To level bellydance students is not that easy. In my opinion there are basically two levels, let alone professional trainings:

- Beginners: Those who have never danced before.

- The rest: Those who know the basics and are in their way to improve. When you are not a beginner anymore -when you already know the basics- your level depends on your commitment, natural talent and time dedicated to rehearse.

There are no official level standards and they solely depend on the teacher who is teaching and the student's previous experience. I have found many classes advertised as advanced level which were far from challenging for me, as well as the opposite has happened. In my opinion the best thing you can do is trying out a class, and deciding by experience if the level and teaching method suits you.

Comfortable clothes and bare feet -socks are more than welcome. That's all.

You can wear a hip scarf if you like. Hip scarves are helpful for some students to make them body aware, and of course if they have coins attached, they are super funny to wear and move!.

Apart from the above, all you need to bring to class is your own body.

Dance training is a long term commitment. Discipline doesn't necessarily have to be hard, you can have all the fun while you learn. I don't find realistic that a 6 or 10 weeks course will put you on the next level and I choose to encourage discipline and commitment over "fast" results.

Even when you just want to take a class and have some fun with your friends, you'll have to keep on practising and receiving classes if you want to evolve. Learning how to belly dance -or any other dance style- requires time and determination.

However, the beginners lessons are open for all and it's also ok just to pop up to spend a good evening.

Nope. It doesn't matter how young or old you are, my classes are open for everyone.
If you are under 16 it's a legal requirement that an come to class with you.

If you are over 100, let's celebrate it!

If you have never dance before, starting dancing classes while pregnant might not be the best option. 

Bellydance is usually a really good exercise for pregnancy, it has good a reputation on helping women before, during and after pregnancy.

In any case the last word is on your doctor and midwife, please consult them before joining the class.

Look, I suffered severe bulling at school for exactly that reasons, and she has become an advocate for body acceptance and body positivity. 

I really don't mind how fat, thin, tall or short you are. You have a soul, and you have a body, hence, you can dance.
I wrote a blog post about the topic--> How to be a good dancer even if you don't look like one.

It depends. For the drop in classes there is no need. 

For obvious reasons, for the one to one lessons and workshops you have to book in advance.

Not at all. The weekly classes are a drop in, pay as you go. You don't have to worry if you can't come every week.

There is an obvious advantage if you do so -coming every week- but you'll be able to follow the classes if you just pop up from time to time.

Zahida adapts every class to the group making every class different and unique.

Also, there is always a place for new people at the beginners class, so if you are on the fence, come over and try one!

Due to the nature of the lessons and the running costs we operate under a NO refund policy.

Please make sure you can attend to class before purchasing.