BellyDance classes

Bellydancers are supple, feminine, earthly, mysterious, playful and strong.
That dancer is you! Come learn among friends and awaken your inner fire.
Build community and self-knowledge while honoring the inner divine feminine.

MONDAY

Bellydance classes are held at Yaw Theater at Equinox Studios

~ Monday Nights ~ 6 week sessions ~

Bellydance Toolbox

6pm - 7pm pst Bellydance Toolbox ( Open level) FCBD Level 1

- Alignment for dance posture
- Intro to history and music
- Building strong dance skills
- Isolations - straight lines, circles, figure 8 and undulations
- Shimmies
- Beautiful arms and hands gestures
- Intro to structured group improv and finger cymbals ( FCBD Group Improv) Level 1 Slow and Fast Vocabulary

Perfect for new students or a great drill class for returning students. Experienced dancers can deepen their practice by working thoughtfully into the isolations and rhythms as your body and mind open and are prepared to learn more subtle nuances in these powerful foundational moves.

Bellydance Workout

7:00pm - 8:00pm - Bellydance Workout - Mixed level FCBD and Datura Drill Class

- Exercise class will invigorate your body, calm your mind and deepen your capacity for working with isolations, combinations and complex patterns. Challenging yet accessible for all fitness levels and dancers. Promise.

Moving together in community can fill our lives with creativity, beauty, connection and joy
"Regular exercise also remodels the physical structure of your brain to make you more receptive to joy and social connection. These neurological changes rival those observed in the most cutting-edge treatments for both depression and addiction. The mind-altering effects of exercise are even embedded in your musculature. During physical activity, muscles secrete hormones into your blood-stream that make your brain more resilient to stress. Scientists call them "hope molecules." "
~The Joy of Movement How exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage

Sacred Geometry - Sirens of Serpentine

8pm - 9pm Sirens of Serpentine Practice
(Performance Troupe Practice ~ INVITATION ONLY)

- Rhythm Study: Finger cymbals & Frame Drum
-Technique: Isolation, layers, spins & prop work
-Combinations/Choreography
- Structured Group Improv - Formations, Leading/Following ( FCBD Style)
-Fantastical creations and performance art adventure

All performances are 100% optional and open to all members of the troupe

Wednesday Night Workshop(s)

*Enrolled students will have the option of adding a Wednesday Night workshop class 6-7pm Yaw Theater

The Fall 2026 topic will be FCBD Group Improv Practice - (chorus, duet, trio and quartet) skills are taught on Monday
( No online option for Wednesday Nights)

Fall: Sep 16, ( No class 23 - SSCC Open House), 30, Oct 7, 14, 21

Payment for the add on workshops are made separately from class registration. Leslie will contact you with an invitation to join and payment information after you have registered for the Monday session.

Agreements

When you register for class you are entering into these three agreements:

1. Be on time - It is important to the flow of the class and the high vibration creative environment that all students arrive on time and in respect for the group and creating the most fertile learning opportunity for yourself.

2. Be kind - Zero tolerance for bullying, hate speech, body shame, ableism and negative self talk

3. Take care of yourself - We believe you. Take responsibility for any accommodation you need for your well being. Plan to bring a yoga mat, knee braces, indoor shoes or anything else that you need. You can take breaks anytime you need them.
   

THE DETAILS

Please arrive (5) Min ahead of your class time. Yaw Theater has a locked security door. Ring the Yaw Theater doorbell on the wall next to the door under the large blue painting. We will come let you inside.

*On-line options are available on (zoom) or FB live stream - Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84335505720 Registered students with Facebook accounts can be added to our private Facebook group for the live streams. Please send Leslie a friend request and a note if you need an invitation.

2026 Class Dates:

Summer Break

Fall: Sep 14, 21, 28  Oct 5, 12, 19

Holiday: Nov 9, 16, ( No Class 23 Thanksgiving Week) 30 Dec 7, 14, - This is a (5) week session.

Sirens Performances and Events 2026:

Sep 11 // Sirens Happy Hour Practice 6-8pm - Hosted by Siren Eva

Sep 13 // Mabon PNW Witches Market Marina Park, Kirkland ~ Sirens pop up show!

Sep 23 // South Seattle Community College Continuing Education Open House 6-8pm Pop up bellydance demos & Selfie Photo Booth

Dec 12 // Equinox Very Open House

Dec 14 // Sirens Family Night Holiday Showcase 7:30 - 9pm Yaw Theater 7:15pm Door 7:30 Show Free and all ages

Pricing

$125 for one class series
$175 for (2) classes in the same session (MOST POPULAR OPTION)
$225 for (3) classes in the same session

Drop-in available at 6pm & 7pm Classes
One class in an evening $25 ~ (2) classes in the same night $35
- Payments can be made in person or using Venmo when you show up.

Venmo: LeslieRosenPerformanceArt or Paypal links below for Leslie@LeslieRosen.com

*Preregistration for all classes and special events are non-refundable.

FAQs

Do we need to wear masks?!

We still encourage masks if you have been in close proximity to people who are sick or if you are just returning from traveling. They have been 100% optional since Fall 2023.

What should I wear to class?

Yoga or any exercise type clothes are perfect. Wearing a hip scarf will help you see hip isolations more clearly in the mirror. You can purchase scarves with coins or beads or just grab a beautiful scarf from home that you can tie around your waist to start. Some students like to get a little more dressed up in long skirts or harem style pants with a pretty top. There are LOTS of fun costume things that you can experiment with down the line but there really isn't much that you need to get started.

Do I need anything else?

Well, no but YES! You can enjoy class without any of these if they don’t fit your budget at this time. Come to class and see what other dancers are using. Then you can start to collect your own magical items. I recommend starting a special designated dance bag and keep it packed so you always have your beautiful things in one place ready to go.

fringe or beaded hip scarves
finger cymbals - Go get em’ if you don’t have any yet. The smaller the better. I recommend Saroyan
dance journal for class notes
phone with available storage space to make practice videos
water bottle or hot tea container
light knee pads (optional)
yoga mat (optional)
snacks (optional) - A small bags of nuts, power bar or some fresh veg can give you a lift if you need a little blood sugar boost. I love a dance yam.

Extras:
frame drum - Start with a small 10” or 12” Remo frame drum
3 yard silk veil
fan veils