MONDAY 9:30 - 11, Belly Dance FIT - on going

MONDAY NEW - 6 - 7:30  STARTS 4/ 29 - June 3  Beginning Belly Dance    $ 15 drop in $80 for  6 weeks

WEDNESDAY 4:30 - 6 Belly Dance

THURSDAY - Bodacious Performing Ensemble  7:30 - 9:30 ......Must request to join this group class

FRIDAY 9:30 - 11 Belly Dance Fit - on going

SATURDAY 10:30 - 12  Mom/ Teens Belly Dance

SPECIAL

 Check in to 10 classes on yelp, four square, FB & you can schedule a FREE dance class to share the dance.

Fun pictures on the dock after class with flying veils 

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The Shimmy Mob Dream Team 2013 was 11 dancers with 8 yr old Cooper who danced Tiverton, Westport, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Fall River on the road, a porch, 2 grcery stores inside and out, on the wharf, on a sculpture, in a fitness center, in a bar, for a hafla and in a lounge under lights. We raised $446.00 for Heather Abbott. It was amazing.

I am very proud of my whole team!!!!!! Yay!!!

Bodacious Ensemble  L to R Kristen, Pam, Melonie, Barb, Mel, Janell

WATCH

Tapestry Belly Dance Show Weekend  http://vimeo.com/58426497

  2012 SOAH SINGING OUT AGAINST HUNGER - https://vimeo.com/49658504

                The Dancing Spirit Bodacious Ensemble - Thrones Inspired Show https://vimeo.com/60397152    

 

  11/2 hr technique classes M.- S. Strathmore's Whose Who 2012 Dance Professional. 

Students learn basics & are encouraged to explore music & costumes to create their own solos and duet s .

 

 

              

  My passion is to teach ,share, perform and to encourage student creativity,fusing dance,music forms thru performance & fundraising.I am part of the diverse RI ME Oriental Belly Dance community. This is the Studio's 7th yr.,currently only Tapestry Belly Dance Arts, Fitness, Barbodys Inst. in S.RI

Beginners thru advanced dance together from everywhere.

BELLY DANCE ARTS - students  learn everything about Belly Dance & perform in shows.

BELLY DANCE FITNESS - combo of dance & fitness 

BARBODYS- streamlined dancepilates,weights, push ups, legs lifts, stretch ,yoga.

BELLY DANCE for ADULT BALLET DANCERS - A  fusing of dance forms 

                                   AVAILABLE - Private lessons,class packages, senior projects, lecture demonstrations for studios,school, fundraisers.   

                                                             BARB"S BLOG    http://thedancingspirit-barbara.blogspot.com/                                                                                                        
 

Culture through dance birthday parties and girlscouts

Community Belly Dance Birthday party   -  All girls learn  Tuta.

      

Birthday performance for the party

 

             

           

  

                                               "Belly Dance Observed"  https://www.facebook.com/notes/barbara-derecktor-donahue/belly-dance-observed/10151019947789284

                                     Is Belly Dance a Work out ?....... READ HERE http://www.hipmix.net/fitness-article.php?pid=52

Dancing Spirit Erica's DANCE BLOG....thoughts, dancing spirit quotes & more..........http://live-gwe.com/dance-of-the-fae/

Dancing Spirit Princess Birthdays . Ages 5 - 18  http://pinterest.com/badawiya/dancing-princess-birthday-parties/

  REVIEWS

Mel  "Barbara exudes excitement and passion for Belly Dance. You can't help but become entranced & engaged in a Dancing Spirit Studio class! She incorporates many forms of dance into her classes & is excellent at describing the movements so that you remember how to do them with proper form. This summer  I was introduced to Turkish, Egyptian, Gypsy, Flamenco & even Tribal Fusion . There is SO much more to belly dancing than I thought! I am the daughter of two dance instructors ( I grew up in a dance studio until 4th grade) but I don't consider myself a 'natural' dancer... I have trouble with my 'right & left' ,have to work hard to remember choreography! Barbara never makes me feel badly. There are students of all ages and body types in classes.  Join a class and let the movement and music enrich your life Thanks Barb!! xoxo

PAM " I started taking summer Bellydance classes with Barbara about a month ago. I came to her, after years of tucking her studios number into my "someday" pile, via a Groupon offer for 10 classes. It was the best decision I made for myself in a long time! Barb teaches her classes like I imagine she'd teach her best girlfriends. She's fun and spontaneous, but cares about her craft and pushes you until you succeed. You'll discover that bellydance is challenging, but in the same wonderful way that yoga is challenging. You will feel sexier, taller, more present and learn something fun and interesting. Highly recommended! Highly...I think I've told every woman I know!

Martha ,"  I signed up again for Belly Dance fitness . I am so glad I walked through Barb's door. I joined with a group of "newbies", women of all ages, shapes, sizes and rhythms. For 2 hours we stretch, work muscles some of us never thought we had or that we lost. We have learned belly dance techniques that are fun and low impact. I am not going to a gym ,feeling self conscious about feeling silly on a piece of equipment that I don't know how to use. In Belly Dance classes I am my own piece of equipment that I am learning to sculpt & maneuver in my own way. If you are dying to do something fun, different, healthy ....it is time to think outside the box.Try Belly Dance Fitness. "

Norma , " Belly Dance fitness is an 1 1/2 hr  intense isometric, non-impact exercise for all ages in a non-judgmental, fun, relaxed atmosphere and you can create your own original dance.Don't know your right from left?  Belly Dance is for everyone.  Learn to dance the way women have danced for centuries.  According to Barb, "If you can walk you can dance".  Give it a try. You will be pleasantly surprised at how much you can do.

Jane "  There are myriad majestic, mysterious, and magical things going on with belly dance. Barb's class is a combination of fun, fitness, and fantasy.  Everyone feels like femme fatales in wonderful scarves and veils.  There is cultural education, enlightment and entertainment. ! Barb  has a great sense of humor, disciplined instruction and is a real encourager.  You should come!

Mindy "  The Dancing Spirit is a place you can go to be transformed spiritually emotionally and physically. You learn the wonders of your own body and use muscles you didnt even know you had! Go on a spiritual journey with Barb and you will never be the same !

Kara - This dance class is an experience in realizing who you are and who you want to become. Barbara is a very unique and enthusiastic teacher who has a true love for the dance. The wonderful thing about this dance is that there is no prior experience needed. Everyone can join in.No matter what you look like or how old you are you can still learn something new and have fun in the process. I just started a few weeks ago but already I am seriously addicted to the dance, music, and spirit that goes along with it. This dance is so beautiful and not enough people know about it. I would recommend this studio to everyone

Ursula-Every class is a blast! Barbara is an excellent teacher, these classes can really make you feel like a princess, it's like an island for myself, where I feel beautiful ,wonderful, great. Ladies MUST try this class, one time and you will love it!! It is for all sizes, shapes and  ages,  for the princesses in all of us!