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Winter 2026 Sessions & Classes

Early Winter Session: Jan 3rd to Feb 12th

6 Week Session | Classes are 1 hour duration

REGISTRATION CLOSED for Thursday Classes

Late Winter Session: Feb 19th to March 28th

6 Week Session | Classes are 1 hour duration

Registration now open!

All-Levels Weekly Class:

Yalla Dance Party (Shimmy & Shine)

This Class is "Drop-In" Friendly | Classes are 1 hour duration

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Take Yalla Dance Party or try one of the first two classes of a session for just $10!

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Late Winter Session Schedule

Sessions

Yalla Dance Party

(All Levels)

Class Available Every Week

Saturdays@10:45am

(No Sessions)

Must Pre-Register

Level 1: Beautiful Beginner Bellydance

Late Winter Session:

Thursdays@6pm

Feb 19 - Mar 26

Registration Closes 3/5

Level 2: Beyond Beginner Bellydance

Late Winter Session:

Thursdays@7:15pm

Feb 19 - Mar 26

Registration Closes 3/5

Levels 3-5: On Hold

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Late Winter Session:

No Level 3/4 at this time

Level 5 Invite Only

Level 1: Beautiful Beginner Bellydance

Discover the foundations of Raqs Sharqi

Perfect for those who are brand new to Egyptian Style Bellydance, the 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 rhythms and melodies of Middle Eastern Music.

No choreography is taught in this level- short combinations will be taught to help students enjoy this beautiful dance form. The focus in this level is on building comfort, confidence, and bodily awareness. Come as you are- no prior dance experience needed. This level is also great for experienced dancers as review and ongoing maintenance of foundational skills.

Early Fall Session: Thursdays from 6-7p

Sept. 4th to October 11th

Pick your Package & Enroll

Level 2: Beyond Beginner

Deepen your Raqs Sharqi and Baladi 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 (assya), 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.

Early Fall Session: Thursdays from 7:15-8:15p and/or Saturdays from 12:00-1:00p

Sept. 4th to October 11th

Pick your Package & Enroll

All Levels "Drop-In"

Yalla Dance Party

(Shimmy & Shine)

Embrace the joy & community dance brings in this All Levels class!

Looking for a fun, energetic "drop" in friendly option? This class is for you! Each week you'll learn new combinations (no choreography) in this non-stop, high-energy class taught the Egyptian way... more dancing and less talking!

Offered every Saturday from 10:45-11:45a

*You must register in advance for class- there is no drop-in at the door!

or save 25% when you grab the 4 class pass

Yalla Shimmy Pass

$60

For the dancer needing scheduling flexibility, grab this 4 class pass!

Valid for 6 weeks

4 hours (class of your choice*) within 6 weeks

Save over 25% off the single class pricing!

Level 3: Beautiful Beginner Bellydance

*Not Currently Offered in the Early Fall 2025 Session- will be subject to availability of enough dancers who are ready to take this next level *

Refine, express, and expand your Oriental dance artistry!

Instructor recommendation or audition may be required.

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 choreographed routine may be taught.

Interested? Send Us A Message

Level 4: Advanced Bellydance

Perform Raqs Sharqi and Baladi with confidence, grace, and mastery!

Instructor recommendation or audition may be required.

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 assya, 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.

Early Fall Session: If you are interested in joining, click below to contact us or email Bonnie at yallatucson@gmail.com.

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Level 5: Professional Performance

For dancers ready to take the stage with confidence & artistry!

Instructor recommendation or audition may be required.

This learning track is for advanced dancers who wish to pursue professional or semi-professional performance opportunities in Raqs Sharqi and related Middle Eastern dance styles. Training focuses on stage presence, artistic expression, and choreographic refinement, with individualized feedback to help dancers develop their unique performance identity.

Dancers will work on:

Advance choreography creation and composition
Improvisation mastery across a variety of regional and musical styles
Polishing technique, stylization, musicality, audience connection, presence
Tailoring performances to different venues (stage, weddings, restaurants, night clubs, etc.)
Performance ethics, professionalism, marketing, business practices
Prop specialization (e.g. shamadan, sayf, veil, melaya luff, sagat, wings)
Costuming, makeup, stage readiness
Opportunities to perform in showcases, festivals, or special events

This is ideal for dancers aiming to perform solo, in troupes, or at cultural events with professionalism, respect, and artistic integrity.

Early Fall Session: If you are interested in joining, click below to contact us or email Bonnie at yallatucson@gmail.com.

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Yalla Shimmy Starter

$75

Perfect for dancers looking for 1 class per week!

1 Class per Week for a 6 Week Session!

Save over 30% off the single class pricing!

Yalla Shimmy Sizzle

$140

140

For the committed dancer looking for 2 classes per week!

2 Class per Week for a 6 Week Session

Save over 35% off the single class pricing!

Yalla Shimmy Sparkle

$200

200

For the serious dancer, looking for 3 classes per week!

3 Classes per Week for a 6 Week Session!

Save over 40% off the single class pricing!

Yalla Shimmy Pass

$60

For the dancer needing scheduling flexibility, grab this 4 class pass!

4 hours (class of your choice*) within 6 weeks

Save over 25% off the single class pricing!

Packages

Packages are valid for the current 6 week session.

Pick your package based on the number of classes you would like to take each week, based on your level. Classes from these packages can also be used for the All Levels drop in classes!

Example: You want to do the Level 1 session & take Yalla Dance Party each week. The Shimmy Sizzle package would be perfect with 2 classes per week for 6 weeks!

Looking for something more individualized?

We offer private lessons for individuals or small groups - please contact us at 520-262-3757 or at yallatucson@gmail.com for more information.