Aranya- Belly Dance Classes in Kitchener-Waterloo

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Aranya- Belly Dance Classes in Kitchener-Waterloo Aranya is a belly dance & creative movement company founded by Dhara Thaver. We offer Belly Dance an

Flavours of Belly Dance starts tonight, and there’s ONE SPOT LEFT in the series! ✨Join us for eight weeks exploring bala...
10/07/2026

Flavours of Belly Dance starts tonight, and there’s ONE SPOT LEFT in the series! ✨

Join us for eight weeks exploring baladi, shaabi, Saidi with cane, raqs sharqi with veil, and drum solo. We’ll finish with a celebration together!

🗓 Wednesdays, October 7–November 25
🕖 7–8 pm
📍 TenC Dance Co., Studio B · 329 King St E, Kitchener

This multilevel series is open to dancers who have completed Beginners 1 or have equivalent experience.

Register for the last spot at aranyabellydance.com/book-classes. We can’t wait to dance with you! 💃

Henna & Hafla Night is back 💛July 18 at 6:30 PM — Aranya Studio ✨Ladies onlyWe had to postpone our April gathering due t...
07/02/2026

Henna & Hafla Night is back 💛
July 18 at 6:30 PM — Aranya Studio ✨
Ladies only

We had to postpone our April gathering due to a family emergency, but we’re so happy to finally bring this cozy community evening back.

Come get your henna done, enjoy some open stage performances, play a few games, shop some belly dance goodies, or jump in and dance yourself—anything goes. We’ll also have a little veggie potluck, so bring something vegetarian or vegan to share if you’d like.

It’s just a fun, easy evening to hang out, move, eat, laugh, and be together. And we’ll have a little surprise to share that evening too 💛

If you haven’t been around the studio in a bit, this is a really nice way to come back and reconnect.

Event is free to attend

Henna available: $15 one hand / $25 both

Want to perform? DM us or email [email protected]

RSVP through the link in bio ✨

✨ Curious about belly dance but not sure where to start? ✨This is your sign. 💃🏽Join us for a FREE Beginner Belly Dance T...
06/14/2026

✨ Curious about belly dance but not sure where to start? ✨

This is your sign. 💃🏽

Join us for a FREE Beginner Belly Dance Trial Class and discover why so many women fall in love with this beautiful art form.

No dance experience required. No special fitness level needed. Just bring yourself, comfortable clothes, and a willingness to try something new. 💜

In this fun and welcoming class, you’ll:
🌸 Learn basic belly dance movements
🌸 Connect with a supportive community
🌸 Experience the joy of movement in a judgment-free space

📅 June 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍25 Manitou Dr, Unit 3G Kitchener ON N2C 1K9

✨ Plus, attendees receive 10% off our upcoming Beginner Belly Dance series!

Tag a friend who’s always wanted to try belly dance and reserve your spot today. 💕

✨ SUMMER SHIMMIES ARE HERE! ✨Registration is now open for Aranya’s June–July 6-week session beginning June 23! 💃🏽☀️Wheth...
06/14/2026

✨ SUMMER SHIMMIES ARE HERE! ✨

Registration is now open for Aranya’s June–July 6-week session beginning June 23! 💃🏽☀️

Whether you’re taking your first belly dance class, exploring fusion, diving into musicality and cymbals, or continuing your dance journey, we have something for you this summer.

🌟 Musicality, Rhythms & Cymbals
🌟 Fusion Belly Dance
🌟 Beginners 1 & Beginners 2
🌟 Folkloric Dances of Egypt Workshop
🌟 Introduction to Drum Solo Workshop

🎉 New students receive 10% off Beginners 1 with code SHIMMY2026

Thank you to everyone who made Raqs Odyssey so magical. I’m so excited to keep the momentum going and spend the summer dancing with everyone 💜

📍 Kitchener, ON
📅 Classes begin June 23
⏳ All classes are 6 weeks long

Artist Spotlight: Dhara Thaver ✨We’re excited to present Dhara, founder and director of Aranya Belly Dance & Movement an...
06/05/2026

Artist Spotlight: Dhara Thaver ✨

We’re excited to present Dhara, founder and director of Aranya Belly Dance & Movement and the producer of Raqs Odyssey💛

Born and raised in India, Dhara began her belly dance journey over 20 years ago and has since trained extensively with renowned artists around the world. Her dance journey has taken her across the world to study, perform, and teach, including appearances in Turkey, China, the United States, and Egypt.

Since moving to Canada in 2019, Dhara has become a dedicated teacher and community builder. Through Aranya Belly Dance & Movement, she has taught and inspired over 650 students across the Waterloo Region over the past four years.

Drawing from her background in psychology, yoga, and dance, Dhara is passionate about creating spaces where artistry, connection, culture, and personal growth come together.

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Join us on June 6 for an unforgettable evening of dance and celebration.

Ticket link in bio. 💛

Guest Artist Spotlight: Invoketress Dance ✨We’re thrilled to welcome Invoketress Dance to Raqs Odyssey 2026! 💛Establishe...
06/05/2026

Guest Artist Spotlight: Invoketress Dance ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Invoketress Dance to Raqs Odyssey 2026! 💛

Established in 2003 by founder Ishra Blanco, Invoketress Dance is an award-winning troupe based in Guelph. The company embraces diversity both in dance and in the unique backgrounds of its members, representing a rich variety of ethnicities, identities, experiences, and perspectives.

