- Houston Belly Dance Classes -
with Anna
Ahlam Academy
A complete program in Egyptian dance for devoted souls who work hard, love to learn, and expect real results.
New Student? Get 3 classes for $40 Intro Class Pass
No experience needed. Start anytime! See details and register below.
Ahlam Academy is Houston’s home for Egyptian Raqs Sharqi and related folkloric styles, taught with cultural respect, artistic integrity, and a commitment to doing it right.
Led by Anna – a highly experienced belly dance performer and teacher with 25 years in Egyptian dance – her academy offers a structured, self-paced curriculum for students at every level.
Whatever brings you here — fitness, performance, artistry, or cultural appreciation — the program is the same: thorough, detailed, and built on a real understanding of the dance. This is not a drop-in hobby class. Students are expected to learn deeply, progress intentionally, and engage with the material fully.
Ahlam Academy is also a community — a welcoming, inclusive space where students connect through music, movement, and a shared dedication to learn about Egyptian dance’s rich traditions.
Belly Dance Class Schedule
Pre-register and start anytime!
Beginner Belly Dance
No experience (Ages 12+)
Sat 12pm / Thu 7:30pm
Beyond Beginner Belly Dance
Some experience (Ages 12+)
Sat 1pm / Tue 7:30pm
Who Our Classes Are For
Ahlam Academy is a good fit for you, if you:
- Want structured, progressive belly dance training (not random lessons)
- Are looking for Egyptian Raqs Sharqi and folkloric styles taught with clear technique and context
- Prefer a learning environment that values physical, as well as educational instruction.
- Want to improve strength, coordination, posture, and movement awareness through dance
- Are interested in dance as both an art form and a mindful physical practice
- Enjoy learning in a supportive, community-based class setting
- Are a complete beginner, returning dancer, or experienced student wanting refinement
- Tend to get passionate, even a bit geeky, about things you’re interested in
This may NOT be the right fit, if you are looking for:
- Something really quick and super easy
- Purely social “just for fun” casual dance with no structure or progression
- Free-style movement classes where technical quality doesn’t really matter
- Only choreography-based or only improvisation-based classes (we have both)
- Fitness-only classes with no focus on dance form or skill development
Our Location
All our Houston belly dance classes are held at:
Oriental Phoenix Arts
17440 FM 529 #107B
Houston TX 77095
Located in far West Houston near Cy-Fair, Copperfield, Cypress, Katy, and Jersey Village.
Class PricinG
When you RESERVE your first class, you will be prompted to purchase from available packages and memberships. Expiration dates apply. See details at checkout.
For New Students/Visitors
Good for first timers or visitors.
1 Single / Drop-in
$20
Intro 3 Class Pass
$40 (Limit 1 per student)
For Contining Students
Better for students that need some flexibility in their class attendance.
5 Class Pass
$89
10 Class Pass
$159
Ideal for students able to maintain consistent weekly training.
5 Class Monthly Membership
$69 (recurring)
10 Class Monthly Membership
$99 (recurring)
15 Class Monthly Membership
$129 (recurring)
Register NOW
Reserve Your First Class
“Find a Class” below by finding your desired start date.
Click ‘Reserve’ for your preferred start date/time.
You’ll then create an account and choose from available intro offers and packages.
