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Belly Dancing Classes Liverpool
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Welcome....
Belly Dancing Classes Lessons and Workshops in Liverpool! Unfortunately I am not teaching in Liverpool at the moment but there are plenty of great teachers who are. Here are details of teachers who I recommend. Please check details with individual teachers.
SAED - EGYPTIAN DANCE Liverpool
AMIRA ORIENTALE BELLY DANCE AINTREE
Helens Formby & Maghull Turkish and theatrical fusion Bellydance classes
AZIZAS ANGELS - Dance Fun Exercise
Nailas Classes Edge Lane Liverpool- see their page
Samantha Dakini Fusion Dance Classes
L3 Liverpool
Orrel Park Belly Dance Class
Nancy's class Toxteth
details added soon
Miki's Bellydance Classes In The City Centre
JENNIFER'S BELLY DANCE CLASS CROSBY
Belly Dancing Classes Wirral & Liverpool Updates
Corona virus update - Due to the outbreak of this worrying virus I have decided to postpone classes until September. As a service provider I have a duty of care to the people who come to class and its best to avoid the spread of this virus that may be life threatening to many. Please stay safe everyone!
In the mean time I have free video belly dancing classes for all in the private Facebook group. Send a request to join.
Wirral & Liverpool Belly Dancing Classes Timetable
Wirral Belly Dance Classes -
Saturday morning classes at Hoylake parade Community Centre ch473ag 11.30am.
New Term - Saturday 26th September
Runs every Saturday until end of December 11.30am at The Hoylake parade Community Centre ch473ag.
Drop in classes £5
you don't have to book just turn up!
Concession / block booking first 3 consecutive classes £10. Paid in advance.
Veil workshop - Saturday 10th September 1.30pm-3.30pm
Information - The workshop is suitable for those with experience learning belly dance technique and silk veils or chiffon veils. Great for those who want to challenge themselves and put months of learning into a full belly dance routine to practice for personal use or to perform as part of the class performance group or separate to the group.
Venue - The Hoylake parade Community Centre ch473ag
Price - £7.50 Existing Class Members or £15 to new students who haven't taken regular class's with this particular dance school.
Booking - Book at class or email tarasdanceinfo@gmail.com
Payment - Cash at class for existing students or PayPal for new students. Payment must be received at least 2 weeks before the date of the workshop.
Performance opportunities -
At October Halloween Hafla - Details tbc.
Liverpool Classes - At Whisc
Gentle Flow Belly Dance - For Antenatal Postnatal & Low Mobility.
Whisc Class Liverpool Gentle flow Thursday 1.15pm- running as normal at the moment Further advice / guidelines added when updated by Whisc. Check back on Wednesday evenings. Corona Advice -If you have been feeling unwell or have been in contact with anyone who had been unwell please stay home. Those attending please follow hand washing guidelines ect.
***Tara is on maternity leave*** Her
Classes will resume in January 2020.
Liverpool Belly Dancing classes
10 week course - £50 / Taster class £5
Restarting in January 2020 Wednesday evenings 6.30pm in Liverpool city centre. Venue to be confirmed. Bookings only.
See the Facebook event for updates
Wirral Belly Dance Classes
Drop in - Running every week just turn up!Restarting in January 2020 Saturdays 11am in Hoylake. Venue to be confirmed. £5 per session. See the Facebook event for updates Click here
Classes Running Now!
Liverpool Every Tuesday 1.30pm at Whisc Bold Street Liverpool city centre. This busy class is sports funded giving the opportunity for people to participate in classes for Free. Just turn up on the day. Classes running every week until the end of April 2019. Women of all ages and levels are welcome. *Pregnant women welcome with permissions from Medical professional
Antenatal Belly Dancing Workshops
Tara is expecting her own baby and offers safe low impact belly dance tuition suitable for other pregnant women. The group workshops are suitable for women's groups and organisations that offer services for pregnant women. From £25 per hour session in the Merseyside area.
Classes Running from February 2020-
Reserve a place by emailing taradanceinfo@gmail.com or use the contact form below.
Saturday mornings 11am at the parade community centre Hoylake. - Drop in £5 per class. Running every week.
-Tuesday afternoons 1.30pm Whisc Bold street Liverpool just turn up funded / free. New students welcome! All levels
-Wednesday evenings 7.45pm URC Wallasey Village - 8 week course £48.
Email - taradanceinfo@gmail.com.
Rehearsals in Wallasey - Taras existing performance students & invited experienced students only.
Shows - Come & see Tara & her student dance school perform. Next show Sat Mar 23 ~ Nile to the Mersey “Shimmy Into Spring Hafla”, Liverpool Contact for information.
Incubabies Charity Event / in association with Arrows park hospital. 13th March 2019 - Private event raising funds.
Marie's Shimmy & Donate Hafla Liverpool
March 2019 details added soon.
Wirral Hoylake Festival of Firsts - Summer 2019
Led by Tara Dance Arts Group
Details added soon.
The Wirral Arts Festival - Winter 2019
Led By Tara Dance Arts Group
Details added soon.
Helens Christmas Party Hafla - Charity Event -
Details added soon.
Welcome.... Belly Dancing Classes Lessons and Workshops
-Saturday mornings 11am at the parade community centre Hoylake. - Tara is no taking on any new students this year. Contact for 2020 bookings list.
-Tuesday afternoon 1.30pm Whisc Bold street Liverpool just turn up / free. New students welcome! All levels
-Wednesday evenings 7.45pm URC Wallasey Village - Tara is not taking on any new students this year. Contact for 2020 class bookings list.
Email - taradanceinfo@gmail.com.
Rehearsals in Wallasey - Taras existing performance students & invited experienced students only.
*Note - High standard safe dance technique is taught by passionate creative and down to earth teacher Tara who is a professional performer and entertainer. She holds certificates / qualifications in Dance, Teaching, Fitness, First aid and makeup artistry. Fully insured and a professional member of FFCD (foundation of community dance people dancing) Assured with Safer in Dance established since 2012.
