
Saltanah Dance
Deborah's Belly Dance Classes
Saltanah Studios Teaching Philosophy
Saltanah Studios was founded by studio director and lead instructor, Deborah Newberg, in 2005. Since then, we have offered a creative and alternative approach to teaching Belly Dance at all levels. Classes are small, so individual attention and mutual support are the norm in our “dance family”. Our students are of all ages and dance backgrounds, with varied dance goals, from “just-for-fun-and-exercise” beginners, to those who are engaged in belly dance as a body-mind practice, to those who are training with us to become performers!
Belly Dance Classes include a stretching and strengthening warm-up, Belly Dance technique, rhythm training, choreography and improvisation. We help students to develop physicality, musicality and joyful self-expression through Belly Dance, encouraging the growth and individual expression of each dance student. Students who wish to have the opportunity to perform, and all students can benefit from our many workshops, performances and other events; we have a lot of fun!

Register Now for
Santa Fe Community College Belly Dance!
These Classes taught by Deborah will be
Live Online via Zoom for Spring 2022!
Deborah Newberg has been on the faculty of the Dance Department at SFCC since 2008.
Beginning Belly Dance
DANC 1165-D1 CRN 30243, Tuesdays, 2:30-4:15
All are welcome! We dance together live online via Zoom. Warmup, technique, musicality, cultural context, improvisation and fun choreography!
Intermediate Belly Dance
DANC 2165-D1 CRN 30476, Thursdays, 2:30-4:15
For those with previous experience! If you haven't taken SFCC Belly Dance, you will need to contact Deborah for permission! We dance together live online. Warmup, technique, musicality, cultural context, improvisation and fun choreography!
These classes fill quickly, so register now! These classes are for credit, but also may be taken for audit.
Register for these classes at sfcc.edu!!
SFCC "Stretch like a Cat" Class:
Stretch like a Cat! Through SFCC Continuing Ed!
Wednesdays noon-1pm, 6-week sessions on Zoom.
Stretch like a Cat combines simple movements and exercises from Yoga, Qi Gong, Dance warmups and animal observation, for a relaxing, energizing, connecting experience! This class is not for credit.
Session 1: Feb. 2- March 9 2022, class #2011
Session 2: March 23- April 27 2022, class #2012
Register for Stretch like a Cat! through SFCC Continuing Ed, sfcc.edu/ce or 505-428-1676.
Zoom Multi-Level Belly Dance Class!
Dance Live Online with Deborah!
Many Sundays, noon-1 pm, Mountain time
For a wide range of dance students. Each class, we move through warm-up, basic belly dance movements and rhythm hips/shimmy practice. Then we continue with more technique, improvisation, and plenty of fun choreography! $12 per class or $60 for a 5-class card. First class is free, For schedule, more information and Zoom links, contact Deborah (505) 699-2887 or dnewberg@usa.net.
In-Studio Multi-Level Belly Dance Class!
Most Wednesdays, 6-7:15 pm, in-person!
At EmiArte Flamenco Dance Academy
Warm-up, technique, improvisation, combinations and choreography! Learning and rehearsing dances! $12 per class or $60 for a 5-class card. For schedule, and more information , contact Deborah (505) 699-2887 or dnewberg@usa.net.
"Stretch like a Cat! via Zoom!
Movement Live Online with Deborah!
Wednesdays, noon-1 pm Mountain time
Stretch like a Cat combines simple movements and exercises from Yoga, Chi Gong, Dance warmups and Animal observation, for a relaxing, energizing, connecting experience! Ongoing!
$12 per class or $60 for a 5-class card. First class is free, For more information and for Zoom links, contact Deborah (505) 699-2887 or dnewberg@usa.net.
Belly Dance Workshops:
Check with Deborah for current info on other classes and workshops!
Private Lessons with Deborah:
Perfect for all levels, cost includes studio rental
Private lessons are available for $50 an hour!
Shared Private for 2 people- $60 an hour
Shared Private for 3- $70 an hour
Shared Private for 4- $80 an hour








