Ioanna’s Belly Dance Academy

Beyond the Dance: Cultivating confidence and feminine energy through movement

Welcome to Ioanna’s Academy!

We’re delighted you’re here.

We offer a nurturing and empowering space for women to connect with their bodies, embrace their femininity, and discover the transformative power of holistic belly dance.

Explore our classes, workshops, and community, and unveil the feminine essence you already have within you.

Dance Academy

Since 2012

About Ioanna’s Dance Academy

It’s Not Just a Dance Class, It’s an Experience

Let’s dance through fall and give thanks for all the good things in our life, including each other

We offer a variety of captivating dance styles and fitness programs that cater to all levels of experience and inspire a love for movement.

Discover the grace and elegance of Adult Ballet, improve your physical well-being and posture with Pilates, embrace the mesmerising rhythms of Belly Dance, or achieve a dynamic and sculpted body through Barre Fitness.

The Beauty of Movement

A Magnificent Way To Enjoy Dance & Fitness

Belly Dance

Indulge in the exotic rhythms and sensual movements of Belly Dance. Let the vibrant music and flowing choreographies transport you to a world of self-expression and self-confidence.

Yoga

The beautiful thing about yoga is that it doesn’t require you to be anything other than who you are right now. Yoga with Ioanna guides students to a calmer, more peaceful inner world.

Open Registration

Join Our Dance School and Unleash Your Inner Goddess

The perfect time to start is now. Get in shape, have fun, get fit and join our growing classes of expression through Dance.

Our Team

Meet The Professionals

Each of our instructors bring their own unique flair the the academy. Regardless of your instructor, you’re assured to have a great time while learning and getting fit.

Lana Wood

Belly Dance Instructor

Ioanna Piagalis

Award-Winning Belly Dance Instructor

Upcoming Events

Egypt Unveiled

Join us as we unveil Egypt in our next Annual showcase. Click the button below to get your tickets.

Testimonials

Reviews From Our Students

The time since I joined in 2020 has really been só good for me. I was at quite a low point then, recovering from a divorce. Your inspiring attitude and positive thoughts made such a difference to my confidence! I felt that I am not "oor die muur", but still beautiful and special.

My experience at the studio has been nothing short of amazing. I went from being a mediocre teach-yourself belly dancer to becoming show ready in just a few months. Ioanna is such an amazing teacher! Not only is she a perfectionist so you will never be below standard, but she has heart and loves what she does and that passion spreads into her choreography or even a simple class drill. There is no isolation or exclusion; Ioanna pays attention to each and every student equally, she always goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is in top form and happy. This studio is not only a dance class for me but a family.

This studio is definitely built on love, passion, creativity and absolute empowerment! You are free to be whoever you choose. You can express yourself in a way that is pure art! I’ve grown so much not just as a dancer but as a person! Learning to love myself and my body is all thanks to Ioanna! This studio is everything and more!!

I've always wanted to learn to dance, but you mostly need a partner and mine, well, he just doesn't feel the rythm. Belly dancing always look so sensual and I decided to try! My word was I intimidated when I saw the massive mirror and I had to face myself. In the beginning I really couldn't look at myself, don't like what I see. But the more I go the more I catch myself stealing a glimpse here and there.

I thought about what to say because there are so much to say… people sometimes ask me what my hobby is. I use to say 'belly dance'. Then I realised it is so much more than a mere 'hobby'. It is a life journey for me. Belly dance enriches me body and soul. I am part of an amazing sisterhood with Ioanna as teacher, mentor and friend. Together we sweat and laugh and panic and sometimes cry. Ioanna and my belly sisters... thank you for this incredible journey!

Beyond the Dance: Cultivating confidence and feminine energy through movement

It’s Not Just a Dance Class, It’s an Experience