What should I wear to class?

Wear workout gear that allows Laila to see your hips, knees and shoulders and is comfortable to move in.  

Dancing can be done in bare feet, socks or in dance shoes.  Dance shoes can be purchased online at Discount Dance Supply.

Hip scarves, zills, veils and other dance accessories can be purchased online at Dahlal International, Miss Belly Dance or Moondance.

What are classes like?

Classes begin with a warm-up and stretching.  This is followed by the technique session of the class.  In this section, students focus on learning new moves and refining old ones.  The last half of class focuses on learning a choreography.  These choreographies emphasize specific techniques and are an introduction to Middle Eastern music.

How can I get a copy of the choreography?
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How can I contact my fellow students?

All students are encouraged to join Laila's Belly Dance Students Yahoo Group.  This group allows students to contact each other.  All choreographies that Laila is teaching as well as other class information are posted on this site.

To join, visit:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lailadancestudent/

Click on the Join this Group icon and follow the instructions.


Where can I purchase Belly Dance Music?

I recommend the Bellydance Superstars CDs (Volumes 1-5).   The CDs can be purchased at Amazon.com.

What DVDs do you recommend for at home practice?

I recommend the Neena and Veena/Bellytwins "Discovery Belly Dance" DVDs.  The DVDs  can be purchased at Amazon.com.

Student Activities

“Young dancers are training at a very vulnerable time in their lives...  So train the whole person, not just the dancer.”

                   ~ Deborah Bull

Phone:  215-470-9745

Email:  laila@lailabellydance.com