Desert Journey School of Dance describes the journey through each of the styles in 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 currently located at 1367 South Major Street in Salt Lake City, Utah (Major Street is between State and Main Street).  We offer a variety of instructional classes designed to take you through the journey from Beginning to Advanced, from Egyptian to Tribal, with 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 also offers several performing groups.  The student performing groups consist of After Dark, Amani, Asuda, Nepenthe, Rising Phoenix, and Troupe Sekmet. After Dark is an intermediate level Tribal Fusion group.  Amani is a beginning/intermediate level group using their skills in Tradition, Techno, and Fusions.  Asuda is a beginning/intermediate level Cabaret group with strong Lebonese background.  Nepenthe is an intermediate/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.  Troupe Sekmet is an advanced performing troupe which demonstrates Traditional, Cabaret, and Fusion styles.    Blue Moon is a professional level group performing American Tribal Style Fusion.  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 the Bellydance Festival, Meeting of the Tribes, Thia's SpringFest, and more!