If you are completely new to bellydance, then this section is for you
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Beginner Level
Session type: 10 week Beginner basics, learn the basic moves 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 ) starts: 21st April 2026 ( no class on 26th May ) |
Beginner Raqs Sharqi Drop in Classes
Session type: Bellydance for Beginners When: Wednesday at 2pm Duration: 1 hour Where: Home studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3** Additional info: Beginner level 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. These are weekly classes held in Sandy's home studio in Lower Earley, where you will learn the basic moves of Raqs Sharqi and easy to follow combos/choreography. 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. |
Other beginner friendly classes
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Belly-line-dance sessions
Session type: Beginner friendly, easy to follow repeating combo to upbeat songs When: Ad hoc dates Duration: 1 hour Where: Different locations Additional info: click for upcoming dates |
Bellydance Drop in Classes
Session type: Bellydance drop in classes, learn moves, technique and combos, have fun whilst staying fit! When: Tuesdays 11am Wednesdays 6pm Thursdays 11am Duration: 1 hour Where: Lower Earley, Home Studio, RG6 3 Additional info: Open level, beginner friendly Mirrored studio Please book here |
Beginner Level PAYG
£11.50
Session type: Designed for beginners, learn the basic moves and simple choreography
When: Wednesdays at 2pm
Duration: 1 hour
Where: Home studio, Lower Earley, RG6 3
Additional info:
Not term based, drop in classes.
Complete address to be provided after booking
2026! 8 Week choreography course Thursdays 12:15pm
£77.00
Open Level Bellydance Course
Session type: Choreography term with drop in option
When: Thursdays 12:15pm
Duration: 1 hour per session - 8 week course with drop in option
Dates: 8 week course starts 7th May 2026, last class 25th June
Where: Lower Earley Home Studio, RG6 3**
Additional info:
Complete address will be provided after booking
Learn a bellydance choreography
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 if preferred, the credit can be used for another class.
Back to Basics for seasoned dancers and beginners - Summer ad hoc, Pick your date
£11.50
Back to Basics!
Session type: This session is aimed at dancers who have been dancing for a while but need to brush up on their technique as it tends to get lost when we only learn choreograpy steps. If you feel that all your moves kind of merge into one and you lost the distinction in the moves, it is time to go back to basics and revisit the technical side of executing the moves. This class also enables complete beginners as moves will be broken down in their movement in these sessions.
When: Multiple sessions on different days and times.
Ad hoc, please specify the date and time you wish to attend as numbers are limited.
Duration: 1 hour
Where: PHome studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3*
Complete address to be provided after booking.
Additional info: Session dates and times, please specify when booking:
A - Monday, 13th July at 6pm
B - Tuesday, 14th July at 7pm
C - Thursday, 16th July at 7pm
D - Tuesday, 21st July at 6pm
E - Thursday, 23rd July at 7pm
F - Tuesday, 1st Sep at 7pm
G - Monday, 7th Sep at 7pm
Session type: This session is aimed at dancers who have been dancing for a while but need to brush up on their technique as it tends to get lost when we only learn choreograpy steps. If you feel that all your moves kind of merge into one and you lost the distinction in the moves, it is time to go back to basics and revisit the technical side of executing the moves. This class also enables complete beginners as moves will be broken down in their movement in these sessions.
When: Multiple sessions on different days and times.
Ad hoc, please specify the date and time you wish to attend as numbers are limited.
Duration: 1 hour
Where: PHome studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3*
Complete address to be provided after booking.
Additional info: Session dates and times, please specify when booking:
A - Monday, 13th July at 6pm
B - Tuesday, 14th July at 7pm
C - Thursday, 16th July at 7pm
D - Tuesday, 21st July at 6pm
E - Thursday, 23rd July at 7pm
F - Tuesday, 1st Sep at 7pm
G - Monday, 7th Sep at 7pm
Tuesday Drills PAYG 11am
£11.50
This pay as you go option is only available for drill classes at Lower Earley Home Studio - Please specify the date you are booking in for, it will be automatically assumed that the nearest date session is meant. - Check availability here first
Bellydance Drop in Classes (saver pass option )
Session type: Bellydance drop in classes, learn moves, technique and combos, have fun whilst staying fit!
When:
Tuesdays at 11am
other options:
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.
Wednesday Drills PAYG 6pm
£11.50
This pay as you go option is only available for drill classes at Lower Earley Home Studio - Please specify the date you are booking in for, it will be automatically assumed that the nearest date session is meant. - Check availability here first
Bellydance Drop in Classes ( saver pass option )
Session type: Bellydance drop in classes, learn moves, technique and combos, have fun whilst staying fit!
