13504 - Belly Dance Workshop
Course Overview
Belly Dance, or Raqs Sharqi, is an alluring and exciting dance form that you can incorporate into your daily movement routine, boost your confidence, and have fun in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment. Best of all, it is accessible to all fitness levels. The movements of belly dance can work for every BODY! Join me in this workshop to learn a few fundamental moves and shimmy away your holiday stress. Coin belt and hip scarves will be available to borrow.
What You'll Learn
- Learn a few fundamental belly dance moves
- Shimmy away your holiday stress!
Who Should Attend
Appropriate for beginners and those interested in learning more about Belly Dance. The movements of Belly Dance can work for every BODY!Additional Information
No equipment needed. Coin belt and hip scarves will be available to borrow.New Mexico Arts & Crafts Festival 2025
This workshop is part of the New Mexico Arts & Crafts Festival held on November 8, 2025 at UNM Continuing Education. There will be craft workshops going on throughout the day, as well as artist booths and food trucks. Join this workshop to make your own gifts and then shop for unique, locally handmade gifts from New Mexico artists and vendors.
All Festival Workshops:
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10:00am-11:00am or 12:00pm-1:00pm: New Mexico Embossed Tinfoil Ornaments
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10:00am-11:00am: Paper Magic: Origami Holiday Creations
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11:00am to 12:00pm: Speed Harmonica
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12:00pm to 4:00pm: Create a Silver Snowflake Pendant
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12:00pm to 1:00pm: Introduction to T'ai Chi Chih
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12:00pm to 1:00pm: Forever Flower Art
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1:00pm to 2:00pm: Belly Dance Workshop
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1:30PM to 3:00PM: Holiday Card Making
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2:30PM to 3:30PM: Molten Magic – Short & Sweet Realistic Encaustic Painting
UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment. Click here to see UNM HR's Tuition Remission policy for eligibility and tax liabilities.