Class Information
We welcome, with love and acceptance, humans of all ages, genders, races, backgrounds, sizes and abilities to our weekly belly dance classes!
Upcoming Classes
We welcome, with love and acceptance, humans of all ages, genders, races, backgrounds, sizes and abilities to our weekly belly dance classes! 💜
In-person, classes are held Monday at Roundhill Dance Studios
1043 Garland Avenue, Suite A
San Jose, CA 95126
Just off The Alameda, west of downtown.
(Across from St. Leo’s Church and School)
Virtual, online classes via Zoom are on Thursday and Saturday:
Thursday: 6:30-7:30pm (Pacific Time) - Focuses on foundational belly dance moves. During the summer of 2025, we’ll focus on foundational technique, from hip lifts and umis to finger cymbals!
Saturday: 10:00-11:00am (Pacific time) - Repeats our Monday night 7pm class. Take it twice a week, to half your time to the stage!
For more details, see below. Click here for Prices and here for some tips on How to Prepare for Class.
If you have further questions, Contact Us!
Class Schedule
Mondays
Location – Roundhill Dance Studios Suite A, 1043 Garland Avenue, San Jose, CA, just off The Alameda, west of Downtown. If you have questions, please Contact Us
7:00pm – 7:55pm – Level 1, ongoing. This class focuses on posture, our many basic moves and technique, and an introduction to group dynamics. Moves learned in person on this night are repeated in the Thursday evening and Saturday morning Zoom classes. Twice a week is recommended to gain mastery of the form.
8:00pm – 8:55pm – Intermediate/Advanced (Level 2 + 3). This class focuses on group dynamics, combinations and chorus dynamics. We don’t spend too much time on technique, and you need to have good technique to dance at this level. Contact teacher for to inquire about attending this class.
Thursdays
Location – Your living room! This class is offered via Zoom. To join the Zoom class, email hoidancers@gmail.com at least an hour before the class start time to get an updated zoom link.
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Level 1, ongoing. This class focuses on posture, our many basic moves and technique, and an introduction to group dynamics. Moves learned in this class are a repeat from our in person Monday night class and are repeated again in our Saturday morning class. – a great chance to review, or to catch up if you miss!
Saturdays
Location – Your living room! This class is offered via Zoom. To join the Zoom class, email hoidancers@gmail.com at least an hour before the class start time to get an updated zoom link.
10:30am – 11:30am – Level 1, ongoing. This class focuses on posture, our many basic moves and technique, and an introduction to group dynamics. Moves learned in this class are repeated from our Monday night in person class and our Thursday zoom class – a great chance to review, or to catch up if you miss!
Click here for Prices and here for some tips on How to Prepare for Class.
What To Expect
Class Levels
Level One Classes: Learn the foundational steps of FCBD®Style (formerly known as American Tribal Style® or ATS) with occasional House of Inanna “dialect moves”. Class focus is mainly on correct technique with proper posture – taught with joy and humor. If you have little or no background in FCBD®Style or Tribal Improv style, need a refresher, or are a little shy about leading, this class is for you — it is open to anyone who is interested in learning or practicing FCBD®Style. You may start on any date since moves are repeated on a regular cycle. Taking Level One on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays is a great opportunity for you to solidify your skills by practicing more than once a week!
Level Two/Three Classes focus on more complex FCBD®Style cues, chorus dynamics, and leading and following in a group setting. Woohoo! We will additionally spend time working with props we love, from swords and baskets to veil and cane. Please note that you need to get an OK from the troupe director to be in this class.
Foundational Belly Dance Classes are all more than “basics”: They are the critical components of strong technique. Examples of these include hip lifts, umis, head slides, belly rolls…and finger cymbals (i.e., sagat or zills)!
If you’re interested in private classes, please contact Petra