Belly Dance
Belly Dance.
at Sandy Maya's Dance, Reading · 5.0★ (2 Google reviews)
Next class
Mon 19 Oct, 13:00
Mondays 13:00
Ask first: Email · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A belly dance class, on Mondays at 13:00, at Sandy Maya's Dance, Community Centre. The studio lists 33 classes a week: Belly Dance (17), Private 1 to 1 sessions (7), BLD Xmas themed (3), Raqs Sharqi (2), Romani inspired skirt dancing (2), and Beginner Choreo (Earley Gems), and 4 of them are at beginner level.
From the studio’s timetable“I dream of Jeannie”
DanceHow data
Belly Dance classes in Reading
Every belly dance class we track in Reading, read from studio timetables.
22
belly dance classes a week
4
studios teach it
44%
start at 18:00 or later
£12
median drop-in price
Belly Dance classes by day
Thursday is the busiest day for belly dance in Reading (6 of 18 dated classes). 44% start at 18:00 or later. The median drop-in price is £12.
This week at Sandy Maya's Dance
Can’t do Mondays? belly dance also runs here on Wednesdays at 13:00.
Showing belly dance only. All 33 classes at Sandy Maya's Dance →
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Mon 19 Oct
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
Community Centre, Maiden Pl, Earley, Reading RG6 3HE Dance school
DirectionsBefore you go
Your first belly dance class
Is belly dance beginner-friendly?
Absolutely. Belly dance is one of the most welcoming styles for absolute beginners. You don't need rhythm, flexibility, or prior dance experience to start. Beginner classes move slowly through fundamentals, and most dancers improve noticeably within 4–6 weeks. The style emphasises isolations (moving one part of your body at a time), which beginners often find easier than big travelling steps.
Do I need any prior dance experience to learn belly dance?
No. Belly dance is equally accessible whether you're a complete beginner or you've danced before. If you're returning to dance after years away, a beginner-level adult class will help you rebuild confidence and technique at the right pace. Many adult classes are specifically structured for people starting from scratch.
What should I wear to a belly dance class?
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that lets you move freely—leggings, joggers, and a top you can move in. You'll want to see your hip movements, so avoid very baggy clothing if possible. Most belly dance is done barefoot or in soft socks or ballet flats. Many dancers wear a hip scarf with coins or beads, which helps you see and hear your movements.
Questions about this class
Can I just turn up?
It's listed as a drop-in class, so you can usually pay on the day. Ask before you go: on sandymayasdance.com.
How much is it?
£11.50 (drop in).
When does it run?
Every Monday, 13:00.
Where is it?
Sandy Maya's Dance, Community Centre, Maiden Pl, Earley, Reading RG6 3HE.
Answers come from this class’s listing and update when the timetable does.
How we know this
- We read this class from the studio’s own timetable: sandymayasdance.com/belly-line-dance-sessions.html
- First listed on DanceHow 17 October 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 5.0★ from 2 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.