Welcome to Bellydance Land!

Choose Movement, Joy & Community

So happy you are here!

I’m Cris! Basimah and here in BellyDance Land (aka BDL) you’ll find resources and information on belly dance classes (in-person or subscription-based), private coaching, upcoming performances and how to hire a belly dancer for your next event!

Belly Dance Classes

Performances

Hire a Belly Dancer for your Event

We invite you to browse this site and our classes website!

Explore the magical world of belly dance and fusion dances with Cris! Basimah!

Belly Dance Group & Private Classes

UCSB Belly Dance Classes

Last chance to join! Registration closes 1/31.
Students, click here for Veil Suggestions.

Thursday Classes

Registration is closed.

Come see our show on Saturday February 8th!

Wednesday Classes

Registration is closed.

Come see our show on Saturday February 8th!

Private Coaching

Get 1-1 coaching with Cris! Basimah.
Join the waiting list.

Pop-up Classes

Next date: TBA
on Zoom

Study with Cris! from wherever you are!

Always wanted to learn how to belly dance and can’t find the right time or location for a class?
This is your lucky day!

Our BDL Online Studio, a subscription-based classroom, will provide you with numerous classes and tutorials, available to you 24/7.

Explore our Online Studio today!

You can try it for a month or an entire year. Two tiers to choose from.
Check it out!

Book Cris! for your next event!

Weddings, Bachelorette Party, Birthdays, Corporate Events, Bridal and Baby Showers, Graduations, and more!

Stay in touch and receive class and show updates!

Choose Movement, Joy & Community. Join BellyDance Land today!

Many ways we can help you!

Looking for in-person, on-demand, group classes or belly dance private coaching? We have it! We are also available for performances and private events.

IN-PERSON CLASSES

Belly Dancing Classes meet in the Santa Barbara area, as well as at UCSB.

ONLINE / ON-DEMAND CLASSES

Join our BDL Online Studio today!

PRIVATE CLASSES

Receive 1-1 coaching from Cris! and tailor your belly dancing class to your needs.

PERFORMANCES

Check upcoming shows with Cris!, her BDL Team and students!

PRIVATE EVENTS

Hire a belly dancer for your next private or corporate event!

BELLYFIT CLASSES

Bellyfit® classes are on a break. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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What BDL Students are saying...

"I was so excited after your class. Imagination running, spirit having a blast! Really appreciate your details in elegantly arriving at each movement form. I could not stop smiling. Even today I am excited to play more in BellyDance Land with you!"

Jo Williams

Dance Student

One of the main blessings for me during the pandemic times has been taking your classes and learning from you in a sustained way. I enjoy your teaching and your choreographies. They have a rhythm that I just feel and once I get in the groove it’s so satisfying and so much fun! You break things down so well and make sure no one is left behind. Your teaching style is light-hearted, loving, encouraging, elegant, buoyed by your good sense of humor.

HerleyJim Bowling

Dance Student

"Cris!, you create magic every time you perform. Your smile is as sparkly as your veil and never ceases which always draws the audience in to your performance. Just beautiful! (...) You raise everyone's energy Cris!, that's the truth."

Vicki Ehlen

Dance Student

Try a class TODAY!

Come explore the enchanting world of Middle Eastern dance in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment while gaining a stronger core, toned muscles, active hips and rhythm!