Inspiration, support and motivation for your best belly dance practice!
No matter your age, fitness level, or experience, there is a place for you on this dance floor. Learn and grow inside a supportive online dance home designed for real women, real bodies, and real life schedules.
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 program where you are seen and heard
You are in the right place.
Rediscover your confidence, embrace your body, and express yourself in new and creative ways.
Step into your practice with a plan, support, and the resources you need to move forward.
No scrambling for motivation.
No wondering what to practice.
Just progress, inspiration, and joy waiting for you inside.
The Belly Dance Journey will give you tools, inspiration and unparalleled support for your belly dance practice.
Within this unique and supportive program you will discover:
❃ a personalized success path to guide you through your experience, helping you choose what to practice in order to move quickly towards your goals. (No more wasted or misdirected practice time!)
❃ practice options that fit your life, no matter what your schedule looks like.
❃ on-demand course content that is unparalleled in its organization and attention to detail.
❃ an online learning experience that involves regular 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 dancing with you and cheering you on the whole way.
❃ the momentum 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’ve been dancing for over 30 years and I found within the Belly Dance Journey membership a way to keep things fresh and interesting. I really enjoy having instant access to so many tutorials as well as the monthly live classes - they are a beautiful way to connect with other dancers and be seen as a student. Thank you for the inspiration!”
- Jenny
"You have given me a gift of playing zills and dancing again even with my health issues.Thank you for bringing me back to the dance community"
- Shelley
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.
It's so much more than just a library of videos.
On Demand Classes and Workshops
Live Interactive Experiences and Social Events
Goal Setting Workshops & Challenges
Personalized Attention & Support
Exclusive Online Community
Hundreds of hours of belly dance and finger cymbal content
Hey there! I'm Sahira.
I’ve been obsessed with belly dance and finger cymbals for over 25 years, and my greatest joy is helping dancers step into their confidence, power, and joy through this transformative art form.
My early career took me around the world - from living in a tent and performing at Renaissance Festivals to becoming the first instructor ever to teach improvisational tribal style at Ahlan Wa Sahlan, the largest belly dance festival in the world, in Cairo.
For the past decade, I’ve focused on creating an empowering online dance home where dancers of all levels can learn at their own pace, feel fully supported, and experience the magic that happens when technique, community, and mindset come together. Here, dance is about so much more than steps - it’s about confidence, connection, and celebrating your unique beauty.
When you enroll you'll receive:
✓ Hundreds of hours of belly dance learning
Choose material that fits your current level, interests, body and available time, instead of searching the internet for your next random tutorial
✓ Two new on-demand tutorials every month
Keep your practice fresh and moving forward. September features Sword with Silvia Salamanca, and Sama'i Rhythm for finger cymbals.
✓ Two live interactive Zoom classes every month
Learn in real time, ask questions, work through sticky places, and receive support and feedback that are difficult to create on your own.
✓ Exclusive members-only online community
Share your questions, progress, and wins with people who totally get it.
✓ BONUS: Goal-setting workshop
Turn "I want to get better" into a practice plan you can actually follow.
✓ BONUS: Twice yearly member showcase performance opportunities
Always have a milestone to work towards as your confidence grows.
✓ BONUS: Membership Clubhouse Social Events
Real connection with real dancers who are dancing and learning with you.
As little as
$38/month
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 more than a library of recorded classes. It’s a fully supported belly dance and finger cymbal learning experience designed to help you keep showing up, keep progressing, and keep feeling connected.
Hundreds of dancers have used The Journey to transform not just how they dance, but how they feel in their bodies and in their lives.
You can 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 AMANDA
It is not an exaggeration to say that The Belly Dance Journey Membership changed my life.
When I met her I was at a low place personally due to life and career changes, and had been doing some dancing as an emotional anchor, but Sahira’s teaching opened my mind to the fact that the only things stopping me from becoming “a dancer” were my own limiting beliefs.
I've accomplished some major milestones in the Journey, including my first live performance after 10 years off stage, and the very first choreography I ever made on my own. The confidence I have gained from being able to feel safe sharing my vulnerability in this membership has translated to confidence within my local dance community too!
~ Amanda
You’re supported every step of the way and there’s no risk.
The Belly Dance Journey is a thoughtfully designed, multi-faceted online dance experience that gives you clear structure and the freedom to move at your own pace. You’ll find expert, step-by-step instruction paired with live classes, interactive events, and a warm, encouraging community that truly wants to see you succeed..
And if it doesn’t feel like the right fit? You can cancel anytime. No contracts. No pressure. Just a supportive space to explore and grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
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
Still deciding? That's ok.
Join if you want to:
- Structure, support, and inspiration for your dance practice
- Let go of “too old,” “too shy,” or “not good enough” stories and dance with confidence
- Feel connected and encouraged, even if in-person classes aren’t an option
- Stop guessing what to practice and follow a clear, supportive path forward
- Be in a place where your progress actually keeps happening—month after month
If this sounds like what you’ve been craving, The Belly Dance Journey is here to help you keep moving forward—starting now.
Three membership options to choose from:
⭐️ Monthly: $45/month
⭐️ Semi-Annual: $225/6 months ($37.50/month)
⭐️ Annual: $450/year ($37.50/month, plus an exclusive Journey T-shirt and practice notebook)
No commitment. Cancel at any time.
Get started now!
There's a space for you on this dance floor.
I would love to welcome you inside.
