We've moved!!! Minneapolis classes are now in our fabulous new space at 3010 Minnehaha Avenue.

We're excited about our fabulous new studio inside the Patrick's Cabaret building. The new address is 3010 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis. It's only about 3 miles, or 5 minutes, from our old studio. Here's the link to the Directions page on the Patrick's Cabaret website which includes driving and public transportation information as well as parking suggestions. You should know that parking is easier than it was at our old studio. Of course, the Bloomington and St. Paul classes continue with no changes.

We are now well into Spring session. Continuing students, just come to class and register there.
Always check the Calendar for class updates and cancellations!

New to belly dance? We recommend beginning dancers start Level 1 within the first three weeks of a session because the classes are progressive. So beginners... come to BellyRak on Saturdays to hold you over until the next session starts in mid-June!
See the latest video about our classes. See FAQs. More questions? Call 612-872-6050.

Level 5 on May 15 & 22: Melanie: Stage Presence and Audience Connection

Drop-in Classes!
Belly Dance 301 with Cassandra. Experience Cassandra's capricious collection of classic curiosities that all intermediate and advanced students of Arabic dance should know! An information gold mine!
Belly Rak! with Melanie. A fun, high-spirited workout class guaranteed to energize and keep you in shape.

Thtere are still a few spots left for Cassandra's Weeklong Intensive Workshop, June 4-9. This six-day workshop includes 5 days of dance classes, 3 performances, technique for Oriental and folkloric, conditioning and stretching, lectures, at least 3 helpful teaching assistants available to give you individual attention, a review/video session, and vendors! All workshops are taught by the fabulous Cassandra (with her brand new hip)!!

Please help Get Cassandra Dancing!

We'll continue to accept your generous gifts, even though the deadline has passed and we far exceeded our goal. After all, everything helps! Cassandra's surgery was April 11 and she's doing great. She's back at work, and I saw her walk across a room without her cane! We'll keep you updated here and on the Get Cassandra Dancing Facebook page. Thank you for your support! Please help…

Cassandra says...

My deepest thanks for the amazing generosity of all the donors to the “Get Cassandra Dancing” fund. I am honored and awed, grateful and humbled by your sincere wishes and gifts. With your help I know I will be teaching and dancing again soon!