Performing Arts Festival 2023 Workshops and Shows


I’ve been so lucky as a working dancer and dance teacher! And very fortunate as a dance student, too. For the past seven years, I have been able to gig consistently at Middle Eastern restaurants and for over six years, teach weekly classes in Fredericksburg, and attend classes and workshops with internationally known instructors. In…
We’ve been dancing on Zoom for two months! We would love to have you join us. The Bellydance Fitness class is Tuesdays at 7 pm EST. Find more details and registration here.
Join us for a bellydance show, featuring Kiyaana’s students, on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the downtown Fredericksburg library at 1201 Caroline St, 22401. Doors open at 2:45 pm, show starts at 3:00 pm. Attendees must wear masks. Admission is free.
New students often ask where to find music to practice what they have learned in class. Here are some quick links to albums with helpful tracks for students: 50 All Time Greatest Belly Dance HitsEsmerimTablatastic I struggled with how to title this because all Middle Eastern music can somehow inform you as a dancer, help…
Join us on Saturday, March 11, for a celebration of Middle Eastern dance at the downtown library. Doors open at 2:30 pm, show starts at 3:00 pm. Free and open to the public.
I’m always looking for new music! While I certainly have plenty of the classics to keep me busy, I love discovering new versions. It’s also exciting to hear original songs from the traditional Middle Eastern orchestras. And who can resist the fun songs that the pop starts keep churning out? Some recent favorites: Bellydance Superstars…