Classes by Location
Maiden Place - Lower Earley
RG6 3HE
Bellydance Drills session
Session type: Lunchtime class for bellydance drills When: Wednesdays at 12:05pm Duration: 50 Minutes Where: Maiden Place, room upstairs Additional info: Beginner-friendly class. It's recommended to wear comfortable clothing you can move in and also bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the session Class runs from 12:05-12:55 Rehearsal time given from 12pm-12:05 and 12:55-1pm Last drop in class on 25th June 2025 Payment Options: PAYG |
Rehearsal sessions
Upcoming dates: 7th June 2025 11am-12noon 5th July 2025 11am-12noon 22nd July 2025 7pm-8pm 29th July 2025 7pm-8pm 1st September 2025 7pm-8pm More info and alternative dates and locations are on the dedicated rehearsal page |
Belly-Line-Dance session
( 18 spaces available ) Session type: Repetitive, combo to an upbeat song for a fun cardio workout. When: Saturday, 7th June 2025 at 10am Duration: 1 hour Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room Additional info: Beginner friendly |
Belly-Line-Dance session
( 18 spaces available ) Session type: Repetitive, combo to an upbeat song for a fun cardio workout. When: Saturday, 5th July 2025 at 10am Duration: 1 hour Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room Additional info: Beginner friendlyBelly-Line-Dance session |
Halloween Workshop £35
( 13 spaces available ) Session type: Learn a Halloween group dance choreo When: Saturday, 18th October 2025 at 10am Duration: 3 hours Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room Additional info: Intermediate level, Dressing up for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory Performance opportunity: Autumn Showcase on 30th November 2025 |
X-mas-dance Workshop £35
( 14 spaces available ) Session type: Learn an alluring solo choreography to Santa Baby When: Saturday, 13th December 2025 at 10am Duration: 3 hours Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room Additional info: Intermediate level. Dressing up festive for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory |
Kendrick School - Reading
RG1 5BN
Session type: Bellydance Beginner course
When: Thursdays 7pm - starts 17th July 2025 - runs for 4 weeks
Duration: 4 x 55 Minute sessions
Where: Kendrick School in Reading, RG1 5BN
Additional info:
Learn the basic moves and simple dance over the course of 4 weeks.
Mirrored studio
Bookings now available via the Santa Maria Bellydance Academy,
Sign up here. (please note that you will be directed to a 3rd party page for bookings )
Intermediate Bellydance Course
Session type: Learn a choreography mix of veil and drum solo When: Tuesdays 7pm Duration: 55 Minutes Where: Kendrick school, Reading Additional info: SMBA classes taught by Sandy Sign up here for next year's course ( you'll be redirected to a booking site for the SMBA courses ) term sign up only, no drop in, starts: 29th April 2025 no class on 27th May |
Open Level Bellydance Course
Session type: Learn a choreograpy to a Lebanese pop song When: Tuesdays 8pm Duration: 1 hour Where: Kendrick school, Reading Additional info: SMBA classes taught by Sandy bookings open here ( you'll be redirected to a booking site for the SMBA courses ) term sign up only, no drop in, starts: 29th April 2025 no class on 27th May |
St. Peter's Church Hall - Earley
RG6 1EY
( 9 spaces available )
Session type: How to use L.E.D. wings effectively
When: Sunday, 30th November 2025 at 2:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Where: St Peter's Church, Earley
Additional info:
Intermediate level, requires isis-wings-handling ability
Participants need to bring their own props.
Videos will be taken to capture the effects of timed light of dancing in a group or by yourself.
Please note that we will work in a dark room for parts of this workshop as we are working with light effects.
There may be wings with flashing lights, so if you are sensitive to flashy lights, low light, bright light, sudden light changes,
then perhaps this workshop is not for you.
Loddon Hall - Twyford
( booking not yet open )
Session type: Repetitive, combo to an upbeat song for a fun cardio workout.
When: Sunday, 7th September 2025 at 12pm
Duration: 1 hour
Where: Loddon Hall, Twyford
Additional info:
These sessions are beginner-friendly
Performance opportunity:
10 year anniversary Show on 7th September 2025 on the same day
Pandabear Studios - Earley
Bellydance Drills
PAYG or Pandabear studio membership Session type: Bellydance drills, technique and combos When: Tuesday 11am Duration: 55 Minutes Where: Pandabear Studios in Earley Additional info: The saver pass is not valid for this location Please book directly via Pandabear studios You will be redirected to an external booking page |
Dance-fit
PAYG or Pandabear studio membership Session type: Cardio dance workout, bringing your heart rate up. When: Thursday 9:15am Duration: 45 Minutes Where: Pandabear Studios in Earley Additional info: Sandy is a cover-teacher for these classes on the following dates only: 22nd May 2025 29th May 2025 5th June 2025 12th June 2025 19th June 2025 Please book directly via Pandabear studios You will be redirected to an external booking page |
Lambada fusion Workshop 2026
Lambada fusion Workshop £35
( 25 spaces available )
Session type: Learn a group choreography
Style: Modern bellydance with inluence of Lambada moves
When: Sunday, 8th February 2026 at 1pm
Duration: 3 hours
Where: St Peter's Church, Earley
Additional info:
All levels welcome, but not suitable for complete beginners.
Performance opportunities to be confirmed.
Zills intro 1 hour 15 minutes evening session at 7pm - Monday, 2nd June 25
( 7 spaces available )
Session type: An introduction to playing finger cymbals
When: Monday, 2nd June 2025 at 7pm
Duration: 1 hour 15 Minutes
Where: Hawkedon Way Home Studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3..
