Offerings: Belly Dance Classes

Weekly Belly Dance classes with Elena, Thea & Amalya
plus special guest instructor, April (coming soon!)

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2026

Elena's Tuesdays Classes resume a six week session starting Tues Jan 20th
Thea begins new classes series Weds & Thursdays starting Jan 21st
(See below for more info...)

CONTACT AMALYA for ADDRESS, Gate Code, and Schedule confirmation & to RSVP for a class: AmalyaGoddess@aol.com

Elena

Beginning
Egyptian
Style

Tuesday Nights 2026

New 6 week session starts
Tues Jan 20th thru Feb 24, 2026

TUESDAYS: 7-8pm

Come join master teacher, ELENA, in 2026 for new BEGINNING SESSIONS of traditional Egyptian Style Belly dance classes at the beautiful Goddess Studio in Escondido! Master the Moves, Have a Blast, and Shine on the Dance Floor!

COST: $15/class (Venmo or cash only at the door. Pay when you come.)

ABOUT THIS CLASS:

Whether you’re new to belly dance or have some experience, this class is designed for you! We break down and explain movements suitable for any level, ensuring everyone gets a great workout. This series will focus on specific dance movements, and each class will end with a fun, easy-to-learn choreography routine.

And if you want to know how to shimmy, Elena is the one to teach you! She'll also inspire you with some veil dancing technique and other props.

Our ultimate goal is to build confidence and skill, so you can shine both in class and beyond. We're working towards performing together in public outside of the studio—an exciting opportunity to share our passion!

This traditional belly dance class focuses on technique, stage presence, and having fun! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and let’s dance like goddesses together! Can’t wait to see you at Goddess Studio of Escondido!

Thea

Fusion
Style
Dance

Weds & Thursday Nights 2026

WEDNESDAYS: 7- 8:15pm

"Technique Breakdowns & Drills"

New 5 week session starts Weds Jan 21 until Weds Feb 25 (no class 1-28)

THURSDAYS: 6-7pm

"Strengthen Muscular Control, Fluidity & Choreography"

New 6 week session starts Thurs, Jan 22 until Thurs Feb 26

COST: $15 (Venmo or cash only at the door. Pay when you come).

ABOUT THESE CLASSES: This class specializes in ooey gooey stylization with a focus on MIIIIILKING IT - S L O W L Y drawing out movements at the right moments. With thorough breakdown and drills, we will work on dynamic and impactful ways to slink around with control and intention. This class is perfect for Oriental style dancers who want to slither into the silky Fusion side. All levels welcome!

(Thea also offers an occasional Choreography series of 8 classes, on Thurs nights. Advance registration required for a full series of 8 classes. Contact Thea for price and next schedule.)

About our Classes

Our intent is to have fun and enjoy dancing together! We have students that range anywhere between 10-70 years young! And the levels span from very beginning dancers to intermediate/advanced. Our styles encompass mostly American Cabaret/Egyptian-Style Belly Dance and Fusion. We focus on learning isolations, short combos and group choreography. We also teach you how to use dance props like veils, zills, canes, or swords to apply to any style of belly dance!! No dance experience necessary just a desire to learn! And the Goddess Studio has hip scarves and veils for you to enjoy too, if you don't have any yet!

Important Please Note:

~ Classes are on-going but subject to change!

~ Please EMAIL Amalya to get the ADDRESS & FRONT GATE CODE to the Goddess Studio as well as to confirm schedule and RSVP to class. AmalyaGoddess@aol.com

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PLUS>>>SAVE THE DATES
Tues March 3, 10, 17
For a special 3 week workshop with Guest Instructor, April!

Details coming soon!

Find us also on Meetup & Join our Goddess Studio Belly Dance Meetup Ensemble to stay current and facilitate RSVPing!

We encourage you to join our Meetup Ensemble so we can keep you posted on class schedules and to make it easy for you to RSVP! Please visit:

https://www.meetup.com/Goddess-Studio-Belly-Dance-Meetup-Ensemble.

If you are not already a member, you will be prompted to join! It's FREE!

About our Instructors...

About Elena...

Elena has been dancing since she was eight years old and is known for her exciting performances, captivating personality, and graceful style. Her dance journey began with training in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern, but she found her true passion in Belly Dance in the late 1990s. Since then, she has been an outstanding entertainer, performing with the renowned Dance Troupe Nujum al Raks, and proudly winning awards with Belly Dancer of the Universe!

With a Liberal Arts degree enriching her approach, Elena's classes are designed for all levels, emphasizing the sentimental fundamentals of technique, stage presence, and energy. She focuses on weight transfer and protecting your body while dancing. More than just steps, you'll gain physical awareness and learn to connect with your audience, whether you're a beginner or seasoned dancer. Join Elena to unlock your potential, enhance your stage presence, and deepen your understanding of Egyptian-style dance!

About Thea...

Thea is a local North County Belly Dancer who first saw and fell in love with Belly Dance in highschool of 2009. She has studied under local dancers such as Elena "Hypnotizing Hips" and Amalya at the Goddess Studio, Bedora Noire, and Talia Jewel. She has also danced along side Talia for 2 years as a member of The Oriental Jewels, a professional San Diego based belly dance company.

Currently, she is focusing on developing her own very unique slow and fluid Fusion style of dance. She feels very blessed and honored to be here and hopes to share with you her love for this beautifully expressive dance and the community that surrounds it.

About Amalya...

Amalya has been delighting audiences since 1993 with her graceful interpretations of Middle Eastern Oriental dance. With early training in ballet, tap, and Hawaiian dance, then modern and jazz, Amalya has discovered her unique expression of movement in Belly Dance.

Her repertoire embraces various styles of dance including, Egyptian, American Tribal, Turkish, Moroccan, Gypsy, East Indian, and Sacred Feminine. Her performance experience encompasses formal solo concert presentations, troupe dancing, informal "cabaret" performances and sacred dance celebrations. Her specialty is the veil dance but she is also versed with sword, candles, fan, and cane.