BELLY DANCE CLASSES
BREVARD'S PREMIER BELLY DANCE ACADEMY
Join Brevard’s #1 Belly Dance Academy! Now offering classes across Brevard County! Classes are designed to educate, inspire, and discover the richness of the Egyptian style dance, music, and culture. Our academy also offers students the opportunity to study many different styles of dancing as well as dancer stretch. Find a class that’s right for you.
At MBDSC we honor all body types, ages, cultures, races, and encourage and support everyone in their dance and fitness journey! We do not discriminate on any level. We have a very diverse group of students and instructors. Enter the wonderful and enchanted world of belly dance!
Register in person or online for classes. There are no yearly or registration fees. All sales are final, no refunds. Student have the opportunity to make up classes within the same month. See our purchasing agreements and cancellation policies below.
We look forward to shimmying with you soon.
Welcome to our Online Registration Portal
Register in person or online for classes. There are no yearly or registration fees. All sales are final, no refunds. Student have the opportunity to make up classes within the same month. See our purchasing agreements and cancellation policies below.
We look forward to shimmying with you soon.
Mondays
CANCELLED
Dancer Stretch
@Nicole Cote School of Dance
Join us for Dancer Stretch with Rya every Monday evening. A fusion of classic dance stretches and movements…. The class also may be infused with yoga, Pilates, and somatic exercises sprinkled with breathing techniques and meditation! Bring a mat and water. Mat is not required as we have a few loaners. Walk-ins welcome.
Class Location: Nicole Cote School of Dance, 5180 Minton Rd NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Wednesdays
All-Level Belly Dance
@The West Melbourne Veterans Complex
Class Location: West Melbourne Veteran Memorial Complex, 2285 Minton Rd. Melbourne, FL 32904
Fridays
CANCELLED
Intro to Belly Dance
@The Yoga Gallery
Downtown Melbourne
Intro to Belly Dance introduces students to the basic movement vocabulary of Egyptian style belly dance style and explores basic posture, basic hip work, core engagement, breathing, shimmies, traveling steps and beautiful arm work. This is a great starting point for students to discover the vast richness of Egyptian dance, music and culture. Enter the wonderful and enchanted world of belly dance!
Class Location: The Yoga Gallery Downtown Melbourne, 2006 Vernon Pl suite A, Melbourne, FL 32901
Saturdays
Beginner Belly Dance
@Nicole Cote School of Dance
New to belly dance or want to brush-up on your technique? This class is designed with the absolute beginner in mind and no dance experience is required – even those with physical limitations. Beginner Belly Dance introduces students to the basic movement vocabulary of Egyptian style belly dance style and explores basic posture, basic hip work, core engagement, breathing, shimmies, traveling steps and beautiful arm work. Enter the wonderful and enchanted world of belly dance!
Class Location: Nicole Cote School of Dance, 5180 Minton Rd NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Saturdays
Advanced Beginner Belly Dance
@Nicole Cote School of Dance
This class is designed for dancers who already possess the fundamental beginner bellydance vocabulary and who wish to elevated their practice to the next level. In this class, you will expand your repertoire of dance steps, rhythm knowledge, and music vocabulary. While learning graceful transitions between moves and fun combinations, you will also learn the framework for building exciting choreography by enhancing your skills in layering movements, shimmies, turns, level changes, directional changes, and musicality.
Class Location: Nicole Cote School of Dance, 5180 Minton Rd NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Saturdays
Inter/Adv Technique
@Nicole Cote School of Dance
In this class you will build on what you've learned in Intermediate to build your Advanced technique. You will deepen your understanding of movement, styles, all while continuing to study the Egyptian and Turkish culture. Like all of our classes, you will continue to build and learn about the cultural aspect of the dance and the regions each style is danced. The instructor will pick styles to study for the year. This is a highly specialized class and instructor permission is needed to attend.
Class Location: Nicole Cote School of Dance, 5180 Minton Rd NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Saturdays
Advanced Choreography
@Nicole Cote School of Dance
This class is designed for Intermediate/Advanced level students and is open by invitation only. This class is for troupe members and Zaira's students who wish to study at this level. Complex group and individual choreographies are covered. Zaira creates and stages our own dances here. This class is ongoing and cycles through choreographies every 3-4 months. This troupe performs professionally.