Shows - Come & see Tara & her student dance school perform. Next show Sat Mar 23 ~ Nile to the Mersey “Shimmy Into Spring Hafla”, Liverpool Contact for information.
Incubabies Charity Event / in association with Arrows park hospital. 13th March 2019 - Private event raising funds.
Marie's Shimmy & Donate Hafla Liverpool
March 2019 details added soon.
Wirral Hoylake Festival of Firsts - Summer 2019
Led by Tara Dance Arts Group
Details added soon.
The Wirral Arts Festival - Winter 2019
Led By Tara Dance Arts Group
Details added soon.
Helens Christmas Party Hafla - Charity Event -
Details added soo
Tuesdays - 1.30pm WHISC Bold Street Liverpool city centre L1. Facing Tesco. Free class suitable for women of mixed abilities.
Weekly classes start again on 8th January until end of March. Just turn up!
Wednesday's - 7.45pm. Wallasey Group. Address given upon booking. This class branched off from the beginner class and is a small established friendly group of women from the area who are of improver to advanced level belly dance students who share an interest in learning higher level technique, Props, Performance (optional) and full choreographed belly dance routines. Performance is optional however there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year. New members are always welcome. £6 per class. This class runs for 60-75 mins. BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE (6th Feb only, offer for new students)
Start date Wednesday 6th February 745pm.
Running on a weekly basis. Join at any point but contact with your information. Venue address is given upon booking. You can pay at class with cash.
Saturdays - 11am in the rehearsal room of The Hoylake Parade Community Centre. Hoyle road Hoylake Wirral Ch47-3AG.
-Mixed Level - Beginners & Improvers
- Exercise & dance technique based suitable for women of all ages and abilities. We have a follow along dance towards the end of the class. Just turn up. £5 per class. Social days and evenings for those who wish to attend.
Weekly classes start again January 12th 11am.
Workshops - details coming soon. £6.50 per hour workshop.
Details - The classes and workshops are organised and taught by Tara Maxwell an experienced professional belly dance performer, Makeup artist, Artistic director and teaching facilitator who holds full insurance, dance, fitness, Make artistry first aid and teaching qualifications / certificates and is a professional member of Foundation for community dance. The classes have been featured on TV Radio and printed publications. Tara is employed to teach at the women's charity WHISC in Liverpool city centre and has ran her dance school "Tara Dance Arts" since 2013.
To see public unbiased reviews from real people visit the Facebook page "Tara Dance Arts"
What to wear -
Leggings and a fitted top / t-shirt is fine but be sure your clothing is not to tight or restrictive or to long. Some people wear dance yoga or exercise clothing.
We dance bare foot but flat soft jazz ballet or belly dance style dance shoes are suitable. They must be flat and soft. No trainers in the class please they can be bad for your feet when dancing. If you have been meficalled fitted with special shoes you are welcome to wear them. Please bring socks.
Coin hip belts and scarves are provided along with props for all to borrow. If you have your own feel free to bring them.
Additional Information & Class Rules
Bring a bottle of drinking water.
Do not use the class as an advertising platform.
No abusive behaviour at class.
Mutual respect is expected to be shown towards other students and the teachers.
Leave your problems at the door.
Please pay for your class before leaving
Try to turn up on time. If late please do not disturb the class or teacher. Find a spaces and get involved.
To ensure there are minimul disruptions or digression any discussion and questions can be asked and answered if invited or at the end of the class.
Bellydance Arts & Fitness Classes Courses & Workshops in Merseyside
taradanceinfo@gmail.com
Hoylake Wirral Belly Dance Class - EVERY WEEK!
Saturdays 11am at the parade community centre hoyle road Ch47-3AG. Free car park Note this is a Women's group. People Of All Ages & dance / fitness abilities welcome. £5 JUST TURN UP!
Class runs every week, new members welcome
*No class on 25th August.
Free Belly Dance Class on Saturday 22nd September!
Liverpool City Centre Belly Dance Class Sessions - Sept 2018
6 Week Theatrical Belly Dance Course
With Isis Wings
Starting Wednesday 12th September 7pm
Liverpool city centre. Suitable for Intermediate level. 12 spaces. This course is full. Sold Out!
Belly dancing With Arabic at WHISC
taught by Tara starting Tuesday 18th September Contact WHISC for information.
Other Recommended Teachers & Classes In Liverpool
Here are some local teachers I know personally and have met or had positive learning experiences with / heard good things about who are good teachers and nice people. If you can't make it to my class get in touch with them
Carolyn's Classes in various areas
Marie's Class in Bootle
Helens Classes various areas
SAED Classes various areas
Mary's Class
Nancy's Class Toxteth
Advertise your class here for £5 a week.
Contact
Email Me - taradanceinfo@gmail.com
Tara Dance Arts is a dance school based in Merseyside. The classes workshops and lessons are held at various venues in Wirral Liverpool and other areas of Merseyside. They are particularly suitable and popular for women however from time to time Men are invited and children are welcome but must be over the age of five and supervised by a participating parent or guardian. Tara Maxwell is the artistic director, Facilitator and owner of the company. She is a working performer with experience and relevant qualifications / certificates. She has taught a various places of arts education and culture and her dance school has been established since 2013. She is fully insured to teach privately and publically as well being trading standards assured (Wirral). Tara teaches from a community dance perspective allowing for an all inclusive environment. She is a professional member of FFCD Foundation For Community Dance - People Dancing.
Tuition & Stylisation
Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, Turkish oryantal, American Cabaret, Folklore, North African & Theatrical fusion. All of these styles of dance are known as belly dancing. They all have similarities however they have noticeable difference.
Social dancing, Performance arts & fitness style belly dance is all included in the tuition giving everybody an opportunity to get the most out of participating.
