What level is right for you at Sandy Maya's Dance?
Level 1 ( complete beginners/intro to props )
- You have no prior bellydance/prop experience and need to start from scratch
- You have no prior bellydance/prop experience and need to start from scratch
Class recommendations:
Beginner Drills - Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction
Beginner Drills - Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction
Level 2 ( Beginners who have learned the basic moves )
Groups: Line-Gems
You're ready when:
- You have learned all the basic moves and had some practice by attending drill classes or repeated the moves on your own and you are now ready to learn a choreography and practice combos
Groups: Line-Gems
You're ready when:
- You have learned all the basic moves and had some practice by attending drill classes or repeated the moves on your own and you are now ready to learn a choreography and practice combos
Class recommendations:
Beginner Drills - Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills
Beginner Drills - Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills
Level 3 ( Improvers )
You're ready when:
- You have attended classes for approximately 6 months, know the moves, have learned a choreography or two and might have performed already.
You're ready when:
- You have attended classes for approximately 6 months, know the moves, have learned a choreography or two and might have performed already.
Class recommendations:
Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills - Choreo term
Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills - Choreo term
Level 4 ( Improvers/Intermediate )
Groups: Earley Gems
You're ready when:
- You have been dancing for about 1 or 2 years and expanded your move reportoire, learned choreographies and combinations of at least 2 styles ( Pop, Saiidi, Classical, Shaabi, Street Shaabi, drum solo )
You had an introduction to improvisation.
Groups: Earley Gems
You're ready when:
- You have been dancing for about 1 or 2 years and expanded your move reportoire, learned choreographies and combinations of at least 2 styles ( Pop, Saiidi, Classical, Shaabi, Street Shaabi, drum solo )
You had an introduction to improvisation.
Class recommendations:
Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills - Choreo term - Workshops - Zills improv
Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills - Choreo term - Workshops - Zills improv
Level 5 (Intermediate )
Groups: Fatamorgana
You're ready when:
you have been bellydancing for several years and learned from different teachers. You can pick up choreography easily and do not require in detail breakdown of common moves used in bellydance and have performance experience. You can manage formation changes within a dance and are familiar with common footwork and travel steps.
Groups: Fatamorgana
You're ready when:
you have been bellydancing for several years and learned from different teachers. You can pick up choreography easily and do not require in detail breakdown of common moves used in bellydance and have performance experience. You can manage formation changes within a dance and are familiar with common footwork and travel steps.
Class recommendations:
Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills - Choreo term - Workshops - Zills improv
Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills - Choreo term - Workshops - Zills improv
Level 6 ( Intermediate/Advanced )
You're ready when:
you have been bellydancing for several years, you spent time focusing on your technique. You have an extended reportoire in footwork, floor patterns and can pick up choreography easily, can manage frmation changes and take on different positions in a group without feeling anxious and do not require in detail breakdown of common moves used in bellydance,
You can improvise to music and have at least basic knowledge of the common props, such as veil, stick and zills, and have performance experience.
You're ready when:
you have been bellydancing for several years, you spent time focusing on your technique. You have an extended reportoire in footwork, floor patterns and can pick up choreography easily, can manage frmation changes and take on different positions in a group without feeling anxious and do not require in detail breakdown of common moves used in bellydance,
You can improvise to music and have at least basic knowledge of the common props, such as veil, stick and zills, and have performance experience.
Class recommendations:
Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills - Choreo term - Workshops - Zills improv
Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills - Choreo term - Workshops - Zills improv
Level 7 ( Advanced )
Groups: The Bellyfairies
You're ready when:
- you have been dancing for several years, are accustomed to Sandy's style and can pick up choreography easily and do not require in detail breakdown of common moves used in bellydance and have performance experience
Groups: The Bellyfairies
You're ready when:
- you have been dancing for several years, are accustomed to Sandy's style and can pick up choreography easily and do not require in detail breakdown of common moves used in bellydance and have performance experience
Class recommendations:
this level is only available after invitation and requires commitment to regular practice and performances
Bellyfairy practice is every Wednesday at 7pm
this level is only available after invitation and requires commitment to regular practice and performances
Bellyfairy practice is every Wednesday at 7pm
Level 0 ( Open Level )
You're ready when:Suitable from Level 3 and above
You're ready when:Suitable from Level 3 and above
Class recommendations:
Beginner Drills - Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills - Choreo term - Workshops - Zills improv - Full circle dance sessions
Beginner Drills - Belly-Line-Dance - Fanveils introduction - Zills introduction - Bellydance Drills - Choreo term - Workshops - Zills improv - Full circle dance sessions
Level 0 ( Open Level ) suggestions
Intro to Fanveils handling 22 November at 12:15pm
£6.00
Fanveils introduction for beginners
Fanveils introduction for beginners
Session type: Learn how to handle fanveil props
When: Sunday, 22nd November 2026 at 12:15pm
Duration: 30 Minutes
Where:
Alan Cornish Theatre in Woodley
Headley Rd, Woodley, RG5 4JZ ( Parking at the Oakwood Centre ) and cross over the park to the venue by foot. It's a 3 minute walk.
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