*** See also the Vancouver Island Belly Dancers Fb page for current notices of classes and events. https://www.facebook.com/groups/16858407337
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Saturday September 28 Discover “Belly Dance” with Lynette
Learn basics of the diverse dances inspired by the Middle East. Explore the music, body movements, traditions, and innovations that have made these dance forms popular around the world.
Vibrant Dance Studios, Nanaimo 1 – 3:30 pm
More info/register with Lynette dancetarab@gmail.com
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Sunday December 15 Abbey Studio Hafla
The Abbey, Cumberland 7 pm
Watch for details on The Abbey Fb page
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Vancouver Island Dance Teachers
Nanaimo
Lynette
www.lynetteharper.ca dancetarab@gmail.com 250-797-7953
Multilevel/Intermediate & Advanced weekly class
Mondays Sept.16-Nov.25 7:30-9 pm.
Register for the full or half series, drop-ins welcome.
October weekend afternoon Multilevel workshop will focus on a traditional regional dance form (ie. Dabke, Egyptian Zar, Khaliji, Saidi, Turkish Roman) – email Lynette if you’re interested and have a preference!
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Pynksy Shell aka Tania Amaral
https://www.facebook.com/tania.amaral.1253/ riti.tiwari01@gmail.com
Afro Fusion Sharqi Danceᵀᴹ www.afro-fusionsharqidance.com/classes
Adult drop-in classes with Riti Tiwari
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Ramona
ramona.passarello@gmail.com 250-616-3824 Available for private individual and private group lessons.
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Taissia
778-269-0922 Goddess Dance classes include Bellydance (Egyptian style folk and cabaret), Indian Temple (Bollywood/Bangara), and Hawaiian (Hula).
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Deborah Bromley deborahba@shaw.ca For experienced FCBD dancers – Monday nights 7:45-8:45pm at Vibe Studios
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Other Island communities, listed alphabetically:
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Cortes Island
Meinsje 250-895-1052
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Courtenay/Comox/Cumberland/Denman Island/Union Bay
Bridget Salas
Beginner Indian Fusion Tuesdays from 6-7 pm, intermediate Indian fusion Tuesdays 7:15 – 8:45. at The Abbey, Cumberland.
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Emily Johnston – Forbidden Dance Company
https://forbiddendancecompany.com 778-246-3639
Tuesdays 7-9pm, Thursdays 7-9pm (Class topics rotate each season: raqs sharqi, classic Egyptian, Lebanese, ATS/FCBD Arabic sword, fire handling, veils, palm candles.)
at Cloud 9 studio, Courtenay
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Cathy Stoyko
Call or message (250)218-0704
Available for private classes on Denman Island or in Cumberland
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Heather Hilberry 250-898-3123 (call or text) will be teaching on Hornby, Denman and in Union Bay
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Linda Doerksen halima.dancer@gmail.com 250-703-0494 Contact regarding future classes in Courtenay.
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Duncan/Cowichan Area
Karensa Camplair saidisistersstudio.com karensabellydance@gmail.com 250.715.7541 Facebook.com/SaidiSisters
Classes available in studio and online: Belly Dance Basics, FCBDStyle® (Improvised Style), Sword, Fusion, and F.U.N. Belly Dance. At Sol Centre, 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC
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Lara Lee Brunschot
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Parksville
Kim Hammett raven_55@icloud.com 778-679-3082
Mix of Americanized and Fusion style bellydance at Bradley Community Centre, resuming in Spring/Summer 2025.
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Qualicum Beach
Belly Laughs Navel Academy/Elaine De Rooy
https://www.facebook.com/BellyLaughsNavelAcademy bellylaughsnavelacademy@shaw.ca 250-752-3750
Contemporary fusion in-studio classes Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced students.
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Saltspring Island
Sarah Allen ssisarahlouise@gmail.com
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Victoria
Bashirah Middle Eastern Dance Studio, Victoria
https://www.raksbobbie.com/classes/fall-2024-class-list.html raksbobbie@shaw.ca
Extensive range of online and studio belly dance classes at Bashirah Middle Eastern Dance Studio, 137 Skinner St.Victoria
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Candace Aldridge
A full fall schedule of live and online classes, featuring Bellydance for multiple levels, Yin Yoga, and more.
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Mira – Asmira Dance
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Negma
negmadance@gmail.com https://www.negmadance.com
Mixed levels belly dance classes, at Bashira Middle Eastern Dance Studio, 137 Skinner St. Victoria
“Belly dance for beginners” will start in March
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Emily Johnston – Forbidden Dance Company
https://forbiddendancecompany.com 778-246-3639
Classes Tuesdays 7-9, Fridays 6:30-7:30(performance troupe) at The House of Now, Courtenay. Raqs sharqi, classic Egyptian, Lebanese, Arabic sword, Isis wings, hand candles & performance troupe.
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Heather Hilberry 250-888-3123 call or text
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Linda Doerksen halima.dancer@gmail.com 250-703-0494 Contact regarding future classes in Courtenay.
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Duncan/Cowichan Area
Karensa Camplair saidisistersstudio.com karensabellydance@gmail.com 250.715.7541 Facebook.com/SaidiSisters
Classes available in studio and online: Belly Dance Basics, FCBDStyle® (Improvised Style), Sword, Fusion, and F.U.N. Belly Dance.
At Sol Centre, 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC
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Qualicum Beach
Belly Laughs Navel Academy/Elaine De Rooy
https://www.facebook.com/BellyLaughsNavelAcademy bellylaughsnavelacademy@shaw.ca 250-752-3750
Contemporary fusion in-studio classes Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced students.
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Saltspring Island
Sarah Allen ssisarahlouise@gmail.com
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Victoria
Bashirah Middle Eastern Dance Studio, Victoria
https://www.raksbobbie.com/classes/winter-2021-class-list.html raksbobbie@shaw.ca Extensive range of online and studio belly dance classes at Bashirah Middle Eastern Dance Studio, 137 Skinner St.
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Candace Aldridge
https://harmonybellydance.com A full fall schedule of live and online classes, featuring Bellydance for multiple levels, Yin Yoga, and more.
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Mira – Asmira Dance
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Negma
negmadance@gmail.com https://www.negmadance.com Mixed levels belly dance classes, at Bashira Middle Eastern Dance Studio, 137 Skinner St.