Class Location: Nicole Cote School of Dance, 5180 Minton Rd NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
VIP Pass
Unlimited classes for the month!
Looking to take more classes a month? Purchase our VIP Pass for $140. This pass is good for all locations and all classes.
It must be used within the month it is purchased.
Locations – all!
Private Lesson
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for everyone in hour increments and are highly recommended to serve as a supplement to improve and further your overall dance technique.
Private lessons with Zaira and Marcelly are available. Private must be scheduled directly with the instructor who will create a detailed lesson plan to maximize your private instruction time.
Location to be defined at booking. Email us at info@melbournebellydancingspacecoast.com
Private Party
Private Party
Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to celebrate a special occasion or just take a break from your daily routine?
Zaira offers middle eastern performances and lessons for birthday parties, weddings, bachelorette parties and bridal showers.
If your looking for something fun and different, then book us today!
All events are customized for you and your guests.
Location to be defined at booking. Email us at info@melbournebellydancingspacecoast.com
Purchasing Agreement
All sales are final, no refunds. Student do have the opportunity to make up classes within the same month. See our cancellation policy below. Fees are included in online price. Discount for cash.
Class Rates:
Sign up in person or use our online portal below to sign up and pay for classes online. Students are not required to sign up online if they plan on registering in person.
Note: All Wednesday classes can be paid through the City of West Melbourne or here on line.
Monthly Rates (Must be within the same month)
1 class, $50/month
2 classes, $80/month
3 classes, $120/month
VIP access to all classes, $140/month
Instructor permission required for advanced classes.
Drop-in Rates
1 class, $15
2 classes, $25
Drop into any class or two classes, back-to-back on the same day, and take advantage of this discount.
Rates for private parties vary by time and location. Call or write for details.
2024 Holiday Schedule
No classes Aug 9
No classes Aug 31-Sept 2
No classes Thanksgiving Weekend
No classes December (winter break). Classes resume the 1st Saturday in January 2025.
Class Descriptions
Intro to Belly dance
Intro to Belly dancing is an on-going class for students new to belly dance and those wishing to refresh their technique. This class is designed with the absolute beginner in mind and no dance experience is required – even those with physical limitations. Intro and Beginner Belly Dance introduces students to the basic movement vocabulary of Egyptian style belly dance style and explores basic posture, basic hip work, core engagement, breathing, shimmies, traveling steps and beautiful arm work. This is a great starting point for students to discover the vast richness of Egyptian dance, music and culture. Enter the wonderful and enchanted world of belly dance!
Join for fun and fitness! Women and men of every size and ability level will have fun while building confidence, strength, and grace!
Beginner Belly dance
New to belly dance or want to brush-up on your technique? Beginner Belly Dance is an on-going class for students new to belly dance and those wishing to refresh their technique. This class is designed with the absolute beginner in mind and no dance experience is required – even those with physical limitations.
Beginner Belly Dance introduces students to the basic movement vocabulary of belly dance and will give you the foundation for all types of belly dancing styles. The class will explore basic posture, basic hip work, core engagement, breathing, shimmies, traveling steps and beautiful arm work to Middle Eastern music in a fun, supportive and relaxed environment. Classes are the starting point for students to discover the vast richness of Egyptian dance, music and culture. The syllabus repeats every 3-4 months and students can join a session at any point. Enter the wonderful and enchanted world of belly dance!
Classes are open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced. This class will introduce students to the veil prop.
Advanced Beginner and Intro to intermediate Belly dance
This class is designed for dancers who already possess the fundamental beginner bellydance vocabulary and who wish to elevated their practice to the next level. In this class, you will expand your repertoire of dance steps, rhythm knowledge, and music vocabulary. While learning graceful transitions between moves and fun combinations, you will also learn the framework for building exciting choreography by enhancing your skills in layering movements, shimmies, turns, level changes, directional changes, and musicality. This class includes and introduction to the use of props such as veil, candle, and sword. You will need to master this class before moving into our Intermediate/Advanced class.
