I went to Dance Life last winter to try out belly dance. Totally awesome! The studio is very relaxed and everyone is super nice. Arielle(owner and dance instructor)is totally great. She's good at making people feel comfortable-- and I love the fact that's she's a beautiful, REAL body type. It would be hard to get out there and shimmy next to a Jennifer Aniston or Heidi Klum body double.
I also went to a ladies night where we got to try salsa and Zumba along with the belly dance. Tons of fun--and a great workout! My only disappointment is that the next semester of belly dance has always been held on a night that doesn't work with my work schedule, but I'm hoping to get in for some drop in fitness classes this winter.
*check out the website or Facebook page 'cause there are always good deals running!