Saturday Morning Belly Dance

Join Our Wellness-Inspired Belly Dance Classes

Build core strength as you execute basic belly dance steps and improve your rhythm and coordination.

Teach your body to move freely and with confidence. It's a bottom-up approach to personal transformation teaching the joy of embodying carefree self love and bold expression.

10:30am Technique Class: get a break down of the steps taught in choreography class. Here you will have the opportunity to fine tune your coordination, precision and fluidity of movement. This class will help you increase your overall strength and flexibility with time devoted to muscle conditioning and yoga in addition to belly dance technique.

11:30am Choreography Class: a space for you to find your personal style and work on confidently executing your expressions. This class includes a heart-pumping warm up an overview of the choreography section of the day followed by drilling and repeating.

6 class session

Saturdays Sept 7th, 14th, 28th, Oct 5th, 19th and 26th. No class Sept 21st and Oct 12th. At House of Eights 5562 Sackville St 3rd Floor in Halifax Nova Scotia. $25 drop-in, $120 for 6 weeks of Technique OR Choreography, $216 for Technique AND Choreography. Pay by e-transfer to jillshireen@gmail.com

Student Reviews

"Thank you to my dance partners every week is so much fun with all of you. And of course thank you to Jill she's patient and lovely. She's an amazing instructor and makes the most amazing and positive space for every one of us"

"Being in Jill's class has brought so much joy into my life. Jill brings a positivity and light to every class. She constantly challenges us while also making us confident that we are up for it. She always welcomes input and ideas from her students making the dance a collaborative experience. Her sincere love for belly dance shines through always and inspires it in us! Jill is a wonderful belly dancer teacher and person. I hope you have the opportunity to learn from her too."

"Thank you to my new belly dancing buddy Jill! She's such a loving patient and kind instructor"

"What started as a fun diversion has turned into a personal journey. My mind and body have been profoundly bent in ways that are challenging and rewarding. Jill’s approach is laid back but professional and focused. She is a patient teacher who recognizes her students’ strengths encouraging them to rise to new challenges. Jill takes care of our bodies by ensuring we learn proper technique to avoid injury and incorporates conditioning into her classes. I am forever grateful to Jill for being such an amazing teacher."

"Jill is an energetic and happy teacher. It is awesome the way she describes the steps in words and talks about correct posture how to protect our joints as well as the history and cultural context of Raqs Sharki"

The instruction provided here is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Saraswati Lifestyle cannot and does not provide medical advice of any kind. Use or reliance of any information provided here is solely at the user’s discretion

Frequently Asked Questions:

What should I wear to class?

Comfortable fitness wear that is fitted to the body. It helps to be able to see your hips in the mirror!

How do I find the studio?

House of Eights is at the corner of Bell Road and Sackville Street across from Garrison grounds. There is a paid parking lot across the street open to the public.

What footwear is appropriate for belly dance class?

Bare feet socks dance slippers and indoor fitness sneakers are all good options.

I've never taken a dance class before - is this for me?

Beginner belly dance is fun as well as challenging - I'm here to teach you new ways to move and be in your body. Leave preconceived ideas at the door and let yourself be vulnerable with me - I promise it's worth it!!

Is there anything I need to bring with me?

Bring a bottle of water and a sash or belt to tie around your hips.

What are your background and credentials?

Jill is a Registered Nurse who has worked in women's perinatal health newborn care and community health education. Jill has been training in Belly Dance since 2011 and teaching since 2015. Jill is a Reiki master. All of the above are woven together to create her unique class format and teaching style.