I am Arab and grew up all my life in Morocco where I danced all the time since I could walk Arabs don't learn much from teachers, finding a class is almost impossible. We learn from anyone who can dance! Pretty much all Arab women are bellydancers in one way or another
I do recommend the Dailies with Mahin. There is some REALLY good instruction in those. I know those are a labor of love, and she works really hard on them.