Belly Dance
Be Strong, Be Sexy...
Belly Dance Program
At the heart of Hip Expressions, we started with our love for Belly Dance.
Enjoy exploring your connection to your body and your self surrounded by a friendly community! We play with ancient feminine movements that guide us towards loving our body, becoming more confident, strong and sexy. Discover the beautiful being you are from the inside out as you learn to express yourself, no fear, no self-judgement, only curiosity, exploration, and ... fun!
Belly dance is not only a technique - but a lifestyle of realizing you a compassionate, beautiful, graceful divine creature that brightens every room you’re in. Yes, YOU have that power within you just waiting for you to tap in through these time-honored traditions!
Classes are taught by Johanna, Karen, Kimberly and Lizza, co-directors of the Hip Stars performing troupe.
Beginners (Level 1) runs in a three month series, and it's suggested to attend all three months before starting Shimmies (Level 2), ask your instructor if you are ready.
Level 2 dancers are still highly encouraged to keep attending Level 1 classes to focus on details previously missed. Level 2 dancers can audition for the Hip Stars (Level 3), where they will be given feedback on where they need to work before becoming a Troupe Member.
Level 3 dancers still attend Level 1 and 2 classes.
Beginner Belly Dance Classes
Our Beginner Classes rotate monthly themes, to connect you to the foundations of the dance. Our dance is a spiral... you keep going deeper as you continue to learn. Many more experienced dancers still return to Level 1 to connect with the dance and to the movement inspired from within.
ROOTS: Foundational rhythms and footwork to ground yourself into your body and the music through the earth.
FLAIR: Exploring how emotions are energy in motion and aid in storytelling - moving with meaning! Fiery accents, pizzaz, and more.
FLOW: Tapping into the energy of the movement of air and water to synthesize movements, connecting with circles and spirals.
