Weekly In-Person Classes
Are you interested in joining us for a weekly in-person class?
Currently in-person weekly classes have been on holidays over winter, but we're looking to dust these off again with a 4 week Intro to Belly Dance series in September and a 8 week Beginners Belly Dance and Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dance classes in October / November.
Join us and start moving!
Starting in late 2026, APB Dance will be resuming our weekly in-studio belly dance classes in North Melbourne at the Ministry of Dance studios on Sutton St.
If you'd like to join us, for an hour of somatic movement, that will help you reconnect with your body, with feel good music as the backdrop, then these classes are the one for you.
Taught by Amanda, a certified Salimpour School Fundamentals Instructor, classes are built on a foundation of the Salimpour School formats, a globally recognized system that blends technical precision with deep cultural roots. We will Salimpour format to break down the mechanics of the body, focusing on muscular isolation, core stability, and healthy posture. This gives you the physical strength to dance safely and add layering of movements. Alongside this, we will also use the Salimpour Vocabulary, learning the step families, names, and finger cymbal rhythms that shape the heritage of this dance. By blending these two formats, our goal is to give you a strong, versatile physical foundation while deeply honoring the history, musicality, and spirit of Middle Eastern dance.
What will you do?
Each class has a different focus, but the structure of each is:
Warm-Up: Gently prepare your body and shed the stress of your day.
The Main Event: Dive into the focus area, including a combination to solidify what you've learnt.
Cool-Down: Wind down with a relaxing stretch before heading back to the real world.
Interested in joining us?
Fill out the google form below to let us know you are interested in classes and if we get enough people to run a class, we'll let you know where you can sign up!
Classes will run at: Ministry of Dance, Level 1, 64 Sutton St, North Melbourne
Cost: $25 per 1 hour class (casual) / $80 for the 4 week series or $160 for the 8 week series
You'll want to wear comfortable clothes that you can move in (tight workout wear not a requirement ;) and bring a water bottle. We have hip scarves you can borrow during the class.
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"This studio is the real deal. The instructors are patient, and the facilities are top-notch. It's the perfect!"
Sarah Mail, customer
C.L.
I.J.
J.s.
D.B.
R.B.
"Dancer Studio has been a game-changer for me. I never thought I'd enjoy dancing this much. It's fun!"
Linda Purch, customer
C.L.
I.J.
J.s.
D.B.
R.B.