Next Steps: Belly Dance Series
Fall Into Rhythm:
New Belly Dance Classes Starting This September
Ready to shimmy your way into something new? Whether you want to learn the art of belly dance from scratch, break a sweat with an energizing low-impact workout, or refine your technique alongside a warm community, our new fall dance sessions at Wilkins Community Center are designed just for you!
No dance experience or fancy gear required—just bring a water bottle, throw on your favorite comfy clothes, and get ready to move, laugh, and feel empowered in a fun, pressure-free environment. Check out the lineup below and grab your spot early to take advantage of our discount rates!
New Fall Sessions
Beginner Belly Dance — New Class
Mondays, 6:00 PM–6:55 PM
September 14–October 26, 2026
Wilkins Community Center, Room 201
7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218
Early Bird Special: $105 for the 7-week session until 9/1/26 ($10 off!)
Drop-in: $20
First-class drop-in: $10
Register below or send payment via Venmo to @Sahra_Shimmies (preferred).
Join in on the fun and discover the joy of belly dance! This beginner-friendly class provides an introduction to belly dance, giving you a chance to learn at a comfortable pace while getting familiar with the movements, terminology, and rhythms of this beautiful dance form.
We’ll focus on foundational isolations, basic steps, and simple combinations, with plenty of opportunities to practice and build confidence. Along the way, we’ll explore the history and diverse styles of belly dance.
Each class begins with a gentle cardio warm-up and ends with a relaxing yoga cool down, making this a fun and accessible way to move, learn, and connect with your body.
Wear comfortable clothing such as yoga pants and a t-shirt, and bring a water bottle. No dance experience is necessary! Opportunities to make up missed classes will be available.
Belly Dance Fitness
Mondays, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
September 14–October 26, 2026
Wilkins Community Center, Room 201
7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218
Early Bird Special: $105 for the 7-week session until 9/1/26 ($10 off!)
Drop-in: $20
First-class drop-in: $10
Register below or send payment via Venmo to @Sahra_Shimmies (preferred).
Enjoy this fitness fusion belly dance class designed to support strength, movement, and technique. This class is a great fit for students new to belly dance, those looking for a low-impact workout, and dancers wanting to build a stronger technical foundation.
Class begins with a mat-based warm-up focused on core strength and body awareness, then moves into belly dance technique, drills, and combinations. The pace is supportive and accessible, making it easy to move at your own level.
This is an all-levels class—everyone is welcome!
Wear comfortable clothes like yoga pants and a t-shirt, and bring a water bottle.
Mixed Levels Belly Dance
Thursdays, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
September 3–October 29, 2026
Wilkins Community Center, Room 201
7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218
Early Bird: $135 for the 9-week session until 9/1/26 ($10 off!)
Drop-in: $20
First-class drop-in: $10 (limited time offer)
Register below or send payment via Venmo to @Sahra_Shimmies (preferred).
Whether you’re newer to belly dance or have been dancing for years, there’s something for you in Mixed Levels Belly Dance! This welcoming, engaging class offers dancers at a range of experience levels the opportunity to build technique, explore new movements, and have fun dancing in a supportive environment.
We’ll explore the fundamentals of belly dance technique while offering variations and challenges to meet different experience levels. Each class incorporates isolations, steps, combinations, and short routines while developing technique, musicality, body awareness, and confidence. We’ll also explore the history and different styles of belly dance along the way.
Class begins with a gentle cardio and conditioning warm-up and ends with a relaxing yoga cool down. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore finger cymbals, with cymbals available to borrow—no prior cymbal experience needed.
Wear comfortable clothing such as yoga pants and a t-shirt, and bring a water bottle.
Come Dance With Us This Fall!
Whether you’re stepping into belly dance for the very first time, looking for a fun and low-impact way to get moving, or ready to deepen your technique, there’s a class waiting for you this fall at Wilkins Community Center.
Come learn, move, laugh, and connect with a welcoming community.
No experience or fancy gear required—just comfortable clothes, a water bottle, and a willingness to dance!
How to Register: Advance registration is preferred to secure your spot. Payments can be made via Venmo to @Sahra_Shimmies.
For more information, visit www.sahrashimmies.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @mosaicdancepgh. We can’t wait to dance with you in this new chapter!
