Events
Creative experiences for curious souls - all are welcome
- SAVE THE DATES!
- Tribal Burn: November 22, 2025
- Hip Expressions Homecoming Week (Feb 2026)
- Hip Holiday in Mexico (June 2026)
Hip Expressions is known for our epic events, inclusive vibe, and inspirational experiences. We are constantly creating performances to entertain and educate, to connect you to to awe and wonder of the worlds we bring together.
Our events all have a super inclusive vibe; come dressed in your best to dance, play, and have fun! For our Productions (larger shows, Tribal Burn, etc), we love having guest artists from all over! If you have something you'd like to present, we accept applications several months in advance.
Keep an eye out for our Studio Open Houses, and Studio Parties and come play!
Upcoming Events
try a step, find your spark! Studio sampler
A Taste of Dance & Community!
Mini-Classes · Dazzling Performances · Meet the Instructors
Step into the rhythm of something new, meet new cultures and raise your spirit through dance!
Join us for an unforgettable journey of movement, music, and magic at our Studio Sampler — a vibrant celebration where you can explore. Try a little of everything — from sultry Belly Dance to passionate Flamenco. Witness the artistry of our community with pop-up performances. We'll end with a beautiful Sound Healing to integrate all the good vibes!
Let your body speak, your heart open, and your spirit dance.
We can't wait to welcome you.
Sun, October 19, 1:30-3:30 pm
Free to attend – donations welcome / RSVP encouraged
Please arrive 15 minutes early
Halloween on Central: Haunt and Groove Hafla
Halloween Street Dance Party & Show
Sign up to perform, come to watch, and DARE to participate in our annual event, in affiliation with Grand Central District's Halloween on Central. Wear a costume, or come as you are, and wear your Red Flower!
Sunday, October 26, 1 - 4pm
Studio Parties: Dress Up & Dance
- Studio Dance Party
- Seasonal Sundays (four times a year)- SEE BELOW for our Holiday Party!
Join us as we celebrate the variety of our Hip Expressions community. Dare to dress up in something FABULOUS that inspires you to DANCE. Or come as you are, your beautiful authentic self. Connect with community, join the festivities, and celebrate together!
- - performances by Hip Ex dancers, students, and guest artists
- - bring a drum and play along
- - hit the dance floor and practice applying what you've learned, or try something new in the safe space
No admission fee - donations accepted. Bring a friend, a snack to share, or your favorite drink.
All ages welcome.
- Interested in performing? Contact karenhipex@gmail.com, spots go fast!
Tribal Burn: Day of the Dead
Immerse yourself in an otherworldly experience with our twice-yearly fire show fundraiser, supporting Sacred Lands. Escape reality and witness the thrilling spectacle of ignited excitement as you step into an enchanted realm! Revel in the beauty and dramatic intensity of our themed fire show parties. Dressing in the theme ALWAYS encouraged!
Nov 22, 2025 - Day of the Dead
Spring 2026 - TBA
Shimmer & Shimmy! Holiday Party & Show
Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
Dance, connect, celebrate — the Hip Ex way!
Join us for our annual Hip Expressions Holiday Party, where we come together to celebrate, connect, and share our love for our dance and our community. Our diversity is our strength, as we share dances from all over the world; Flamenco, Belly Dance, Burlesque, Samba, Polynesian - it's all welcome! Performances by students and professionals, enjoy the variety of music, dance, and of course at the end, we ALL dance. You know it's a party if it's a Hip Ex Party!
Wear your favorite costume, or your holiday SPARKLE best. Bring a gift, take a gift. (approx $20) Drums and instruments welcome!
Wear your RED flower!
This year, we're at the Hawthorne Bottle Club! Register for the event, and receive 15% off at the bar.
Family & Friends welcome, donations appreciated; food and drink available for purchase please support our venue, so they support us - we all win! Come early for the *amazing* jazz by James Suggs 3 - 5:30pm.
6pm - Gather
6:30pm - Performances & Dance Party
*Donations appreciated but not necessary, just come and have fun!*
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
2927 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Monthly Community Events Around Town
Drum Circle
- We have drums, come play!
- 2nd Fridays @ Sacred Lands
- 6:30pm - Middle Eastern Drum Class
- 7 - 8pm - Facilitated Drum Circle
- All music and bodies welcome!
- (donations accepted at the door)
Brunch Club
- We love to socialize & check out delicious restaurants around Tampa Bay. Weekends; CLICK to check the schedule for the next one and hope you can join us! Make sure you register, so we can make reservations. Bring a friend!
Hip Expressions Out & About
2025
October:
- Fri, October 10, 6:30 - 8pm: Drum Circle at Sacred Lands with Johanna and Johannes
- Sat, Oct 11, 7:30-9:30pm: Maggi's Cannonball Cabaret: Boos in the Biergarten FIRE Show at German American Society, $15 Adv / $20 Door
- Sun, Oct 12, 3-5pm: Karen Sun Ray performing solo and more, Raqs Al Baladi Hafla by Nizana/Oriana, Taverna On the Bay, St. Pete Beach
- Fri, October 17, 8pm: Witches' Full Moon Market, St Petersburg, catch us performing with and without FIRE!
- Tues, October 21, 6-8pm: Karen Sun Ray performing solo and more at Haflaween: Under the Dead Sea II at Thai 5, Largo
- Sun, Oct 26, 1 - 4pm: Halloween Street Dance Party on Central, part of Grand Central District's Halloween on Central
November
- Sat, Nov 8, 9am - 9pm (break 3 - 6pm): Johanna & Hip Expressions at the St Pete Yoga Fest!
- Fri, Nov 14, 6:30 - 8pm: Drum Circle at Sacred Lands with Johanna and Johannes
- Sat, Nov 22, 6-9pm: Tribal BURN Fire Show!
December
- Fri Dec 12, 6:30 - 8pm: Drum Circle at Sacred Lands with Johanna and Johannes
- Sat, Dec 14, 6 - 9pm: Holiday Party & Hafla at Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe!
Ongoing Shows:
- Every last Saturday, catch Vanessa dancing Flamenco at SPAIN in Tampa
- Every Friday, Gypsi Erin performs at Cafe Zorba in Wesley Chapel
- Every Saturday, catch Gypsi Erin at Mama's Greek Cuisine in Tarpon Springs
1001 Nights Anniversary 2023 - On Demand!
Did you miss the EPIC shows?
1001 Nights Anniversary 2023
ON DEMAND!
$25 and you have access to BOTH shows!