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
Studio Open House
Curious? Open House Meet n Greet
What’s the vibe at Hip Ex? What’s so powerful about us that we’ve been around and going strong 21 years in St Pete? Is it that we’re a safe community, friendly & open to everyone, with award-winning instructors knowledgeable and willing to share what inspires them? Or that we encourage you to express yourself & feel more comfortable and confident in your own skin through these movement traditions?
Come find out! Come get a taste of classes with mini-sessions, sign up for discounts, win prizes, meet our teachers, and everyone gets a free gift! Bring a friend & a willingness to have fun - leave your shoes downstairs!
- Schedule:
- 3:00-3:30 Meet instructors & your new friends
- 3:30-4:15 Mini Classes - to be announced
- 4:15-4:30 Performance Demonstrations
- 4:30-5:00 Questions?
- Sat, May 17, 3-5pm
- Sun, July 20, 2-4pm
- Sun, Sept 28, 2-4pm
Studio Parties: Dress Up & Dance
- Studio Dance Party
- Seasonal Sundays (four times a year)
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.
- Sun, Aug 3, 6 - 8pm Mid-Summer Madness
- Sun, Dec 14, 6 - 8pm Holiday Party
Interested in performing? Contact karenhipex@gmail.com, spots go fast!
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
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
Monthly Community Events Around Town
Drum Circle
- We have drums, come play!
- ON PAUSE FOR THE SUMMER
- 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
June:
- Tuesday, June 24th, 6:30-9:30pm, Djinn Zoo performing at PRIDE Belly Dance Hafla, Thai 5 Restaurant (Largo)
October:
- Sun, Oct 26, 1 - 4pm Halloween Street Dance Party on Central, part of Grand Central District's Halloween on Central
November
- Tribal BURN Fire Show TBA
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!