- Belly Dance
- Classical / Oriental
- Fusion Belly Dance
- Bollywood
- Bollywood Dance
- Bollywood Kids Class
- Brazilian Dance
- Samba
- Zouk Ladies Styling
Classes
UNLIMITED MONTHLY DANCE PASSPORT
$225/Month gives students access to all weekly Bella Diva dance, fitness & wellness classes.
(This excludes advanced level/by invitation only classes if you are at the beginner level.)
Click to learn about Oriental Belly Dance (Raqs Sharqi), where we will focus on the foundations of classical belly dance technique. Students will develop tools throughout the various levels to strengthen presentation, muscle control & isolations, flexibility, strength building, posture, & musicality.
Beginner: Sun 3:15-4:15pm Studio A
Beginner: Tues 7:45-8:45pm Studio A
Belly Dance Improvers: Thurs 7:45-8:45 Studio D
Int. Drills: Sun 6:45-7:30pm Studio B
Int Belly: Tues 7:45-8:45pm Studio B
Advanced: Thurs 6:30-7:30pm Studio A
Learn the techniques of fusion belly dance. Explore the foundational roots of Egyptian folkloric and Raqs Sharqi movements, and then combine these techniques with a fusion of dance forms derived from different cultures and time periods including hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, and classical Indian dance styles. Introduction of props
including zills, veil, and sword is also explored.
Beginner Fusion: Mon 7:45-8:45pm Studio B
Int. Fusion: Thurs 7:45-8:45pm Studio B
ATS Belly Dance (Lv 1): Wed 5:45-6:40pm Studio A
ATS Belly Dance (Lv 2): Wed 6:45-7:40pm Studio A
Click to learn about the different styles of Brazilian Samba we teach, including the exciting, fast-paced footwork found in the streets of Rio & Afro-Brazilian movements from the beaches of Bahia. We will spend time on developing your footwork, body movements, arm styling, parading, & choreography.
Kids’ Samba Thurs 5:30-6:15pm Studio C
Samba Beginners (Lv 1): Tues 6:30-7:30pm Studio A
Samba Beginners (Lv 1): Thurs 5:30-6:30pm Studio D
Samba Improvers (Lv 2): Sun 3:15-4:15pm Studio B
Samba Intermediate (Lv 3): Tues 6:30-7:30pm Studio B
Samba Int/Adv Drills (Lv 4): Tues 5:30-6:15pm Studio A
Advanced Samba (Lv 5): Thurs 7:45-8:45pm Studio A
Including both Tahitian and Hula ‘Auana, our Polynesian dance classes are part of the beautiful dance forms originating from French Polynesia & Hawaii. These cultural dances are known for their soft knees, swaying hips & intricate arm and hand movements. The modern hula is called Hula ʻAuana (oh-wan-ah) and was created in response to Western influences that came to the islands. ʻAuana means to wander or ramble, which aligns with the deviation of this particular type of hula as it drifted away from the traditional sacred elements. Students can expect to get an intense low impact core and lower body workout from these traditional Polynesian island dance classes!
Beginner Polynesian Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm Studio E
Int/Adv Polynesian Mondays 6:30-7:30pm Studio B
At Bella Diva we want to empathize ballet is for everybody and can be done by any BODY. This class will be a great add-on for all our world dancers who wish to develop classical training & stage presence for performance.
Ballet is a great workout for the whole body: It is a weight-bearing form of exercise which strengthens muscles, promotes healthy bones, and burns calories. Because ballet uses full range of muscles, it is also great for cognitive functions like coordination and concentration.
Sundays: 12:45-1:45pm Studio B
The word ‘technique’ is thrown around a lot in the dance world, from scholarship auditions to dance competitions and the weekly dance class, dancers are encouraged to work on their ‘technique’ as a marker of how they can improve and be a successful dancer.
Saturdays 4pm-5pm Studio A
Click to learn about Bollywood, where East meets West! This fusion dance class brings the best of the striking beauty and contagious energy of Bollywood’s most stylized dances and mashes them up with the influences of Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz, Funk, and Street styles.
Sundays 11:30am-12:30pm Studio B
Bollywood Drills With Kyle:
Mondays 7:45-8:30pm Studio E
Click to learn about Bollywood, where East meets West! This fusion dance class brings the best of the striking beauty and contagious energy of Bollywood’s most stylized dances and mashes them up with the influences of Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz, Funk, and Street styles. The Int/Adv level incorporates faster tempos, advanced layering & footwork, and nuanced mudras.
