Essence of Belly Dance

09/01/2026

✨ SHOW TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!! ✨

Have you registered for Essence of Belly Dance 14 yet?! 👀💃🏽 Four INCREDIBLE days of belly dance are coming to Atlanta! September 24-27, 2026 Register now!

✨ **PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: JANELLE ISSIS** ✨

We are THRILLED to welcome **Janelle Issis** to the **Essence of Belly Dance Gala**! 💃🏽🔥

🏆 **2025 Essence Competition Winner**
🌟 **So You Think You Can Dance Season 9 Finalist**
✨ Palestinian-American Artist • Educator • Choreographer

Janelle brings her signature energy, captivating stage presence, and expressive artistry to the Essence stage! Trained in Classical Egyptian Belly Dance, she has performed and taught worldwide, with credits including **The Ailey Extension, Broadway Dance Center, Good Morning America,** and **The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel**. She is also the founder of **JBelly’s School of RAQ** in NYC.

📅 **FRIDAY & SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2026**
📍 **DoubleTree Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody**
🎭 **Essence of Belly Dance Gala**

Come see why Janelle continues to inspire dancers with her joyful, powerful, and captivating artistry!

🔥 **ESSENCE 14 WORKSHOPS! GALA! COMPETITION! FASHION SHOW AND MORE!** 🔥

08/26/2026

Essence of Bellydance Atlanta is excited to announce will be joining our team of vendors!!! Save your 💰 for beautiful handmade costumes! 😍👑✨

📍 Atlanta, Georgia USA
📆 September 24 - 27
💻 www.essenceofbellydance.com

08/25/2026

🏆✨ **DANCERS—HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?!** ✨🏆

The Essence of Belly Dance 14 Competition is filling up FAST! If you’ve been thinking about taking the stage, **now is the time to claim your spot!** 💃🏽🔥

📅 **Thursday, September 24, 2026**
📍 **Atlanta, GA**

Essence is about so much more than winning. It’s an incredible opportunity to challenge yourself, showcase your artistry, and receive **invaluable constructive feedback from world-renowned instructors and judges** with decades of performance and teaching experience.

✨ Step outside your comfort zone
✨ Get meaningful feedback to help you grow
✨ Share the stage with an incredible community of dancers
✨ And, of course… compete for some amazing prizes! 🏆

**Spots are filling quickly, so don’t wait!** Grab your spot and join us for an unforgettable weekend at **Essence of Belly Dance 14, September 24–27!** ❤️

🔥 **REGISTER TODAY!** 🔥
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/essence-of-belly-dance-14-belly-dance-workshops-competition-gala-tickets-1980460476598?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

08/18/2026

Priceless moments from last year’s festival! ✨ Essence of Belly Dance 14 Competition registration closes in just a few weeks!! ✨
💃🔥 Join us Thursday, September 24 in Atlanta!

✨ A great opportunity to receive invaluable feedback from our world-renowned instructors!
🔥 What are you waiting for? 👀 Go to our website and register for your competition spot NOW!

BellyDance

08/15/2026

Workshops, competition, gala — all for one price 👀💃🏽

A Full Weekend Pass at Essence of Belly Dance includes:
🔸all workshops and lectures Thursday-Sunday
🔸1 ticket to Thursday’s competition
🔸1 ticket to Friday’s gala
🔸1 ticket to Saturday’s gala

Head to the link in our bio to get your ✨Full Weekend Pass✨ OR go to Atlanta Fusion Belly Dance’s page on Eventbrite

Your dance journey awaits.

08/15/2026

08/13/2026

Spending money... in this economy? 💸 😳Say less.

Come thrift your next bellydance obsession at the Swap N Shop — happening at the Vendor Bazaar during Essence of Bellydance! Local dancers are clearing out their closets so you can score gently used costumes, props, and jewelry for a fraction of the price. 👑✨

Save your coins, save the planet, and snag something gorgeous while you're at it. It's giving sustainable. It's giving savings. It's giving main character energy for your next performance.

Got pieces to pass on? We want them! Send us a DM or shoot us an email to contribute to the swap. 📩

📍 Atlanta, Georgia USA
📆 September 24 - 27
💻 www.essenceofbellydance.com