Dance With Jamilah – Bellydance & Bollywood

About Us

A Studio Built on Culture & Expression

Dance With Jamilah is a dance studio and creative platform dedicated to cultural dance, performance, and community. Blending Bollywood, Bellydance, and Kathak-inspired fusion, we offer a space where movement becomes a way to build confidence, connect with culture, and express individuality.

"Here, dance is not just something you learn — it's something you experience."

Our classes are designed for all levels — from complete beginners to experienced dancers — with a focus on both technique and expression. Beyond weekly training, we create opportunities for students to perform, collaborate, and be part of something meaningful.

About Jamilah

15+ Years of Stage & Teaching

Jamilah Aziz is an international dancer, choreographer and educator. Born in Xinjiang — where Middle Eastern, Central Asian and South Asian influences meet — she was shaped from a young age by Arabic, Turkish and Indian music and dance traditions.

Certified bellydance instructor since 2011; trained with 100+ international master teachers

Studied with Egyptian masters including Dina Talaat, Randa Kamel and Raqia Hassan

Expanded into Bollywood dance (2012) and classical Indian forms — Kathak & Bharatanatyam (2014)

Champion at multiple international competitions, including runner-up at the Nile Group International (Guangzhou, 2014)

Founded Bollywood Mehfil events in China; her students teach and perform across cities

Now based in the UK, focused on teaching with clarity, integrity and cultural depth

Dance Styles

What We Teach

Two art forms, one studio. Each with deep cultural roots, centuries of tradition, and endless expressive possibility.

Oriental Dance

Also known as Raqs Sharqi / Bellydance

Egyptian Turkish Folkloric Fusion

Originating from Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa, Oriental Dance is a globally practiced art form that continues to grow while remaining rooted in its cultural origins. Far more than a single style, it is a diverse, multi-layered form of expression.

Oriental Dance can be understood through region, musical structure, and through its rich array of folkloric traditions:

Egyptian Raqs Sharqi — musicality, emotional expression, classical songs & muwashahat
Turkish style — dynamic and theatrical
Folkloric: Egyptian — Saidi, Baladi, Shaabi, Melaya, Ghawazy
Folkloric: Regional — Khaliji (Gulf), Persian, Moroccan Chaabi, Levantine Dabkeh, Turkish Romani
Props — veil, fan veils, wings, cane, double sticks, shamadan, finger cymbals, sword
Fusion — Flamenco, Latin, Bollywood, Tango, Jazz, Ballet, contemporary

Bollywood & Indian Dance

Classical · Folk · Bollywood · Fusion

Kathak Bharatanatyam Bollywood Bellywood

From ancient classical forms to vibrant modern Bollywood, Indian dance spans a vast and rich landscape. At Dance With Jamilah, you'll encounter tradition and innovation side by side — including our distinctive Bollywood–Bellydance fusion style known as Bellywood.

Classical forms

Kathak (North India) — intricate footwork, spins, rhythm, storytelling
Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu) — geometric movements, sculptural poses, facial expression
Odissi — fluid, curved body lines and lyrical grace
Kuchipudi — dynamic, theatrical narrative
+ Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Sattriya

Folk & Bollywood

Bhangra — high-energy, dhol rhythms (Punjab)
Garba & Dandiya — rhythmic group dances (Gujarat)
Bollywood — fusion of classical, folk, jazz, hip-hop, Latin and more
Bellywood™ — our signature fusion of Bollywood and Oriental Dance

Classes

Find Your Class

Choose your location, dance style, and schedule. All classes are small-group with a maximum of 15 students.

📍 Campion School, CV31 1QH

Thursday Evening

Bollywood Semi-Classical / Folklore

6:20 – 7:20 PM

All Levels

Saturday Afternoon

Bollywood Modern / Fusion

2:20 – 3:20 PM

All Levels

Thursday Evening

Bellydance — All Levels

7:30 – 8:30 PM

All Levels

Saturday Afternoon

Bellydance — Beginners

3:25 – 4:25 PM

Beginners

Saturday Afternoon

Bellydance — Intermediate

4:30 – 5:30 PM

Intermediate

Thursday Evenings

Thursday

Bollywood Semi-Classical

6:20 – 7:20 PM

Thursday

Bellydance All Levels

7:30 – 8:30 PM

Saturday Afternoons

Saturday

Bollywood Fusion

2:20 – 3:20 PM

Saturday

Bellydance Beginners

3:25 – 4:25 PM

Saturday

Bellydance Intermediate

4:30 – 5:30 PM

📍 Nicholson School of Dance, Birmingham

Wednesday Evening

Bellydance — Beginners

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Beginners

Wednesday Evening

Bellydance — Intermediate

7:30 – 8:30 PM

Intermediate

Not sure which level suits you? Contact us and we'll guide you.

Trial Class

£5

First class only · must be booked in advance

Per Class

£10

1 hour · payment not accepted at the door

10-Week Course Packages

After your trial, join our course packages for the best value. Package members have priority access to our small-group classes.

Full pricing details available on request.

✦ Small Group Experience

We offer boutique-style classes with a maximum of 15 students per group, ensuring personal attention and a supportive environment. Advance booking is required.

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Training & Workshops

Develop Your Skills

From weekly classes to performance preparation — all learning opportunities in one place.

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Weekly Classes

Structured regular classes at our Leamington Spa and Birmingham locations, focused on technique, musicality and expression. Suitable for all levels.

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Specialised Workshops

Focused workshops on technique, choreography, musicality and cultural understanding. Including occasional guest teachers and themed intensives.

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Performance Training

For students who want to perform. Focused on stage presence, formations, group coordination and confidence. Includes festival and showcase preparation.

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Events & Productions

Nachle Raqs

Our flagship international dance festival — bringing together artists, workshops, shows and competition in one spectacular weekend.

⭐ Upcoming — Book Now

2027

Nachle Raqs

International Bellydance & Bollywood Festival

📅 Dates

21–23 May 2027

📍 Location

Birmingham, UK

🎭 Format

Workshops · Shows · Competition

🏢 Organiser

Dance With Jamilah UK · Jamilah Aziz

Join us for a three-day celebration of cultural dance. International artists, intensive workshops, spectacular evening shows, and open competition — all in one weekend.

Community

Seasonal Showcases

Christmas showcases, annual gatherings and community events celebrating student progress, creativity and connection.

Combined Experience

Workshop + Show Events

Workshops in the day, live show in the evening. Open to dancers of all levels.

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Professional Dance Services

Professional dance performances and choreography services for a wide range of events.

Each performance is tailored to suit the event, combining cultural authenticity with engaging stage presence.

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Solo Performances

Bellydance, Bollywood, or Fusion — tailored to your event and audience

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Group Performances

Choreographed group shows with our student and performance troupe

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Weddings

Bridal entertainment, wedding dance preparation, and first dance choreography

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Corporate Events

Cultural entertainment for corporate functions, galas and private parties

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Cultural Festivals

Festival appearances, stage productions and cultural celebration events

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Tailored Choreography

Custom choreography created to your music, theme, and occasion

Pricing

Pricing varies depending on the event type, performance duration and requirements. Please contact us for a personalised quote.

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Dance With
Jamilah

A Studio Built on Culture & Expression

15+ Years of Stage & Teaching