Classes


Dance your way to a happier and healthier pregnancy, a quicker and easier birth and a more content baby! Dancing for Birth ™ is a DONA recognized fitness class infused with traditional birth wisdom! Get ready to shake it!

Birth can be like a marathon and Dancing for Birth prenatal/postpartum dance classes prepare you for the challenge. You will become stronger, more agile, more at ease with your body and both mentally and physically ready to embrace your unique birth experience. You will learn moves inspired by Belly dance, African Dance, Latin dance, and interpretive movement. It’s a feel good workout that challenges yet relaxes you.
At the same time you will be learning valuable childbirth preparation skills and natural pain coping techniques that will build your confidence in your own birthing ability. Did you know that there is an optimal position for your baby when labor begins and you can help assure that position? Dancing for Birth participants report experiencing low levels of discomfort few or no interventions, brief labors and higher levels of satisfaction during their births.
Do you have a newborn? You will regain your pre-pregnancy shape and tone more quicklywhen you attend Dancing for Birth classes™. Bring a sling or carrier and wear your baby while you dance! Babies love the motion of dancing and are easily soothed by being held while you dance.

Sweet Pea’s Studio
3717 North Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL

Contact Stephanie if you are interested in attending a class or having a private dance childbirth education course that empowers your body and mind!

Belly Dance was Created by Women for Birthing Women