Classes Tuition includes - (beginners through to intermediates)
Technique, Artistic expression, Improvisation, Choreographies, Easy to follow exercise dance routines, Props, Musical instruments (such as drums and finger cymbals/Zills/Sagat).
Next Level Training Course & Workshops (intermediates only)
Theatre techniques, Arts & crafts, Makeup, Stage craft & Performance arts techniques, Preparing for professionalism in Restaurants dancing & events. Includes some of the above.
Suitability
People of All ages, Dance level or fitness abilities, All body shapes.
Social -
We are invited to lots of great shows Haflas and parties within the private belly dance community throughout the year giving opportunity for our dance groups to meet up, Eat and watch some great performances.
Performance Opportunities -
As stated above the are social outings and for those who wish to take part in performance at these particular events there will be opportunities for those who come to class regularly, Who work hard to practice and are 100% reliable. In addition to belly dance Haflas run by others we also have our own showcase Haflas parties and recitals. Every summer is full of events we have repeat invites to perform at. These are public events like festivals and summer fetes, Reliable participants who attend classes and rehearsals are welcome to take part.
Disabilities & Learning Diffulties
Tara has taught many students who have struggled at other classes. She is a facilitator and includes everyone. She asks for feedback and allows questions. She helps as much as she can. Tara has dyslexia and understands the problems dance participants who are dyslexic can face therefore she is patient and offers variations at class. Her class in Hoylake has access for people with disabilities. She has a teaching certificate and includes many if not all teaching styles in her sessions.
Belly Dance For Health & Fitness
There have been many scientific studies that have proven belly dancing to be beneficial for all kinds of ailments physical problems and diseases. Especially those effecting women. The reason why belly dancing us great for exersise for all ages us because it is low impact. At Tara's class she creates lesson plans that incorporate simple flexibility resistance and moderate cardiovascular exercise as well as safe dance technique. Belly dancing does engage and strengthen the core muscles of the belly pelvis buttocks and lower back. It helps us release fluid into the joints keeping them flexible. Shimmys are a great way to get your cardio going as is fun upbeat easy to follow routines. Good posture, Snake arms and veil dancing engage the upper back and help to tone the arms. Figure rights camels and hip circles give the inner women's muscles a good workout, Stretch and massage. These moves have been studied in China and proved they really help with bladder and womens problems.
At this class it is all performed without having to get down on your knees or roll around dirty floors. The only time we get down onto the floor is if we are learning Turkish floor work or balancing props. This is mainly practiced at workshops not within class. If it is done at class there are variations offered so those who may not want to desend down to the floor or can not go down onto the floor have options. When floor work is practiced by those who are inexperienced knee pads and yoga mats are shared to ensure our bodies are cushioned and our knees are protected.
What to Wear -
Exercise gym dance sports or yoga clothing is suitable as is a pair of leggings and a top. Anything you feel comfortable to dance / exercise in. We have t-shirts & bags available to purchase at class (optional)
Shoes - No Trainers in the studio / hall please!
Traditionally it is appropriate to dance and learn belly dance bare foot however flat soft ballet jazz or belly dance pumps shoes or slippers are fine. Foot thongs or yoga so is are great also. Bring a pair of socks in your dance bag.
Coins belts and hip scarves -
There are colourful coin hip belts and tassle hip scarves available at class for all to share ware and return in the condition it was found in. Props and accessories are also shared and should be returned. If you have your own feel free to bring it / them along.
Other Stuff -
If you can bring a bottle of water however there is drinking water at each venue.
There are toilets and changing rooms / areas at each venue.
There is staff at each venue.
Each venue is clean tidy safe with suitable dance flooring ventilation and follow health and safety laws.
Check each class listing for parking & travel advice
Those who attend similar classes are welcome to Tara's however be warned bad behaviour or advertising is
Not allowed and you will be learning how to dance.
Classes Time Table
Liverpool Belly Dance Classes 7pm Elliott Clarke Performing Arts College Old Haymarket Liverpool City Centre L1-6ER
Starting Wednesday 12th September £36 for 6 one hour sessions. You are welcome to pay £6.50 deposit (by postal order bank transfer or paypal) for the first class on the 12th September 7pm and pay the rest with cash at class.
If you prefer to try a class you are welcome to attend the first session on 12th September 7pm £6.50 paid in advance by postal order bank transfer or PayPal.
Classes in liverpool are Held in 6 week slots, if they continue to be busy after the 6 weeks they will continue for a further 6 weeks.
Booking is Essential!
Hoylake Wirral Belly Dancing Classes EVERY WEEK - Saturday mornings 11am the parade community centre Hoyle Road Hoylake Wirral Ch47-3AG
£5 per class
Just turn up!
Contact
Email Me - taradanceinfo@gmail.com
Pay For Sessions
PayPal link for full payment of £36 (use link below)
paypal.me/tarabellydance/36
PayPal link for first class or 6 session deposit (use link below)
paypal.me/tarabellydance/6.50
New Classes - Huyton (contact me if you are interested in joining)
New classes - Wallasey (contact me to show your interest)
Everyone welcome!
Contact - taradanceinfo@gmail.com
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Community Bellydance Arts
A Course of Ten Belly Dancing Classes in Liverpool
Prepare To Prop!
12 week course starting 7pm on Wednesday 12th September 2018 at Elliott Clarke Performing Arts College Old Haymarket Liverpool City Centre L1-6ER
Suitability - All ages, Genders, Dance / fitness abilities welcome.
Number of spaces - 12
Sign up - email taradanceinfo@gmail.com
Enrol - 12th Sept (attend the taster session on the date £5)
About The Course
This is a dance focused course designed to encourage people from all walks of life to participate in dance. Over the twelve week period Tara will teach her format of belly dance technique along with an introduction to a popular belly dance prop. Then a choreographed dance routine will be taught with the prop. Artistic expression, Improvisation and creativity is expolored as part of the course so the student can build upon the choreography taught to add to it and change it to make it their own and are welcome to perform the choreography when it suits once the course is completed. Students are invited to attend an introduction taster class before signing up. Along with learning how to belly dance there are many
proven health and fitness benefits so attending will also give is great form of low impact moderate intensity cardio flexibility and resistance workout. The objective of this particular course is to teach the benefits of dance and to teach those who think they can't dance to walk in at the beginning of the course and dance out by the end. We end the course with a mini belly dance party / social get together.
