The Belly Dance Experts!

Zahra's School specializes in everything belly dance, including belly dance classes, costumes, jewelry and music.

Belly dance is a form of performing art, with its graceful hip movements, rolls, and leg movements.  The dance allows us to utilize muscle groups in the stomach, pelvis, arms, neck and spine and also allows us to work with the body instead of against it. Unlike different dance forms, belly dancing allows women to embrace movements that come naturally to the female form. There is a wealth of health benefits to those who practice this form of dance, such as:

♦ Improved Muscle & Posture – the repetitive movement of hip movements, figure eights and shimmies helps increase the flow of fluid into the joints. With strengthened stomach muscles improved posture can prevent back pain.

♦ Defines Arms, Shoulders and the Core – constant arm lifts allow toning of the muscles in the arms and shoulders.  Movements allow you to strengthen your core. You will notice that these areas will be more defined as you continue the dance classes.

♦ It can prevent osteoporosis and strengthens bones.

♦ Can lead to weight loss, and adds a great benefit to people with diabeties.

♦ Most importantly, it helps improve self-image and increase confidence.

We welcome you to explore this website for all your belly dance needs. 

Enjoy!  

• Zahra's School offers everything belly dance, including:

             ♦Class Instruction                                     

             ♦Costumes, Accessories & Music                                         

             ♦Belly Dancers to hire for your special event

             ♦Workshops and Performances

 Zahra's School is located in Ajax, Ontario.  It first opened its door in 2001. 

Today, Zahra's School has over 1,500 students, and is represented throughout Durham, York, Greater Toronto Area and Peel Regions.  The School is represented in the International Belly Dance front by hosting workshops/events that feature international belly dance celebrities and participating in performances sponsored by International Belly Dance organizations.  It has won many awards, including the Reader's Choice awards for 5 consecutive years and has appeared on many media outlets including CityTV, Rogers TV, The Toronto Sun and the Ajax/Pickering paper.