Belly-Bolly Beginner Online
We have combined the fluid grace of the Middle East with the charm of Bollywood, in our Bellydance-Bollywood fusion class! Learn the graceful hip and arm movements, body isolations and shimmies that make bellydance so beautiful, set to the addictive music of Bollywood. This online dance course is suitable for beginners and all fitness levels.
5 weeks: 14 April – 12 May 2026
Time: Tuesdays 6pm (1 hour) AEST
Teacher: Raksha Parsnani
Price: $140 (AUD)
Spots available
Summary
In this online course, you will:
- Learn the basics of belly dance technique
- Gradually learn a complete Belly-Bolly fusion routine
- Improve your core strength and fitness
- Easily access your class in REAL-TIME via Zoom.
- The classes are recorded, and can be viewed for in re-played for the duration of the course. Learn at your own pace – rewind, re-play and pause whenever you like!
- Learn from the best in the industry – a fully qualified belly dancer and choreographer
- Get weekly practice videos to support your learning outside of class
- Have access to a private WhatsApp group, to encourage communication with other students and your teacher
Raksha began her bellydance journey in 2006, inspired by Shakira and a spark that grew into a lifelong passion. For nearly 20 years, she has trained across India and internationally in Egyptian Raqs Sharqi (Bellydance), Bollywood and Fusion styles.
With 12 years of teaching experience, she has trained hundreds of students, taught at major festivals, organised India’s biggest bellydance festival Arabella and coached Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez. She also performed in Jillina Carlano’s acclaimed Alice in Wonderland BDEx production. Now based in Melbourne, Raksha teaches Bellydance–Bollywood Fusion at Studio J Dance. She also performs with Finucane & Smith and the Melbourne Bellydance professional troupe.