Pensacola Belly Dance
Belly dance classes and professional performances in Pensacola
A dance studio specializing in Belly Dance and Middle Eastern dance forms.
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Before your first class
Classes are open to all regardless of age, body type, or skill level, with no prior dance experience necessary.
Comfortable, form-fitting clothing; hip scarfs and coin belts optional.
Wear comfortable, form-fitting (but not tight) clothing.
Beginners $90 for 8 weeks; Intermediate $80 for 8 weeks.
About this studio
Pensacola Belly Dance, led by the Saraab Belly Dancers troupe, teaches belly dance and hosts performances and social events. The studio offers structured classes in folkloric, oriental, and fusion belly dance styles, with separate beginner and intermediate tracks.
Classes run on an 8-week schedule. Beginners meet Tuesdays 6:00–6:50 pm and cover foundational movements; two sessions are required before progressing to intermediate. Intermediate classes run Tuesdays 7:00–8:00 pm and focus on combinations and choreography, with performance opportunities available throughout the year. No prior dance experience is necessary to start. Both levels meet at The Celtic Cauldron, 207 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, with entry via the right-side door.
Amanda, the studio's instructor, has performed professionally for over a decade and studied under internationally recognized teachers including Ahmed Hussien, Shahrzad, Aziza, Tamalyn Dalal, Amar Gamal, Petite Jamila, and Virginia. She joined the Saraab troupe after discovering belly dance unexpectedly and later expanded into teaching after ten years of performance.
Beyond classes, the studio offers professional entertainment for birthdays, weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. The Saraab troupe performs at community events such as PensaPride and participates in regional showcases like the Lotus Bellydance Sizzling Summer Hafla. The studio also hosts workshops and social dance events (haflas); past events include the Saraab Spring Spotlight workshop and hafla series.
The studio emphasizes a warm, welcoming community where learning is relaxed and personal growth is supported. Classes celebrate diversity and are open to all ages, body types, and skill levels.
What to expect
Your first visit
You'll join a warm, welcoming community where learning feels relaxed and joyful. Beginner classes cover foundational movements in a supportive environment designed to build confidence, while intermediate classes focus on choreography and combinations with performance opportunities available.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Amanda leads classes after a decade of professional performance with the Saraab troupe. She has studied under world-renowned teachers including Ahmed Hussien, Shahrzad, Aziza, Tamalyn Dalal, Amar Gamal, Petite Jamila, and Virginia.
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What beginners can expect
Classes are open to all regardless of age, body type, or skill level, with no prior dance experience necessary.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
Dress code
Comfortable, form-fitting clothing; hip scarfs and coin belts optional.
What to bring
Wear comfortable, form-fitting (but not tight) clothing. Hip scarfs and coin belts are optional.
Styles offered
2 dance styles taught here
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Pricing
Approximate lesson costs
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Pensacola Belly Dance
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Pensacola Belly Dance teach?
Pensacola Belly Dance teaches Belly Dance, Fusion belly dance. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Pensacola Belly Dance located?
Pensacola Belly Dance is located in Pensacola, FL. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Pensacola Belly Dance offer private lessons?
Contact Pensacola Belly Dance directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Pensacola Belly Dance teach kids and adults?
Pensacola Belly Dance welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Pensacola Belly Dance?
The fastest path is to visit Pensacola Belly Dance via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.