Serpentine Dance Studio - Dance studio in Bethesda, Maryland
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Serpentine Dance Studio

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4930 Saint Elmo Avenue

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
32 programs

About Serpentine Dance Studio

Serpentine Dance Studio, located in Bethesda, Maryland, offers a vibrant and diverse array of dance experiences for all levels. Specializing in the captivating rhythms of Belly Dance, the studio provides comprehensive instruction that explores its rich history, cultural context, and regional influences, from foundational Egyptian techniques to advanced performance skills. Instructors like Yasmin Henkesh guide students through the intricacies of this Middle Eastern dance form. The studio also energizes its schedule with popular Zumba classes, led by seasoned instructors such as Marta Manzano, combining high-intensity cardio with a passion for dance. Beyond regular classes, Serpentine Dance Studio provides opportunities for private lessons and hosts engaging dance, henna, and birthday parties. They also feature special workshops led by renowned dancers, including Amaria, a professional belly dancer since 2018 with extensive experience from Cairo, who offers insights into styles like Shaabi Choreography and Mejance Combos. The studio fosters a welcoming environment for individuals seeking to explore their passion for dance, movement, and cultural expression, creating a versatile hub for the community.

Styles offered at Serpentine Dance Studio

Programs from Serpentine Dance Studio

32 programs available

Classes

Trance Dancing
$20.00

Zumba
$20.00

Belly Dance
$20.00

Restorative Dance
$20.00

SERPENTINE DANCE STUDIOS offers a variety of World and Restorative Dance classes for women of all ages and fitness levels. If you are new to the studio we request that you register in person to insure you sign up for the right class for you. We also ask that you sign a liability waiver. Returning students, we are working on automated online registration but are not there yet ... Please come early to class to register and pay at the studio for the moment.

World Dance
$20.00

SERPENTINE DANCE STUDIOS offers a variety of World and Restorative Dance classes for women of all ages and fitness levels. If you are new to the studio we request that you register in person to insure you sign up for the right class for you. We also ask that you sign a liability waiver. Returning students, we are working on automated online registration but are not there yet ... Please come early to class to register and pay at the studio for the moment.

Restorative Dance

Trance Dancing

African and Middle Eastern women have turned to trance dancing to cure physical and mental ailments whenever traditional medicine fails them. They enter trance using special music and movements to discover what ails them. These sessions, based on the instructor’s book "Trance Dancing with the Jinn," use traditional Middle Eastern trance dance music and movements (based on Islamic zikr, Sufi whirling and the zar) to enter a meditative state. Come learn Middle Eastern trance dancing from a dancer with over 45 years of performance and teaching experience!

Low-impact Dance

This gentle low-impact movement class is geared towards those able to stand and walk without difficulty.

Chair Class

For those with balance or stamina issues, this class is for you - seated on a stool. There are many fun ways to interpret music and increase heart beat without standing! Designed to get the blood flowing and put a smile on your face.

RESTORATIVE DANCE FOR CANCER SURVIVORS
$10.00

No matter where you are on the road to recovery, these classes will help get you moving again. Through low impact movements taken from Middle Eastern dance, these unique body isolations gently help survivors regain mobility, flexibility and muscle tone. Private coaching available. Please contact us for class times as they are not all listed on our regular schedule. 1 hour.

RESTORATIVE DANCE
$20.00

Dance away your aches and pains. Invigorate your joints, ligaments and muscles through fluid, relaxing movements to music. Exercise has been proven to decrease symptoms caused by a multitude of conditions; from high blood pressure to arthritis, joint stiffness, muscle pain and chronic stress. Classes will focus on participants' specific issues as well as general well-being. No prior dance experience necessary. 1 hour.

ZUMBA!

Zumba Fitness is perfect for everybody and every body! Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. Zumba takes the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.

HISTORY OF BELLY DANCE
$40.00

Using movie and video footage, these 2 hour classes explore the styles of Egypt's famous dancers - from the late 1800s ghawazee and coffee house sensations to today’s newest stars. We also study the history and variations of the dance's techniques.

CARDIO BELLY DANCE
$20.00

Raise your heart beat and dance away the blues. An hour of low impact, high-energy, kind-to-your-joints dancing guaranteed to make you smile and forget about the outside world. 60 minute class.

ADVANCED Belly Dance
$30.00

This class focuses on performance skills and the techniques used in a traditional 6 part Egyptian belly dance performance. We cover mergenci, taqsim, beledi, finger cymbals, audience participation, tarab songs, drum solos, cane dance, khalegee, and finale. Open to those who have successfully completed the intermediate course or by instructor permission. If you've been dancing a number of years and would like to perform as an improvisational soloist, or would like to improve your dance skills this class is for you. 1.5 hour class.

INTERMEDIATE Belly Dance
$20.00

Once you've mastered body-part isolation it's time to put it all together with traveling steps and improvisation. Egyptian style belly dance. Open to those who have successfully completed the beginners course or by instructor permission. If you've been dancing a couple of years or more, this may be the place for you. 60 minute class.

