Belly Dancing- Music, Movement and Community
Welcome to the enchanting world of belly dancing!
In this course, we leave the drills and mirrors behind and travel back to a time when dance was about music, movement, and community.
Each class begins and ends in a circle, creating a sense of connection and shared experience. Rather than focusing on choreography or perfecting steps or how we look, we listen to the music and allow our bodies to respond naturally.
The instructor will introduce a few simple steps and movements, then encourage students to experiment with them and incorporate them into their own dance. There is no single “right” way to move.
Our goal is simple: to help people feel beautiful, comfortable, and free in the bodies they have. Move what you can. Move how you can. Sit, sway, step, wiggle, or dance across the room. If it feels like dancing to you, it’s dancing. And hopefully meet a few people, laugh and have FUN!
No previous dance experience is needed. All ages, shapes, and experience levels are welcome!
Join us Tuesdays in October at Access CVU and discover the joy of moving and connecting through belly dancing!
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, and bring water.
Ages 16+
This was such a fun class! Thank you for making Tuesday night something I looked forward to.

Yolima-Maria Rosa Naranjo
Instructor
Yolima is a passionate, self-taught dancer who fell in love with belly dance after years of practicing. Just a few classes into her first course, her teacher began treating her like a fellow performer, and by the 8th session, she performed professionally. A spontaneous performance on the Nile rekindled her desire to go deeper into the art, leading to 9 months of focused training. Now, after years of being asked, “Do you teach?” she finally is. This beginner class is her way of sharing the joy, movement, and magic that dance has brought into her life.
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Instructors:
- Yolima-Maria Rosa Naranjo
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 6th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
| Tue, Oct 27th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |