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March 30
Current Membership Releases
Fancy Footwork
Debke, Passe, Twist Toss Combo
This month we're exploring the grace and flow of Muwashahat, a refined dance style rooted in the poetry and music of medieval Al-Andalus. Known for its elegance and lyrical expression, Muwashahat features fluid arms, poised posture, and deep musicality. In this release, learn about its cultural roots, explore the upper body technique, and dance a graceful combo inspired by this timeless tradition.
Speed Drills
Gallop Variations
Looking to clean up your zills and turn up the tempo? This release delivers a compact set of finger cymbal drills designed to sharpen your reflexes, boost endurance, and improve control. Featuring three targeted exercises plus a bonus from Zill Drills, Skills and Thrills, it's the perfect toolkit for building speed without sacrificing precision. Let your hands lead the way with quick, crisp, and confident strikes.
Let's connect
What are you focusing on in your dance practice right now? Whether you're polishing a combo, exploring finger cymbal patterns, or simply showing up to move, your goals matter. Head over to the community and share what you're working on so we can cheer you on every step of the way!
Coming Soon
Designing Dynamic Movement
Let’s play with movement in a whole new way! Designing Dynamic Movement gives you the tools to turn simple steps into something bold, expressive, and completely your own. We’ll explore how tempo, size, energy, and intention can bring contrast and clarity to your dancing without adding a single new step. This is about dancing smarter, not harder, and creating movement that truly speaks.
Release date: 7th of April
Beytus Choreography
The Completion
Time to take it from the top. With the full Beytus choreography now in place, this month is your chance to revisit the entire piece, link the sections, refine the details, and experience the arc of the dance as one flowing and expressive story. Whether polishing transitions or preparing to perform, this is the moment to bring it all together.
Release date: 21st of April
9-weeks Intensive
Drum Solo
Samya Drum Solo returns! This fan-favorite choreography intensive is coming back with all the sass, shimmies, and satisfying drum accents you love. Over nine energizing weeks, dancers will break down a full drum solo piece by piece, pop by pop, until it’s stage-ready and shining. Details are still in the works, but one thing’s for sure: Journey members get 50% off.
🎶 Your Monthly Dance Flow 🎶
Week 1 – A brand-new Technique or Combination release drops.
Week 2 – Live Zoom Class to refine, ask, and dance it out.
Week 3 – Finger Cymbals take the spotlight with a fresh release.
Week 4 – Live Zill Practice to play, polish, and connect.
Create your Journey!
What would you like to work on in your practice today?
Every month you receive new on-demand and live classes inside your membership! You can choose to dive in there or access the over 500 hours of courses already waiting for you inside. Your practice is totally yours to design!
If you are new to belly dance or finger cymbals, start with the suggested courses below.
Once you have completed those foundational classes, use the course flow chart to select the best class depending on what you'd like to focus on in your practice today, or click on "My Courses" on the menu bar above to see everything that you have to choose from.
At the start of your dance journey?
I recommend taking these two courses in this order to get a solid foundation in the important isolations and movements in belly dance.
(All courses are included in your Belly Dance Journey Membership.)
Ready for the next step?
Here are some suggested courses to continue the momentum in your belly dance journey.
(All courses are included in your Belly Dance Journey Membership.)
Ready to get zillicious?
Begin here if you getting started and looking for a rock solid foundation to build your zill skills.
(All courses are included in your membership.)
Take your zilling to new places!
Here are some courses that will take your zilling to new heights with advanced, sounds, patterns, acapella zill solos and more!
(All courses are included in your membership.)
The Seven Journey Elements
The Belly Dance Journey membership is built around seven core Elements, which are foundational to a complete belly dance practice. Every release and course in your membership fits into one or more of these Elements to help you create a well-rounded belly dance practice that you love and enjoy diving into each week.
The Belly Dance Journey Course Flow
Use this interactive course flow chart to help you find what to practice next!
Just choose the Element you'd like to work on and the dance level you'd like to work at to see a list of courses that contain the material you're looking for.
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Upcoming Specialty Workshops
Comment Box
I love to hear your thoughts and feedback about your Journey here in the membership!
Got suggestions or ideas?
Submit them to us at contact@sahirabellydances.com!