Ioanna's Dance Academy is a modern dance studio made for women, by women who are passionate about dance and helping others tap into their divine feminine.
This dance academy in Pretoria is open to women of all ages and body types, with no experience needed for the entry-level and open classes. Classes offered include Belly Dance, Belly Dance fusion, and Yoga, and classes come in a wide variety to suit whatever goals members may like to achieve.
In 2026, the academy offers 3 various course-types which include:
1. Belly Dance Level Classes - Here, dancers progress confidently through a multi-level system with each phase meticulously built on a foundation of theory, technical drills, musicality, historical context, and multiple style exploration. Levels include Beginner: Level 1 (LV1), Advanced Beginner: Level 2 (LV2), Intermediate: Level 3 (LV3), Intermediate-Advanced: Level 4 (LV4), and Advanced: Level 5 (LV5). The Level dancers also get to show off their skills in a year-end showcase in November.
2. Belly Dance Open Classes - These open classes are perfect for dancers of all levels and experience. While focused on continuous movement, participants still enjoy plenty of technique, cultural information, and high-energy fun without the rigorous structure of the Level classes. These classes include:
-Dancing Divas, a slow-paced class designed for more mature women
-Creative Class, where participants unlock their creative potential, improve their fitness, and gain confidence in six weeks
-HIIT for Hips, where participants learn fun, intense, and focussed belly dance drills
3. Yoga Workshops - Yoga with Ioanna guides students to a calmer, more peaceful inner world. The studio offers Thematic Yoga Workshops once a month, and in the summer months they also host a sunset rooftop yoga session on the last Sunday of each month. Enquire about these classes via WhatsApp.
For those interested in joining, but who are still a bit unsure, feel free to book a trial class for R150 via the Belly Dance Academy's website.