BellyFunk101™ is the only dance style in the United Kingdom that incorporates Hip Hop, Jamaican Dancehall AND Belly Dancing...
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Performance is a big part of BellyFunk101™. Whether you’re dancing in your bedroom or in a studio or on stage, our mottos are “fake it till you make it” and “dance like EVERYBODY is watching!”... more

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About the Founder

About BellyFunk101™

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Natasha Yazdabadi, the founder and creator of BellyFunk101™, is an internationally qualified dance teacher and an Associate of the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA). Before teaching, Natasha has been performing and training since the age of 7. Natasha started teaching Bollywood dancing and Hip Hop when she moved to London at the age of 24. Born in Mumbai and brought up in Sydney, Australia, Natasha always had an interest in fusion dancing. After performing in many National Eistedfodds, Bollywood and Belly Dancing concerts, as well as gaining training in different styles of Street Dancing - Natasha started experimenting by mixing these popular styles of dance. Natasha’s interest grew in the colourful, constantly-evolving and strong dance style of Jamaican Dancehall after a trip to the Caribbean. Natasha was keen to learn more and adapt the attitude-filled style and re-introduce it as part of a dance fusion to the public. The end result – BellyFunk101™. In the near future Natasha hopes to invent and offer to her students many more unique fusion styles of dance for adults and children.

About BellyFunk101™
BellyFunk101™ is the only dance style in the United Kingdom that incorporates Hip Hop, Jamaican Dancehall AND Belly Dancing.

BellyFunk101™ is a high energy dance class and cardio workout for women and men (if they’re game!) and helps improve your core muscle strength, coordination, confidence and sexiness!!

Music used in classes’ ranges from dutty dancehall beats by artists such as Busy Signal, Sean Paul, Buju Banton, Baby Cham and Damian Marley. We also have the harder, high energy, hip hop tunes by artists such as Missy Elliot and Flo Rida.

Belly Dancing music is occasionally used in the warm up section of the class to build coordination and increase middle body movement. But Belly Dancing is mostly the ‘icing on the cake’ when it comes to the routines taught in class.

The class structure starts with a warm up to increase your heart rate and prepare your muscles and joints for exercise. Then we will teach a routine which is usually combined with working on skills that improve your memory and confidence; as well as class interaction.

1 On 2 ! First Dance Classes
Forget slow waltzing to a mushy tune - the newest craze for the all-important First Dance is to `SHOW EM WHAT YOU GOT!` with your partner. A real celebration dance to the tune or tunes of your choice. Pull of a duo routine that`ll blow your guests away and be the STARS at your wedding!

LONDON CLASSES
FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF OUR APPEARANCE AT THE MIND GET MOVING AND DANCE EVENT, WE ARE STARTING CLASSES IN CENTRAL LONDON. CONTACT US TO FIND OUT MORE! NATASHA@BELLYFUNK101.COM SEE FACEBOOK GROUP BELLYFUNK101 FOR VIDEOS AND PHOTOS OF OUR EVENTS AND CLASSES!

“That was just fantastic! Exhausted!”
- Havovi, Kenley

“Much better than an aerobics class”
– Tracy, Brasted

“I saw an improvement in my dancing by the second class.”
– Anonymous

“Had a great time! Thanks!”
– Selene, Surrey

“That was brilliant. Definitely coming next week!”
– Anonymous

“Very Enjoyable”
– Rita

Performance is a big part of BellyFunk101™. Whether you’re dancing in your bedroom or in a studio or on stage, our mottos are “fake it till you make it” and “dance like EVERYBODY is watching!” In other words, give it your all! It’s not just about the steps. It’s about feeling the music and putting your own style into the dance.

Our vision is to create a safe and fun environment where people who love good music and dancing are able to exercise and express themselves through one of our world’s most exciting art forms. And if we can get down and dirty with it – even better!

Even we dance teachers are learning every day. So come and learn with us and – Get Fit, Get Sexy, Have Fun at BellyFunk101™!

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