A Season of Dance: Winter Belly Dance Classes

Keep moving, learning, and finding joy through dance this winter! Join Sahra for welcoming belly dance classes at the Wilkins School Community Center. Whether you’re new to belly dance or looking to build on your existing skills, there’s a place for you. Explore technique, develop strength, discover new movements, and enjoy dancing in a supportive environment.

Choose from Belly Dance Fitness on Mondays or Mixed Levels Belly Dance on Thursdays (both classes at 7PM), with options to register for a full session or drop in for a class.

And save the date! Join us for a student recital on Saturday, December 12, at 6:00 PM, also at the Wilkins School Community Center. Come celebrate the joy of dance and enjoy an evening of performances, community, and fun! https://sahrashimmies.com/2026/10/21/winter-rhythms-an-evening-of-belly-dance/

Ready to dance? Explore the classes below and register to save your spot. I look forward to dancing with you this winter!

Belly Dance Fitness

Mondays, 7:00PM-8:00PM

November 2-December 21, 2026

Wilkins Community Center, Room 201

7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218

$120 Early Bird for 8 week session (Early Bird cost saves $10 - register by November 1, 2026)

$20 Drop-in / $10 drop-in for your first class 

Register Below or send via Venmo to @Sahra_Shimmies (preferred)

Enjoy this fitness fusion belly dance class designed to support strength, movement, and technique. This class is a great fit for students new to belly dance, those looking for a low-impact workout, and dancers wanting to build a stronger technical foundation.

Class begins with a mat-based warm-up focused on core strength and body awareness, then moves into belly dance technique, drills, and combinations. The pace is supportive and accessible, making it easy to move at your own level. This is an all-levels class—everyone is welcome. Wear comfortable clothes like yoga pants and a t-shirt, and bring a water bottle.

👉 Drop in or register ahead to save your spot—then come dance with us!

No refunds unless class is canceled by instructor.

Mixed Levels Belly Dance 

Thursdays, 7:00PM-7:50PM

November 12 - December 17, 2026 (No class on Thanksgiving Nov 26th)

Wilkins Community Center, Room 201

7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218

$75 for 5 week session  (Early Bird cost saves $10 - register by November 1, 2026)

$20 Drop-in / $10 drop-in for your first class (limited time offer)

Register Below or send via Venmo to @Sahra_Shimmies (preferred)

Whether you’re newer to belly dance or have been dancing for years, there’s something for you in Mixed Levels Belly Dance! This welcoming, engaging class offers dancers at a range of experience levels the opportunity to build technique, explore new movements, and have fun dancing in a supportive environment.  We’ll explore the fundamentals of belly dance technique while offering variations and challenges to meet different experience levels. Each class incorporates isolations, steps, combinations, and short routines while developing technique, musicality, body awareness, and confidence. We’ll also explore the history and different styles of belly dance along the way.

Class begins with a gentle cardio and conditioning warm-up and ends with a relaxing yoga cool down. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore finger cymbals, with cymbals available to borrow—no prior cymbal experience needed. Wear comfortable clothing such as yoga pants and a t-shirt, and bring a water bottle.

👉 Drop in or register ahead to save your spot—then come dance with us!No refunds unless class is canceled by instructor.