Belly dancing classes in Riyadh are growing in popularity and there are many ladies-only classes swinging their way into the capital.
Women are embracing their bodies and shaking it like a Polaroid picture. While these classes may make you feel sensual, you can also tell yourself that you are working on your core muscles, from your hips to your stomach.
So when you want to let out your inner Shakira, here are the best belly dancing classes in Riyadh to take it to.
Fitness First
Fitness First runs 45-minute belly dancing classes in Riyadh, ranging from low to high intensity. The best bit: if you’re joining for the first time, you can try a class for free to see if the gym, students and belly dance itself is for you. The gym timetables are updated regularly, so check online for the latest updates.
Open Sat-Thu 8am-10pm. Various locations including Riyadh Gallery Mall, King Fahd Road, King Fahd, ksa.fitnessfirstme.com (011 207 7921).
Kore
This female-only gym specialises in traditional fitness classes, but also has more unusual ones. Step forward, belly dancing. The founders aimed to create a fitness boutique for females. The brightly coloured gyms have murals on the wall, and have a fun, relaxed vibe. You have to be a member and subscriptions start from three months to one-year passes. One of the top spots for belly dancing in Riyadh.
Open Sun-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri 9am-2.30pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Al Aqiq, 13515, kore.sa (920 00 1434).
Move Tribe
Move Tribe oozes cool. The belly dance classes here are all choreography based, so get ready to learn a slick routine. The sixty-minute sessions teach you the basic techniques and aim to get you moving with poise and grace. If the thought of a group class fills you with fear, you can book private classes.
Ibn Huthafa, movetribe.org.
Tiny Dancer Riyadh
What a name, what a dance studio. The family-owned dance studio was created in 2015, and the trainers are all Saudi women, so there’s no need to be shy. The studio offers lots of dance classes for kids and adults. The adult belly dance classes have plenty of health benefits, from improving your sleep to easing back pain.
Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, tinydancerksa.com (058 294 7384).
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