Discover Confidence, Health and Self Expression - one shimmy at a time !
No matter your age, fitness level, background, or experience, there is a place for you on the dance floor! Discover the powerful dancer within you with 500+ hours of on demand belly dance tutorials, live interactive classes, and an amazing and supportive community.
The Belly Dance Journey is currently closed and will open for 24 hours only on November 28.
It’s our biggest deal of the year! 🔥
Black Friday Only → we knocked $100 off our annual plan.
That means you get everything for under $1 a day — for the whole year!
✔ Save $100 instantly
✔ Lock in a full year of access
Whether you're...
newer to belly dance and afraid you are not "young enough", "fit enough", or "coordinated enough" to learn this beautiful art form
an aspiring belly dancer who loves the convenience of online classes, but craves the personal interaction, support and encouragement that is often missing in the online learning world
a long-time dancer who is ready to reach new goals and dreams through an exciting, personalized and interactive path to success
You are in the right place.
This is your moment to rediscover your confidence, embrace your body, and express yourself in ways you never thought possible.
Think about how incredible it will feel to step into January knowing your practice is planned, supported, and ready to carry you forward.
No scrambling for motivation.
No wondering what to practice.
Just progress, inspiration, and joy — already waiting for you inside.
The Belly Dance Journey will give you tools, inspiration and unparalleled support for your belly dance practice.
Within this unique program you will discover:
❃ a personalized success path that will guide you through your belly dance and finger cymbal learning experience, helping you choose what to practice in order to move quickly and joyfully towards your goals. (No more wasted or misdirected practice time!)
❃ the tools you need to set achievable dance goals, as well as the resources you need to get there.
❃ on-demand course content that is unparalleled in its organization and attention to detail.
❃ an online learning experience that involves regular communication and interaction with your teacher and other members. (In fact, many of the monthly releases come from member feedback and requests!)
❃ an incredible online community of dancers of all ages, shapes and background from all over the world who are working alongside you and cheering you on the whole way.
❃ the magic that is created when on-demand learning meets regular live on-line classes. Study at your own pace and then come together with Sahira and the rest of the Belly Dance Journey community twice each month for connection and feedback. It's the best of both worlds!
What our members say
"I ended class feeling confident and more comfortable in my own body."
- Tambrey W.
"I want to thank you! because your teaching was with me during a rough time and helped me with healing. And now I am having so much fun with all the new possibilities!"
- Sage Rose
"A reason that I love learning zills with Sahira is that she helps me break it down in a way I'll understand and she's also helped me come up with things I never thought I could do before, not just with the music, but also while dancing. Before you know it, you're putting it all together. It's wonderful!!"
- Kelly
"You have a gift to encourage others. You are amazing in what you have created in your Belly Dance Journey groups especially for us older dances that are loaded with medical issues. You are incredible with your encouragement and giving us options to movements that we can no longer accomplish. You have given me a gift of trying to play zills and dance again even with my health issues.Thank you for bringing me back to the dance community"
- Shelley
"Dancing allows me to find my authentic self. You can't be an imposter when you dance if you have self inquiry and reflection. There's no place to go. Then when you find joy it spreads. Thanks for all you do to keep dancers inspired."
- Dey Lynn
"I’ve been dancing for over 30 years and I found within the Belly Dance Journey membership a way to keep things fresh and interesting - it’s my time to take a break from being in charge. I get to play and explore! The Journey is a great balance of technique, combinations and zills and I really enjoy having instant access to so many pre-recorded videos as well as the monthly live classes. The live classes are key - they are a beautiful way to connect with other dancers and be seen as a student. Thank you for the inspiration!”
- Jenny
"I am so happy that I have subscribed to your courses! I have had a number of dance teachers (love them all) but, you have the clearest instructions. I learn at my own pace and your teaching method has opened helped me tremendously!"
- Cris
"A knowledgeable instructor that cares about our progress (among a lot of other positive things I could mention), and a super supportive community of people!"
- Hanan
"I got more confidence in my performances, my arms are more visibles. I have more knowledge of the different rhythms in bellydance. And an amazing teacher and a great group of bellydancer friends.”
- Maria
Belly Dance Journey members get instant access to over 50 incredible online instructional courses covering a variety of dance topics, including finger cymbal, technique, combinations, choreography, prop work, artistry, theory classes and more.