*Optional - there are performance opportunities for those who want to get involved.
The teaching concept and environment is based around community dance. The dance style and technique is that of oriental dance (belly dance) with a touch of theatrical flair.
To find out more about community dance here (click text)
£60 for the full course (12 classes)
£50 Early Bird Offer - Offer available untill August 1st (full course 12 classes)
£10 course deposit
£5 taster session (on 12th September)
PayPal Links (cash / bank transfer / postal order)
paypal.me/tarabellydance/10
paypal.me/tarabellydance/50
What to wear -
Dance yoga fitness gym clothing or leggings and a top.
Traditionally it is acceptable and authentic to dance bare foot however flat soft ballet jazz highland belly dance shoes, yoga socks or foot thongs are fine to wear at class - no trainers unless medically fitted. Coin hip belts and props provided for all to wear and return at class.
Venue- Great care has been taken to select suitable appropriate high standard rooms studios and halls that follow heath & safety laws and procedures. All venues hired by Tara have suitable dance flooring, Lighting and ventilation. There is drinking water at each venue as well as waiting areas and changing areas. Staff are preset and venues are safe.
Click the page links below for belly dance class info
Email - taradanceinfo@gmail.com
Click For Belly Dancing Workshops Merseyside
Click For Hens & Kids Bellydance Tuition Parties
Belly dance Class Updates -
Wirral Class - Every week on Saturday 11am at The Hoylake Parade Community Centre Hoyle Road Hoylake Ch47-3AG
(This class is running this week!)
Liverpool Class - 10 Week Course starting 19th May 7pm at Elliott Clarke Performing Arts College Old Haymarket Liverpool City Centre L1-6ER (starting soon)
Tara has been teaching belly dancing for over five years. She runs bellydance fitness classes and community bellydance arts courses in Wirral and Liverpool as well as facilitating
belly dancing workshops, Belly dance private group lessons in schools community culture arts events and nursing residential homes. Tara provides belly dance tuition for hen parties, Women's events, Children's parties in Merseyside Chester Cheshire North Wales UK. Tara has trained in and teaches oriental golden era and classic Egyptian
Turkish Oryantal Dansi Roma, North African, Greek, American Cabaret, Folkloric, Theatrical Fusion,Pharaonic goddess belly dance. She teaches choreographed dance routines, props like silk veils, fan veils, cane raqs Assaya, Raqs Al shamadan (candleabra) candles, swords, Zills / Sagat (finger cymbals) , Isis Cleopatra butterfly wings and more.
Weekly Belly Dance Classes 2018
Belly dance fitness classes with Tara run every week in Hoylake Wirral & in 10 week courses/blocks in Liverpool City Centre. They are down to earth fun and suitable for everyone of all ages and abilities. Total beginners as well as improvers & intermediates welcome. Those with experience may want to carry on attending classes for dance practice, The many health and fitness benefits, For new opportunities, Socialising or to become a member of a friendly belly dance class.These particular classes are first and foremost dance classes. We focus on authentic belly dance moves and techniques that are put together into sequences for safe dance practice. There are easy to follow dance routines for all to take part in and props may also be incorporated. The way the classes are structured allows time to learn moves and steps properly, Practice dancing safely. The health and fitness benefits are added by incorporating low impact moderate intensity dance workout that includes safe cardio flexibility & resistance. At this class you You will be dancing. Dancing is a fun type of exersise after all! Coin hip belts & props are provided for all to wear & return.
Liverpool City Centre - Every Wednesday 7pm
Elliott Clarke Performing Arts College Old Haymarket Liverpool City Centre L1-6ER (corner of Dale street, same block as central travel lodge) scroll down to see map below. Classes in Liverpool are run in 10 week courses / blocks. Every class us different so you can join at any time. There are 12 spaces, contact me to reserve a place.The Next block starts in May.
*Don't forget to check the Facebook page for class updates. (Liverpool Class is not running this week 14th March)
Hoylake Wirral Class - Every Saturday 11am
The Parade Community Centre Hoyle Road Hoylake Wirral Ch47-3AG (we are upstairs in the rehearsal room, if you get lost speak to the care taker) scroll down to see map below.
The classes in Hoylake run every week. This is a Womens group. Just turn up or contact me for more info. (Next Class is 17th March)
*Don't forget to check the Facebook page for class updates.
Price
Pay at class with cash or online through payPay / loyalty cards
£4 Intro Class (first class - try a class
£5 Other Classes
£4-£4.50 Block Booking Discount (£22.50 X5 / £40 X10 classes)
PayPal.me links.
Ask Me About Gift Vouchers (see images below)
Put Your Name Down or Just Turn Up!
Classes in Liverpool run in ten week blocks, classes in Wirral run mostly every week but check the Facebook page to see class updates. Just incase there is a cancellation or email me.
What To Wear -
Any kind of bellydance dance yoga or gym / exercise clothing or leggings and a top is fine. Look at images below to get an idea of what you can wear.
Shoes -
Traditionally it is acceptable to learn belly dance bare foot.
If for any reason you prefer to wear shoes please bring jazz ballet or belly dance shoes that are flat soft with suede soles used only for dance. You can also wear foot thongs, Hermes sandles or highland dance shoes. Some ladies wear yoga socks (socks with light grips on the bottom). *No trainers allowed at class unless they are special shoes made for disability.
Bring Water -
Bring a small bottle of water to keep you hydrated throughout the class. Don't worry if you forget there are kitchens with drinking water at each venue.