Sundays 11:30am-12:30pm Studio A
Have your children learn the art of expression through the world of Bollywood dance, where East meets West. Classical Indian dance fused with more modern western forms of dance including jazz, latin, hip hop.
Kids’ Bollywood 5-9 yrs
Sundays: 10:30-11:15am Studio B
Persia, bordering Central Asia and the Middle East is the home of Classical Persian Dance. This dance style is fluid, yet rhythmic and emphasizes the use of the hands and wrists. This class explores Persian aesthetics, body positions, shape of the hands, and foot step transitions.
Persian Pop Plus: Mondays 6:30-7:30pm Studio A
Int/Adv Level 2: Mondays 7:45-8:45pm Studio A
An introduction in the world of Middle Eastern percussion. All levels welcome. Students will learn the most popular Middle Eastern rhythms and also song compositions to accompany dancers.
Beginner/Intermediate Sundays 9:30am Studio C
Beginner Sundays 4:30pm Studio C
Discover the energia and alegria of Escola de Samba Denver’s Bateria classes! Students will be introduced to bateria instruments and the techniques & rhythms of Brazilian Samba music. Students will also focus on learning material that will eventually be used for public performance while accompanying our Samba dancers. All instruments will be provided, no experience necessary!
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm
Mat Pilates is a weekly mind-body class with benefits that include improved posture, increased core strength, better coordination & balance, increased body awareness and injury prevention. The goal of a mat pilates class is to strengthen the body’s “powerhouse” which refers to the abdominals, lower back, pelvic floor, hips and glutes.
Sundays 4:30-5:30pm Studio B
BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world. Its 50-minute cardio workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences to get you moving, sweating, and motivated all at the same time.
Mondays 5:30-6:20pm Studio A
GROOV3 – L.A.’s hottest dance craze! Turn up for the sweatiest, blood-pulsing, beat-dropping, bass-pumping night on the town with GROOV3, the only dance experience that delivers the undeniable Power of 3: non- stop calorie-slaying D.J. set, slow & fast choreo instruction, empowerment as you DANCE, SWEAT, and LIVE far beyond your workout. All to 90’s hip hop music through today’s hits!
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm Studio B
Divas ‘N Heels is a heels infused dance class meant for everyBODY that incorporates jazz, pop & funk. Be ready to work up a sweat as you unleash your inner diva & awaken confidence in a truly supportive & empowering environment.
No experience necessary
Whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience with heels, our class is designed to cater to all levels. And heels are optional! Feel free to also throw on a pair of booties or dance barefoot.
Tuesdays 7:45-8:45pm Studio D
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Twerking is a dance move that involves shaking the hips and bum. It’s a modern version of an African dance called Mapouka that originated in Côte d’Ivoire (i.e. Ivory Coast) in West Africa. Twerk is rooted in Black culture and is a celebration and liberation of the body.
Wednesdays 7:50-8:50pm Studio A
Hip-hop dance is a street dance style that originated in New York City in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It’s characterized by its free-form, rhythmic movements that are in tune with the beats of hip-hop music, and often incorporates aspects of modern dance, tap, and swing. Hip-hop dance is also a form of self-expression and cultural identity for dancers, and is rooted in diverse influences, including African American culture.
Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm Studio D
Learn Salsa On1 – L.A. Style
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Salsa Dancing with Dina Escobedo! In each class you’ll learn a fun, energetic salsa combination or mini routine. We will focus on essential salsa steps, fluid combinations, ballroom technique, and musical rhythm and timing, all while improving posture and self confidence. Supportive feedback will be provided throughout the lesson.
Please bring suitable footwear with a smooth sole; sneakers are not suitable for this class.
No dance partner is needed to join in on the fun!
Sundays 2pm-3pm Studio A
This class is designed to provide men and male-identifying individuals with a high cardio work-out, strength conditioning and training, and education on World Cultures and the regions the dances originate from. This choreo-based class will not only get your heart -rate up, it will provide our ‘bros’ with the freedom and safety to experience your body in creative and challenging ways.
Sundays 10:30-11:30am Studio A
Brazilian Zouk is a partner social dance that originated in Brazil in the early 1990s. It’s also known as zouk-lambada and is a descendant of the Brazilian dance Lambada, with influences from other Brazilian dances. The dance is characterized by playful footwork, body movements, and unique head movements for followers. Our ladies’ styling class focuses on the steps, vibe and rhythms of Zouk including sensual body movements and arm styling.
