Individual sessions - Drop in ( non-term ) classes
Want to dance but are unable to commit to a full course? Here are some options for you.
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Bellydance Drop in Classes
Session type: Bellydance drop in classes, learn moves, technique and combos, have fun whilst staying fit! When: Tuesdays at 11am Thursdays at 11am Duration: 1 hour Where: Home studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3** Additional info: Open level, beginner friendly Pre-registration and minimum sign up required for classes to run. If the minimum sign up is not met 24 hours prior to the class, then class will be canceled. Failing to attend a registered session will not be refunded, however if a class you signed up for is canceled, a full refund will be given, or the credit can be used for a future date. Attend 6 drill classes within 2 months and get your 7th drill class for free. These are weekly classes held in Sandy's home studio in Lower Earley, where we focus on technique, musicality and going back to basics to refine our moves. These classes are suitable for beginners. Please note: This class requires signing up at least 24 hours before, as minimum registration needs to be reached for the class to run. Once registered and the minimum sign up has been reached, the class will not be refunded. In the event of cancelation by Sandy Maya's Dance, you'll get notified 1 day prior to the event and a full refund will be issued or the credit can be used for another class where minimum sign up is reached. Please specify the session of the date you are signing up for.
Specialised Ad hoc classesPop up sessions that do not fall in a typical category, i.e.: how to use zills, how to choreogaph or introduction handling props.
These classes require signing up at least 3 days before, as a minimum registration needs to be reached for the class to run. Once registered and the minimum sign up has been reached, the class will not be refunded. In the event of cancelation by Sandy Maya's Dance, you'll get notified 2 days prior to the event and a full refund will be issued or the credit can be used for another class where minimum sign up is reached. Zills intro evening session at 7pm - Monday, 26th January 2026
£15.00
Zills Introduction session £15 ( 4 spaces available ) Session type: An introduction to playing finger cymbals When: Monday, 26th January 2026 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 Minimum registration needs to be reached for the class to run. Once registered, the class will not be refunded. In the event of cancelation by Sandy Maya's Dance, you'll get notified 2 days prior to the event and a full refund will be issued or the credit can be used for another class. How to choreograph your own dance - Masterclass - 1,5 hours
£20.00
How to choreograph your own dance - Masterclass ( 5 spaces available ) Session type: If you mastered the bellydance moves, have performed dances you learned in class and are ready to take it to the next level by creating your own solo piece, but you do not know where to begin, then this class is for you to help you with tips to guide you through the process. When: Monday, 9th March 2026 at 7pm Duration: 1,5 hours Where: Home studio, Lower Earley, RG6 3.. Additional info: Please bring a means to take notes ( phone or old fashioned notebook ) This is a mix of listenting and analysing music as well as creating moves, so please wear something comfortable you can dance in. Minimum registration needs to be reached for the class to run. Once registered, the class will not be refunded. In the event of cancelation by Sandy Maya's Dance, you'll get notified 2 days prior to the event and a full refund will be issued or the credit can be used for another class. Introduction to Goddess-wings handling
£13.00
Goddess-wings introduction for beginners ( 14 spaces available ) Session type: Learn how to handle isis wings props When: Thursday, 19th February 2026 at 8pm Duration: 1 hour Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, big hall ( closest bus stop Chilcombe Way ) Additional info: Aimed at complete beginners Participants are required to bring their own props to the class Sandy will explain all the basics with regards to holding and handling your wings so you can get started to dance with them confidently Introduction to Fanveils handling
£13.00
Fanveils introduction for beginners ( 14 spaces available ) Session type: Learn how to handle fanveils When: Thursday, 12th March 2026 at 8pm Duration: 1 hour Where: Maiden Place, Lower Earley, hig hall Additional info: Aimed at complete beginners Participants are required to bring their own props to the class Sandy will explain all the basics with regards to holding and handling your fanveils so you can get started to dance with them confidently |
Belly-Line-Dances are a fun way to dance to a simple repeating combo together Macarena style. Sandy uses bellydance moves in a combo to an upbeat song which is fun to dance to. This type of session is beginner friendly as it helps put individual moves together by learing how to transition efforlessly as it keeps repeating. It helps build confidence for dancers that have been coming to class for a while as they can concentrate on the deliverance of the dance as they would find the pattern easy enough to follow and it is also a wonderful alternative to having to remember a whole choreography and simply dance together for an hour for fun. We soemtimes perform our Belly-Line-Dances, but that i always optional. Find out about upcoming sessions in Lower Earley here
Belly-Line-Dance session 9th February at 12noonBelly-Line-Dance session 9th February at 7pmBelly-Line-Dance session 2nd March at 1pmBelly-Line-Dance session 2nd March at 7pmWorkshopsSandy offers ad hoc workshop sessions where you typically learn a choreography which often comes with a performance opportunity. Those workshops are often including pops or are a fusion style of Showdance/Cabaret and Bellydance. Find out about the upcoming workshops in Earley/Lower Earley here
Goddess Wings Workshop 2026
£35.00
Goddess Wings Workshop £35 ( 7 spaces available ) Session type: Learn a choreography with a parasol When: Sunday, 22nd March 2026 at 1pm Duration: 3 hours Where: St Peter's Church, Earley Additional info: Intermediate level, requires wing handling ability. An introduction to wing handling is happening on the 19th February. Yo can sign up here Participants need to bring their own props. Performance opportunities: Spring student Showcase 17th May 2026 Potential performance opportunities: Woodley Carnival 13th June Bastille Day Festival Reading in July 2026 Lambada fusion Workshop 2026
£35.00
Lambada fusion Workshop Session type: Learn a group choreography Style: Modern bellydance with influence 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. Handveil dance Workshop ( 2 small square shaped fabrics to work with )
£35.00
Handveil dance Workshop Session type: Learn a group choreography Style: A dance with two handveils When: Thursday, 23rd April 2026 from 6:45pm - 21:15pm Duration: 2,5 hours Where: Maiden Place Community Centre Function room Additional info: All levels welcome, but not suitable for complete beginners. Handveils will be available at the workshop, but you would need your own for the performances, if you are going to perform. Performance opportunities: Spring Showcase 2025 on 17th May, time and location to be confirmed Potential performance opportunities to be confirmed: 13th June for Woodley Carnival 2026 Bastille Dat Festival date to be confirmed ---Students who have learned previous dances they wish to perform can use the time from 6:30-6:45pm and from 9:15-9:30pm to rehearse in the room ( before and after the workshop ) |
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Location Abbreviations:
MP=Maiden Place in Lower Earley
StP= St. Peter's Church in Earley
HS= Home Studio, Lower Earley
KS= Kendrick School in Reading
Satnav Post codes:
MP: RG6 3HE / StP: RG6 1EY / HS: RG6** / KS: RG1 5BN
MP=Maiden Place in Lower Earley
StP= St. Peter's Church in Earley
HS= Home Studio, Lower Earley
KS= Kendrick School in Reading
Satnav Post codes:
MP: RG6 3HE / StP: RG6 1EY / HS: RG6** / KS: RG1 5BN