Changing Rooms & Areas -
There are changing rooms and areas at each venue for those who want to change.
Venues-
All the venues and buildings where the classes are held are clean safe tidy and follow health & safety procedures that have been passed by the council. All have changing rooms and kitchens with drinking water, toilets and waiting areas. All are staffed and public buildings & Performance art centres used for community culture arts and education.
Been To Other Classes?
There is easily around twelve styles of belly dance and this number doesn't include the styles that branch off, The traditional styles of folk dance and it doesn't even cover the 22 counties of the middle East never mind the Medetaranean. As belly dance teacher's we are lucky enough to learn one to three styles and master at least one style. Therefore not everyone teaches the same style or technique and humble teachers consider ourselves life long learners. Unless your teacher is a thousand year old walking dance dictionary I doubt she's taught you every style in the book and every technique there is to know. Attending other classes is beneficial and you will learn more, Learn the difference in styles and which ones you like that suits you. Although there are definite similarities in each style there are also many differences.
Refunds -
No refunds on missed block booked classes.
If a class is cancelled you can come to another or else a refund for non redeemed classes will be given
Disclaimer-
If you have a medical or physical problem (including pregnancy) please seek medical advice from your gp before taking part signing up or participating in the classes.
Class Rules -
Have Common Courtesy & respect the venue the class and all people within it.
Any Questions / Want To Book A Class?
Contact me -
Email - taradanceinfo@gmail.com
Qualifications & Experience Bio
I hold dance fitness teaching and makeup artist / beauty therapy certificates / qualifications that are relevant to what I teach and the professional services I offer and provide. With almost six years of providing dance instruction at schools, within charity community education culture and arts organisations alongside running classes and facilitating workshops I have gained experience and am fully insured to teach belly dance from a community dance perspective. I have trained in and performed belly dance since 2004 and previously studied dance performing arts and theatre at college in 2000. I gained breif experience working with youth theatre and drama company. I was lead choreographer and song writer for a girl group I was in 1998. My work in beauty led me down the holistic path which was not for me. Eventually leading me into fashion through becoming a makeup artist where I crossed paths with people I previously worked with which led me back into dance.
Past Teaching Time Line
Beginning Teaching - 2012
Charity Pub Class (raising money for my friend who died of breast cancer)
Liverpool Dance Centre
She Has Many Faces Workshops
Wirral Women's & Children's Aid Refuge
Year 1- 2013
Shimmy & Shine - Beginners - 6 Courses per year
Belly Circles - Beginners - Improvers - 6 Courses per year
Intro workshop - shimmy & shine beginners technique
Intro workshop - She has many faces workshop
Learn more workshop - I put a spell on You Choreography
Learn more workshop - Lola feather Boa Choreography
Learn more workshop - Circle Dance Choreography
Learn more workshop - fantastic veils technique
Learn more workshop - Zills Zills Zills! Dancing & playing instruments
Learn more workshop - Vagabonds Veil Choreography - intermediate
Learn more workshop - Cabaret Cane Technique, make your own cane.
She Has Many Faces Workshops
St Austin's International Links days Workshops -
The Priory School Turkish Day -
Wirral Women's & Children's Aid Refuge -
Media features publications
Year 2- 2014
Contemporary Belly Dance - All Levels - 4 Course per year
Cabaret Belly Dance -All Levels - 4 Course per year
Theatrical Belly Dance - All Levels - 4 Course per year
Learn more workshop - Theatrical ice Choreography
Learn more workshop - Celtic Veil Choreography
Learn More Workshop - Turkish Roma Cabaret zills Choreography
She Has Many Faces Workshops
St Austin's International Links days Workshops -
The Priory School Turkish Day -
BBC Radio Merseyside Feature
Media features publications
Liverpool John Moore's Redmond's Media - Interview
Year 3 -2015
Tara Dance Arts - All Levels X 8 courses per year
Oriental Dance Arts Course
Learn more workshop - A Carry on in Cairo Choreography
Learn more workshop - Isis Wings Choreography
Learn more workshop - Folkloric Cane Choreography
Learn more workshop - Romantic fan veils Choreography intro
She Has Many Faces Workshops
The Priory School Turkish Day -
St Austin's International Links days Workshops -
Festival of firsts - workshops
Wirral Older Peoples Parliament
Media features publications
Ellesmere Summer Fete - drums
Year 4 -2016
I took time out from teaching
Joined a Folkloric, Egyptian & North African
Dance Troupe called Ya Raqs for a year
We attended many places of arts culture and education Performing & teaching.
I took higher level classes Workshops and lessons with master teachers
She Has Many Faces Workshops
Wirral Arts Festival - Workshops for the public
The World Museum Liverpool
Roman Tours Chester
Formby Viking Reenactments
Year 5 - 2017
Belly Dancing With Tara x18 courses per year
Intro to belly dance with Tara - Workshops
Learn more workshop - Cane Choreography / cabaret
Learn more workshop - Veil Choreography
Learn more workshop - Classic oriental Choreography
Learn More Workshop - Relaxed Egyptian Improvisation
Learn more workshop - The Lotus & The Butterfly Choreography
Free Classes At WHISC in Liverpool
Featured on made in Liverpool TV
Featured in Media publications
She Has Many Faces Workshops
Media features publications
Year 6 - 2018
Bellydance Fitness - Classes
Intro to Belly Dancing With Tara - workshop
Learn More With Tara - Workshop
DVD 1 - Belly Dancing With Tara
Elliott Clarke Performing Arts College
The Parade Community Centre
Gift Vouchers
Loyalty card
Ten Week Course
2018 specialised bellydance fitness classes - All levels Beginners welcome - Women all ages -
* Gift Vouchers Available *
Liverpool City Centre - Wednesday 10th January 7pm
Old Haymarket Liverpool city centre L1-6ER
Hoylake Wirral - Saturday 13th January 11am
The Parade Community centre Hoyle Road Hoylake Ch47-3AG
Taught by Tara - a friendly professional working dancer and instructor who has relevent experience & holds relevent dance fitness beauty makeup & teaching certificates / qualifications - Tara is fully insured to teach
£24 - 5 consecutive classes
£45 - 10 consecutive classes
Taster class £4 (first class - join upto week 3)
Individual Class's £5 each (join upto week 3)
Suitable for all ages & dance/fitness abilities.
