Join Sahra this summer for Pittsburgh area belly dance classes offering a flexible hybrid format in Swissvale at the Wilkins Community Center or live online. This summer series includes all-levels belly dance fitness classes focused on strength, technique, and veil work, as well as a dedicated finger cymbal choreography class exploring zills, musicality, and expressive movement. Perfect for dancers seeking belly dance classes near Pittsburgh that support both in-person and virtual attendance during the I-376 closure.

Belly Dance Fitness with Sahra (Mondays)

This all-levels class includes a mat-based warm-up focused on core strength and body awareness, followed by belly dance drills and combinations that build coordination, confidence, and ease. This session also includes veil technique, adding an expressive and creative element that enhances arm work, musicality, and flow.

Dates: 7/6/2026–8/24/2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
Format: Hybrid (In-person + Live Online)
Location: Wilkins Community Center, Room 201
Address: 7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale, PA

Belly Dance Finger Cymbal Choreography (Thursdays)

This class offers a step-by-step choreography experience using finger cymbals (zills), folkloric inspiration, and a focus on musical interpretation. Dancers will develop rhythm awareness, transitions, coordination, and expressive performance quality while learning a complete routine in a supportive, structured format.

Dates: 7/2/2026–8/20/2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
Format: Hybrid (In-person + Live Online)
Location: Wilkins Community Center, Room 201
Address: 7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale, PA

Both classes are all-levels friendly (with choreography best suited for dancers with some prior experience) and are designed to help you deepen technique, artistry, and connection to rhythm throughout the summer session.

Registration

Reserve your spot or drop in as space allows. Choose the option that works best for you:

👉 8-week series: $130
👉 Drop-in: $20
👉 First class special: $10

Register or pay via PayPal below, or Venmo @Sahra_Shimmies (preferred).

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I’m happy to announce an exciting update to my belly dance teaching schedule for 2026. Starting in February, all classes will be held at the Wilkins Community Center in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, located at 7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218. This new location allows for a comfortable space dedicated to movement, learning, and community.

These classes focus on belly dance fundamentals, technique, and mindful movement in a welcoming, supportive environment. Students of all experience levels are encouraged to attend, whether you are brand new to belly dance or continuing your ongoing dance practice.

Classes meet on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning February 2nd. This new schedule provides consistent weekly options for students looking for belly dance classes in the Pittsburgh and Swissvale area.

👉 Registration information coming soon!
I look forward to dancing with you and welcoming you into this next chapter.

All Classes are at Mosaic Dance and Movement in Bloomfield – 4514 Liberty Avenue. Go to http://www.mosaicdancepgh.com to register!

Sahra teaches at Mosaic Dance and Movement Studio located in Bloomfield – 4514 Liberty Avenue. Sign up at http://www.mosaicdancepgh.com!

It’s been a while since I posted here! Summer breezed by and now we’re right in the middle of autumn. I’ve been putting my energies into Mosaic Dance and Movement Studio (www.mosaicdancepgh.com) teaching multiple weekly classes and leading two troupes. As always, I am extremely grateful for this community. Here’s the studio show from July featuring some amazing guest performers! I will say that there is a good chance we’ll have another virtual show after all 😉 So, keep your eyes peeled for that. Enjoy!

Register for classes at https://www.mosaicdancepgh.com/post/march-classes-and-events! Drop-ins and class passes available! Classes are streamed through Zoom.

I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I am taking over the studio space at 4514 Liberty Avenue! The name for the space is Mosaic Dance and Movement Studio with a very bright and shiny new FB page linked above. More info and details will come.

Here’s our schedule! Send a message to mdmstudiopgh@gmail.com for more info!

