Virtual Classes
Learn from home
Want to learn how to belly dance? Join our VIRTUAL belly dance classes offered via Video on Demand by 5 Koshas Yoga in Wausau, WI. Beginner and advanced dancers are welcome!
7-week series is offered in Spring 2022:
March 29 - May 10
Stay tuned for Summer and Fall class offerings.
Scroll down for more details on classes and tips for creating a safe dance space in your own home.
Creating a safe dance space at home
Here are some tips for making your at-home dance space safer.
Make sure you have as much space as possible for dancing.
Clear away any furniture, cords, loose rugs, or items that you might bump into, trip on, or accidentally knock over.
Use bright, overhead lighting.
Use a mirror so you can see your full body if possible. Be careful with leaning mirrors or glass mirrors as these could be a hazard. Consider glassless mirrors, which are safer and lighter-weight:
Floor: dance floor or gym flooring is optimal, hardwood also works well. Try to avoid stone or ceramic tile and concrete as these surfaces can be hard on the joints over time.
Resources for covering your floor:
Interlocking foam mats: Inexpensive option for laying over concrete or stone tiles
Foam mats (wood look) 5/8″ Thick – 2′ x 2′ Tile (Case of 25)
Shoes: if you are unable to dance on good flooring, cushioned dance shoes such as jazz shoes or ballet slippers are the next best option.
Sound: use a good speaker system or wireless headphones with noise cancellation for hearing the classes. Noise cancellation head phones or ear plugs are recommended if practicing finger cymbals (zils) as the high frequencies created by the cymbals can be harmful to your hearing.
Minimize distractions during your dance class time. Make sure family members and pets do not interrupt you while practicing (if possible).
Previous class offerings:
September 7 - October 19, 2021
7 week class series
In-person class size is limited to 10, Covid vaccine is required per studio policy, masks are optional.
Classes are also available for viewing virtually from home via Video on Demand (VOD).
$79 for the in-studio sessions (including video access).
$59 for VOD class series.
Sept 7-Oct 19
Beginner
All levels
Videos released weekly on Wednesday following in-person class recording and will be available through the end of October 2021.
This 7-week course will emphasize fun and energetic belly dance movements including body isolations of the shoulders, chest, arms, and hips. There will be plenty of undulations and shimmies to enjoy and get your body moving! It will be a perfect introduction for beginning dancers, and a great way for continuing dancers to hone their technique and style.
Sept 7-Oct 19
Advanced
Prior dance experience is recommended.
Videos released weekly on Wednesday following in-person class recording and will be available through the end of October 2021.
This 7-week course will focus on learning an advanced choreography that will build upon movements and concepts from previous classes. This class will review the first half of the "Chassidic Dance" choreography (covered in a previous session) and will introduce the second half of the choreography.
November 2 - December 14, 2021
7 week class series
In-person class size is limited to 10, Covid vaccine is required per studio policy, masks are optional.
Classes are also available for viewing virtually from home via Video on Demand (VOD).
$79 for the in-studio sessions (including video access).
$59 for VOD class series.
Nov 2-Dec 14
Beginner
All levels
Videos released weekly on Wednesday following in-person class recording and will be available through the end of December 2021.
This 7-week course will emphasize fun and energetic belly dance movements including body isolations of the shoulders, chest, arms, and hips. There will be plenty of undulations and shimmies to enjoy and get your body moving! It will be a perfect introduction for beginning dancers, and a great way for continuing dancers to hone their technique and style.
Nov 2-Dec 14 Advanced
Prior belly dance experience is recommended.
Videos released weekly on Wednesday following in-person class recording and will be available through the end of December 2021.
In this 7-week class series, dancers will learn an up-tempo sword-balancing choreography. Dancers will need to provide their own belly dance sword (balanced at the center of the blade, not at the hilt/handle), scarves to tie around the head (cotton and gauze work best for holding their place when wrapped on the head).
Swords can be purchased online using the search term "belly dance sword" in either Google search bar, Etsy.com, or Ebay.com. Check delivery times to make sure your sword arrives on time.