Rising Moon Bellydance

About Rising Moon Bellydance

Rising Moon Bellydance is a training center located on Wortley Rd in the Wortley Village neighbourhood of London, Ontario. It serves the local community by offering belly dancing classes and performances to people of all ages and skill levels. The studio describes itself as an inclusive space where everyone is welcome, maintaining a strict policy against any form of harassment or discriminatory language. The studio offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes, as well as ongoing workout and drills sessions. Students in choreography classes receive access to a student portal featuring practice videos for home use. In addition to instruction, the business provides a store selling bellydance essentials such as hipscarves, finger cymbals, and branded Rising Moon Bellydance tank-tops. Students also have opportunities to perform at local festivals with Luna. The studio was founded by Luna, an artistic director who moved to London from Colombia in 2003. She began teaching beginner and intermediate classes in the city in 2012. Luna is recognized for her ability to fuse Latin rhythms with Middle Eastern music and has been commissioned by the London Arts Council on various projects. Her community involvement includes participating in Culture Days and holding workshops at organizations like the Children’s Museum. Clients can book performances for private events or hire Luna for private workshops. The studio provides a variety of class options, including drop-in sessions and class cards for workout and drills.