ll delve into a wide variety of Middle Eastern dance genres and aesthetics, enhancing both your technical mastery and cultural depth. A challenging performance routine choreography may be taught to prepare students for the stage or solo development.
*** NOTE: Thursday classes in Kanata start September 24 and go until December 10.
Cathy Paveley
10 spots left
Perform with confidence, grace, and mastery!
Designed for experienced dancers, this advanced class challenges students to bring their technique, musicality, and performance quality to a professional level. You’ll work on complex layering, dynamic transitions, stylization, and improvisational confidence, along with advanced use of props such as assaya, sagat, melaya leff, tray, sayf, or candelabra (shamadan).
We’ll delve into a wide variety of Middle Eastern dance genres and aesthetics, enhancing both your technical mastery and cultural depth. A challenging performance routine choreography may be taught to prepare students for the stage or solo development.
*** NOTE: Thursday classes in Kanata start September 24 and go until December 10.
Thursday
8:10 PM to 9:10 PM
8:10 PM to 9:10 PM
Mlacak Hall A
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
John G. Mlacak Community Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata
$180.00
Level 1-2: Beginner 1&2 Bellydance (Orleans)
Alessandra Cadelli
25 spots left
Discover the foundations of Raqs Sharqi!
Perfect for those who are brand new to bellydance and those who have a little bit of experience and want to keep going. This welcoming class focuses on essential posture, basic movements, and foundational technique. Students will explore a variety of moves, variations, transitions, and combinations while gaining familiarity with the rhythms and melodies of Middle Eastern music. A choreographed routine may be taught, helping students transition from technique practice to expressive performance.
*** NOTE: Monday classes in Orleans start September 14 and go until November 30; there are no classes on Monday October 12 and Monday November 9.
** The sign-up here for Orleans classes is free and NOT official registration. To officially join the Orleans classes, you must REGISTER AND PAY THROUGH THE CITY OF OTTAWA at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/DuniyaShenkman
Registering in the Duniya portal only adds you to the teacher’s email list and sends you instructions. ***
Alessandra Cadelli
25 spots left
Discover the foundations of Raqs Sharqi!
Perfect for those who are brand new to bellydance and those who have a little bit of experience and want to keep going. This welcoming class focuses on essential posture, basic movements, and foundational technique. Students will explore a variety of moves, variations, transitions, and combinations while gaining familiarity with the rhythms and melodies of Middle Eastern music. A choreographed routine may be taught, helping students transition from technique practice to expressive performance.
*** NOTE: Monday classes in Orleans start September 14 and go until November 30; there are no classes on Monday October 12 and Monday November 9.
** The sign-up here for Orleans classes is free and NOT official registration. To officially join the Orleans classes, you must REGISTER AND PAY THROUGH THE CITY OF OTTAWA at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/DuniyaShenkman
Registering in the Duniya portal only adds you to the teacher’s email list and sends you instructions. ***
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Ottawa Citizen Dance Studio
Shenkman Arts Centre
Shenkman Arts Centre
Level 1: Basic Beginner Bellydance (Orleans)
Louise Houle
19 spots left
Discover the foundations of Raqs Sharqi!
Perfect for those who are brand new to bellydance, this welcoming class focuses on essential posture, basic movements, and foundational technique. Students will explore a variety of beginner moves, transitions, and combinations while gaining familiarity with the rhythms and melodies of Middle Eastern music.
No choreography is taught in this level; the focus is on building comfort, confidence, and body awareness. Come as you are – no prior dance experience needed.
*** NOTE: Tuesday classes in Orleans start September 15 and go until November 17.
** The sign-up here for Orleans classes is free and NOT official registration. To officially join the Orleans classes, you must REGISTER AND PAY THROUGH THE CITY OF OTTAWA at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/DuniyaShenkman
Registering in the Duniya portal only adds you to the teacher’s email list and sends you instructions. **
Louise Houle
19 spots left
Discover the foundations of Raqs Sharqi!
Perfect for those who are brand new to bellydance, this welcoming class focuses on essential posture, basic movements, and foundational technique. Students will explore a variety of beginner moves, transitions, and combinations while gaining familiarity with the rhythms and melodies of Middle Eastern music.
No choreography is taught in this level; the focus is on building comfort, confidence, and body awareness. Come as you are – no prior dance experience needed.
*** NOTE: Tuesday classes in Orleans start September 15 and go until November 17.
** The sign-up here for Orleans classes is free and NOT official registration. To officially join the Orleans classes, you must REGISTER AND PAY THROUGH THE CITY OF OTTAWA at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/DuniyaShenkman
Registering in the Duniya portal only adds you to the teacher’s email list and sends you instructions. **
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Ottawa Citizen Dance Studio
Shenkman Arts Centre
Shenkman Arts Centre
Level 3: Intermediate Bellydance (Orleans)
Louise Houle
16 spots left
Refine, express, and expand your artistry.
This level is for dancers with solid foundational skills who are ready to advance their technique and deepen their artistry. We’ll work on precision, control, and expression, with more complex combinations, layering, and improvisation.
You’ll develop proficiency in popular props such as veil, cane (assaya), finger cymbals (sagat), and throughout multiple sessions may explore additional tools like Isis wings, or sword (sayf). Students will also engage more deeply with the regional styles and rhythms of Middle Eastern music. A choregraphed routine may be taught.
*** NOTE: Tuesday classes in Orleans start September 15 and go until November 17.
** The sign-up here for Orleans classes is free and NOT official registration. To officially join the Orleans classes, you must REGISTER AND PAY THROUGH THE CITY OF OTTAWA at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/DuniyaShenkman
Registering in the Duniya portal only adds you to the teacher’s email list and sends you instructions. **
Louise Houle
16 spots left
Refine, express, and expand your artistry.
This level is for dancers with solid foundational skills who are ready to advance their technique and deepen their artistry. We’ll work on precision, control, and expression, with more complex combinations, layering, and improvisation.
You’ll develop proficiency in popular props such as veil, cane (assaya), finger cymbals (sagat), and throughout multiple sessions may explore additional tools like Isis wings, or sword (sayf). Students will also engage more deeply with the regional styles and rhythms of Middle Eastern music. A choregraphed routine may be taught.
*** NOTE: Tuesday classes in Orleans start September 15 and go until November 17.
** The sign-up here for Orleans classes is free and NOT official registration. To officially join the Orleans classes, you must REGISTER AND PAY THROUGH THE CITY OF OTTAWA at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/DuniyaShenkman
Registering in the Duniya portal only adds you to the teacher’s email list and sends you instructions. **
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Ottawa Citizen Dance Studio
Shenkman Arts Centre
Shenkman Arts Centre