Imagine a friendly and accepting belly dance clubhouse that is open 24/7 for you to guide your practice towards your goals. And I am there as your practice buddy supporting you all the way.
Because EVERY BODY deserves a space on the dance floor.
Get instant access to hundreds of hours of on-demand belly dance instructional content, including the largest online finger cymbal school in the world!
Feel comfortable, confident and empowered playing and dancing with your finger cymbals.
Master the challenge of moving and zilling creatively.
Connect with an incredible community of dancers who support and understand you.
Discover the magic of the world’s most unique online belly dance membership.
On Demand Classes and Workshops
Live Interactive Experiences and Social Events
Goal Setting Workshops & Challenges
Personalized Attention & Support
Exclusive Online Community
500+ hours of belly dance and finger cymbal content
Learn and Grow in Your Personalized Belly Dance Journey:
- Technique
- Choreography
- Finger Cymbals
- Props
- Artistry
- Improvisation
- Community
Hey there! I'm Sahira.
I've been obsessed with belly dance and finger cymbals for the past two decades and my favorite thing in the world is helping other dancers come into their power and confidence through this transformative dance.
I spent my early career learning, performing and teaching around the world - from living in a tent and performing at Renaissance Festivals, to being the first instructor ever to teach improvisational tribal style at Ahlan Wa Sahlan - the largest belly dance festival in the world - in Cairo, Egypt.
I am a mother, a wife, an acapella singer, a flute player, an organizing junkie, an escape room addict and a lover of spicy Szechuan food.
The last decade I have focused my dance efforts on creating a unique and empowering online dance school so that people all over the world can learn this beautiful art form at their pace, in their unique way, while having the guidance and support they need to succeed.
I have seen magical transformations in my students when they enter a completely welcoming and accepting community - free from judgement - and have the opportunity to learn at their own pace with on-demand content and then bring it to a live class setting to take the material further. The incredible speed and depth at which Journey members learn with this hybrid system makes it a beautiful and confidence-boosting way to level up any dance practice.
And beyond the technique and concepts learned, we focus inside the membership on harnessing the powerful positive force of dance for your emotions, mindset, health and connection. Everyone's unique beauty is celebrated here no matter their age, size, ability, or background.
I would love nothing more than to help you make a magical transformation in your dance and in your life.
When you enroll during this exclusive Black Friday offer you'll get:
The Belly Dance Journey Membership
✓ Over 50 on-demand belly dance instructional courses including technique, combinations, choreography, finger cymbals, music theory, props, performance prep and more. ($4187 value)
✓ Two new monthly on-demand tutorial releases ($78 value)
✓ Two monthly live interactive Zoom classes ($40 value)
✓ Access to an exclusive members-only online community ($79 value)
Plus you will receive these bonus to help you create incredible momentum in your dance journey
✓ A goal-setting workshop to guide you step-by-step through how to set your best dance goals. ($79 value)
✓ Twice yearly member showcase performance opportunities ($52 value)
✓ Quarterly Membership Clubhouse Social Events ($100 value)
✓ 50% off all Saturday Zoom multi-level belly dance classes and workshops ($120 value)
✓50% off all choreography intensives ($298 value)
The Belly Dance Journey Membership brings you a $5,033 in belly dance learning value for an incredibly affordable annual rate.
JUST LESS THAN $1/Day
With The Belly Dance Journey Membership you are getting four new monthly classes plus access to hundreds of hours of additional learning content.
Sign up for an annual membership during this Black Friday sale and receive
⭐️ Two months for free
⭐️ An exclusive Belly Dance Journey T-shirt
⭐️ The Journey notebook to track your practice
⭐️ $100 off your membership for 2026 (the biggest discount ever offered!)
This brings you all the resources, motivation, support and community of the Belly Dance Journey to you for JUST LESS THAN $1 A DAY.
The Belly Dance Journey is currently closed. Be the first to know when this one-of-a-kind membership opens again by joining the waitlist here.
Unleash the joy of belly dance and see it positively impact every aspect of your life!
When you join you will get instant access 50+ courses to dive into immediately!
These are in addition to the monthly new on-demand releases and live classes.
The Journey is so much more than just a bunch of recorded classes.
It is an all-encompassing belly dance and finger cymbal program that is designed to give you the resources and the support you need to have a joyful and fulfilling belly dance learning experience.
It has created huge transformation for hundreds of dancers. And it can do it for YOU too.
