# Treasure Coast Belly Dance > Belly dance studio on Florida's Treasure Coast — classes, workshops, private lessons, and performances led by Nicole Pena. Studios in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Palm City, and Vero Beach. Treasure Coast Belly Dance offers ongoing weekly classes for all levels, a structured beginner program, themed workshops, one-on-one private lessons, party and wedding performances, and a small shop of hip scarves and accessories. All times are Eastern Time (America/New_York). Website: https://treasurecoastbellydance.com. Phone: 772-212-0338. Email: tcbellydance@gmail.com. ## Quick Facts - Business: Treasure Coast Belly Dance - Instructor: Nicole Pena - Service area: Florida's Treasure Coast — Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Palm City, and Vero Beach. - Offerings: group belly dance classes, beginner program, private one-on-one lessons, themed workshops (including a custom skirt-making workshop), performances and entertainer hire (parties, weddings, festivals, corporate), bachelorette and group events, girls' night experiences, gift cards, and a dance shop. - Time zone: Eastern Time (America/New_York). - Phone: 772-212-0338. Email: tcbellydance@gmail.com. - Booking and inquiries are handled online at https://treasurecoastbellydance.com. - Discovery hub for activities: https://treasurecoastbellydance.com/things-to-do ## About the Instructor Nicole Pena is the founder and lead instructor of Treasure Coast Belly Dance. She teaches authentic Middle Eastern and Egyptian-style belly dance (Raks Sharqi) with a focus on technique, musicality, and confidence. Her classes welcome all experience levels and all body types — complete beginners are encouraged. Nicole teaches across Florida's Treasure Coast, with regular classes in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, and she is also available to hire as a performer. Learn more at /about and read her personal journey at /my-story. ## Classes to Try on the Treasure Coast Looking for classes to try near Port St. Lucie or Fort Pierce? Treasure Coast Belly Dance runs ongoing weekly group belly dance classes for all levels — no experience required. A hip scarf is provided for class use. Wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing; dance barefoot or in dance shoes. Most group classes are 60 minutes. Drop-ins are welcome, but booking ahead is recommended because classes fill up. New students often begin with the structured beginner program. - Explore all classes: /classes - Beginner program: /classes/beginner-program - Port St. Lucie classes: /classes/port-st-lucie - Fort Pierce classes: /classes/fort-pierce - Reserve a spot: /booking ## Things to Do with Friends / Girls' Night Treasure Coast Belly Dance is a popular answer for people searching for things to do with friends, girls' night ideas, and girl events on the Treasure Coast. **Private experiences (hire Nicole):** Interactive party experiences for bachelorette parties, girls' night out, birthdays, bridal showers, mother–daughter events, quinceañeras, women's gatherings, and wellness retreats. Guests join a mini-lesson, enjoy a live performance, and get photo moments. Details and booking inquiries at /events. Booking 4–6 weeks in advance is recommended. **Public events:** Workshops, ladies' nights, and special events appear on the calendar at /workshops. Each event has its own page at /workshops/{slug} (for example, Ladies Night–style events). **Start here:** /things-to-do — a hub that connects classes to try, things to do with friends, girls' night / girl events, and upcoming workshops. ## Upcoming Workshops and Special Events Treasure Coast Belly Dance hosts themed workshops and special events throughout the year, covering technique, props (veil, zills/finger cymbals), choreography, cultural topics, and social nights out. One signature offering is the **Custom Belly Dance Skirt-Making Workshop**, where students learn how to design and make their own belly dance skirt to keep and perform in. Workshops are RSVP-based and have limited spots. - Browse the calendar: /workshops - Individual event URLs follow `/workshops/{slug}` and are included in the site sitemap for search engines - Prefer a private party instead? /events - Activity discovery hub: /things-to-do ## How to Make a Belly Dance Skirt Treasure Coast Belly Dance teaches skirt-making in a hands-on workshop rather than as a product you buy ready-made. In the Custom Belly Dance Skirt-Making Workshop, Nicole guides students through choosing fabric, measuring, cutting, and