Thursdays at 6:30pm Studio D
CLASS SCHEDULE
Bella Diva Dance Online Class Schedule
“Ginga” is a Brazilian Portuguese word that closely translates to “sway” and is associated with movement. Ginga is what you do with your body, between the steps while you are dancing, incorporating your energy, swag, & vibe. This is the difference between ‘doing’ the steps and dancing the steps. Ginga Vibe draws on styles from the African Diaspora including Samba, Funk, Afro-Caribe, Dance Hall, Soca and Lambada. This class includes cardio training, multicultural exploration, & weekly dance combos intended to move both the body & the spirit so you can find your own ginga vibe!
Mondays 7:45-8:45pm
TaijiFit™️ is a 30-minute mind/body workout that combines the best of traditional Taiji (T’ai Chi) with mindfulness and modern western fitness. TaijiFit is a low impact class to help build immunity, relieve stress and anxiety, and develop body awareness, all while experiencing mindful movement.
Saturdays ONLINE 10:00-10:30 AM
India is a land of varied cultures and traditions, the inherent diversity in all spheres making the Indian culture unique. Indian folk dances are performed for every possible occasion, including Bollywood films and choreographies, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, various Hindu deities, the birth of a child, weddings, and festivals, which are plenty. Learn More!
This class will increase strength, endurance, flexibility, relaxation, breath and body awareness, while reducing fatigue for moms-to-be. Prenatal Yoga and Belly Dance will also reduce low back pain and other common ailments associated with pregnancy such as tights hips, swollen feet and anxiety.
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Click to learn about Middle Eastern dance, where we will focus on the foundations of belly dance technique. You will develop the tools to strengthen your presentation, including muscle isolations, strength building, posture, & musicality.
Beginner: Sun 3:15-4:15pm
Intermediate Drills: Sun 6:45-7:30pm
Beginner: Tues 7:45-8:45pm
Intermediate: Tues 7:45-8:45pm
Advanced: Thurs 6:30-7:30pm
Beginner Fusion: Sun 7:45-8:45pm
Intermediate Fusion: Thurs 7:45-8:45pm
Click to learn about the different styles of Brazilian Samba we teach, including the exciting, fast-paced footwork found in the streets of Rio & Afro-Brazilian movements from the beaches of Bahia. We will spend time on developing your footwork, body movements, arm styling, parading, & choreography.
Samba Beginners (Lv 1): Tues 6:30-7:30pm
Samba Beginners (Lv 1): Thurs 5:30-6:30pm
Samba Improvers (Lv 2): Sun 3:15-4:15pm
Samba Intermediate (Lv 3): Tues 6:30-7:30pm
Samba Advanced (Lv 4): Thurs 7:45-8:45pm
Advanced Samba Drills (Lv 5): Tue 5:30-6:15pm
Tahitian dance is a beautiful dance art coming from Tahiti, French Polynesia, an island located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, about a six-hour flight from Hawaii. Students can expect to get a high core and lower body workout from this traditional Polynesian island dance!
Beginner Tahitian
Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
At Bella Diva we want to empathize ballet is for everybody and can be done by any BODY. This class will be a great add-on for all our world dancers who wish to develop classical training & stage presence for performance.
Ballet is a great workout for the whole body: It is a weight-bearing form of exercise which strengthens muscles, promotes healthy bones, and burns calories. Because ballet uses full range of muscles, it is also great for cognitive functions like coordination and concentration.
Sundays: 12:45-1:45pm
Click to learn about Bollywood, where East meets West! This fusion dance class brings the best of the striking beauty and contagious energy of Bollywood’s most stylized dances and mashes them up with the influences of Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz, Funk, and Street styles.
Sundays 11:30am-12:30pm
Click to learn about Bollywood, where East meets West! This fusion dance class brings the best of the striking beauty and contagious energy of Bollywood’s most stylized dances and mashes them up with the influences of Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz, Funk, and Street styles. The Int/Adv level incorporates faster tempos, advanced layering & footwork, and nuanced mudras.
Sundays 11:30am-12:30pm
Have your children learn the art of expression through the world of Bollywood dance, where East meets West. Classical Indian dance fused with more modern western forms of dance including jazz, latin, hip hop.
