† Tribal Belly Dance †


PLEASE NOTE --- NEW UKIAH LOCATION – New Days & Times Added – I have changed the Ukiah classes from Mondays to Tuesdays, and the Willits classes have changed from Wednesdays to Mondays.


Tribal Style Belly Dance is a melting pot of movements and attitudes taken from various dance cultures the world over, largely influenced by the dances of the Middle East. The basis is primarily American Tribal Style Middle Eastern for Level 1 – Beginning Students. American Tribal Style Belly Dance is an improvisational style of dance teaching how to dance in a group or (troupe) using cues for movement changes. Students will learn basic dance steps to slow & fast rhythms, muscle isolations & shimmies, cues, traveling & turning, and the use of finger cymbals (zills).


As students move into the next Beginning Level 2 class, they begin expanding their belly repertoire with additional dance steps, moving into learning various dance phrases, which build upon the steps and techniques learned in Level 1. We will also work with basic formation changes, and for those who are ready to move on further, they will be working with learning to lead and give cues.


Wise Enchantress classes offer working and learning the art of belly dancing at a slower pace. This format is suitable for older women, women who are pregnant and those wishing to start a bit slower. We combine both Tribal style dancing with a few of the basics of gypsy dancing. This is an ongoing class that can be entered at any time.


This is a great form of exercise and you get to tone the body while having fun! No matter what your age is; young, old or somewhere in between: and no matter what your body type is; small, medium, large or extra large, you can do this dance! And, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!


Willits --- Jan 14th – March 3rd Session 1 – Level 1 Beginning

March 10th -- May 19th Session 2 – Level 2 Beginning***


Mondays 4:45 to 5:45 pm --- Wise Enchantress – Pre-Beg Tribal Belly & Gypsy Dance

6:00 to 7:00 pm --- Beginning Tribal Belly Dance classes




Location: Temple of the Arts Dance Studio, 30 E. San Francisco Ave., Willits




Ukiah --- Jan 15th – March 4th Session 1 – Level 1 Beginning

March 5th -- May 20th Session 2 – Level 2 Beginning***


Tuesdays 4:45 to 5:45 pm --- Wise Enchantress – Pre-Beg Tribal Belly & Gypsy Dance

6:00 to 7:00 pm --- Beginning Tribal Belly Dance classes



Location: Mendocino Ballet Studio – 205 S. State St., Ukiah - Upstairs


** It is advisable to have taken Session 1 – Level 1 prior to entering into the next level. You can make arrangements with the instructor for a private session(s) to catch up.



Money Matters: Belly Dance Classes: $8.00 per class if paid by the session. $9.00 per class if paid by the month or $15.00 drop in. Seniors, 55 and wiser are $7.00 per class paid by the month.

Instructor: Jaynellen

Recommended Ages 11 to 99

More info: 354-0242