Classes

Registration is now open for Summer Term 2026.  

Starts Tuesday, July 7th!

Learn to belly dance! You’ll have fun and make new friends all while treating your body to a low-impact workout. Women (and Men!) of all ages and dance backgrounds love the benefits of belly dancing.

City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Classes

All Lansing Parks and Recreation classes are available online via Zoom and in person.  After completing registration, a Link will be sent for the online class . All Students are encouraged to attend in person.
Instructor: G. Kepler
Registration: call : 517-483-4277 #1   or use the link  (online registration)

FEES: $65/ RES   $90 NON-RES   8 WEEK SESSION. 

Tuesday: July 7th – August 25th

5:20-6:20 PM Beginning Bellydance

6:30- 7:30 PM Belly Barre Workout Class

7:40-8:40 PM Intermediate Bellydance

Wednesday: July 8th – September 2nd (no class Aug 19th)

5:30-6:20 PM  Master Level – For Professionals & Performers
Master class will focus on performance enhancing skills!

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Thursday, July 9th – September 3rd (No class Aug 20th)

5:20-6:20 PM  Beginning Bellydance Level 2

6:30-7:30 PM  Magency Choreography and Drum Solo

Magency is a choreographed, multi-tempo musical piece designed for a belly dancer’s (Raqs Sharqi) entrance, serving as a “mini-set” to showcase a dancer’s range.


 All classes available online via Zoom except Ballroom.

After completing registration, a link will be sent for the online class

Instructor: Yasmina Amal /Garnett Kepler
Registration: 517-483-4233 #1  (Online Registration)

What Class is right for me?

Beginning Belly Dance

Learn basic technique, movement and isolation. No previous Middle Eastern dance or Belly dance classes. If you have had other types of dance, you should start here. Zills/ finger cymbals introduced. Simple dance sequence.

Beginning Belly Dance Level 2

At least (2) beginning 8 week sessions. This class moves at a quicker pace. Able to play 3’s (Triples/Longa rhythm). Layering introduced. Simple Choreography taught.

Intermediate Belly Dance

Finger cymbals  play  Longa (3’s), Masmoodi Sagir, Singles on finger cymbals. Mastered both vertical and horizontal figure 8s. Simple Shimmies, both ¾ and standing 2/4. Torso isolation.

Dancers in this class are sometimes invited to perform in the annual spring show or become a part of the student troupe “The Rak Stars”.

Professional /Master Belly Dance

This class is for performers, troupe members and apprentices. If you are interested in auditioning for The Habibi Dancers, this is the class for you!

Specialized Classes

Belly/Barre workout:  Strength and conditioning with modified Ballet Barre exercises, plus the cardio of Bellydance