Historically, bellydance has been a renowned art in cultures around the world. For thousands of years women have found empowerment, confidence, and sisterhood as they learned to express their grace, sensuality, and femininity through bellydancing.

Now, you can experience the wonderful benefits of bellydance right here in Naples, Florida! After all, life is better when you’re dancing!
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Our classes are full of fun moves and experiences! 

• Mesmerizing arm, chest, hip and and torso isolations including slides, circles, undulations, figure eights, and snakes!
• Captivating accents including bumps, snaps, pops, locks, strobes and shimmies!


• Fun footwork including steps, grapevines, shuffles, and twists! 
• Exhilarating combinations! 
• Flowing veil tricks!
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• Exciting finger cymbal patterns! 
• Improvisation training!
• Fusion and prop work! 
• Choreography training!
• Opportunities to perform!
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​Learn more about the benefits of Bellydancing!

Schedule

Beginning Bellydance
Fridays 7:00pm - 8:00pm 
Come discover the joy of Bellydancing in our Bellydance Fitness Fusion (BFF) class! Basic moves are presented in easy to learn combos that can help you relieve stress and can open up a world of fun for you! We begin with a stamina section, using steps and combos to get your heart rate up and  give you great technique. Then we delve into a stretching section, using flowing moves and sinuous isolations to increase your flexibility  and hone your skills. Then we challenge ourselves with a strengthening section using fitness exercises and Bellydance moves to build muscle. Guided improvisation sections are included throughout the class to give you time to feel the music, tap into your creativity, and free  your spirit! 

Advanced Bellydance
Fridays 8:15pm - 9:15pm 
Learn to perform a complete improvised Bellydance routine! Opening, Veil Dance, Slow Dance, Floorwork, Drum Solo, and Finger Cymbals are included! Group free dance and solo demos help you gain command of your skills and how to showcase them! 

Rates
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Newcomers Only: FIRST CLASS IS FREE!

Ongoing:
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Drop In:
one class $20
two classes $30
(applies to classes taken on the same evening)

Monthly:
one class per evening - $15
(payable $60 per month)
two classes per evening - $12.50 per class
(payable $100 per month)

All monthly fees to be paid on the first Friday of the month. No refunds or credits will be given for missed classes. On months in which there are 5 Fridays, the last Friday of the month there will be no class. Please note: Payments accepted are cash and check only - no credit cards.

Five Star Reviews!

• “Ansuya is an amazing teacher! I am having a wonderful time learning and making wonderful friendships along the way. I am definitely a beginner and Ansuya has a way of teaching all levels at one time, making us all feel like we are learning and growing as a dancer, performer, and woman! Oh and did I mention what an incredible performer she is? Wow, just wow!!!” – Sherri Crowley, Naples Bellydance Student
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• “Ansuya is a fabulous teacher, and I love how everyone in class supports and encourages each other. I always leave in a better mood than I arrived!” – Kara Scofield, Naples Bellydance Student

• “Ansuya is the most amazing instructor in the Bellydance universe. Where else can you train with a superstar and have fun and learn the ancient art of Bellydance? Ansuya has empowered me in so many ways. Come and be a Goddess with all the wonderful dancers! Shimmies and sparkles!!” – Carrie Robinson, Naples Bellydance Student
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• “I adore learning from the amazing Ansuya! She is a wonderful teacher who combines technique, choreography, history, and variety. Classes have become a sacred time of growth, bonding, and dancing with Goddess-sisters.” – Cici Santiago, Naples Bellydance Student
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• “No question! Ansuya is THE BEST! Best Bellydance Teacher, Dancer, and, btw, comedienne extraordinaire! She is also as beautiful on the inside, as she is on the outside.” – Karen Forberg, Naples Bellydance Student​

Location

Naples Bellydance Classes are held at the beautiful Allstar Dance Studio!
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​Located in shopping plaza with plenty of parking.
4910 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 118, Naples, FL 34103 
​The nearest big cross street is Pine Ridge. 

​The Allstar Dance studio is a new, clean, professional, dedicated dance studio! Beautiful dance floor and mirrors, along with tables/ chairs, and restrooms make this space uber comfortable and very dancer friendly! Bright colors, twinkle lights, and a friendly staff add to the charm!

What to wear
Regular fitness attire/ yoga wear works perfectly for Bellydance. You will be dancing barefoot with no dance shoes required. Hip scarves are a very fun option! They are not required. If you would like one, they will be available to purchase at class!

​What to bring
Bring your Yoga mat if you have one. It is not required as there are mats available to borrow. Mats may be used for Sacred Sinuosity - TM Yoga Bellydance Fusion.
​Also bring a water bottle so that you can stay hydrated as we dance! Water also available at studio. 

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