WHO IS IT FOR?
No dance or exercise experience required. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Wear comfortable keep fit clothing, -FootGloves/indoor trainers.

Add resistance with a hip scarf (or two!)

For obvious hygiene reasons we do not loan out hip scarves.

Hip scarves are available to purchase at studio from our souk range of beginner though to designer & professional. -Rehydrate with water/juice.

Any additional props required will be provided.

WHEN? 8 WEEK COURSE:
running 8 consecutive weeks

WHERE?
This is a HYBRID CLASS

IN-PERSON
Classes are held in-person in our own private temple space, sacred Sahara Studio, 11C Murieston Lane, Edinburgh, EH11 2LX (Please note: we are rebranding from Little Egypt Studio to Sahara Studio which feels more inclusive and representative of the centre we have evolved into in the 10 years since we opened in 2013. Our location is unchanged)

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your class is due to start.

ONLINE
Yes! This is a hybrid class meaning some students attend in-person and some are online via zoom. We have a full professional filming setup and mirror feedback giving you the best possible online experience. For all courses with online attendance option, when booking via our website: you'll automatically receive an access code and password in the final stages of checkout. When booking in advance at the studio, over the phone or via paypal.me/LittleEgypt: please request details for onlining at time of booking. We advise booking well in advance and checking your computer settings prior to class. The waiting room for online classes also opens around 15 minutes before class starts.

Class sizes are kept small to ensure your optimum safety, learning and enjoyment.

REFRESHMENTS?
As with any physical activity hydration and blood-sugar levels are important. You are welcome to bring your own water bottle and snack. Refreshments are available to purchase at Sahara Studio and can be enjoyed whilst relaxing in our Lunara Lounge.

Come "shake it out & shimmy down" grow your "energy up" to the moon and join us in The Original Bellydance Fitness Class!

Events at Sahara Studio (formerly Little Egypt Studio) are enriched by the gorgeous surroundings of our feminine bedouin tented studio with underfloor heated hypo-allergenic solid bamboo flooring, high performance underlay, 16ft x 8ft wall of mirrors, natural daylight in summer, sunrise & sunset daylight therapy lighting in winter, therapeutic salt lamps and organic aromatherapy diffusers, state of the art sound systems, superfast broadband. Relax in our Lunara Lounge and browse our fair-trade worldly souk shop including our own unique organic health & beauty range, called BODHI and professional dance costuming range called BIBI or simply relax with one of our speciality teas, luxury cushions, library of books and complimentary hospitality. It's a desert oasis retreat right in the heart of Edinburgh!

Please note:
Images and video may be taken during this course for social media. Tag and follow us on instagram @sacredsahara #SaharaStudio #SaharaStudioEdinburgh Should you have any questions regarding our photography and data policy do just ask