Offer! Bring a friend for free (1 individual class offer per person / group- upto week 3 - £5)
About The Weekly Bellydance Fitness Classes - 2018
Belly dancing for health and fitness incorporates authentic low impact safe beginner techniques and dance moves that include moderate cardio flexibility and resistance fused together for a fun upbeat dance class style workout. Oriental dance (also known as belly dance) covers a wide spectrum of belly dance styles that includes smooth and seamless Egyptian dance, Sassy and sharp Turkish dance, Relaxed Upbeat and Earthy fun North African dance along with some theatrical fusion. Giving a good overall dance exercise workout. Taught by a working professional belly dance performance artist who holdsrelevent dance and fitness certificates ensuring safe teaching. The classes run over ten consecutive weeks (10 week block / course) you are welcome to join upto week 3 or try a taster class within this time frame. As a professional dance artist I have been teaching successfully for the past 6 years(see timeline below) and am fully insured to teach. Class tuition is of a high standard with a down to earth instructor.
I run other courses & workshops for those who want to learn more. You can check back at a later date to view course and workshop info or contact me via email.
*Over 18s only.
Important information -
As a professional with a duty and responsibility to take care of the people who pay to come to class and for the services I have to offer I follow a professional code of ethics and hold relevant insurance and certificates in dance fitness & first aid. I ensure all venues and instruction is of a high standard and safe. I have 6 years of teaching experience.
LIVERPOOL City Centre
Elliott Clarke, Liverpool city centre L1-6ER
WIRRAL / HOYLAKE
The Parade Community Centre, Hoylake CH47-3AG
Joining a class -
Classes may be booked up so contact me first or take a chance and turn up (if class is full you may be turned away - I'd advice booking in advance)
To book / pay contact me by email taradanceinfo@gmail.com or use the contact form by clicking here***** or else contact via Facebook here**** or Twitter here *****
Turn up on the day.
How to pay -
PayPal In Advance To Hold Space
Cash At Class (there are 12 spaces - if the class is full you may be turned away)
Contact for more info.
Prices
Everyone is charged the same price!
Taster class from £4 - first class
Individual Class £5 - other classes
(Join / try a class - classes upto week 3
Pay at class with cash)
Offers / Discount
Bring a friend for free (£5 for 2 people at 1 class - not in conjunction with other offers - join upto week 3)
10 consecutive classes £45
Pay in advance at class or by paypal
Refunds - no refunds on missed classes (come to another venue/ course within the same block to redeem outstanding classes
Important information -
As a professional with a duty and responsibility to take care of the people who pay to come to class and for the services I have to offer I follow a professional code of ethics and hold relevant insurance and certificates in dance fitness & first aid. I ensure all venues and instruction is of a high standard and safe. I have 6 years of teaching experience.
LIVERPOOL City Centre
Elliott Clarke, Liverpool city centre L1-6ER
WIRRAL / HOYLAKE
The Parade Community Centre, Hoylake CH47-3AG
Joining a class -
Classes may be booked up so contact me first or take a chance and turn up (if class is full you may be turned away - I'd advice booking in advance)
To book / pay contact me by email taradanceinfo@gmail.com or use the contact form by clicking here***** or else contact via Facebook here**** or Twitter here *****
Turn up on the day.
How to pay -
PayPal In Advance To Hold Space
Cash At Class (there are 12 spaces - if the class is full you may be turned away)
Contact for more info.
Prices
Everyone is charged the same price!
Taster class from £5 - first class
Individual Class £6 - other classes
(Join / try a class - classes upto week 3
Pay at class with cash)
Offers / Discount
Bring a friend for free (£6 for 2 people at 1 class - not in conjunction with other offers - join upto week 3)
10 consecutive classes £45
Pay in advance at class or by paypal
Refunds - no refunds on missed classes (come to another venue/ course within the same block to redeem outstanding classes.
The classes have been running successfully for 6 years. I have experience teaching various belly dance courses classes and workshops in Merseyside (scroll down to see the timeline)
Past Teaching Time Line
Beginning Teaching - 2012
Charity Pub Class (raising money for my friend who died of breast cancer)
Liverpool Dance Centre
She Has Many Faces Workshops
Wirral Women's & Children's Aid Refuge
Year 1- 2013
Shimmy & Shine - Beginners - 6 Courses per year
Belly Circles - Beginners - Improvers - 6 Courses per year
Intro workshop - shimmy & shine beginners technique
Intro workshop - She has many faces workshop
Learn more workshop - I put a spell on You Choreography
Learn more workshop - Lola feather Boa Choreography
Learn more workshop - Circle Dance Choreography
Learn more workshop - fantastic veils technique
Learn more workshop - Zills Zills Zills! Dancing & playing instruments
Learn more workshop - Vagabonds Veil Choreography - intermediate
Learn more workshop - Cabaret Cane Technique, make your own cane.
