Upcoming classes and events
London Raks Intensive with Diana Gabriella
2-3 November 2024
London
Intensive weekend with global sensation Diana Gabriella!
Transform your dance by learning her technique secrets in various styles, awesome combos you'll actually use, AND learn 2 versatile, show ready choreographies.
8 hours of classes and theatre show with performance opportunity.
7 spaces left!
Belly dancing classes in London for Intermediate and advance level
Mejanse course
Learn an exciting and dynamic oriental entrance piece with a veil section!
Starts 24th September 2024 for 6 weeks
Tuesdays 8pm - 9.30pm
Location: Danceworks (or online)
Opportunity to perform choreography as a group in show on 2nd November
SOLD OUT in studio
(zoom available)
On-demand classes
Beautiful Baladi
A 4 week belly dancing course with feedback for dancers looking to learn all about Egyptian baladi dance style including technique, baladi improvisation, archetypes and baladi tableux.
Baladi is a grounded, elegant but earthy dance style with a fascinating history, where the dancer is deeply connected to the rich music. It is an essential part of any bellydancer's set.
Join the waitlist for beginners belly dancing classes in London
About Jessica
Jessica is an award winning, London based belly dance teacher and performer with over 15 years experience, running belly dance classes in London for a range of levels currently including improvers, intermediate and advanced belly dance. Her style is best described as elegant oriental true to the Egyptian musicality and roots of the dance, with the latest up-to-date, modern and exciting technique. She is known for her clear explanations of technique and extensive knowledge and is an in-demand teacher as a result.
Jessica has studied with, and been mentored by, master belly dance teachers to develop her own unique style (including Julia Farid, Diana Gabriellan, Shahrzad, Alla Vats, Tito Sief, Randa Kamel, Kareem Gad and Wael Mansour), and travels regularly to festivals and to Cairo to enhance her knowledge and learning.
Jessica has won various International belly dance Competitions, including first place in Rising Star category at Leylet Hob festival (Switzerland, 2024), first place in semi-professional Oriental and Baladi & Shaabi categories at Safar Festival (Italy, 2024), and 2nd place in professional in the Bellydance Now International Competition.
Jessica performs in restaurants, parties and weddings for many years across the UK, improvisation is one of her special skills and she has come first in improvisation categories.