22nd January - 23rd January | 18:00 -

Dance the Dark Away – Belly Dancing Classes with Monique at Slieve Aughty Centre

Shake off the winter blues and step into something magical with Dance the Dark Away, a nourishing belly dance experience designed to warm the body, lift the spirit, and reconnect you with your inner sparkle.

These uplifting classes invite you to move, breathe, and dance in a welcoming, supportive space. Expect an hour and a half of soulful movement, gentle strength-building, playful exploration, and joyful self‑expression. Whether you’re brand new to belly dance or returning to the art form, you’ll be guided to tune into your body, learn beautiful new moves, and rediscover your mojo through dance.

Class Details:
Thursday Class: 6pm – 7.30pm
Friday Class: 10am – 11.30am
Start Date: Thursday Class begins 22nd January, and Friday class starts 23rd January.

About Your Teacher – Monique vanderPol
Monique vanderPol is a passionate belly dance artist, teacher, and creative mover with a love for dance as a tool for connection, confidence, and self‑discovery. Her teaching style is warm, intuitive, and inclusive, blending technique with feeling so students can move not just correctly, but authentically.

Monique’s classes focus on embodiment rather than perfection—encouraging dancers to listen to their bodies, explore their own expression, and find joy in the process. She creates a safe, empowering environment where students of all backgrounds and experience levels can feel supported, seen, and inspired.

Why Join?
Stay warm and happy through the winter months
Build strength, fluidity, and body awareness
Learn fun, expressive belly dance movements
Enjoy a soul‑shaking, confidence‑boosting class
Connect with yourself and others through dance

Event Date
22nd January 2026 - 23rd January 2026
Event Time
18:00 -
Event Category Venue
Slieve Aughty Centre
Location
Loughrea
Event Address
Kylebrack West,
Loughrea,
Co. Galway
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Ticket Price
€50
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