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!

We invite you to browse this site, our classes website, and to join our mailing list and be the first to know about our classes, performances and everything belly dance!

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

Belly Dance Group & Private Classes

UCSB Belly Dance

Registration is open!
Beginner Classes start Tuesday 1/6/2026.

Wednesday Classes

Intermediate Level
Registration for 2026 opens soon!

Pop-up Classes

Next class will be in 2026! For the recording of December’s class become a Sparkle member.

Private Coaching

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

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?
You can study with Cris! from wherever you are!

Our subscription-based Online Studio provides you with over 300 videos of classes and tutorials, available 24/7.

Whether you’re brand new or already a seasoned belly dance student, this is your chance to step into a joyful world of movement, elegance and fun, under the guidance of your teacher and coach, Cris! Basimah!

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 serve 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

Become a Sparkle member today. Join BDL Online Studio!

PRIVATE CLASSES

1-1 coaching with Cris! Tailor your belly dancing class to your needs.

PRIVATE EVENTS

Hire a belly dancer to entertain your next private or corporate event!

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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

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