She Has Many Faces Workshops
St Austin's International Links days Workshops -
The Priory School Turkish Day -
Wirral Women's & Children's Aid Refuge -
Media features publications
Year 2- 2014
Contemporary Belly Dance - All Levels - 4 Course per year
Cabaret Belly Dance -All Levels - 4 Course per year
Theatrical Belly Dance - All Levels - 4 Course per year
Learn more workshop - Theatrical ice Choreography
Learn more workshop - Celtic Veil Choreography
Learn More Workshop - Turkish Roma Cabaret zills Choreography
She Has Many Faces Workshops
St Austin's International Links days Workshops -
The Priory School Turkish Day -
BBC Radio Merseyside Feature
Media features publications
Liverpool John Moore's Redmond's Media - Interview
Year 3 -2015
Tara Dance Arts - All Levels X 8 courses per year
Oriental Dance Arts Course
Learn more workshop - A Carry on in Cairo Choreography
Learn more workshop - Isis Wings Choreography
Learn more workshop - Folkloric Cane Choreography
Learn more workshop - Romantic fan veils Choreography intro
She Has Many Faces Workshops
The Priory School Turkish Day -
St Austin's International Links days Workshops -
Festival of firsts - workshops
Wirral Older Peoples Parliament
Media features publications
Ellesmere Summer Fete - drums
Year 4 -2016
I took time out from teaching
Joined a Folkloric, Egyptian & North African
Dance Troupe called Ya Raqs for a year
We attended many places of arts culture and education Performing & teaching.
I took higher level classes Workshops and lessons with master teachers
She Has Many Faces Workshops
Wirral Arts Festival - Workshops for the public
The World Museum Liverpool
Roman Tours Chester
Formby Viking Reenactments
Year 5 - 2017
Belly Dancing With Tara x18 courses per year
Intro to belly dance with Tara - Workshops
Learn more workshop - Cane Choreography / cabaret
Learn more workshop - Veil Choreography
Learn more workshop - Classic oriental Choreography
Learn More Workshop - Relaxed Egyptian Improvisation
Learn more workshop - The Lotus & The Butterfly Choreography
Free Classes At WHISC in Liverpool
Featured on made in Liverpool TV
Featured in Media publications
She Has Many Faces Workshops
Media features publications
Year 6 - 2018
Bellydance Fitness - Course
Intro to Belly Dancing With Tara - workshop
Learn More With Tara - Workshop
DVD 1 - Belly Dancing With Tara
2017 Class Course Lesson & Workshop Info!!!
About Courses - Later on in 2017
A fun ten week course of belly dancing classes held in venues in Liverpool city centre, Heswall and Hoylake on the Wirral in Merseyside. Watch the promo video below or 💙Click here to view the class on TV 💙 Once on the page the video is to the top right hand side.
VENUES START DATES & PRICE
LIVERPOOL City Centre
Every Wednesday - 7pm Starting 10th January 2018
Elliott Clarke, Liverpool city centre L1-6ER
WIRRAL / HOYLAKE
Every Saturday- 11am starting 13th January 2018
The Parade Community Centre, Hoylake CH47-3AG
£5 taster or £45 full course (£4.50 per pre booked class paid in advance)
EARLY BIRD OFF OF £35 for the ten week course instead of £45 (Ending 5th November)
Other Lessons & Workshops & Social
PRIVATE LESSONS in Wirral - Mondays & Thursdays - 6pm - 9pm or 1pm- 3pm -
from £20 per hour (address upon booking) - 1 Person or group upto 3 people. Book in advance as diary is booked up until November.
Liverpool - Charity Class at WHISC on Tuesdays 12.45pm (ENDED)
Sunday Workshops - October - Liverpool (TBC)
Intro to belly dance (all levels) £5 1 Hour
Creative dance workshop (experienced students) £7.50 for students who are members of my class or £15 2 Hours.
Social Hafla (party) Liverpool - December - Helens Fancy dress Dance Party in Southport (turkish meal) (my students welcome)
Classes Price -
£5 Taster class (try a class and see if you like it)
£45 10 week course (works out at £4.50 per class)
Concession / discount available (unemployed, over 65, students) contact for information.
Normal Price Link
Intro class Link
£5 taster or £45 full course (£4.50 per pre booked class paid in advance)
Other Lessons & Workshops & Social
2018 Belly Dancing Course Liverpool city centre & Hoylake Wirral.
PRIVATE LESSONS in Wirral-Mondays & Thursdays - 6pm - 9pm or 1pm- 3pm -
from £20 per hour (address upon booking) - 1 Person or group upto 3 people. Book in advance as diary is booked up until November.
Liverpool - Charity Class at WHISC on Tuesdays 12.45pm
Sunday Workshops - October - Liverpool (TBC)
Intro to belly dance (all levels) £5 1 Hour
Creative dance workshop (experienced students) £7.50 for students who are members of my class or £15 2 Hours.
Social Hafla (party) Liverpool - September (my students welcome)
Price -
£5 Taster class (try a class and see if you like it. 1 taster per person)
£45 10 week course (works out at £4.50 per class)
Concession / discount available (unemployed, over 65, students) contact for information.
Normal Price Link
Intro class Link
Style-
I specialise in teaching a variety of authentic belly dancing styles, Choreographed dance routines, A little bit of history and mythology as well as safe dance techniques. The style taught is independent or a mix of Egyptian, Turkish and other forms of Middle Eastern, African , Americanised and Mediterranean belly, Folk & theatrical fusion dance. Belly dancing has so many styles also known as Orientale, Raqs Sharqi, Oryantal Dansi, Cabaret, Folkloric and theatrical fusion....just to name a few. *Please note this class is not Bollywood Zumba or any other style or theme 😁. It is strictly a belly dancing class which is amazing and fun enough all on its own.
Hip Belts -
Coin hip belts and other props are provided for all to wear/use and return.
Level & Suitability -
The course is suitable for absolute beginners to advanced belly dancing students.
Women of all ages and body shapes are welcome.
Venue & Space -
All venues are clean and tidy with an area to change, use of toilets with kitchens with drinking water. All follow heath and safety procedures and are public registered venues with floors suitable and safe for dance. There are 10-12 spaces per venue and must be be booked for reserve on the course.
Social Events & Performance Platforms -
Throughout the year there are many private belly dance social events and public community events myself and my dance class members are invited to as part of a group where you can socialise, Watch live entertainment or get involved in performing with the group if you want to (optional).