Classes are for those who have the basics and looking to level up!
All Level Belly Dance
In this class, you will expand your repertoire of dance steps, rhythm knowledge, and music vocabulary. Students will learn proper technique, fun combinations, and the framework for building exciting choreographies. Dancers will enhance their layering skills, level and directional changes, and emphasizing and de-emphasizing movement and musicality. This class includes a mix of technique, drills and often incorporates the use of a prop like zills or veils. It is highly recommended that all students attending this class have at least 6 months of beginner belly dance instruction but it is not required if you have dance (any form) experience.
Intermediate / Advanced belly dance
In this class you will build on what you’ve learned in Intermediate to build your Advanced technique. You will deepen your understanding of movement, styles, all while continuing to study the Egyptian and Turkish culture. Like all of our classes, you will continue to build and learn about the cultural aspect of the dance and the regions each style is danced. The instructor will pick styles to study for the year. This is a highly specialized class and instructor permission is needed to attend.
performance troupe
This class is designed for Intermediate/Advanced level students and is open by invitation only. This class is for troupe members and Zaira’s students who wish to study at this level. Complex group and individual choreographies are covered. Zaira creates and stages our own dances here. This class is ongoing and cycles through choreographies every 3-4 months. This troupe performs professionally.
ZILL DRILL
This unique zill drill class, which is included in both intermediate and advanced belly dance classes, will help you become proficient in playing various zill patterns (i.e., beledi, kashlimar, chiftetelli, bolero, and other variations of the 4/4, 9/8, 6/8, and 2/4 patterns). The Wednesday classes host zill drills over the summer. Zills can be purchased at Saroyan Mastercrafts or borrow a pair to practice. Baby socks can be used on zills to muffle the cymbals during at home practice.
MASTER classes and workshops
Be inspired! Every other month Zaira will host a master choreography class that will focus on learning a new choreography and performance. This is a very exciting choreography class that is sure to enhance your skills in layering movements, level changes, directional changes, and emphasizing and de-emphasizing movement to match the music. Zaira will also host guest belly dance instructors to teach a master class. Stay tuned for more excited news.
Dancer stretch
Join us for Dancer Stretch with Rya every Monday evening.
A fusion of classic dance stretches and movements…. The class also may be infused with yoga, Pilates, and somatic exercises sprinkled with breathing techniques and meditation!
Why is it important for dancers to stretch?
Stretching helps you increase your flexibility, strengthen your technique and improve your lines, and range of motion, all while avoiding injury. You spend countless hours on classes and practicing, however, stretching is just as important to your success as a dancer.
Bring a mat and water. Mat is not required as we have a few loaners.
Walk-ins welcome.
private lessons
Private lessons are available for everyone in hour increments and are highly recommended to serve as a supplement to improve and further your overall dance technique. Privates can also be used for solos and professional training. Private lessons with Zaira and Marcelly are available; sessions must be scheduled directly with the instructor who will create a detailed lesson plan to maximize your private instruction time.
coaching & Mentoring
Instructor offer coaching and mentoring at all levels for students. Inquire with your instructors.
Class Attire
Q: What do I wear to class?
A: Wear something that’s comfortable! We recommend any yoga or stretchy pants. Sports bras are optional. You just want to be secure and comfortable in what you wear.
Dressing up is lots of fun, but you definitely don’t need to & it is not a requirement. We have some students who come in sweats while other students love to wear harem pants, dance skirts and cool tops. We personally love to be fashionable while dancing.
As far as footwear is concerned, you will either be dancing on a hardwood-like suspended floor at Nicole Cote or The Yoga Gallery or a hard smooth floor like at the West Melbourne Rec center. Although some students dance either with socks or barefoot, we encourage students to invest in a ballet practice shoes as class footwear, for long-term students. Tennis shoes are not allowed. Dance shoes are welcome as they provide the proper support.
Visit The Melbourne Dancewear shop, 442 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935. They are more affordable than Amazon and will fit you for socks, ballet slippers, and/or dance shoes.
2024 Workshops & Master Classes
Melbourne Belly Dancing will be hosting private and public workshops this year. Visit our Workshop page for more information. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date!
