Bellydance 101

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

Step into the world of bellydance with our welcoming 101 program — the perfect place for complete beginners to start their journey. In just a few weeks, you’ll learn the foundations of posture, grace, and movement while building strength, confidence, and community. No experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to have fun! Whether your goal is fitness, self-expression, or simply trying something new, our supportive instructors make sure you feel comfortable, included, and inspired from your very first class. This course is designed to be accessible at any point, with an emphasis on clear explanation and breakdown, correct muscle articulation and posture, and lots of repetition to build your strength, stamina, and muscle memory. Join our loving and supportive community and celebrate the joy of dance. Our studio creates a welcoming environment for people to find not only their dance skills, but their confidence and inner beauty.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

– Essential posture to create a beautiful framework for your technique
– Chest, hip and torso isolations like the chest slide, hip circle, and more
– Basic shimmies, such as the vertical and horizontal hip shimmy, chest shimmy and vibration shimmy
– Unique arm pathways to highlight your dancing
– Footwork to get you moving
– And lots more

Try your first class for just 12.50
101 Prices for 4-Week Session:
1x week 76.00 
2x week 120.00 

3x eek 190.00

DISCOUNTS
20% off multiple classes

Unlimited classes – $225.00 for four weeks or $450 for eight weeks.
Limited spaces available. P
lease inquire to take advantage of these savings! Text (509) 903-5274 for fastest service or email northwestbellydance@gmail.com

Our beautiful studio We are located in Spokane Valley, Washington at our director Nefabit’s beautiful home studio. Northwest Bellydance Academy 8515 E Buckeye Ave Millwood WA 99212 COMING SOON – Studio B! Soon, we will offer a second, smaller studio perfect for personal practice, private coaching, warm up, and more! Stay tuned!

At Northwest Bellydance, everyone belongs. We are proud to offer a safe, supportive, and vibrant community where dancers of every background can thrive. Whether you’re stepping into your very first class or refining advanced skills, you’ll find encouragement and opportunities designed for your level.
Our doors are open to all ages, all body types, and all genders and identities — because dance is for everyone.
Beyond the studio, we nurture connection through regular community circles, where you can meet friends, share stories, and find support.
With a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and discrimination, we are committed to making Northwest Bellydance a place where every dancer feels respected, uplifted, and inspired. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

Northwest Bellydance Academy is heavily engrained in local and national community, and we are proud of offer a multitude of opportunities to our students. We offer guidance from start to finish, with opportunities for every level to grow and shine. Some examples include:
-Rising Star Student Night at Lebanon Cafe
-Annual theatrical recital in November
-Performances at local festivals, such as Unity in the Community and the County Fair
-Invitations to exciting events such as our halftime performance for Spokane Velocity, and our opening performance for Jillina’s BDExperience show in Portland, OR, featured gala performance at Bellydancer USA in Portland, OR and many events around the Northwest.
-Auditions for our Diamond competitive team
-Our alumni have gone on to place in professional competitions, and perform in exclusive productions such as Jillina’s BDExperience
-Our advanced alumni may receive an invitation to become part of the professional troupe, who perform at weddings, birthdays, and more.

Doubts? Negative self-talk? You’re not alone — almost every student who walks through our doors has had to gather the courage to take that first step. At Northwest Bellydance, we believe the beauty, joy, and magic of dance is for everyone.
Maybe you’ve thought: “I’m too old.” “I’m too young.” “I don’t look like a dancer.” “I’ve never danced before.” We’ve heard it all — and we’re here to tell you that none of it matters.
We celebrate diversity in every form, and it’s our mission to make every dancer feel welcome, included, and absolutely beautiful just as they are. Give it a try today and see for yourself!