When:
Tuesdays at 11am
Wednesdays at 6pm
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.
PAYG Drop in Thursday 12:15 choreo class
£11.50
Open Level Bellydance Course ( saver pass option )
Session type: Choreography term with drop in option
When: Thursdays 12:15pm
Duration: 1 hour per session - 8 week course with drop in option
Dates: 8 week course starts 9th April, last class 28th May 2026
Where: Lower Earley Home Studio, RG6 3**
Additional info:
Complete address will be provided after booking
Learn a bellydance choreography
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 if preferred, the credit can be used for another class.
Thursday Drills PAYG 11am
£11.50
This pay as you go option is only available for drill classes at Lower Earley Home Studio - Please specify the date you are booking in for, it will be automatically assumed that the nearest date session is meant. - Check availability here first
Bellydance Drop in Classes ( saver pass option )
Session type: Bellydance drop in classes, learn moves, technique and combos, have fun whilst staying fit!
When:
Thursdays at 11am
alternate options:
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.
Saver pass May - Covers 5 Drop in sessions in May 2026
£30.00
Saver-pass for 5 sessions at Home studio
valid only for the month of May 2026
This pass allows for 5 sessions within May, valid for the following offerings at my home studio:
Drills - Weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Belly-Line-Dances - Ad hoc ( not weekly ) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
Rehearsal sessions - Ad hoc ( not weekly ) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
Masterclasses - Ad hoc on Mondays
Open Level Choreo class - Weekly on Thursdays
Intermediate Level Choreo class - Weekly on Thursdays
Beginner classes - Weekly on Wednesdays
Back to Basics classes Ad hoc ( not weekly ) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
Please note that:
Belly-line-dance, rehearsal and Bellydance Bliss sessions happen ad hoc on different dates and times.
Please check for available and pre-register your sessions at least 24 hours in advance to secure your space, as these sessions are offered in a small space and we need to avoid overbooking to ensure everyone's comfort in class.
This pass is valid for 5 sessions within the month of purchase for classes offered within that month. This pass cannot be used for classes in upcoming months.
No refund or transfer option available
Please read:
When making an online payment for any of Sandy Maya's Dance offering, you are automatically agreeing to the waiver disclaimer terms and conditions, so please be sure to read before you pay.
When opting to use one of your SMD Saverpass sessions for any offerings, you need to register at least 48 hours beforehand.
By opting in to use your Saverpass, you are registered for the selected session and the session will be deducted from your pass, whether or not you are able to attend on that date.
If you are a saver pass holder, you have previously agreed to the disclaimer/waiver terms and conditions.
The SMD Saver pass only includes home studio drop in classes and does not cover the following offerings:
Workshops
Show tickets
Private sessions
Any Santa Maria Bellydance Academy classes
Advanced Level Chroeo Term ( Fatamorgana ) on Wednesdays
Private events
Anything not listed on this website
How to choreograph your own dance - Masterclass - 29th June at 6:45pm
£20.00
How to choreograph your own dance - Masterclass
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, 29th June 2026 at 6:45pm
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.
Belly-Line-Dance session 1st June at 7pm
£11.50
Belly-Line-Dance session ( saver pass option )
Session type: Repetitive, combo to an upbeat song for a fun cardio workout.
When: Monday, 1st June at 7pm
Duration: 1 hour
Where: Hawkedon Way home studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3..
Additional info:
These sessions are beginner-friendly
Spaces limited to 5 participants
Full address gets provided after booking has been made
Additional info:
These sessions are beginner-friendly, this one is designed to get you back into dancing mode after the festive season break.
Zills intro at 6:45pm - Monday, 15th June 2026
£15.00
Zills Introduction session ( saver pass option )
Session type: An introduction to playing finger cymbals
When: Monday, 15th June 2026 at 6:45pm
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.
Belly-Line-Dance session Monday, 22nd June at 7pm
£11.50
22nd June 2026 ( BLD No. 11 to Touta ) ( saver pass option )
Session type: Repetitive, combo to an upbeat song for a fun cardio workout.
When: Monday, 22nd June at 7pm
Duration: 1 hour
Where: Home studio, Lower Earley, RG6 3..
Additional info: Beginner friendly. Just for fun
Complete address to be provided after booking
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.
Access the complete Crashcourse for beginners playlist for free here
This is a Youtube playlist Sandy created for her students. It contains oriental music used in class as well as music to inspire. Music gets added as and when new music gets discovered or requested to be added.
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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