In-Person & Live Online

Starting September 2, 2026

Thursdays, 6:45 – 7:45 PM

Step into the rich and expressive world of belly dance through movement, music, rhythm, and style.

Belly dance is filled with many different expressions—from soft, fluid and graceful to earthy, playful, powerful, dramatic, and precise. In this all-levels class, we will explore a variety of belly dance styles and the unique techniques, feelings, rhythms, musicality, and movements that help bring each one to life.

As a dancer who loves exploring and blending different styles, Andrea brings this curiosity and versatility into the classroom. Together, we may explore elements of Raqs Sharqi, Baladi, Saidi, Shaabi, folkloric-inspired movement, drum solo technique, modern and fusion influences, and more.

We will listen to and become familiar with different rhythms and instruments, learning how the music can guide our movement choices and change the feeling and expression of our dance. Technique may include isolations, fluid movements, sharp accents, shimmies, traveling steps, footwork, arm patterns, level changes, transitions, and combinations inspired by the style we are exploring.

Movements will be offered at different levels so that beginners, intermediate, and experienced dancers can all participate, choosing the variations that feel appropriate for their bodies and experience.

Come expand your movement vocabulary, deepen your connection to the music, and discover the many colors, textures, rhythms, and expressions within the art of belly dance.

Explore the music. Learn the technique. Feel the rhythm. Discover your expression.

Andrea de Gruchy ACAD

Andrea de Gruchy is one of those amazing people who has founded her own exercise technique! She launched BeliRaq Dance Fitness in 2011 to combine her two passions: working out and dancing – and to share this passion with others. Andrea loves to see her students’ faces light up as they feel the rhythms and experience themselves energetically come alive to the movements of BeliRaq. She created BeliRaq for her movers’ ongoing wellness journey. Specializing in Egyptian cabaret and belly dance, with a background jazz, latin dance, ballroom, hip hop, African, lyrical, modern, and musical dance performance, Andrea’s wide dance experience inspires the dynamic movements that fill her classes. Andrea has been a fitness instructor in 2011 and a personal trainer in 2019. Her enthusiasm and joy fill the room. Her classes are open to all experience levels, and made to inspire, uplift, and get people moving towards increased physical fitness with a smile!