MEET TAMARA
Before joining the Belly Dance Journey, I felt like I was just spinning in circles with my dance practice, and not growing my abilities like I wanted. Now, less than a year after joining the membership, I am really growing and making progress in my dance!
But more importantly than all the great content, I love that I never feel judgement within the Journey community. I love learning from and getting constructive feedback from the community and I cannot tell you how much I enjoy the live zoom classes. They are huge for my growth. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
~Tamara
MEET KADRIA
I had no idea how deeply meaningful this was going to be when I decided to register.
My original plan was to learn some of the finger cymbal patterns and sounds, then re-take those sections together with my band's drummer.
He passed away very suddenly recently. As you might be able to guess, this has affected me VERY deeply. I loved him - he was a beast on the drums with a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. He was really into the idea of us doing a duet, so I want to turn that idea into reality.
One way his other band and I are going honor him is to turn the sounds of his drumkit into a virtual instrument. In this way I have his sounds at my fingertips to program and replicate the drum patterns he was starting to create that I'd dance and play zills to. Without this, I wouldn't have such a sharp focus on what and how I want to create and perform in honor of my late bandmate.
THANK YOU for offering this and teaching so thoroughly and precisely.
~ Kadria
MEET CATE
Our community is a safe place to try new things without fear of judgment or ridicule. We can freely share our fears, insecurities and struggles and find we’re not alone!!
I was amazed to discover the incredible diversity in this community and how welcoming it is for dancers of all ages and levels of experience, including older dancers!!
Sahira is one of the clearest teachers I’ve ever come across and her enthusiasm is off the Richter scale! The way she structures her classes and tutorials always keeps me growing, because she breaks things into digestible steps and also provides exciting challenges that invite me to keep stretching into new areas. I always feel enlivened and energized when I come out of a live online class even if I felt tired or down going into it.
~Cate
MEET YASMINA
Recently I was thinking of retiring from dance. It was so depressing. But later I realized that I needed dance in my life and decided that I was going to make it my priority again.
I love the Journey! There is so much inside and new content is added every month. There is something there for everyone from beginner to advanced levels - classes in technique, props, and various dance styles, as well as informative classes on editing music, setting goals, and more.
I have fallen in love with dance again.
Thank you Sahira for all you do, you have brought joy back into my life.
~Yasmina
Plus you'll be backed by a risk-free cancel anytime policy.
The Belly Dance Journey is the most uniquely multi-faceted online belly dance program that gives you the step-by-step process you crave for your personal belly dance journey. Not only hundreds of hours of instructional content through many aspects of the art form, but also the personalized attention, live interactive opportunities and supportive community needed to maximize your success.
When you join, you will have immediate access to the 50+ courses already included in the membership, the past year of monthly on-demand releases and videos of all live member events, the exclusive online member's group and a goal-setting workshop to get you started in the best direction possible for your personal belly dance journey.
If you don't feel totally excited and motivated by what you find there, you can cancel at anytime. There is no contract or commitment. You have nothing to lose and a beautiful world of belly dance inspiration to gain!
Frequently Asked Questions
Still thinking about it?
I respect that and want more than anything to make sure this membership journey is right for YOU. You should give The Belly Dance Journey a risk-free shot if you are motivated by any of the following:
- You are ready to make this new year better than the last, and are looking for the support and inspiration to make it happen.
- You are done with limiting beliefs that make you feel "too old", "too uncoordinated", or "too shy" to get out there and dance your heart out.
- You are ready to discover more confidence and joy inside an incredible and supportive community that will cheer you on every day.
- You aren't comfortable being in an in-person group class, but you desperately miss the connection and community.
- You live in an area where there are no in person class options and you feel alone and isolated in your dance practice.
- You are tired of other online platforms that offer you hundreds of hours of content, but no guidance as to where to begin or what to work on next to meet your goals.
- You are looking for some new inspiration and a solid practice plan that helps you decide where to put your focus week by week and month after month.
- More importantly you don't want to find yourself stuck in the same place in your practice 3, 6 or even 12 months from today.
If you resonate with any of these, The Belly Dance Journey is just what you need to move you forward in your belly dance journey now.
There's a space for you on this dance floor. I would love to welcome you inside.
The Belly Dance Journey is currently closed. Be the first to know when this one-of-a-kind membership opens again by joining the waitlist here.