Let's Belly Dance!
Welcome to BDL Classes
This is BellyDance Land (aka BDL) website dedicated to In-Person, Online & On-Demand classes.
Here you'll find a variety of lessons including group or private coaching, beginner and more advanced levels, as well as an incredible belly dance Membership / Subscription area (see below)!
We invite you to browse our offers and explore the magical world of belly dance and fusion dances with Cris!
Group & Private Classes
Please keep checking back as information about classes get updated frequently.
BELLY DANCE at UCSB
Beginner Classes start Tuesday 1/6/2026.
Wednesday classes
Intermediate Level
Registration for 2026 opens soon!
Pop-up class on zoom
Sparkle Membership
You can study with Cris! from wherever you are!
Whether you’re brand new or already a seasoned belly dance student, this is your chance to step into a joyful world of movement, elegance and fun, under the guidance of your teacher and coach, Cris! Basimah!
🌟 Important Update: The Glow Tier Is Being Retired
Starting January 2026, we’ll be moving to one unified membership tier so we can deliver a more focused, intentional, and elevated dance experience under our Sparkle Tier. The Glow tier will be phased out at the end of this year. We're excited for this new chapter with you! 💛
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Meet your teacher & Coach
Cris! Basimah
Cris! Basimah is an award-winning belly dancer, instructor and choreographer based in Santa Barbara, specializing in dance styles of the Middle East (Raqs Sharqi and Folkloric) and Latin cultures. She's also a Bellyfit® Certified Instructor.
Cris!’s passion is to bring joy, movement, higher self-esteem and self-expression to others through her dance classes and performances.
More about Cris!