What unites them is a shared commitment to high-caliber dance, continuous growth, and recognizing the divine in one another. Through this foundation, Invoketress has cultivated a supportive environment where dancers are encouraged to learn, evolve, and celebrate each other’s strengths.

As Artistic Director, Ishra has long inspired her dancers to forge their own paths, expand their skills, deepen their cultural understanding, and draw inspiration from many sources. The result, after more than two decades, is a flourishing sisterhood where individuality is honored and artistry thrives.

We are delighted to have Invoketress bring their unique energy and artistry to the Raqs Odyssey stage. ✨

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Join us on June 6 for an unforgettable evening of dance, community, and celebration.

Ticket link in bio. 💛

Guest Artist Spotlight: Ishra ✨We’re delighted to welcome Ishra to Raqs Odyssey 2026! 💛A lifelong lover of dance and a d...
06/05/2026

Guest Artist Spotlight: Ishra ✨

We’re delighted to welcome Ishra to Raqs Odyssey 2026! 💛

A lifelong lover of dance and a dedicated student of world dance forms, Ishra has been teaching belly dance for over 30 years. An award-winning performer, she has shared the stage with internationally renowned Canadian artists including Eccodek and Adrian Raso, and has opened for Sean Paul and Akon.

As part of the acclaimed She Rose Production, Ishra toured as a Priestess Dancer alongside Sedona Swan Soulfire and international singer Marya Stark, performing in concerts across the United States and Canada.

Ishra is also the founder and artistic director of Invoketress, a strong and magickal sisterhood of dancers. Known for her generous and nurturing teaching style, she brings both depth and passion to everything she creates, captivating audiences with her powerful stage presence.

We’re honored to have her join us for an evening of artistry, connection, and celebration. ✨

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Join us on June 6 for an unforgettable evening of dance and community.

Ticket link in bio. 💛

Guest Artist Spotlight: Melissa Gamal ✨We are honored to welcome Melissa Gamal to Raqs Odyssey 2026! 💛Melissa Gamal is a...
06/05/2026

Guest Artist Spotlight: Melissa Gamal ✨

We are honored to welcome Melissa Gamal to Raqs Odyssey 2026! 💛

Melissa Gamal is an internationally admired Raqs Sharqi artist, sought after as a teacher, performer, and choreographer for her refined movement style and nuanced musicality.

Known for her attention to technique and deep knowledge of historical and cultural contexts, Melissa has taught and performed throughout Canada, the USA, Europe, Mexico, Australia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. She regularly travels to Cairo for advanced training, ensuring that her teaching remains informed, authentic, and current.

Melissa is also widely recognized for her proficiency with sagat (finger cymbals) and was invited to perform at the Cairo Opera House in 2021. In 2022, she had the honor of training Egyptian actress Nada Moussa for her role as Sha’abi singer and dancer Azza in the popular Ramadan series El Meshwar.

As the Director of the Ya Amar School of Dance and Ya Amar Dance Company in Toronto, Melissa is dedicated to providing comprehensive training in Egyptian and SWANA dance styles while fostering a deep appreciation for the cultures from which these dances originate.

We are thrilled to have her share her artistry and expertise with our audience at Raqs Odyssey. ✨

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Join us on June 6 for an unforgettable evening of dance, music, and cultural celebration.

Ticket link in bio. 💛

Guest Artist Spotlight: Willow ✨We’re excited to welcome Willow to Raqs Odyssey 2026! 💛A bold and transformative fusion ...
06/02/2026

Guest Artist Spotlight: Willow ✨

We’re excited to welcome Willow to Raqs Odyssey 2026! 💛

A bold and transformative fusion belly dance artist, Willow is known for blending fusion and modern styles with authentic movement and a wide range of cultural dance influences.

With over 20 years of dance experience, her performances embrace fluidity, presence, and creative expression, challenging expectations and inviting audiences into a space where authenticity and individuality are celebrated.

Willow is also an instructor at Aranya Belly Dance & Movement and loves sharing her passion for dance, creativity, and self-expression with her students. ✨

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Join us on June 6 for an unforgettable evening of belly dance, fusion, and artistic storytelling.

Ticket link in bio. 💛

✨Guest Artist Spotlight: Rhythm We’re excited to welcome Rhythm Vekariya to Raqs Odyssey 2026! 💛Now based in Toronto, Rh...
06/02/2026

✨Guest Artist Spotlight: Rhythm

We’re excited to welcome Rhythm Vekariya to Raqs Odyssey 2026! 💛

Now based in Toronto, Rhythm is a dancer and instructor with Yasmina Ramzy Arts and has performed in the films 7 Gates and Al Qamar. She studied with Yasmina Ramzy in Canada and Meher Malik in India.

Rhythm’s artistic vision goes beyond dance; it’s about conveying genuine emotions through movement and inspiring others to connect with their own authentic expression.

We’re delighted to have her join us for an unforgettable evening of dance and artistry. ✨

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Join us on June 6 for a spectacular evening featuring guest artists, Aranya students, and beautiful performances from across the belly dance community.

Ticket link in bio. 💛

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