Belly dance
for the joy
of movement
A dance school set to elevate the art and soul of belly dance. Join our community through classes, performances and online courses.
Join us for a special day of celebration
We are proud to welcome Vanessa Castro in Wellington on the 28th of November 2026 for a day of Movement & Magic!
Schedule
10am workshop with Vanessa: Adarabuka Choreography (2 hours)
12pm Lunch break
1pm workshop with Vanessa: Graceful Lines (2 hours)
6pm Gala Dinner & Show - buffet dinner, performances, dance floor (drinks not included)
Location: Silverstream Retreat, 3 Reynolds Bach Drive, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt
Welcome to our dance community
Classes in Wellington
Have fun, workout, and be empowered by the movements of belly dance. Classes available for all women from all walks of life. Come along and try something new!
Online video courses
Learn belly dance from the comfort of your home and at your own pace with our online courses including free lessons. We guarantee a good workout and lots of fun!
Dance performances
Bring a special spark and cultural experience to your event! Mirian, our school director, offers professional, world-class performance and glamourous entertainment to your function. Dandarah also offers group performances for cultural events around New Zealand.
Our story
Our school started when Mirian Caberlon moved to Wellington and opened her classes in 2014. We have now become a reference for belly dance in New Zealand offering shows, events, and classes throughout the country as well as online courses. Our school's name Dandarah is inspired by the Egyptian temple of the same name. Dandarah is the house of Hathor, the ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky, women, dance, and love. The beauty, the positive energy and the sacred essence of this temple has led us to create our own place of empowerment, wellbeing, celebration, and connection through dance.
