Desert Journey School of Dance describes the journey through each of the styles in middle Eastern Belly Dancing.  The journey from Traditional to Cabaret, American Tribal  to Urban Tribal, Folkloric through Fusion styles.  Our school celebrates all forms of Middle Eastern dance and Fusion dance, providing a wide variety of classes to teach you all about belly dancing movements, the different styles, and the history of Middle Eastern dance.

Desert Journey is located at 1367 South Major Street in Salt Lake City, Utah (Major Street is between State and Main Street at 50 East).  We offer a variety of instructional classes designed to take you through the journey from Beginning to Advanced, from Egyptian to Tribal, with several opportunities to perform.  We also offer a variety of Technique classes and Specialty courses designed to teach you Isolation, Improvisation & Choreographing, Floorwork, Veils, and more.  We design Belly Bance to be fun and educational, and to increase your strength, flexibility, and overall fitness.

Desert Journey offers several performing groups in each of the varying styles.  The student performing groups consist of  Amani, Amaya, Asuda, Nepenthe, Rising Phoenix, and Sekmet.  Amani is a beginning/intermediate level group using their skills in Traditional, Techno, and Fusions.  Amaya is a beginning/intermediate Traditional Egyptian group.  Asuda is a beginning/intermediate level Cabaret group with strong Lebonese background.  Nepenthe is an advanced level Urban Tribal group fusing together Tribal roots with an alternative twist.  Rising Phoenix is an advanced level American Tribal Style Fusion performing group.  Sekmet is an advanced performing troupe which demonstrates Traditional, Cabaret, and Fusion styles.  Desert Journey Dance Company is a professional level performing group which perform all the styles from Cabaret to Tribal Fusion.  Dragomi is a professional Urban Tribal group in the "Dragon" style developed by Fvorboda.

Want to see us perform?  Please check out the  EVENTS page for the upcoming schedule.  We perform at many venues throughout the valley, including Meeting of the Tribes, Thia's SpringFest, Fusion Fest, the Bellydance Intensive in Las Vegas, many other belly dance festivals, and more!