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Worldbeat Dance

The truest expression of a people
is in it's dance and in it's music.
Bodies never lie.

~Agnes de Mille~

Class Descriptions


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Worldbeat Dance
Around the world in 10 weeks! Learn a different ethnic dance form each week for the ultimate history lesson while having fun and getting exercise too. Learn the history of dance from around the world and some of the most popular steps and dances from many different cultures. I can't think of anything more fun!

Worldbeat Fusion
For a different kind of fun experience true world dance fusion through fabulous worldbeat music: a fusion of folk music from around the world and North American Pop music!

Bellywood ~ Belly Dance, Bollywood Fusion
Bellywood is a fusion of two of the most popular styles of dance: Belly Dance and Bollywood. The goal of this class is FUN and EXERCISE and to provide students with the opportunity to learn about two really wonderful dance forms. I will teach a bit about the history of both dance styles, we will then begin each class with a warm-up, move on to technique for both, do lots of practicing and work on an original choreography to exciting music! Can't wait to see you there!

Andalusian Dance ~ Belly Dance, Flamenco Fusion
Two incredible dance forms share roots in Andalusia, Spain. They are the exotic Belly Dance of the Middle East and the passionate dance of Flamenco! Flamenco was born in the southern most region of Spain called Andalusia, a name derived from the Arabic Al-Andalus referring to the southern region of the Iberian peninsula. This is a region very rich in culture and tradition that has seen many peoples and cultures throughout history. This explains the richness and intensity of Flamenco and the hidden layers of Arabic culture. In this class students will have the opportunity to experience these two rich dance forms together!

Middle Eastern Dance
Come, travel the Middle East and Northern Africa through dance and learn the history and richness of Belly Dance. From Ghawazee to Algerian Dance to dances form the Gulf region this class is sure to enrich any dancer's repertoire.

Gypsy Dances

Follow the journey of the Gypsy Dancer from India through to Spain by learning a little of the dancing they did along the way!

Jazz Orientale
Jazz Orientale is a fusion of Belly Dance and Jazz Dance set to incredible music!

We're fools whether we dance or not,
so we might as well dance.

~Japanese Proverb~


To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.
~Indian Proverb~