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€

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 13.2.2024, 10x60min - 158€

Laura's popular choreography class continues with a new choreography again - this time a fun drum solo! The dance will include varying rhythms and a spectrum of feeling from sharp beats to more melodic parts. Those willing to perform will have a chance to bring the dance on stage at the end of the term.

Starting 9.1.2024, 15x75min - 270€

Time to learn your first choreography? This class is great to continue dancing after beginner course or returning to your hobby from a break! We will keep improving all the basic techniques and learning new variations. Spring term will cover all the common genres of oriental dance: juicy Balady, funky Shaabi, classical Oriental and Arab pop. To the latter, also a simple choreography will be prepared for stage - those willing to perform wil have the change to do so at the end of term!

Starting 9.1.2023, 15x60min - 235€ 

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!
YOU MAY START ANY TIME - We will count you the current course price! 

Starting 13.2.2024, 10x60min - 158€

An all-round technique class to improve your alignments, posture, shimmies, hip drops, camels and more! Drills and combinations in different styles, the may class specializing on smooth and beautiful oriental and balady. 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 23.4.2024, 5x60min - 80€

The May course takes you to the fun world of Saidi! This Upper Egyptian folklore style dancing combines the core techniques, shimmies and hip drops with strong footwork - and of course the cane! No previous experience in saidi needed, let's start with easy combinations and tech to get your spirits up!

Starting 23.4.2024, 5x75min - 85€

Let's enjoy the summer vibes together with a cheeky choreography to an Arab pop hit from Nancy Ajram! The class will include a lot of basic technique drills and an easy dance to get you dancing! Great for improvers and after beginner course.

Starting 23.4.2024, 5x60min - 80€

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!

YOU MAY START ANY TIME - We will count you the current course price! 
Starting 14.2.2024, 10x60min - 158€

***SOLD OUT***
Tuija's choreography class is a real super deal for those looking forward to technical challenges and artistic detail! A full length Egyptian style choreography, this time to an Oum Kalthoum classic with lots of feeling, musicality and expression will be prepared for stage. For those willing to perform, there will be a change to do so at the end of term. The style and music of the dance will be added soon!

Starting 10.1.2024, 15x90min - 320€

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!

YOU MAY START ANY TIME - We will count you the current course price! 
Starting 15.2.2024, 10x60min - 158€

Fanny's choreography class is a great combination of technique training as well as an enchanting choreography with formations. This term also finger cymbals will be applied to the dance! (Don't worry, teacher will guide you in purchasing them at the beginning of term! They go at around 20€) Everyone is welcome to perform the dance at the end of the term. This class suits dancers with already some experience from either fusion bellydance or oriental dance.

Starting 11.1.2024, 15x75min - 270€

Fusion Bellydance Intermediate Choreography (Spring 2024)

Time to learn your first choreography? This class is great to continue dancing after beginner course or returning to your hobby from a break! Let's keep improving all the basic techniques and learn new variations! In addition a simple choreography with formations will be prepared for stage - those willing to perform will have the change to do so at the end of term!

Starting 11.1.2024, 15x60min - 235€ 

Fusion Bellydance Improvers Choreography (Spring 2024)

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. 

Note: This class is NOT open for drop ins! 

This Fusion Bellydance technique 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 25.4.2024, 5x60min - 80€

At the May course for Fusion Bellydance choreography fusion technique is polished further along with an easy, short choreography. The dance will also include formations and those willing to do so, may participate in filming the dance together at the end of the course!

Starting 25.4.2024, 5x75min - 85€
SPECIAL OFFER: Fusion Bellydance Technique 16:15-17:15 and Choreography 17:15-18:30 together 140€! 

Fusion Bellydance Choreography (May 2024)

***NOTE: NO CLASS 29.3.!***
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 and lots of personal feedback to ensure each dancer has challenges matching their level, so don't hesitate to join straight from beginner class up to advanced!

YOU MAY START ANY TIME - We will count you the current course price!  
Last class 3.5.2024.

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: 16:45-17:45 Open Technique (Spring 2024)

Tue: 20:00-21:00 Oriental Basics (Spring 2024)

Wed: 18:15-19:15 Open Technique (Spring 2024)

Thu: 16:15-17:15 Fusion Bellydance Basics (Spring 2024)

Fri: 17:00-18:00 Open Technique (Spring 2024)

Tue: 16:45-17:45 Open Technique (May 2024)

Tue: 17:45-19:00 Intermediate Saidi (May 2024)

Wed: 18:10-19:10 Open Technique (May 2024)

Wed: 19:10-20:40 Intermediate Choreography (May 2024)

Thu: 16:15-17:15 Fusion Bellydance Technique (May 2024)

Thu: 17:15-18:30 Fusion Bellydance Intermediate Chor. (May 2024)

8.6.2024 Summer Sessions: 11:00-13:00 Outi of Cairo

8.6.2024 Summer Sessions: 13:10-15:10 Ulla Borgenström

8.6.2024 Summer Sessions: 15:20-17:20 Ilona Carlsson

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