Welcome

Belly Dance, also known as Middle Eastern Dance, is truly a dance for everyone! It is a low impact dance that can be enjoyed by everyone of all ages, shapes and talents. A dance in which participants celebrate their unique images and personalities. Come celebrate you!

Our mission is exploring the music and dance of the Middle East.

Aegela on Fox 36 Toledo

Aegela and the Aegela Centers Studio was featured on Toledo Now on Fox 36 News.

New Level 1 Class on Monday @ Noon!

We are adding a day time Level 1 Belly Dancing Class on Mondays from Noon to 1:10pm! Sign up today before the class is sold out!

Upcoming Events

BELLY FLEA AGORA 2024

Join us for an afternoon of belly dancing fun, performances, socializing, shopping, & selling.

*** Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable unless a class is cancelled ***
*** Proper attire for all classes is comfortable exercise clothing; bare feet, socks or dance shoes ***

Beginner Belly Dancing Classes

Belly Dancing – Level 1 Belly Dance | Mondays

Level 1: For the beginning dancer; an introduction to the basics of belly dance; all ages, shapes, sizes, genders welcome.

Requirements: None
Instructor: Cheryl

Class Policies

*** Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable unless a class is cancelled ***
*** Proper attire for all classes is comfortable exercise clothing; bare feet, socks or dance shoes ***

 

AEGELA AID: Want some extra help with technique, choreography or zils? Schedule time with Aegela before or after your regular class, or some weekends. Half hour or one hour slots available. Up to 3 students can share the time slot. Inquire about pricing.

Belly Dancing – Synchronized Group Improv | Wednesdays

Learn specific moves and cues to spontaneously perform in sync with a group.
Completion of Level 1B or equivalent required.

Class Policies

*** Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable unless a class is cancelled ***
*** Proper attire for all classes is comfortable exercise clothing; bare feet, socks or dance shoes ***

 

AEGELA AID: Want some extra help with technique, choreography or zils? Schedule time with Aegela before or after your regular class, or some weekends. Half hour or one hour slots available. Up to 3 students can share the time slot. Inquire about pricing.

Belly Dancing – Coffee, Tea & Zils | Saturdays

From acapella to musical accompaniment, explore different rhythms, beginning with core concepts then onto creative embellishments; a percussion class only.

Requirements: Basic skills with zils required

Instructors: Cheryl

Class Policies

*** Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable unless a class is cancelled ***
*** Proper attire for all classes is comfortable exercise clothing; bare feet, socks or dance shoes ***

 

AEGELA AID: Want some extra help with technique, choreography or zils? Schedule time with Aegela before or after your regular class, or some weekends. Half hour or one hour slots available. Up to 3 students can share the time slot. Inquire about pricing.

Advanced Belly Dancing Classes

Belly Dancing – Level 4 For Dance Company | Tuesdays

Reserved for members of the Aegela Dance Company.
Cannot be used to make up a class, or for drop ins

Class Policies

*** Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable unless a class is cancelled ***
*** Proper attire for all classes is comfortable exercise clothing; bare feet, socks or dance shoes ***

 

AEGELA AID: Want some extra help with technique, choreography or zils? Schedule time with Aegela before or after your regular class, or some weekends. Half hour or one hour slots available. Up to 3 students can share the time slot. Inquire about pricing.

Belly Dancing – Ghawazee Choreography | Mondays

Ghawazee Choreography - Studio choreography for 2027 season. A sassy folkloric piece for performance at festivals/events.

Requirements: Open to Levels 2 and above.

Instructor: Cheryl

Class Policies

*** Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable unless a class is cancelled ***
*** Proper attire for all classes is comfortable exercise clothing; bare feet, socks or dance shoes ***

 

AEGELA AID: Want some extra help with technique, choreography or zils? Schedule time with Aegela before or after your regular class, or some weekends. Half hour or one hour slots available. Up to 3 students can share the time slot. Inquire about pricing.

One Time Belly Dancing Classes

Belly Dancing – Stage Presence | August 27th, 2026

Stage Presence – Tips and techniques to captivate and command the attention of an audience.

August 27th, 2026 – 6:30 pm – 7:40 pm
Summer Specialty Classes
Open to anyone who has completed Level 1

12 in stock

Belly Dancing – Combination Roulette | August 20th, 2026 Or August 22nd, 2026

Combination Roulette - A unique method to practice layering and create unusual combinations. Zils required.

August 20th, 2026 – 6:30 pm – 7:40 pm
OR
August 22nd, 2026 – 10:30 am – 11:10 am
Summer Specialty Classes
Open to anyone who has completed Level 1

Belly Dancing – Isis Wings | August 6th & 13th, 2026

Isis Wings – Dancing with large semi-circular fabric panels, using rods to control wingspan creating beautifully fluid movements.

August 6th & 13th, 2026 – 6:30 pm – 7:40 pm
Summer Specialty Classes
Open to anyone who has completed Level 1

5 in stock

What Our Students are Saying

We have both been greatly influenced by taking your class; it has done wonders for our self-esteem...

Nancy C. – Toledo, OH

YOU made us look good... I always tell my drum students it's up to them to make the dancer look good; it was amazing to see it happen the other way around. Too cool!

Rune P. – Detroit, MI

I love Aegela! I have taken lessons from her and she has a very special way with people, and is one of the most positive, fascinating women I have ever met! I believe you can heal your way through anything with the dance and Aegela's unique style of teaching.

Bonnie S. – Toledo, OH

Aegela is not just a dancer. She's an experience.

Crystal D. – New York, NY

We are lucky to have you as our teacher, and I appreciate your dedication to us.

Kelly F. – Sylvania, OH

"Thank you! You make things easy to understand. I always have a realization about how my body is really supposed to be moving! It's wonderful.

Char J. – Green Bay, WI