I have taken belly dance classes here (on and off) since 2008 and have only great things to say about this school.
The classes are organized into beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and are taught by experienced instructors in a fun, engaging manner. The beginner class breaks down the fundamentals in a way that makes it easy for anyone to follow along while the intermediate and advanced classes build on the fundamentals and incorporate more complex choreography.
The instructors, particularly Nadia (who owns the school) and Katy, are amazing!! They are friendly, patient and encouraging.
Everyone, from the beginner to the advanced dancer, is invited to present a choreographed dance for the annual recital, which is the highlight of the year as all the dancers share what they have learned for family and friends.
The classes are very high energy and are great physical exercise as well as good for building self confidence and mental strength (it’s not easy remembering and performing a choreographed dance!).
There is flexibility within the weekly class schedule, however, despite being able to attend classes on different days each week, a camaraderie develops between dancers as everyone is there to learn, grow and (most importantly) have fun.
Class prices are reasonable with a variety of payment structure options, including discounts if you pay for a full year of classes.
Parking (especially in the winter)is the only drawback to taking these classes located on the Danforth.