Frequently Asked Questions

Not yet! At this time, we are joyously building our student base and have room in all of our classes. When we do begin to experience limited space, we will start the reservation process immediately to ensure the continuation of quality instruction.

Cash pricing for a drop in is just $15.00. A 5 class card is $65.00 and a 10 class card is $120.00. Our Second Saturday workshops are typically $35.00 and must be reserved in advance. We accept Pay Pal on our web site, and Venmo or cash in person.  Cash is always preferred to avoid processing fees.

The ideal dance attire is leggings and a form fitting tee shirt with ballet flats, dance paws, or socks. It is best if you can see the outline of your body while learning the isolations needed for those mesmerizing belly dance moves. Socks may be worn for easy turns, though they can become slippery. Ballet flats or your favorite dance shoes may be worn as well. Because we are in an older building, it can be a bit warm in the summer and colder in the winter, so we encourage all dancers to to dress in layers. Also, if your hair is up we can see your arms, shoulders, head and neck for any corrections of posture that may be necessary.

Water, a notebook and a pen. We often teach specific names and give additional information that you may wish to jot down. The notepad on your phone is fine too, whatever method works best for you.

You are invited to wear a hip scarf to make your time in class extra special.

We have dancers learning at every level. We offer a choreography series twice a year as well as specialty workshops occasionally and topic specific summer intensives. We have an intermediate level class on Tuesdays from 6-7pm for those that have successfully completed at least 12 weeks of introduction to belly dance classes. We are pleased to support our student troupe Diamonds of the East, as well as our competition troupe Desert Stars Dance Company which travels to perform and compete several times per year.

YES! Twice a year (in May and November), we have our student showcases which may also feature some exciting local stars from Chico.  We offer a performance opportunity as the culmination to each choreography series. We hope you will join us soon!