BellyDance Now

09/06/2026

Calling all dancers: if you would like to receive updates about festivals like Fantasia, competitions and of course our various training courses for both students to develop their understanding of dance - and in depth information for teachers, sign up to our newsletter. We also announce our scholarship programmes through the newsletter.
A teachers special just went out today so if you think you are already signed up but haven't received it, check your junk.
https://bellydance-now.com/e-newsletter/

23/05/2026

Our next Level 1 teaching course starts soon. We do have a couple of spaces if you want to join. It is on zoom so you can join from anywhere.

Join us for this in depth and fascinating journey through anatomy, lesson planning, safe warm ups and more. It will inform how you teach forever.

30/04/2026

You can now see the full summer school timetable. What an amazing range of workshops to choose from. 2, 4 & 6 day options. Early bird rate ends 5/5/26. Lots of our teachers teach workshops at summer school. Save money and book before 5/5/26. www.bellydancesummerschool.com

20/04/2026

Only 10 days left to apply for the Yvette Cowles Scholarship. If you teach or are thinking of teaching, this could be useful. The scholarship can be used towards our Level One Safe Teaching course. Jam packed full of information with practical application.
More details about the course here:
https://bellydance-now.com/courses/understanding-safety/
Click here to find out how to apply for the scholarship
https://bellydance-now.com/courses/scholarships/

10/04/2026

Nachle Raqs - run by Jamilah Aziz. Is this on your 'to do' list? Enter out prize draw to win a fabulously discounted place. 50% off the full package. Complete our contact form to go in the prize draw and be added to our email list. CLOSING DATE: MIDNIGHT 11TH APRIL. Get your entry in now! The winner will be drawn on 12th April.
https://bellydance-now.com/contact/
This is not a BDN event - but we love to support other events around the UK.

09/04/2026

Would you like to be a part of this project with Mohamed Kazafy? email us for details.

06/04/2026

Read about an exciting new project with Mohamed Kazafy:

Kazafy cont Kazfy decided he wanted to do more than teach individual workshops at festivals. He wanted to work with a group of dancers and develop pockets of excellence around the world. His first Kazafy Troupe was formed in Greece. Kazafy loves working intensively with a group of dancers and develo...

09/03/2026

Our latest newsletter featuring the Zarina Twins .... and more

Love this photo of Tevec by Maani Vadgama. Two amazing shows - such great energy - performers brought their 'A' game and our audience were fabulous. Fantasia is a gathering of the bellydance community. A place to share our love and our passion for this dance form. Our stars were amazing. Next week w...

06/02/2026

Meet our BDNIC finalists ....... come and support their journey and see their amazing performances at the Fantasia Gala show. Find out more about them in our newsletter:

BDNIC 2025/26 This year we have 6 finalists in Category 1. They have all successfully completed six challenges through the year and shown incredible development through those challenges. They will bring their final choice of music to the Fantasia stage to show us and a panel of experienced judges, Y...

03/02/2026

Our latest newsletter ........ announcing the chance to dress up for our fabulous Gala shows....... read more on the link:
https://bellydancenow.wixsite.com/so/8bPmQ6MRT?languageTag=en&cid=183d6769-8aa7-461d-87ad-fc31a4de3d52