Every life needs a little shimmy!
Bellydance is a beautiful, diverse, and evolving art form that has enriched the lives of countless women and men. Now it's your turn to dance your way to fitness, creativity, and joy!
Layla Hassam Bellydance offers group, private, and semi-private classes to suit anyone's skill and fitness level. Here you'll learn the exotic movements of bellydance while having fun and toning your body from head to toe. Develop grace and confidence, meet awesome people, and unleash a beautiful new you! We offer a supportive environment that welcomes students of all genders, orientations, body types, and fitness abilities. New students are welcome any time.
Start today and let the art of bellydance transform your body and your life!
Free trial class! Please sign up using the registration form below.
(New students only. Cannot be combined with daily deal vouchers or other special promotions.)
Layla Hassam Bellydance offers group, private, and semi-private classes to suit anyone's skill and fitness level. Here you'll learn the exotic movements of bellydance while having fun and toning your body from head to toe. Develop grace and confidence, meet awesome people, and unleash a beautiful new you! We offer a supportive environment that welcomes students of all genders, orientations, body types, and fitness abilities. New students are welcome any time.
Start today and let the art of bellydance transform your body and your life!
Free trial class! Please sign up using the registration form below.
(New students only. Cannot be combined with daily deal vouchers or other special promotions.)
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Latest updates: June 26, 2012: Added new 2:00 pm Sunday class. Register below to reserve your spot!
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Summer 2012 Class Schedule
Intro/Beginner Bellydance
Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 pm starting July 8 (New class, space available!)
Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Temporarily full. Register now to start in mid-July.)
Class Description
Learn the basics of bellydance while toning your body from head
to toe! Each class will include exotic moves such as undulations, hip
circles, and mayas, as well as exercises to develop greater strength and
flexibility. In our fun and welcoming class environment, you'll dance your way to grace and confidence!
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New students can begin classes any time! Register for your first class using the form below, email LaylaHassam@gmail.com, or call 647-214-2880.
Class Location
65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 405, The Studio Pilates (Buzz code 1080 for Sunday classes.)
(Fourth floor of the Village Centre building. SW corner of Church and Wellesley, 2 minutes walk from Wellesley subway station.)
Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 pm starting July 8 (New class, space available!)
Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Temporarily full. Register now to start in mid-July.)
Class Description
Learn the basics of bellydance while toning your body from head
to toe! Each class will include exotic moves such as undulations, hip
circles, and mayas, as well as exercises to develop greater strength and
flexibility. In our fun and welcoming class environment, you'll dance your way to grace and confidence!
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New students can begin classes any time! Register for your first class using the form below, email LaylaHassam@gmail.com, or call 647-214-2880.
Class Location
65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 405, The Studio Pilates (Buzz code 1080 for Sunday classes.)
(Fourth floor of the Village Centre building. SW corner of Church and Wellesley, 2 minutes walk from Wellesley subway station.)
Pride Week Events - NEW!
Bellydancers with Pride Showcase
Layla and Dance Sister Dance are proud to present the first full-scale bellydance show at Pride Toronto! Enjoy spectacular performances by Layla, Siham, Juvia, Dance Sister Dance and special guest stars. With styles ranging from cabaret and Egyptian folklore to burlesque and Polynesian fusion, we'll be showcasing the amazing beauty and diversity of bellydance and its practitioners!
Date: Sat, June 30
Time: 5:20 - 5:50 pm
Location: South Stage in the beer garden
Be sure to arrive very early, since the show is taking place in a beer garden and there can be looong lineups at the ID check. Those under 19 are welcome to
attend, but will receive a bracelet that prevents them from buying drinks.
Cost: FREE!
Layla and Dance Sister Dance are proud to present the first full-scale bellydance show at Pride Toronto! Enjoy spectacular performances by Layla, Siham, Juvia, Dance Sister Dance and special guest stars. With styles ranging from cabaret and Egyptian folklore to burlesque and Polynesian fusion, we'll be showcasing the amazing beauty and diversity of bellydance and its practitioners!
Date: Sat, June 30
Time: 5:20 - 5:50 pm
Location: South Stage in the beer garden
Be sure to arrive very early, since the show is taking place in a beer garden and there can be looong lineups at the ID check. Those under 19 are welcome to
attend, but will receive a bracelet that prevents them from buying drinks.
Cost: FREE!
Video: Dance of the Seven Veils to Pink's Glitter in the Air - NEW!
This is my contemporary take on a Dance of the Seven Veils. Props used include single veil, double veil, and veil fans. Choreographed and performed by Layla at the February, 2012 Dance Expeditions Show. Thanks to Jaene for videography!
Check out more videos on Layla's YouTube Channel!
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