Additional info:
You do not require your own zills or any prior knowledge, as it is aimed at beginners.
You can borrow a pair of finger cymbals in the session
The full address will only be provided once the booking has been placed.
Wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in
Ticket for 10 year anniversary Show ticket - 7th September 2025
10 year teaching Anniversary Show
Sandy Maya's Dance is hosting a show to celebrate 10 years of teaching bellydance
Performance slots available to guest performers - everybody welcome
Show at Loddon Hall in Twyford from 2pm-4pm, doors open at 1:30pm
Sat Nav: RG10 9JA
Children under the age of 15 do not require a ticket but need to be accompanied by a chaperone.
There will be a bar selling alcohol.
If you wish to attend the Belly-Line-Dance-Session from 12noon-1pm, please book that separately here:
Belly-Line-Dance session 7th September
Sandy Maya's Workshop students have the chance to practise their pieces from 10am-11:45am
L.E.D. wings Workshop ( 8 spaces available )
L.E.D. wings Workshop
Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.
This workshop is not suitable for beginners who have no experience with wings,
Please bring your own props.
Props are not provided at this workshop
L.E.D. wings Workshop £25
( 8 spaces available )
Session type: How to use L.E.D. wings effectively
When: Sunday, 30th November 2025 at 2:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Where: St Peter's Church, Earley
Additional info:
Intermediate level, requires isis-wings-handling ability
Participants need to bring their own props.
Videos will be taken to capture the effects of timed light of dancing in a group or by
yourself.
Please note that we will work in a dark room for parts of this workshop as we are
working with light effects.
There may be wings with flashing lights, so if you are sensitive to flashy lights, low
light, bright light, sudden light changes,
then perhaps this workshop is not for you.
Appreciation donation
Some people call it "tips" or "buy me a coffee"
If you feel like you would like to express your appreciation of any of my services, be it classes, event organisation, choreographies, inspiration, video or photography services, then please feel free to donate. Any amount will be greatly appreciated and will help me continue to do and share what I love most: Bring the joy of dance to all people.
Maiden Place Rehearsal session PAYG
Rehearsal sessions are available to students who have learned dances at workshops and need to practise before an upcoming performance.
The dates are advertised on the What's On section as well as the "rehearsal sessions" section and are being shared within the dance community by Sandy in advance of them taking place.
Only valid for rehearsal sessions at Maiden Place in Lower Earley
Maiden Place function room at MP
Upcoming rehearsal dates for Sping Showcase, French Market and Bastille Day Fest:
Tuesday, 15th April - 7pm-8pm at MP
Saturday, 7th June - 11am-12pm
Saturday, 5th July - 11am12pm
Upcoming rehearsal dates for 10 year anniversary show:
Tuesday, 22nd July 7-8pm at MP
Tuesday, 29th July 7-8pm at MP
Monday, 1st Sep 7-8pm at MP
This is an add on session ( no purchase required )
Sunday, 7th September 10am-11:45am at Loddon Hall in Twyford
Ticket for Autumn Student Showcase ( 43 tickets left )
Sunday, 30th November 2025
Tickets are required for all dancers and spectators.
If you have signed up for the L.E.D. wings Workshop, then your Show-ticket is already included and you do not need to purchase an additional ticket.
Autumn Student Showcase
Sunday, 30th November 2025
St. Peter's Church hall 12:30pm-2pm, doors open at 12:15pm
Tickets are required for all dancers and spectators
( kids under the age of 15 do not require a ticket, but I need to know the number of attendees, so if you bring kids, I need to know so we do not overbook.
Show starts at 12:30pm on 30th November 2025
If you wish to perform, then please use the contact form to request a performance slot.
Please keep your belongings with you at all times. Sandy Maya's Dance cannot be held liable for any lost or damaged items.
This ticket gives you access to the show only, it does not include any food or beverages.
Show finishes as 2pm and for those who signed up for the L.E.D. workshop, it will begin at 2:30pm and finish at 4:30pm
£ 35 -- Santa Baby Solo Choreo Workshop
( 14 spaces available )
Session type: Learn an alluring solo choreography to Santa Baby
When: Saturday, 13th December 2025 at 10am
Duration: 3 hours
Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room
Additional info:
Intermediate level.
Dressing up festive for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Halloween Dance Workshop 2025
( 13 spaces available )
Session type: Learn a Halloween group dance choreo
When: Saturday, 18th October 2025 at 10am
Duration: 3 hours
Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room
Additional info:
Intermediate level,
Dressing up for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Performance opportunity at Sammi's Halloween Hafla on 25th October 2025
Pay As You Go Class valid for Bellydance drill and Belly-Line-Dance sessions at Maiden Place
Valid for one use only.
PLEASE NOTE that the last drop in class will be on 25th June 2025, drop in classes will terminate after that.
( Bastille ) Belly-Line-Dance session ( 7th June )
Belly-Line-Dance session
( 18 spaces available )
Session type: Repetitive, combo to a french song for a fun cardio workout.
When: Saturday, 7th June 2025 at 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room
Additional info: Beginner friendly
French song
Performance opportunity:
Bastille Day festival on 13th July 2025
Belly-Line-Dance session 5th July
Belly-Line-Dance session
( 19 spaces available )
Session type: Repetitive, combo to an upbeat song for a fun cardio workout.
When: Saturday, 5th July 2025 at 10am
Duration: 1 hour
Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, function room
Additional info: Beginner friendlyBelly-Line-Dance session