What To Wear -
Firstly you do not have to expose your tummy unless you want to.Wear whatever you feel comfortable to dance/exercise in. Most attendees usually wear gym wear or leggings/yoga pants with a fitted t-shirt/top. Some ladies wear special belly dance wear which can be purchased online while others opt for gypsy or maxi style skirts with cropped/belly top or bolero. The important thing is to make sure your clothing is comfortable and suitable to dance/exercise in and doesn't restrict you in anyway.
Footwear -
Dancing barefoot is perfect for belly dancing however if you prefer to wear shoes you can buy inexpensive flat belly dance, ballet or jazz pumps that are soft and may have a suede sole. When dancing on carpeted areas bring socks.
About Belly Dancing-
Benefits -
Belly dancing is a fun uplifting style of exercise that has lots of health and fitness benefits. Unlike some forms of high impact dance exercise, Belly dancing is low impact meaning its easy on the body and joints. It incorporates resistance muscle strengthening, Flexibility stretches, Toning and sculpting movements and not to forget great cardiovascular exercise from travelling steps and a wide range of shimmies. Teamed together with my unique creative lesson planning you will never get bored learning how to belly dance at my class. Belly dancing is beneficial for women because you don't have to conform to a particular body shape. Its okay just to be you.
Social & Artistic Aspects-
Belly dancing is both a social form of dance and can be taken up as a hobby or as a serious artistic performance profession.
Fitness & Serious Hobby-
Belly dancing is great for those who are looking to try it out for the first time, Attend for the health and fitness benefits or to learn a culturally artistic and exotic skilled hobby.
Booking & Price
Places & Space-
There's only 10-12 spaces at each venue. So booking in advance is essential
Booking -
Call or email me to book your space. Come to the class on the start date.
Paying-
Pay with cash at the class or in advance by PayPal or Postal order.
Deposit -
If you pay £5 taster class price in advance online or by postal order this acts as a deposit. Just come to the class on the start date and pay for the rest.
Refunds -
No refunds. If you miss a class you are welcome to attend a class at another venue within the same course period. If I cancel a class you will be given a refund for classes left to be redeemed.
Frequently Asked Questions -
I have a health problem, Can I still come to class?
For more serious health problem, Before booking please have a word with your GP. If your GP says you are okay to attend then attend.
For minor health problems you are responsible for your own well being. therefore if you don't feel well enough to take part then don't take part. I am not a medical professional therefore I am not qualified or insured to advise on medical conditions. When you come to class you will be asked to fill in a short student learner agreement that you should sign. This is in agreement that you want to take part in a class and you have followed the advice I have given in order to take part.
It is advisable to get a medical check up before taking part in physical activity if ....
- You are over 40 years of age & You have never exercised before
- You have not taken on any physical activity for a long time
- You are on a medication that can alter the heart rate
- You have a history of coronary problems.
Can I Just Turn Up & Pay Weekly on a Drop in Basis?
No. This is a course and is not available for drop in.
Why Does The Course Need to Be Booked and Paid for in Advance?
The sessions are part of a course. There are a set number of spaces and there is something to work towards. Each class is planned and tailored to the space and people that fill it. Some times people can be unreliable by not turning up once booked and not letting me know in advance. This can effect the flow of the course and it's not fair on the rest of the class who make an effort and are reliable. When you pay for something you are likely to make more of an effort with respect to the class.
If you prefer drop in class please click the link at the top of the page to see if I am running any suitable and near you.
I am a Member of Another Class, Can I attend Your Classes?
Yes of course. The more classes you attend with many teachers the more you will learn. However do let your teacher know. There's a no advertising other teachers services at my class.
Why Choose This Class?
why not? Come see if you like it for yourself. Past and present students are rarely disappointed. If you like it, You like it. If you don't, You don't. Everyone is welcome to try a taster class at your own free will, Nothing more is expected from you other than to take part, Learn and enjoy yourself.
go to the new classes page for members of the class.
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*****Class Resource page*****
About Me -
Celebrating Our Womenhood
My mother was a dancer and Dad is a musician. I formly studied dance and performing arts in my teens. I have been performing belly dance since 2003. I am a working dancer and have been hired to dance in restaurants all over Merseyside as well as attending events and parties all over the UK and some abroad. I have performed at The World museum among other places of education & culture. The classes have been printed in the media, Featured on TV & Radio. I started my own class teaching in 2012 and it all happened as if by magic when friends, family & the public offered me opportunities to teach because they like my style and methods. Five years later and the classes continue to grow in popularity creating lots of opportunities for both myself and my class attendees. Throughout I have trained with top teachers from UK, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Spain, America, Brazil & Italy and I still continue to learn more so my classes don't become stagnant or boring. Being fairly a new and younger teacher I bring a fresh approach and a new pair of eyes adding my own flair and I hope to train existing and new students who wish to take dancing to a serious level to become professional dancers and teachers to (watch this space!) I continue to run my classes for ladies of all ages & dance abilities giving everyone a chance to get involved & benefit from both the health and fitness aspects as well as the social aspects. My focus is to share the gift of dance with others from all walks of life. 💙Love Light Dance Laugh Live 💙
Tara has been teaching belly dancing for over five years. She runs bellydance fitness classes and community bellydance arts courses in Wirral and Liverpool as well as facilitating
belly dancing workshops, Belly dance private group lessons in schools community culture arts events and nursing residential homes. Tara provides belly dance tuition for hen parties, Women's events, Children's parties in Merseyside Chester Cheshire North Wales UK. Tara has trained in and teaches oriental golden era and classic Egyptian
Turkish Oryantal Dansi Roma, North African, Greek, American Cabaret, Folkloric, Theatrical Fusion,Pharaonic goddess belly dance. She teaches choreographed dance routines, props like silk veils, fan veils, cane raqs Assaya, Raqs Al shamadan (candleabra) candles, swords, Zills / Sagat (finger cymbals) , Isis Cleopatra butterfly wings and more.
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