Hot Pot Studios

My friend and I wanted to try something new, and after checking out a traditional belly dance class (which was minimal movement with a lot of repetition, hardly a workout, and limited instruction), we were intrigued by the seemingly alternative style at Hot Pot Studios. We checked out the Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Belly Dance Fusion class with Kari and loved it! The moves were introduced and practiced at slower and faster paces throughout the class and a routine was built up for a couple of songs at the end of the class. We were told it’s always different for each class, which gives a variety to look forward to. It was a very comfortable environment to be in and Kari was very welcoming in her demeanor before, during, and after class. The group was on the smaller side, about 5 of us, which gave us each a nice amount of dance floor space. We were all different shapes and sizes which felt very comfortable to be a part of. I enjoyed the alternative music throughout the class. Keeping in mind my friend and I both have dance and fitness backgrounds, we got about 80−85% of the movements, so we had down a majority but didn’t catch on to a few moves, which was enough for us to feel successful but look forward to learning better technique. Price-​wise, a $ 10 drop-​in is reasonable compared to other fitness and dance classes offered in Sac, and I would pay it again, but just not every single week. Workout wise, great core focus and I did break a bit of a sweat; I’d say it was a lower intensity workout good for incorporating into a workout regimen with medium and higher intensity workouts throughout the week. Overall, we really enjoyed it and left smiling and planning the next time we could both make it back for another class together. We’ll be back for more!

Such an amazing place. Your dance education here is second to none — incredible, patient, talented teachers with years of experience. I come here every year all the way from England, which I think is testament to how far reaching Hot Pot’s influence is. I have never felt so at home — what an awesome community of people, and what a nourishing place to grow as a dancer.

A perfect place to begin your bellydance education in tribal fusion and tribal improvisation technique. Each instructor has years of dance experience as well as the patience, enthusiasm, and vision to ensure each dancer gets the most out of their experience. In a city where cabaret bellydance is the norm, it’s so great to have a place to see another side of the genre and increase my skills. Thanks, Hot Pot!

Hot pot is an amazing place. Not what you’d expect at all from a Bellydance studio, a Lil rock a Lil pop a Lil hip hop mixed with Bellydance flavor. Hot Pot offers Great classes for all levels including kids classes. It’s a fun and energetic yet relaxing atmosphere with great art & great people (including Owner & artistic director Amy Sigil. As well as being home of her infamous troupes UNMATA & Verbatim I definitely call this place. The best Bellydance studio in Sacramento. check out their website.

I can’t say enough great things about Hot Pot Studios. It’s another family altogether. The instructors and students there are top notch! They work their bodies to blood sweat and tears and it shows. Thank you Hot Pot! If you haven’t checked them out go to