Mondays:
5:15PM T’ai Chi with Darrell

6:30PM Belly Dance 101 with Sahra (starts September 9th)

7:30PM Slow Flow Yoga with Sahra

Tuesdays:

6:00PM Dance Movement with Shana
7:00PM Belly Dance Level 1 with Sahra
8:00PM Belly Dance Level 2 with Sahra

Wednesdays:
7:00PM ATS Belly Dance Level 1 (starts back up in September)

Thursdays:
6:30PM Advanced Belly Dance/Viridian Dance Project with Sahra (instructor permission/invitation only)
7:30PM  Belly Dance Fitness with Sahra

Saturdays:
12:30PM – Datura Style Belly Dance Fundamentals with Sahra
2:00PM – Intermediate Datura Style Belly Dance (starts in September)

Sundays:
Workshops

Datura Style™ Belly Dance is Rachel Brice’s approach to fusion style belly dance. In this workshop you’ll learn 2 juicy combos set to an amazing soundtrack.  These combos feature Datura Style Vocabulary with twists including the Arabic Hip Twist Variation, Jewel Scale, Twisting Mardi, and more. All levels are welcome, although some belly dance background is helpful! No refunds unless workshop is cancelled by instructor. For more information about Datura Style™ http://www.rachelbrice.com/what-is-datura-style/,http://www.rachelbrice.com/list-of-datura-style-teachers/

Belly Dance Weekly Classes

Belly Dance Fundamentals Session: Tribal Fusion/Datura Style

Vitality Bellydance and Wellness Studio
4514 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
January 10 – February 28, 2019
8 Week Session
7:30 – 8:30PM $100
Cash, check, or PayPal

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Belly Dance Fitness

Vitality Belly Dance and Wellness, 4514 Liberty Avenue 15224
Sundays, 11:30AM – 12: 30PM $100 session / $15 drop-in
January 6 – February 24, 2019
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Specifically designed to be accessible for all levels of belly dance we’ll start off with a strengthening/ conditioning warm-up, move into a series of cardio based belly dance combinations and drills, and finish off with a satisfying yoga cool down. $100 for all 8 classes/ $15 drop-in. No refunds. 4 students must be registered for the full session to run the course.

Sizzling Finger Cymbals!
Vitality Bellydance and Wellness Studio
4514 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
January 13 – January 27, 2019
3 Week Session
10:30 – 11:30AM $40
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In this finger cymbals (zills) 3 week session, you will learn how to play finger cymbals with ease and fluidity. You will learn exciting combinations and drills using patterns in 4/4 time signature, such as the longa, 3-3-7, 3-1-3-1-3, 3-5-5, 3-5-1-3, alternating singles, and quadruplets. We will also move onto combinations with longer patterns using cymbals with belly dance rhythms, footwork, different sounds of the cymbals, and layering will be covered. This workshop is suitable for all levels and styles. We will have a few extra sets of zills available to borrow, but please bring your own if you are able. No refunds unless session is canceled by instructor.

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Workshops 

Datura Style® Workshop – The Big Slow
Vitality Bellydance and Wellness Studio – 4514 Liberty Avenue
December 30, 2018 12:30-2:30PM
$35/$40 in advance/at the door
Shimmy Study Time Add on – 12:00 – 2:30PM $40/$45

Datura Style™ Belly Dance is Rachel Brice’s approach to fusion style belly dance. In this workshop you’ll learn a variety of Datura Style™ vocabulary that can easily be inserted into Tribal Improvisation, used in choreography, or for your own personal practice. We’re going to dig deep into slow technique. This workshop features big, slow movements and combos featuring side to side undulations, Twisting Mardi, Cherry Moon, Camel Walk Double Turn, and many more. All levels are welcome, although some belly dance background is helpful! No refunds unless workshop is cancelled by instructor. For more information about Datura Style™ http://www.rachelbrice.com/what-is-datura-style/, http://www.rachelbrice.com/list-of-datura-style-teachers/

¾ Shimmy Series #1 Study Time – If you took the ¾ shimmy series number #1 and want to review the technique and drill with zills, sign up for the workshop+add-on starting at 12:00PM.

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With the 3/4 Shimmy Series 1 Study-time  Add-on: