Welcome to the home of belly dance classes in Wiltshire and Charlton Kings. Tbis is our 'old' web site but the details are up-to-date as we know a lot of other web pages still have links to it. The new site can be viewed at http://bellydancewiltshire.parks.officelive.com and it has video etc. and is all singing, all dancing.
We have weekly classes in Swindon catering for beginners through to advanced dancers and run workshops throughout the Wiltshire area and in Charlton Kings. From September 08 onwards we will be holding expanding our weekly classes to include Tuesday nights in Charlton Kings and Thursday nights in Devizes. How exciting can you get?

Workshops / classes are suitable for dancers of all abilities and the emphasis is on not just learning belly dancing but learning alongside great people, just like you, and having FUN, FUN, FUN. Check out the many photos of our classes to see evidence that you don't need to
expose your tummy to take part in this great dance.... yes, we know this is the most common reason that ladies hold back! The weekly classes don’t have to be booked in advance but we advise dancers to pre-book workshops as they are very popular and we limit numbers to make sure you get the most from your classes with us.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOxK1H-7O2s and our new web site: http://bellydancewiltshire.parks.officelive.com/default.aspx
which has a whole page of videos for you to browse.
                                        SWINDON
Wednesday Evenings - weekly!!!
The Kings Hotel,
Wood Street,
Old Town,
Swindon,
SN1 4AB
There are three levels of class see below for details and to judge which will suit your skill level. As always our classes and workshops cost £5 per hour and the weekly classes are 'pay as you go' rather than booking a set number of lessons.
7.00 - 8.00: If you are new to belly dancing or you haven't wobbled the belly in a while the 7.00 - 8.00 class is suitable for you. As ever with our classes you'll learn all you need to know to be able to perform simple but seductive belly dance routines as well as have an understanding and ability that will enable you to create your own routines from the stock of moves you've learnt.
8.00 - 9.00: For those of you who have taken courses with us before, took part in the previous class, or who are experienced dancers, this is the course for you. During the four weeks you'll be covering all the major variations that take you a step further along your dancing journey with our experienced teachers to inspire your dancing to new heights.
9.00 - 9.30: Speciality dancing: This term our theme is drum solos and our choreography is due to be housed on YouTube in a few weeks. In general this class is for those who are experienced dancers wanting to add new dimensions to their dance. Other themes covered recently are: bollywood, dancing as a troupe, props including advanced veil dance, cane and Zills etc. To take part in this section of the night you should be comfy with musical interpretation, layering, and advanced isolations. We can advise you at classes in you're in doubt.

Fees:
7.00 - 8.00pm class £5
8.00 - 9.00pm class £5 each
9.00 - 9.30 half hour 'special' is £2.50,
If you take both the hour classes the last half hour is free
FFI or to book: phone Karen on: 07790032460 / 01793 486 035 or email bellydancewiltshire@live.com or swindon_belly_dancer@hotmail.co.uk
Due to the increasing number of students taking part in the Wednesday classes we've arranged for an extra set of classes to take place in July and August. Please see the end of the page for further details.

     CHARLTON KINGS
Thursday June 19th FULL
7pm - 9pm course fee £10
Charlton Kings Junior School
East End Road,
Charlton Kings,
GL53 8QE
We're returning to this great venue for another workshop prior to the weekly classes starting in September 08.  

Suitable for complete beginners and those who've danced with us before this workshop focusses on the essentials of belly dance in a fun way PLUS has the exotic addition of dancing with veils. As always with our workshops the skills you learn are popped into a short(ish) routine for you to rehearse both in the workshop, at home and to show friends and family. 

You'll be surprised how much you'll learn in just two hours and how amazing the effect is on your confidence! No special clothing is necessary and the emphasis is on individual interpretation of the most famous of the belly dance styles. Don't forget to bring a drink with you and there's on-site parking for those coming by car. Contact Karen 07790032460, 01793 486035 or ckbellydancer@hotmail.com for further information and booking.

     DEVIZES
Tuesday 22nd July - four places remaining at present
St. Peters C of E Aided Primary School
Bath Road,
Devizes,
SN10 2AP
7pm - 9pm, Course fee: £10
Beginner / Improver Belly Dance
We've arranged another great workshop in Devizes following the success of our previous workshops and in advance of our weekly classes which start in September.

Yet again we have our fun and expert tutors using using a range of belly dance styles to give you a real flavour of Eastern Promise! The course is suitable for the complete beginner and those who have studied with us before as we'll be showing you the total essentials and putting them into a brand new routine to show friends and family. During the course you'll learn elements that we think are the 'must haves' of belly dance, introduce you to a wide range of fantastic music and put your skills together in a short routine that enables you to dance with confidence. No special clothing is necessary and the emphasis is on individual interpretation of the most famous of the belly dance styles. Don't forget to bring a drink with you and there's on-site parking for those coming by car. Contact Karen on 07790032460 or devizesbellydancer@hotmail.com for further information and booking.

SWINDON:
Tuesday 29th July to Tuesday 26th August,
The Lounge,
The Bell Inn,
24 High Street,
Old Town,
Swindon
Just around the corner from our Wednesday classes this great venue has been the host to previous belly dance events we've held and we're returning with a set of four workshops / classes followed by an evening of dance and Eastern Promise to round off the summer of belly dancing.
With three great levels of dance you're sure to find one that suits you.
6 - 7pm The Early Birds: An early start to the evenings fun for those who are looking for a class that doesn't take them into the night. This class has a gentle pace and eases you into this great dance without taking up your whole evening or tiring you out. Result! The four weeks of classes contains the essentials of beginners belly dance and is suitable for all fitness levels.We'll have a small routine to fit your new skills into which you'll then be able to show friends and family... ooer!

7 - 8pm The Late Beginners: Set at our regular time to echo the Wednesday night start times this beginners class is for those who can't make the 'Early Bird' group but still need a class that's suitable for the total beginner through to those who've taken part in some belly dancing before. As always you'll learn the absolute essentials of the belly dance set within a small-ish routine which you can add to and tweak to suit your personality.
8 - 8.30 Specialist Exotica: For those who want to take their dancing a little further this half hour session has those 'extras' that add even more pizazz to your dancing. We'll be using veils, finger cymbals and even the cheeky cane. Sounds fun? You bet!

All our classes cost £5 per hour so the last session is £2.50

So you're thinking about coming along to our beginner / improvers belly dancing workshops and you want to know what to expect and a little more about belly dancing. Before launching in to a sample of what belly dancing is, and what it isn't, let me give you the contact details so you can book your course (swindon_belly_dancer@hotmail.co.uk) and to say that this is a ladies only affair at all venues except - sorry guys! We have two pages which are dedicated to telling you all about belly dancing

Take a look at our web pages to get you ready for a great evening out.... and becoming a belly dance addict! Three generations of my family are now shaking their booties to the belly dance vibe and I'm busily spreading the word amongst all women I come across.
We get a lot of requests from people who are arranging surprises for friends and special events of various sorts where belly dancing is an increasingly popular activity. See the bottom of the page for photos of just some of the events that we've been involved in over the past few months. I think that this is a great way for groups of ladies to have fun together learn a great new dance form. Expect lots of laughter with sweaty, exhausted friends at the end of the day.
Our courses have really struck a chord with ladies and I'm delighted that you're as fired up about it as I am. I've included some details below which you may find useful and without a shadow of doubt you'll end your course by being a very competent belly dancer.....
I hope you'll be as addicted to this dance as I've become.
Karen