Dance - Inspire - Transform

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We are a Global Inclusive Creative Movement Community

  • Are you looking for something fun and unique? A friendly place where you can feel accepted just the way you are, and inspired to discover more about yourself through different cultural art traditions?
  • Join us and check out our fresh approach to a more meaningful life through dance and self-expression! Hip Expressions Belly Dance Studio is a body-positive, tradition-sharing movement. We are a community, a collaboration - dancers, musicians, artists, yogis, students, professionals, and supporters, of all ages, shapes and sizes... all united around a commitment to community, wellness, and art. Join us!
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**A Dance for Every Body**

  • Our body-positive classes will help you feel at home right away. Come try us out!
  • Pre-Registration required for ALL Classes, look carefully as to the location of the class so you go to the right studio!
  • Studio & Virtual classes, including Belly Dance, Nia, Polynesian, Samba, Flamenco, Choreographies, Meditation, & Yoga
  • **Our Beginner's Belly Dance Course is a great place to start!**
  • Keep Calm... and Dance On!

Join our Community!

Belly Dance Beginner Courses

Save your spot!

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Belly Dance Party Cruise is BACK!

Feb 16 - 21, 2024

Miami-Dominican Republic-Bimini

*MUST book through our agent Arleene, 727.564.6847

...more details TBA (including a pre-cruise night in Miami's Little Havana on Feb 15th)

Newest Series Courses & Workshop

  • The Courses are offered as a series, and have a special price for Members. Sign up EARLY as in-person spots are limited!
  • Yoga series takes drop ins!
  • You can find them listed HERE to sign up.
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Upcoming Shows & Events

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"I feel like I found a secret heavenly place on earth"

There are many, many classes available to choose from, and multiple days of the week to fit my busy schedule. Most of all, I love the women and the openly accepting environment where everyone encourages, supports and recognizes one another for their inward beauty, and builds one another up, boosting confidence in one another.

Sandra Johnson - St Pete, FL

You provide many with a safe, comfortable home for artist expression as well as a place where you can make supportive friendships. People are free to participate as much as, or as little as they have the opportunity and desire to in your services, all of which may provide improved health and fitness,and self-confidence.

Sandy Sayson-Fraser - Clearwater, FL

The atmosphere of the studio is amazing, the teachers are fun and very kind. I'm very happy to be a repeat customer I feel like I found a secret heavenly place on Earth within these doors!!

Cristina Meraki - St Pete, FL

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Check out the latest Channel 10 uplifting news clip about our fearless leader, Johanna Zenobia!

Hip Expressions in Action

Welcome to the Community of Inspirational Movement!

Dance for Every Body
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