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 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. 

UCSB Beginner

 Classes start Tuesday 9/29, 6:15 pm.

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Wednesday classes

Classes start on October 7th.

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Downtown sb Beginner

 Classes start on Thursday October 8th.

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Sparkle Membership

Curious to try some belly dancing moves on your own?

Learn with Cris! from wherever you are via our subscription-based Online Studio! 

With over 300 videos of classes and tutorials, available 24/7, you will:
  • Learn a gentle way to strengthen your core, muscles and joints.
  • Exude charm, elegance and sensuality.
  • Discover an exciting and fun way to add movement and wellness into your life. 

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 Bellyfitยฎ Certified Instructor.

Cris!โ€™s passion is to bring joy, movement, higher self-esteem and self-expression to others through her dance classes and performances.

More about Cris!