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Brenda's Belly Dancing

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Brenda's Belly Dancing

Weekly Dance Classes, Belly Grams, Wellness Workshops

https://linktr.ee/brendasbellydancing Available classes range from beginner to intermediate levels.

Welcome Brenda's Belly Dancing: home of Troupe Sabba Zimora, performers and students of the Arabic dance style Westerners refer to as belly dance (also known as raqs sharki, danse orientale, Middle Eastern dance.) Sabba Zimora is a combination of Arabic and Hebrew meaning "eastern wind song of praise," appropriate for a group who studies Middle Eastern movement, raises each other's spirits and pro

motes healthy living and a positive attitude toward one's self. Professional Dance Artist from Michigan and Director, Aiyana (Brenda) has been dancing over 20 years and formed her own classes starting in 2002. Solo and group performances are available for booking. Aiyana studied dance from a private studio starting in 1990, having placed well in many regional competitions. Her studies there included jazz, tap and ballet, with her specialty in the art of Egyptian-American (also known as Cabaret style) belly dancing. She also studied ballet, jazz, and modern dance in conjunction with beginning Arabic at the University of Michigan-Flint. Aiyana has attended many technique workshops as well as workshops for playing dumbek (hand drum) and has experience performing with zills (finger cymbals), swords, veils, and spinning fire poi. During her ongoing studies, Brenda’s instructors have included well known dancers such as Bozenka and Amar Gamal of the Bellydance Superstars, Sonya from Chicago, Azziza Salem from Detroit/New York, Oreet from New York, Ruby Jazayre from Illinois, Sharifa from Michigan, Yasmina Amal from Michigan, and Amara from Illinois. Certifications include: Master of Liberal Studies in American Culture, Bachelor of Social Sciences, Spencer Pilates fitness (mat and ball calisthenics), Gravity Yoga, and Associates in Arts and Science. Register for classes online at www.BrendasBellyDancing.com No experience necessary for Belly 1/Fusion or Burlesque classes. Wear comfortable workout type clothing- Please NO jeans. Consignment items from Dahlal Internationale will be available for purchase online. For Burlesque, 1-3 inch heeled shoes optional; for Belly/Fusion, barefoot or socks. No refunds for missed classes. Bring your friends!

05/03/2026

Good memory with Aida Al Adawi and Garnet judging a belly dance competition. Rest in peace Aida.

05/02/2026

I met Aida Al Adawi at Michigan Renaissance Festival many years ago. The first year I entered the Middle Eastern dance contest was on a whim. I freestyled and got second place (if memory serves me right) before it was a popularity contest and was actually judged. She appreciated my authenticity as a dancer. I took workshops from her at The Great Lakes Belly Dance Convention, as well as a few private lessons at her home including playing zills.I met her macaws, and cherished cat. The knowledge I gained from the zill lesson, I passed along to my students. She touched many lives. I will be forever grateful for her encouragement in my dance journey. I consider her to be one of the original - one of the greats from California where it all started. Thankful we crossed paths along the way. 🙏🏼 Keep on dancing!

03/28/2026

Belly dance made history in the 2014 Olympics, and Kendra Ray made it happen! Our influence spans wider than you might think. 😉

Last month, Michigan ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White made their state proud as they carried home the first U.S. Olympic gold medal for ice…

11/27/2025

10/16/2025

If anyone is interested in private/online coaching please reach out! There hasn't been enough interest in Troupe style practice/performance the past few years to keep much going. I took the time to record and edit a (jam packed!) technique & choreo online class to prepare for in-person fall class and not a single person bought it. While exercising is nice, I prefer to continue honing in my craft. I am available for events and coaching. Over 20 years experience teaching traditional and fusion dance! 🌟💫

05/18/2025

New online belly dance class available to stream or download!

Perfect for:
✔️ Those who can’t attend in-person classes
✔️ Dancers looking to build technique before joining my live sessions or for fun

What’s included:
🔹 Purposeful repetition to help you truly master each movement
🔹 Foundational technique broken down step-by-step
🔹 Warm-up, center floor drills, traveling steps, and full choreography
🔹 Unlimited private streaming or download - replay anytime, anywhere!

Master Belly Dance at Your Own Pace – Anytime, AnywhereUnlock this 1 hour and 50 minute pre-recorded belly dance class for just $25.This comprehensive session is thoughtfully designed with purposeful repetition to help you confidently master each step and isolation—no matter your level or schedu...

05/04/2025

Flint DJ Michael Absher has passed on. He hosted Troupe Sabba Zimora at Churchills downtown. It is strange to me how influential locals disappear, and we carry on. He made an imprint in the local bar scene for sure. It's weird knowing he will not be spinning records anymore.

View Michael Scott Absher's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/28/2025

Class starts this week! Who's excited? 😄

Address

399 NC Highway 268 W
Elkin, NC
28621

Opening Hours

Wednesday	6pm - 9pm
Thursday	6pm - 9pm

Telephone

+16144075336

Website

http://www.BrendasBellyDancing.com/

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