What's it all about?
Please click here to get the details about our various classes. We also have a weekly drum class. Hip Expressions

Class Schedule:
Please click here to see current class information: Hip Expressions.
Be sure to check out the "Performances" section of this website for our monthly schedule of events.

Workshops:

Alexandra King:
Sat, March 24 - Performance 6pm - Doors Open 7pm - Showtime! $10 admission, $6 for workshop participants Saint Petersburg Nights 6800 Sunset Way, St Pete Beach, 33706 Reservations Suggested: 727.644.4839 Fantastic authentic Eastern European fare, full bar, fantastic ambiance, large dance floor, vending and more!

Sun, March 25 -
Workshops:
11am - 1:30pm - Trancelike Taksim Technique and combinations. This workshop will explore taksim and how to interpret it with various musical compositions. You will discover the secrets of trance-dance techniques incorporating classic belly dance and yoga. Bring kneepads, zills and socks.

3 - 5:30pm - Belly Dance Bharata Natyam Style Technique and choreography blending classical Indian dance with classical belly dance into a fast-paced, high powered dance routine. Bring ankle bells (not absolutely necessary but fun and affordable).

Cost: $85 Early Bird Registration $75 (for both workshops)! Fill out a Registration Form and mail along with your check postmarked March 7th to: Hip Expressions, PO Box 530836, St Pete, FL 33747 Remember we take Visa/MasterCard & Paypal too! Go to http://hip-expressions.com to pay via online.

Learn more about Alexandra at www.alexandraking.com.

What to bring to class:
- finger cymbals/zills (for zill drills in every Level 2 class)
- veil (only for specified veil classes)
- scarf or shawl for the hips
- notebook and pencil
- water bottle
- towel

Finger cymbals and hip scarves are available for sale in class.

Location/Directions :
Hip Expressions Belly Dance Studio From I-275: Take I-375 towards Downtown St Pete. Take the first exit, 8th/9th Street. Left at the first light, 9th Street. Cross 5th Ave. North and look for teal/green awning/storefront on right hand side. Look for us next to OZ Women's Consignment store.

USF St Pete Campus (727) 553-1596, Campus Activities Center 140 7th Ave. S, CAC 124, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 (on the corner of 6th Ave. and 2nd St. S.) From I-275: Take I-175 towards Downtown St Pete. Stay on highway until empties onto 5th Ave. S. Right (S) onto 2nd Street. CAC on Left. Street parking.

How Belly Dancing exercises the body:

You will learn how use your entire body to create isolations. These movements are good for strengthening the muscles in the back, finding out what your stomach muscles are capable of, endurance and building confidence. This is all combined into a graceful form put to beautiful music. Whether your goal is simply for exercise or to become a performer, the classes are designed to fit both of these needs.

Who is Belly Dancing good for?

Everyone!! To quote one of my dance instructors, world famous Morocco of New York, "It's like yoga and yogurt put together". Both men and women have enjoyed being in my classes. Young adults are also welcome.

Attire

Sometimes I hear people say to me, "Oh, I can't take your class, I do not want to expose my belly." Well, it is not necessary for you to expose your belly. You may dress however you feel comfortable. I recommend wearing a leotard, excerciese pants, unitard or bicycle shorts and/or exercise top. What I prefer in class is that I am able to see what your knees, feet, ribs and hips are doing. For example, if you wear a long skirt I will not be able to see your feet and knees. I also recommend you wear a hip scarf so you can feel your hips. This allows you to gauge your movement. Personally I prefer to dance barefoot. You may wear ballet slippers or jazz sandals or socks that have a no-slip surface on the bottom. Just do not wear something that will cause you to fall.

In class, we all stay focused on what we are doing. We learn to accept our bodies and love what we have and make it move gracefully and with purpose. We enjoy who we are. If you are striving to improve your body, the class will only serve to help this goal.

The Studio

Photos coming eventually.

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