Sundays - upcoming sessions

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Skirt swishing Workshop Romani influenced skirt dance
Session type: Learn a Halloween group dance choreo ( this is not your typical bellydance choreo, it has elements of lyrical in it )
When: 13th September 2026 at 1:15pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St. Peter's Church Hall
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
A wide skirt should be worn to get the most out of this workshop as the skirt also acts as a prop to highlight moves
Performance opportunities:
Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026
Halloween Workshop Puppet on a string theme
Session type: Learn a Halloween group dance choreo ( this is not your typical bellydance choreo, it has elements of lyrical in it )
When: 11th October 2026 at 1:30pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St. Peter's Church Hall
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
Dressing up for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Performance opportunities:
Spooktacular on 25th October, organised by Sammi
Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026
L.E.D. wings Workshop
Session type: Learn a choreography with L.E.D. wings
When: Sunday, 15th November 2026 at 1:15pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St Peter's Church, Earley
Additional info:
Intermediate level, requires isis-wings-handling ability
Participants need to bring their own props.
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.​
Performance Opportunity:
Autumn Student Showcase on Sunday, 22nd November 2026 
Intro to Fanveils handling ( 30 mins )
​Sunday, 22nd November 2026 at 12:15pm​
Session type: Learn how to handle fanveils
When: Sunday, 22nd November 2026 at 12:15pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Where: Alan Cornish Theatre in Woodley
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
Santa Baby dance Workshop
​X-mas-dance Workshop
Session type: Learn an alluring solo choreography to Santa Baby
When: Sunday, 13th December 2026 at 1pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: Home studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3*
Additional info:
Intermediate level.
Dressing up festive for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory
Full address to be shared once booked.
This session is for fun only and does not come with a performance opportunity, but you can, of course, perform it anywhere you wish.

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.
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L.E.D. wings choreo Workshop Sunday, 15th Nov 2026 at 1:15pm

£35.00

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 £35


Session type: Learn a group choreo with L.E.D. wings

When: Sunday, 15th November 2026

Duration: 2,5 hours

Where: St Peter's Church, Earley

Additional info:

Intermediate level, requires isis-wings-handling ability

Participants need to bring their own props.

Comes with a performance opportunity at the SMD Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026 ( tickets )


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.


workshop to be from 1:15pm-3:45pm ( 2,5 hours )

rehearsal time can be used 15 mins prior and 15 mins after workshop
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Early bird Ticket for Autumn Student Showcase 22nd Nov 2026 @ 2pm

£15.50 £12.00

Autumn Student Showcase  22nd Nov 2026 @ 2pm


A Showcase for Sandy Maya's Dance students and our local dance community who are looking for a chance to showcase their talent.


Sunday, 22nd November 2026

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.


Tickets are required for all dancers and spectators


This is a 2 hour event and starts at 2pm and ends at 4pm

Doors open at 1:30pm



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.

The venue has an in-house cafe, where you can get refreshments before and after the event as well as during the break.

Please note that no food is allowed in the theatre itself.


For performance slots, please contact Sandy.

[email protected]
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Skirt swishing Workshop 2026

£35.00
Skirt swishing Workshop 


Romani influenced skirt dance
Session type: Romani influenced skirt dance where the skirt acts as partial prop throughout the dance for expression.
When: 13th September 2026 at 1:15pm
Duration: 2,5 hours
Where: St. Peter's Church Hall
Additional info:
Intermediate/Advanced level,
A wide skirt should be worn to get the most out of this workshop as the skirt also acts as a prop to highlight moves with expressive swishing and wrapping.
A circle skirt/gypsy style skirt would be ideal.


Performance opportunities:
Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026
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Halloween Dance Workshop 11th Oct 2026 at 1:30pm

£35.00

Halloween Workshop Puppet on a string theme

Session type: Learn a Halloween group dance choreo 

When: 11th October 2026 at 1:30pm

Duration: 2,5 hours

Where: St. Peter's Church Hall

Additional info:

Intermediate/Advanced level,

Dressing up for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory

Performance opportunities:

Spooktacular on 25th October, organised by Sammi

SMD Autumn Showcase on 22nd November 2026 ( tickets )
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Santa Baby Solo Choreo Workshop 2026 - 13th December at 1pm

£25.00

X-mas-dance Workshop

Session type: Learn an alluring solo choreography to Santa Baby

When: Sunday, 13th December 2026 at 1pm

Duration: 2,5 hours

Where: Home studio in Lower Earley, RG6 3*

Additional info:

Intermediate level.

Dressing up festive for the video recording is encouraged, but not mandatory

Full address to be shared once booked.

This session is for fun only and does not come with a performance opportunity, but you can, of course, perform it anywhere you wish.
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Weekly classes or Ad hoc sessions at the following locations:

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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