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Strictly Bellydance

Complete beginner? These classes are suitable for you

Open Level Tuesdays PAYG 11am

£12.00

This pay as you go option is only available for Open Level classes

at Maiden Place Community Centre Lower Earley Home Studio


Bellydance Drop in Classes

Session type: Bellydance drop in classes, learn moves, technique and combos, have fun whilst staying fit!

When:  Tuesdays at 11am

Duration: 55 minutes

Where: Maiden Place Community Centre in Earley

Additional info:

​Open level, beginner friendly


These are weekly classes held at the Maiden Place Community Centre in 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.

Pay as you go.

Failing to attend a registered session will not be refunded.


In the event of cancelation by Sandy Maya's Dance, you'll get notified 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.

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5 Weeks Beginner Part 1 course Thursdays 12pm

£55.00

Open Level Bellydance Course

Session type: Learn the first set of moves and a simple choreography in Part 1

When: Thursdays 12pm

Duration: 1 hour per session - 5 week course with drop in option

Dates: 5 week course starts 10th September 2026, last class 8th October

Where: Sunflowere Studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3**

Additional info:

Complete Home studio address will be provided after booking


Learn the first set of basic moves and learn a simple 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.

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Drum Solo Choreo Workshop ( NEW Added date )

£25.00

Drum Solo dance Workshop



Session type: Choreo workshop, check out video, the workshop is based on

When: Saturday, 19th September 2026

Duration: 2 hours

Where: Maiden Place Community Centre, Lower Earley

Additional info:

Intermediate/Advanced level,

This drum solo workshop will not cover the entire song. The choreo was previously taught to another group and we will cover the exact same part, as it will act as an intro piece for another choreography including other dancers.


Performance opportunities:

Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026

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10 week choreo course - Lunchtime - Level 5

£95.00

Advanced Bellydance Choreo Course



​​Session type: Learn a choreography 

​10 week course starts 30th September 2026, last class 2nd December 2026

Level: 5

When: Wednesdays 12noon-1pm

Duration: 1 hour

Where: Maiden Place Community Centre, Lower Earley

Additional info:

A choreo course to learn a choreography within 10 weeks

Performance opportunities to be confirmed

Class term: 10 weeks, no half term break

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Zills Improv session Drills - Pick your date ( 45 mins )

£10.00

Zills improvisation session

Session type: A session designed to keep you playing finger thymbals, drilling patterns and improvise with dancing.

A 45 minute session divided in:

10 minute warm up - 25 minute play - 10 minute cool down

When: Ad hoc dates, check times and availability here

Duration: 45 minutes

Where: Hawkedon Way Home Studio in Lower Earley

Additional info:

You do not require your own zills but the basics of zilling is essential to participate in this class..

You can borrow a pair of finger thymbals in the session

The full address will only be provided once the booking has been placed.

Wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in


Please review the waiver that all participants need to sign.

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Beginner Level PAYG option ( space permitting, requires pre-registration )

£11.50

Open Level Bellydance Course

Session type: Learn the first set of moves and a simple choreography in Part 1

When: Thursdays 12pm

Duration: 1 hour per session - 5 week course with drop in option

Dates: 5 week course starts 10th September 2026, last class 8th October

Where: Sunflowere Studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3**

Additional info:

Complete Home studio address will be provided after booking


Learn the first set of basic moves and learn a simple 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.


If you choose PAYG, ensure to register at least 24 hours prior to the class.

PAYG can only be granted, if there is space. If the class is fully booked, PAYG students cannot book that date.


If you want to ensure that you can attend all sessions, then sign up for the complete term and save a few pennies, as the course is a littl cheaper than PAYG.

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Ad hoc offerings: Zills improv sessions and Back to Basics sessions

Tuesdays ​
( click to see all Tuesday offerings )


Bellydance Drop in Classes
Session type: Bellydance drop in classes, learn moves, technique and combos, have fun whilst staying fit!
When: Tuesdays at 11am
Duration: 1 hour
Where: Maiden Place Community Centre in Lower Earley,
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.

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.
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Intermediate Bellydance Course
​​Session type: 10 week term 
When: Tuesdays 7pm
Duration: 55 Minutes
Where: Kendrick school, Reading
Additional info:
SMBA classes taught by Sandy
Sign up here for next term's course 
​​( you'll be redirected to a booking site for the SMBA courses )
term sign up only, no drop in,
Beginner Level Bellydance Course
Session type: 10 week term 
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,

Wednesdays ​
( click to see all Wednesday offerings )

L5 Bellydance Choreo Course
​​Session type: Learn a Muwashahat choreography  
​10 week course starts 30th September 2026
When: Wednesdays 12noon-1pm
Duration: 1 hour 
Where: Maiden Place in Lower Earley
​Level: L5
Additional info:
A choreo course to learn a choreography within 10 weeks
Performance opportunities to be confirmed


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Thursdays
​( click to see all Thursday offerings )

Beginner Choreo term ( Earley Gems )
Session type: Learn the first set of moves and a simple choreography in Part 1
When: Thursdays 12noon
Duration: 1 hour per session - 5 week course with drop in option
Dates: 5 week course starts 10th September 2026, last class 8th October
Where: Sunflowere Studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3**

Level: L1
Additional info:
Complete Home studio address will be provided after booking
Learn the first set of basic moves and learn a simple 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.
​

Weekly classes or Ad hoc sessions at the following locations:

Location Abbreviations:
MP=Maiden Place in Lower Earley  
StP= St. Peter's Church in Earley 
​KS= Kendrick School in Reading   
HW = Hawkedon Way in Lower Earley

​Satnav Post codes:
​
MP: RG6 3HE / StP: RG6 1EY / KS: RG1 5BN / HW: RG6 3 
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  • About Sandy Maya's Dance
    • Contact
    • Disclaimer info
    • Choreographies
    • Event page >
      • SMD Showcases
    • Memory Lane >
      • Photo Album
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Achievements and certifications
    • Credits and Testimonials
  • Classes
    • Shop >
      • Preloved items for sale!
    • Quick Book by Dates >
      • Daytime Sessions
      • Evening sessions
    • Workshops
    • Courses
    • Strictly Bellydance >
      • Get started!
    • Belly-Line-Dance sessions
    • FCSD - Romani Skirt Dance
    • Back to Basics Drills
    • Rehearsal sessions >
      • Group performances
    • Zills/Finger Cymbals sessions
    • Cancan Sessions
    • Classes by Location >
      • Kendrick School
      • Maiden Place
      • St. Peter's Church Hall
      • Sunflower Studio >
        • Saver Pass info
  • Member Access groups
    • Who performs?
    • Show Videos
    • Fatamorgana Group
    • SMBA Desert Orchids 2026
    • The Bellyfairies
    • Levels explained