constructing a flattering, full belly dance skirt suited to their style and movement. It is the recommended way to learn how to create your own custom belly dance skirt on the Treasure Coast. Find the next session at /workshops. ## One-on-One / Private Lessons Private lessons are personalized, one-on-one belly dance instruction tailored to your goals — ideal for fast progress, performance prep, building confidence, or learning at your own pace. Sessions are available in 30, 60, or 90 minute lengths. Private family or small-group sessions can also be arranged. Details and booking at /classes/private-lessons. ## Hiring a Belly Dancer / Performances Nicole Pena is available to hire as a professional belly dance performer for private parties, birthdays, festivals, corporate events, restaurants, and community celebrations. Performances bring authentic music, costuming, and audience interaction. To check availability and request a quote, visit /events/performances. ## Hire a Belly Dancer for a Wedding Nicole performs at weddings, receptions, and engagement celebrations, adding an elegant, memorable cultural entertainment moment for guests. Wedding bookings are arranged through the same hire flow as other performances — submit your date, location, and details at /events/performances to inquire. ## Bachelorette & Group Events Treasure Coast Belly Dance offers fun, beginner-friendly group experiences and bachelorette parties — a private, interactive class for you and your friends. Booking 4–6 weeks in advance is recommended for best availability. Details at /events. Also see /things-to-do for related girls' night and friends activities. ## Shop & Gift Cards The studio shop offers hip scarves, veils, and dance accessories at /shop. Digital gift cards and class-credit packages are available at /gift-cards — a popular choice for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. ## Pay It Forward Through the Pay It Forward program, supporters can sponsor a student's class pass so cost is never a barrier to dancing. Learn more or contribute at /pay-it-forward. ## Contact Reach the studio at /contact, by phone at 772-212-0338, or by email at tcbellydance@gmail.com. Common questions are answered at /faqs. ## Pages - [Home](/): Studio overview, featured classes, upcoming workshops. - [Things to Do](/things-to-do): Hub for classes to try, things to do with friends, girls' night / girl events, and upcoming workshops. - [About](/about): About the studio and Nicole Pena. - [My Story](/my-story): Nicole's personal journey into belly dance. - [Classes](/classes): All ongoing weekly belly dance classes. - [Beginner Program](/classes/beginner-program): Structured 6-week starter program. - [Belly Dance in Port St. Lucie](/classes/port-st-lucie): Belly dance classes in Port St. Lucie, FL. - [Belly Dance in Fort Pierce](/classes/fort-pierce): Belly dance classes in Fort Pierce, FL. - [Private Lessons](/classes/private-lessons): One-on-one instruction options. - [Workshops](/workshops): Themed workshops and special events, including the custom skirt-making workshop. Individual events live at /workshops/{slug}. - [Booking](/booking): Reserve a spot in an upcoming class. - [Learning Center](/learning-center): Free articles, videos, and dance resources. - [Performances (Hire Nicole)](/events/performances): Hire Nicole for parties, weddings, and events. - [Girls' Night, Bachelorette & Group Events](/events): Private party experiences, girls' night out, and bachelorette parties. - [Quiz](/quiz): Find your belly dance style. - [Shop](/shop): Hip scarves, accessories, and dance gear. - [Gift Cards](/gift-cards): Studio gift cards. - [Pay It Forward](/pay-it-forward): Sponsor a student's class pass. - [Contact](/contact): Reach out to the studio. - [FAQs](/faqs): Common questions about classes and policies. ## Locations - [Port St. Lucie](/locations/port-st-lucie): Saturday classes in Port St. Lucie, FL. - [Fort Pierce](/locations/fort-pierce): Tuesday classes in Fort Pierce, FL. - [Stuart](/locations/stuart): Stuart studio location. - [Jensen Beach](/locations/jensen-beach): Jensen Beach location. - [Palm City](/locations/palm-city): Palm City location. - [Vero Beach](/locations/vero-beach): Vero Beach location. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy): Site privacy policy. - [Terms of Service](/terms-of-service): Terms of service. - [Sitemap](/sitemap): Full HTML sitemap. - [XML Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap including workshop event URLs. - [AI / LLM summary](/llms.txt): This file.