The most Oriental dance studio around! Choose your favourites from our wide variety of weekly bellydance classes or join us for an entertaining evening at one of our events.

At your request Ulla will be teaching an Egyptian style balady choreography with juicy core work, playful steps and cheeky details. The course will walk you through all the technique and musical aspects of the choreography - so don't hesitate to join! You may also repeat the classes as many times as you need to. This joyful dance fits all types of stages and occasions as well as costumes so it is a great addition to your repertoire!  Those wishing to receive personal feedback may send their video at the end of the course.

Classes appear into a closed FB group by every Monday and are available to watch whenever it suits you best!

Starting 23.8.2021, 5x60min -66€

Let's dance to Maqsoum, Saidi, Zaffa, Samai and more! In August we enjoy the technique drills and flowing combinations to different rhythms and styles of oriental dance. Each class will have it's own rhythms and drills to explore so you may also just drop in. 

Starting 1.8.2023, 5x60min - 80€, single drop in 20€

An all-round technique class to improve your alignments, posture, shimmies, hip drops, camels and more! Drills and combinations in different styles from classy to sassy, from pop to folklore. Teacher will give different variations to ensure each dancer has challenges matching their level, so don't hesitate to join straight from beginner class up to advanced!

Starting 5.9.2023, 15x60min - 225€

This autumn Laura's popular choreography class is dedicated to beautiful, feminine movement and pure oriental dance at it's best! The class includes technical training as well as a full choreography in oriental style. Those willing to perform will have a chance to bring the dance on stage at the end of the term.

Starting 5.9.2023, 5x75min - 260€

This is the class to get you started with Oriental Bellydance! Learn the basic techniques - shimmies, rolling core work and sharp accents and travel with easy steps. Easy combinations will get you to a dance mood! All techniques will be taught step by step, so no previous experience required - just come as you are! 

Starting 5.9.2023, 15x60min - 225€

This is the class to get you started with Oriental Bellydance! Learn the basic techniques - shimmies, rolling core work and sharp accents and travel with easy steps. Easy combinations will get you to a dance mood! All techniques will be taught step by step, so no previous experience required - just come as you are! 

Starting 6.9.2023, 15x60min - 225€

An all-round technique class to improve your alignments, posture, shimmies, hip drops, camels and more! Drills and combinations in different styles from classy to folklore. Teacher will give different variations to ensure each dancer has challenges matching their level, so don't hesitate to join straight from beginner class up to advanced!

Starting 6.9.2023, 15x60min - 225€

Details coming soon!

Starting 6.9.2023, 15x90min - 305€

This class takes you to the inspiring world of Tribal Fusion Bellydance in it's different variations! Learn technique and combos with shimmies, accents and snake like movements. Enjoy the electronic music and mystical vibes! No previous dance experience required, all techniques will be taught step by step!

Starting 7.9.2023, 15x60min - 225€

Fanny's choreography class is a great combination of basic technique training - shimmies, accents and rolling movements of the core - as well as an enchanting choreography with formations. The dance will also include an optional part with floorwork, but with alternatives for those who prefer to stay on their two feet! Everyone is welcome to perform the dance at the end of the term. This class suits dancers with some experience from either fusion bellydance or oriental dance (such as beginner course). 

Starting 7.9.2023, 15x75min - 260€

Fusion Bellydance Choreography (Autumn 2023)

This is a special training group for advanced dancers who wish to learn more about performing, musicality and finding their own style. Choreographies will be created in co-operation with the group and prepared for stage. If you are interested in training in a motivated group and willing to work harder, don't hesitate to contact us for more info and applying at info@helsinkioriental.fi. 

AUDITION 8.6.2023 at 18:30 - audition class is free of charge, sign up via email and let's see if this would be the place for you!

Note: This class is NOT open for drop ins! 

Tuija's August class is dedicated to the legendary school of Mahmoud Reda. Reda Technique is full of flowing movement, elegant alignments, footwork and pure Egyptian dance art at it's best. At these classes you will become familiar with the basics of Reda's work, polish them further and enjoy combinations into beautiful music. The class is suitable for all levels. Each session has it's own drills so you may also attend occasionally!

Starting 3.8.2023, 5x60min - 80€

Get the weekend started by dancing! Ulla's technique class is a great mixture of Egyptian style dance training as well as general dance drills and body mechanics. Teacher will give different variations to ensure each dancer has challenges matching their level, so don't hesitate to join straight from beginner class up to advanced!
 
Starting 8.9.2023, 15x60min - 225€

Learn the first steps of Oriental Dance – shimmies, sharp accents and rolling movements of your middle body. Easy footwork is applied to create short combos and to make you dance for real from the very beginning. No previous dance experience required.


You already know what it’s about and want to learn more variations and styles. The class might include practicing full choreographies and usage of accessories such as sticks or veils. See the details for each class! 

For those with several years of regular training on them. You are ready to practice a little bit more seriously and perhaps want to perform too. See the details for each class!


Oriental party hour, full of dancing and sweating! Enjoy a funky mixture of Shaabi Street Dance, Arab Pop and Folklore elements - Let go and shake it! Routines remain easy, no previous dance experience required.



If you struggle to stick to a fixed weekly class or just wish to drop in every now and then, we recommend getting one of our drop in cards. You can choose a 1x, 5x or 10x card and use it in any of our normal weekly classes without having to register every time. The card is valid for 6 months.  

1x 20€
5x 90€
10x 175€

Prices incl. VAT 10%. As you sign up, please specify your preferred method of payment. Cash, card and voucher payments are accepted upon arrival. Bills will be sent prior to the course. Registrations are binding, cancellations only for medical reasons. If you missed a class you are welcome to drop in for any of the open classes for compensation during the season or two months after your course has finished if you have an other valid course registration . Classes vary in length, however this doesn’t affect the number of drop ins. Dancers are not insured by us, so make sure to get yourself covered for twisted ankles and other fatalities! Classes are danced barefoot or in dance slippers, special equipment is not required - just come and dance with us!

From beginner to professional, we have the right dance class for you! From the funky Oriental Jam and step by step beginner courses all the way to challenging choreographies and individual coaching,  you can sure find your favourite place to be!

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Online Choreography 2021 - 5x60min Balady

Tue: Open Technique 17:00-18:00 (Autumn 2023)

Tue: Intermediate Choreography 18:00-19:15 (Autumn 2023)

Tue: Oriental Basics 19:15-20:15 (Autumn 2023)

Wed: Oriental Basics 17:00-18:00 (Autumn 2023)

Wed: Open Technique 18:10-19:10 (Autumn 2023)

Wed: Intermediate Choreography 19:10-20:40 (Autumn 2023)

Thu: Fusion Bellydance Choreo 17:00-18:15 (Autumn 2023)

Thu: Fusion Bellydance Basics 18:15-19:15 (Autumn 2023)

Fri: 17:00-18:00 Open Technique (Autumn 2023)

Summer Weekly: Tue 17:00-18:00 (August 2023)

Summer Weekly: Thu 18:00-19:00 (August 2023)

23.8.2023 Newbie Class - Oriental 17:00-18:00

23.8.2023 Newbie Class - Fusion 18:00-19:00

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