SEASON 2026
Join the 2026 Season of Libra Bellydance – A Magical Dance Adventure Awaits!
Ready to swirl into a new season filled with rhythm, grace, and a vibrant community? We at Libra Bellydance are ecstatic to open the doors for our 2025 season! Whether you’re a dance virtuoso or just taking your first steps into this enchanting world, our courses are designed to be your sanctuary for exploration, expression, and elevation.
Fundamentals Bellydance Series (8 Weeks)
Are you ready to explore the captivating world of belly dance? Whether your brand new to dance or looking to refine your foundation, this class is for you!
Starting soon, our 8-Week Bellydance Fundamentals Course will guide you through the essential moves and techniques of this beautiful art form. Each class will build upon the last, allowing you to gradually deepen your understanding and skill.
This course is designed for all levels. Although we start with the basics, each movement can be adapted and refined, making it perfect for beginners and those who want to revisit and strengthen their foundational skills. And with the option for walk-ins, you can join anytime or attend as your schedule allows!
Our classes focus on drilling and mastering the core elements of bellydance so you can concentrate on your technique in a supportive, encouraging environment. Whether you’re taking your first steps or looking to reinforce what you’ve already learned, this course offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the fundamentals of bellydance.
This class will continue on rotation for returning students who want to review, build upon, or add to your technique.
Come dance with us and discover the joy of bellydance! This is your chance to connect with your body, build confidence, and have fun while learning the timeless art of bellydance.
Intermediate Bellydance Series (8 Weeks)
- Targeted drills to refine technique and build strength
- Layering exercises to challenge coordination and control
- Fun, dynamic combinations that feel both juicy and empowering
- Creative movement exploration that encourages personal style
- 8-week series
- Tuesdays, 8:00–9:00 PM
- Balance Dance Studios, Studio 4 in the Main Building
WORKSHOPS
BACKBENDS WORKSHOP
Strength • Safety • Illusion
Backbends are one of the most striking shapes in bellydance, but they require strength, preparation, and control. This workshop focuses on developing the foundation needed to approach backbends safely while creating elegant, dramatic lines in the dance.
We begin with a focused warm-up designed to support spinal health, mobility, and muscular engagement. From there, dancers explore exercises that gradually build the strength and flexibility needed for deeper back movement.
Through guided drills and movement exploration, we work through a progression of back movements, learning how to train the spine and supporting muscles to create controlled, beautiful shapes and incorporate backbends into dance with intention.
Date: May 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Austin Bellydance Studio
Price:
Single Workshop — $50
Bundle (Both Workshops) — $85
What to Bring
• Comfortable dance attire
• Water
Prerequisites:
Open level. Dancers should be comfortable with basic bellydance movements.
Hairogrophy WORKSHOP
Hair Expression for Bellydance
Hair is one of the most striking visual elements in bellydance. In this specialty workshop, we explore how to intentionally incorporate hair into movement, musical accents, and choreography so it becomes a natural extension of the dance.
In Hairogrophy, we focus on head, neck, and upper-spine pathways that allow the hair to move fluidly and dramatically with the body. Through guided drills and combinations, dancers will explore slow, controlled sweeps as well as sharper hair accents.
The goal is to develop both power and control, learning how to make hair movement look expressive, intentional, and effortless.
What We’ll Explore
• Using hair as an expressive layer in bellydance
• Head and neck pathways for fluid, safe movement
• Slow hair sweeps and dramatic accents
• Hair flips, spins, and sways that match musical phrasing
• Ways to incorporate hair into choreography and improvisation
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is open to dancers of all levels who want to add more expression and theatricality to their dance. Modifications will be offered so dancers can explore hair movement comfortably and safely.
Workshop Details
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Austin Bellydance Studio
Price:
$50 – Single Workshop
$85 – Bundle both workshops (Hairogrophy + Backbends)
What to Bring
• Comfortable dance attire
• Hair down or styled in a way that allows movement
• Water
Private Classes at Libra Bellydance
Ready to take your dance journey to the next level?
Whether you’re polishing your technique, building confidence, preparing for a performance, or just starting out—we’ve got you covered.
Book a private session with Andrea or Karen-Iliana for personalized, one-on-one attention designed around your goals, your pace, and your unique style.