Kids’ Bollywood 5-9 yrs
Sundays: 10:30-11:15am
Persia, bordering Central Asia and the Middle East is the home of Classical Persian Dance. This dance style is fluid, yet rhythmic and emphasizes the use of the hands and wrists. This class explores Persian aesthetics, body positions, shape of the hands, and foot step transitions.
Beginner Level 1: Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
Int/Adv Level 2: Mondays 7:45-8:45pm
During this class students will explore and drill intermediate level technique & layering that make up the belly dance vocabulary. Students will study Egyptian folkloric movements, Egyptian cabaret technique, and ever-changing fusions of dance derived from many cultures & time periods including hip hop, ballet, & Polynesian dance movements. Class ends with exploring one’s own body, unique creativity, and musicality in a 5-minute freestyle. 1 Year belly dance experience required.
Beginner: Sundays 7:45-8:45pm
Intermediate: Thursdays 7:45-8:45pm
A rotating mind-body wellness class meant for self-care, relaxation, cross-training and injury prevention.
Every month will feature the same class offerings on a rotational basis:
Week 1 – Tai Chi Flow with Grace
Week 2 – Mat Pilates with Bonnie
Week 3 – Medical Qigong with Grace
Week 4 – Ellové Tecnique with Elizabeth
Sundays 4:30-5:30pm
BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world. Its 50-minute cardio workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences to get you moving, sweating, and motivated all at the same time.
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm
GROOV3 – L.A.’s hottest dance craze! Turn up for the sweatiest, blood-pulsing, beat-dropping, bass-pumping night on the town with GROOV3, the only dance experience that delivers the undeniable Power of 3: non- stop calorie-slaying D.J. set, slow & fast choreo instruction, empowerment as you DANCE, SWEAT, and LIVE far beyond your workout. All to 90’s hip hop music through today’s hits!
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
This beautiful cultural dance is known for its soft knees, swaying hips, intricate arm, and hand movements. The modern hula is called Hula ʻAuana (oh-wan-ah) and created in response to Western influences that came to the islands. ʻAuana means to wander or ramble, which aligns with the deviation of this particular type of hula as it drifted away from the sacred elements intrinsic to Hula Kahiko.
Beginner Hula Sundays 12:45-1:45pm
Intermediate Hula Mondays 5:30-6:30pm
This class is designed to provide men and male-identifying individuals with a high cardio work-out, strength conditioning and training, and education on World Cultures and the regions the dances originate from. This choreo-based class will not only get your heart -rate up, it will provide our ‘bros’ with the freedom and safety to experience your body in creative and challenging ways.
Bella Bro World Dance Class : Sundays 10:30-11:30 am
An introduction in the world of Middle Eastern percussion. All levels welcome. Students will learn the most popular Middle Eastern rhythms and also song compositions to accompany dancers.
Sundays 9:30am
CLASS SCHEDULE
Bella Diva Dance Online Class Schedule
“Ginga” is a Brazilian Portuguese word that closely translates to “sway” and is associated with movement. Ginga is what you do with your body, between the steps while you are dancing, incorporating your energy, swag, & vibe. This is the difference between ‘doing’ the steps and dancing the steps. Ginga Vibe draws on styles from the African Diaspora including Samba, Funk, Afro-Caribe, Dance Hall, Soca and Lambada. This class includes cardio training, multicultural exploration, & weekly dance combos intended to move both the body & the spirit so you can find your own ginga vibe!
Mondays 7:45-8:45pm
TaijiFit™️ is a 30-minute mind/body workout that combines the best of traditional Taiji (T’ai Chi) with mindfulness and modern western fitness. TaijiFit is a low impact class to help build immunity, relieve stress and anxiety, and develop body awareness, all while experiencing mindful movement.
Saturdays ONLINE 10:00-10:30 AM
India is a land of varied cultures and traditions, the inherent diversity in all spheres making the Indian culture unique. Indian folk dances are performed for every possible occasion, including Bollywood films and choreographies, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, various Hindu deities, the birth of a child, weddings, and festivals, which are plenty. Learn More!
This class will increase strength, endurance, flexibility, relaxation, breath and body awareness, while reducing fatigue for moms-to-be. Prenatal Yoga and Belly Dance will also reduce low back pain and other common ailments associated with pregnancy such as tights hips, swollen feet and anxiety.
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm