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Saturday Mornings at 10:30am
Coordination, precision and fluidity.
Break down basic to advance steps in detail. Ground into your body, light yourself up from within. Develop coordination, fine tune your precision and fluidity of movement.
Increase your overall strength and flexibility with time devoted to yoga and conditioning alongside belly dance technique.
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, April 5th
$25/drop-in, $120/6. Please bring a yoga mat.
Saturday Mornings at 11:30am
Expression, confidence and style.
Learn combos each week that fit together into choreography. Tap into your unique energy and work on confidently executing your expressions.
Move your body, get your heart rate up, dance to the music. Challenge yourself with more intricate combinations, move with grace and personality. New choreography every six weeks.
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, April 5th
$25/drop-in, $120/6. Please come ready to sweat.
Saturday Mornings at 11:30am
Deepen your dance, cultural knowledge and authenticity in props class.
One session per season, this spring's specialty choreography is a elegant and challenging Golden Era-inspired dance to the classic song Zeina.
April 26, May 3, 10, 24, 31, June 7
No Drop-Ins, $120/6
On Demand
Don't live in the city? Want a class that better fits your schedule? Get your friends together and I'll come to you: Learn technique, flexibility, and a beginner-friendly choreography from the comfort of your home. $25/h, minimum 3 ppl, travel fee per km applied.
Availability evenings and weekends
"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"
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"
"Thank you to my new belly dancing buddy Jill! She's such a loving, patient and kind instructor"
"Jill's classes have brought so much joy into my life. Jill brings a positivity and light to every class. She constantly challenges us while also making us feels confident. She 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."
"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 incororates conditioning into her classes. I am forever grateful to Jill for being such an amazing teacher."
Improve your sense of rhythm, musicality, working memory, balance and coordination
Improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and overall flexibility
Socialize with like-minded friends, participate in a supportive and fun community
Comfortable fitness wear that is fitted to the body. It helps to be able to see your hips in the mirror!
Bare feet, socks, dance slippers and indoor fitness sneakers are all good options.
Belly dance is fun and challenging - I'm here to teach you new ways to move and be in your body. Let yourself be vulnerable with me - I promise it's worth it!!
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.
Wear comfortable fitness wear. It helps to be able to see your hips in the mirror! I provide practice belts to wear in class.
Registered Nurse in women's health since 2012, studying and performing belly dance since 2011, reiki master and working towards 200hr YTT
Please get in touch via email or phone before coming to class. No refunds available as studio rental fees are non-refundable and due up-front.
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