BEGINNING Belly Dance
$20.00

The basics of Egyptian style belly dance - Open to all. If you've never taken a belly dance class or are rusty, this is the place to start. 60 minute class.

INTRO to BELLY DANCE

The basics of Egyptian style belly dance - Open to all. If you've never taken a belly dance class or are rusty, this is the place to start.

MONDAYS 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
INTRO to BELLY DANCE

The basics of Egyptian style belly dance - Open to all. If you've never taken a belly dance class or are rusty, this is the place to start. Basic techniques, Arabic music theory, history of belly dance, cultural context and finger cymbals

MONDAYS 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Trending in Cairo : Shaabi choreography

Shaabi choreography to the latest hit in Cairo's club scene.

Saturday 12:30 - 2:30
Mejance Combos

Classic combinations suitable for many entrance songs, easily adaptable to your own unique style.

Saturday 3:30 - 5:30
BELLY DANCE Intermediate

Once you've mastered body-part isolation it's time to put it all together with traveling steps and improvisation. Egyptian style belly dance. Open to those who have successfully completed the beginners course or by instructor permission. If you've been dancing a couple of years or more, this is probably the place for you.

SATURDAYS 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
BELLY DANCE Intermediate
In-person BELLY DANCE classes drop-in price is $20.00 / hour. With a Class Card it is $15.00 / hour.

Once you've mastered body-part isolation it's time to put it all together with traveling steps and improvisation. Egyptian style belly dance. Open to those who have successfully completed the beginners course or with instructor permission. If you've been dancing a couple of years or more, this is probably the place for you.

SATURDAYS 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
ZUMBA
$12.00

ZUMBA is one level.

SATURDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ZUMBA

Zumba is one level

SATURDAYS 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
BELLY DANCE: Intermediate

Once you've mastered body-part isolation it's time to put it all together with traveling steps and improvisation. Egyptian style belly dance. Open to those who have successfully completed the beginners course or by instructor permission. If you've been dancing a couple of years or more, this is probably the place for you.

THURSDAYS 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
BELLY DANCE: Intermediate
In-person BELLY DANCE classes drop-in price is $20.00 / hour. With a Class Card it is $15.00 / hour.

Once you've mastered body-part isolation it's time to put it all together with traveling steps and improvisation. Egyptian style belly dance. Open to those who have successfully completed the beginners course or with instructor permission. If you've been dancing a couple of years or more, this is probably the place for you.

THURSDAYS 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
BELLY DANCE: Advanced Zoom/in person hybrid

This class focuses on performance skills and the techniques used in a traditional 6 part Egyptian belly dance performance. We will cover opening numbers, taqsims, beledis, finger cymbals, audience participation, tarab songs, drum solos, cane dances, khalegee, and finales as well as culture, history, song translations and how to turn professional. Open to those who have successfully completed the intermediate course or by instructor permission. If you've been dancing a number of years and would like to perform as an improvisational soloist, or would like to improve your dance skills this class is for you. 90 min. class.

TUESDAYS 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
BELLY DANCE: Advanced ONLINE / IN PERSON hybrid
In-person BELLY DANCE classes drop-in price is $20.00 / hour. With a Class Card it is $15.00 / hour.

This class focuses on performance skills and the techniques used in a traditional 6 part Egyptian belly dance performance. We will cover opening numbers, taqsims, beledis, finger cymbals, audience participation, tarab songs, drum solos, cane dances, khalegee, and finales as well as culture, history, song translations and how to turn professional. Open to those who have successfully completed the intermediate course or by instructor permission. If you've been dancing a number of years and would like to perform as an improvisational soloist, or would like to improve your dance skills this class is for you. 90 min. class.

TUESDAYS 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
RESTORATIVE DANCE

WEDNESDAYS 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
BELLY CARDIO (all levels)
In-person BELLY DANCE classes drop-in price is $20.00 / hour. With a Class Card it is $15.00 / hour.

WEDNESDAYS 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
BELLY DANCE: Advanced

This class focuses on performance skills and the techniques used in a traditional 6 part Egyptian belly dance performance. We will cover opening numbers, taqsims, beledis, finger cymbals, audience participation, tarab songs, drum solos, cane dances, khalegee, and finales as well as culture, history, song translations and how to turn professional. Open to those who have successfully completed the intermediate course or by instructor permission. If you've been dancing a number of years and would like to perform as an improvisational soloist, or would like to improve your dance skills this class is for you. 90 min. class.

WEDNESDAYS 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Serpentine Dance Studio?

Call Serpentine Dance Studio at (301) 654-2224 or visit http://www.serpentine.org/.

Is Serpentine Dance Studio open on weekends?

Yes, Serpentine Dance Studio is open on weekends — Saturday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM.

What is Serpentine Dance Studio's phone number?

You can phone Serpentine Dance Studio at (301) 654-2224.

How much do classes cost at Serpentine Dance Studio?

Classes at Serpentine Dance Studio range from $10 to $40.

What is the best way to contact Serpentine Dance Studio?

The quickest way is to call (301) 654-2224 or visit http://www.serpentine.org/.