Philosophy “Every girl is born a dancer”

Class: Tuesday, 7:15pm

What to expect

Class is small, mixed level and designed to meet the needs of the beginner and the more advanced dancer alike.  You will experience a collaborative environment, focusing on technique, challenging you to learn new ways to move, make that brain body connection, connect with our peers, dance, have fun and Raq it!

What to Bring:

· Bare feet or flat dance shoes

·  Hip scarf, don’t have? no worries, we have LOTS

·   Comfortable exercise or dance clothing

·  Beverage / ‘cause we need to hydrate

·  Your fabulous self!

Karen has been dancing Raqs Sharqi (rocks SHARK-ee). for over 20 years. Raqs Sharqi is the classical Egyptian style of belly dance that developed during the first half of the 20th century.

She began her study of Bellydance with Virgnia Mendez https://www.bellydancebyvirginia.com . She went on to study with Hanan, https://hananarts.org,  Portia Lange, https://bellymotions.com/,  and Kelly Rodriguez,  https://www.bellybykelly.com  as well as many other well known dancers in the Miami community.  Since returning home to Sarasota, she has continued her study with Misha of Shimmyboom, https://www.shimmyboom.com .

Embrace Your Inner dancer!

Dance, Strengthen, Connect, Raq it!