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Belly Dance Classes

Bellydance Arts & Fitness Classes Courses & Workshops in Merseyside Contact us / book private lessons Wirral Belly Dancing  Classes 2023/2024  Our Wallasey and Hoylake belly dancing classes  have merged into one very small privately ran group of advanced students / ameture performers. J anuary 2023 was the last intake of new / beginner students.   You are welcome to register an interest in the group and put your self forward and we will contact you if a place becomes available or if the classes open back up publically to mixed ability students. Any new / future classes / courses will be published on this page feel free to check back from time to time to see if it is updated.  Liverpool City Centre Belly Dance at Whisc / Elliot Clark  This class is not running anymore since 2019. They may run again in the future. Old Information  Thanks for visiting my website  after ten years of holding classes in Liverpool city centre Hoylake and Wallasey,  January 2023 was my last intake of n

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   Welcome to Wirral Belly Dancing

See our learn belly dance page for up to date information here 》》》

Belly Dance Classes lessons and tuition for private hen parties and public events based in Wirral
covering Liverpool Merseyside Chester and further



Fun creative belly dance classes in Wirral. Suitable for Women of all ages body types and abilities. Low impact exercise, cultural social dance, performance arts. Be a goddess or just have fun get fit but most importantly learn how to belly dance!
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. All Welcome! 
https://m.facebook.com/groups/567175187229417


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.



Wirral Classes
Saturdays 11.30am at The Hoylake Parade Community Centre Hoyle Rd Hoylake Wirral CH47-3AG
Start Date - 25th January 2020

Information - No need to book just turn up. Click here for class updates
£5 per one hour session. Wear comfortable dance yoga or gym style clothing. Leggings and a top is fine. We dance bare foot / bring socks. If you prefer to wear shoes please bring soft flat ballet / belly dance pumps or jazz style shoes. Bring a bottle of water. Coin hip belts and other props are provided but bring your own if you preferred. Online Offer! 3 Consecutive Classes £10 PayPal.me/tarabellydance/10 offer runs until midnight on November 25th 2019
Gift Vouchers Available (not in conjunction with offer)

*For public unbiased reviews please see the Facebook pages Wirral Belly Dancing and Tara Dance Arts - the classes are held at public venues that follow current health and safety laws

Class video 


Check out the sister website - http://www.wirralbellydancing.co.uk

***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


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. 
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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

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!
Free class for all 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

New Classes - Huyton (contact me if you are interested in joining)
New classes - Wallasey (contact me to show your interest)

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)

MORE ABOUT TARA DANCE ARTS & Belly Dance Classes
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).
          
***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
Click here

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



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


Wirral Class Saturdays 11am at The Parade Community Center Hoylake Wirral Ch47-3AG
(Wirral classes run every week just turn up!! Pay at class)
This is a women's group. CLASS IS RUNNING THIS WEEK!!!

Liverpool Class Wednesdays 7pm at Elliott Clarke Performing arts college Old Haymarket Liverpool city centre L1-6ER
(Liverpool 12 week course / classes start Wednesday 12th September) Mixed Gender Course. Book course or a taster class 
£60 full course / £5 taster
Offer!!! £50 full course (runs until 1st August)
https://www.paypal.me/tarabellydance/50
Pay at class or by PayPal.

Exclusive to women of all ages body shapes & dance / fitness levels. Children over 5 may be welcome to the Saturday class alongside mum and must be supervised. Ask me about this. 


OFFER!!!
Bring a friend for free offer (£5 individual class price)
(Offer runs untill end if January 2018 / sorry this offer has ended!)

What to wear - anything suitable for dance / exersise that you feel comfortable to wear - gym or yoga clothes are great, most ladies wear leggings and a top and some wear gypsy / maxi skirt with a bolero top. *Note if you wear a skirt please bring some shirts to put underneath for the cool down. 

Shoes - WE DANCE BARE FOOT ......however if you prefer to wear shoes please make sure they are soft & flat dance shoes like ballet jazz or belly dance shoes.

All coin belts props & accessories are provided for at class for all to wear use and return. If you have your own coin belt or veil feel free to bring it 😀

This is a friendly fun class taught by a down to earth creative professional performer and instructor.... she changes the classes up to keep them different and interesting. Everyone is welcome!

Your Health Is Important!!!
Have you got a health/ medical or physical problem & unsure any form of physical activity could make worse?  - please seek medical advice from your GP or medical professional before taking part in the class. Your overall well-being is your responsibility. If you don't feel well enough or strong enough to take part it's best to wait or follow medical advice given by your Doctor. Your health is more important. 

Any other questions??? Email me or contact me through Facebook messenger 
taradanceinfo@gmail.com






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* Please be aware that I do not publish class venue addresses publically. Full addresses will be given upon booking. My classes are for Women only. New members are welcome. Book in advance. Pay at class 😁

£30 - 6 classes (works out as £5 per class)
£24 concession (over 65, student, Unemployed, Loyalty price )
£5 taster (try a class - 1 pp)
£6.50 other individual classes

Classes run in blocks of 6 & should be booked in advance, pay at class. 

                              🌺 Mondays 🌺

Belly Dancing Classes 
Area - Heswall 
Start Date - Every Monday starting 9th January 2017
Start Time - 7pm
Venue - Studio in Heswal. Full address given upon booking
Winter Term 2017 
January  9  * 16 * 23 * 30     February -  6 * 13 
Social - We will go out to a restaurant bar or coffee shop at the end of each block (optional)
Spring Term 2017 
March - TBC     *                   April - TBC 
Summer Term  
June - TBC.       *                    July - TBC 
Autumn Term 
September - TBC       *        October TBC         

                         🌺Wednesdays 🌺

Belly Dance Classes 
Area - Liverpool City centre
Start Time - 7.30pm
Start Date - Every Wednesday starting 11th January 2017
Venue - Studio in Liverpool. Address given upon booking 
Winter Term 2017 
January  * 11 * 18 * 25 *      February -  * 1 * 8 * 15 *
Social - We will go out to a restaurant bar or coffee shop at the end of each block (optional)
Spring Term 2017 
March - TBC     *                   April - TBC 
Summer Term  
June - TBC.       *                    July - Road 
Autumn Term 
September - TBC       *        October TBC

                             🌺 Thursdays 🌺

Private Lessons



                               🌺 Fridays 🌺

Corporate Client - Private Tuition   


                            🌺 Saturday's  🌺

Belly Dance Classes
Area - Hoylake Wirral
Start Time - 12pm
Start Date - Every Saturday Starting 14th January 2017
Venue - Studio in Hoylake. Full Address given upon booking
Winter Term 2017 
January  * 14 * 21 * 28 *      February -  * 4 * 11 * 18 
Social - We will go out to a restaurant bar or coffee shop at the end of each block (optional)
Spring Term 2017 
March - TBC     *                   April - TBC 
Summer Term  
June - TBC.       *                    July - TBC 
Autumn Term 
September - TBC       *        October TBC


      🌺 Sundays 🌺

Belly Dance Workshops
Area - Heswall Wirral (W) & Liverpool City Centre (L)
Time - 11.30 am - 12.30pm - 12.30pm - 1.30pm or 11am - 1pm
Venue -  Heswall TBC
Winter Term 2017 
January  *  *  *  *      February -  *  * * *
Spring Term 2017 
March - TBC     *                   April - TBC 
Summer Term  
June - TBC.       *                    July - TBC 
Autumn Term 
September - TBC       *        October TBC

                                       🌺 Maps 🌺

                                  Hoylake Wirral 
                               Liverpool City Centre Venue

                            Heswall Wirral Venue 

                                    🌺 Flyer 🌺