The art of belly dance affirms a woman's femininity at any age, promoting acceptance of the body, regardless of shape or size. Belly dancing keeps you fit, keeps you centered, improves posture, and strengthens stomach muscles. More importantly, overall toning leads to weight loss, improves self-image, and improves self-confidence. Belly dancing often focuses on the isolation of different parts of the body that move independent of each other in sensuous patterns.
Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre is a premier professional dance company in the City of Asheville where its members live and perform. Founded in 1979, ACDT performs a diverse repertoire of traditional and contemporary forms of modern dance, and is known for the integration of theatre and dance in its performances.
Snug in an ornately furnished studio in the famed River Arts Disctrict of Asheville, a uniquely creative group is wresting truth from life, and making it into Art. Always the backbone of bellydance in Asheville, Baraka Mundi & friends are pushing the envelope of their art, building momentum in the unexplored genre of Bellydance Theater. They have turned a taste for world fusion into a unique multi-media experience, combining dance, theater, live music and ceremony, for kids of all ages.
CasaNia is a beautiful body/mind/spirit studio with a wide range of classes and workshops in Nia (neuro-muscular-integrative activity - one of the earliest fusion fitness forms - dance, martial, and healing arts. It is located on a quiet cul-de-sac just off Mass. Ave. in Porter Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ours is a spacious converted artists' loft with cathedral ceilings and skylights, 810 square feet of sprung wood floor, a changing room, bathroom with shower, in-studio temperature control (heat and air conditioning) and some on-site parking.
New games, story telling, balloons,
Have you ever dreamed of learning the dance that has captivated women since the time of the Pyramids?
The Drum God's is an eclectic percussion and dance ensemble featuring rhythms from West Africa, Middle Eastern and Texas complete with costume and parade dragons interacting with audience participation. We create energy and fun wherever we go, turning spectators into performers.
Professional performances, classes, workshops and shows by Chicago's incomparable, internationally-famous artist, Jasmin Jahal. The Jasmin Jahal School of Dance is a unique dance studio that was featured by Chicago Magazine to be the "Best of Chicago". It is a haven for those who love the arts of the Middle East, including classical belly dance, folkloric dances of the Middle East, Tribal Fusion belly dance, East Indian, and Yoga, and more!
Drummer, poet, and dancer who has previously worked with children and women's groups. Combines mental wellness with art in an attempt to reach individuals by stimulating their souls with creativity.
Lucy also specializes in ritual dances from North Africa and Italy: Shikhatt, Guedra, Zar, Tammuriata, Chaoui.
Mizilca offers "Transformational Bellydance" experiences: performances, classes, workshops, ceremonies & rituals, poetic dance journeys, articles, and dance costuming. She draws upon Goddess mythos of ancient cultures, yogic practices and energy work to evoke sacred and scintilating sensations for all watching or participating! Her approach to dancing is as an entertaining and inspiring dance priestess, employing the power of movement as a catalyst for internal change, and utilizing the isolated muscle groups as supportive excercises to physically support development, nurturance and rebalancing of the chakras. For more information, see her full site at www.transformationalbellydance.com
Group Salsa Classes (limited to 13 people) Wed. Nov.
Samadhi performs a unique style of dance based on American Tribal Style Belly Dance. American Tribal Style was originated on the West coast by Carolena Nericcio, of Fat Chance Belly Dance. In the Fat Chance style of group improvisational choreography one dancer leads a series of dance movements while her fellow dancers follow. The lead dancer changes throughout the performance. Our style of ATS incorporates traditional Middle Eastern dance with dance from other cultures including Spanish, American Indian, Polynesian, African, Asian, Indian, and gypsies form around the world while utilizing the idea of group improvisational choreography. This fusion of dance is displayed by the diverse and colorful costuming we wear. This creates an incredibly dynamic performance that can never be duplicated. Introductory classes are offered at 2:00 on Sundays at Dance Elite in Riverside (corner of Herschel and St. Johns Avenues).
Sonya, from Chicago IL, is a full-time Oriental dance instructor, performer and choreographer who has mentored under Jasmin Jahal since 1996. Recently named Golden Navel Champion in Chicago’s first open-call belly dance competition, Sonya strives to elevate the public’s perception of this art form, promoting the dance with beauty, dignity & grace. As a featured dancer in 3 weekly venues, she captivates her audience with her skills of improv, although prefers the disciplines of choreography for the theater stage. Sonya teaches beginning, intermediate & advanced level students in 6 weekly classes as well as bi-monthly workshops, annually judges the MEDINA competition, hosts monthly dance hafla’s and travels the US furthering her education while also performing & teaching her style of Raks Sharki.
I perform and teach hooping with colorful handmade hoops. I handcraft my hoops with the intention that they bring joy, health and transformation to those who dance with them. My dance is athletic, graceful and powerful: through it I touch the Source and seek to bring that to my audience.
Welcome to Continental Dance Club, NJ. Your total dancing experience. Our Dance Studio offers Ballroom and Latin Dance instruction. We specialize in Salsa dancing and Wedding Day Dance choreography at our studios. Lessons & Workshops are 6 days a week. We offer private instruction in over 20 dances. Your source for New Jersey salsa dance classes. We also provide entertainment for corporate and private parties.