This class is for students with some Belly Dance experience. We’ll explore the use of our breath to alter quality of movement, expand on layering, micromovement, dynamics, musicality, group and solo choreography and improvisation techniques, and much more.
Kryss has extensive embodied knowledge of Egyptian, Turkish & Vintage Orientale Belly Dance as well as training in Ballet, Modern, Flamenco, and Indian Classical Dance. Kryss is a certified Dancemeditation instructor. Dancemeditation is a movement practice that encourages deeper connection with embodied self and working into a flow state. Kryss’ Belly Dance teaching style is formed by all of these.
Experience Required. Please coonnect with Kryss (504) 382-5199, call or text, if you’d like to join this class. You need not be perfect, none of us are, but a solid foundation in MENAHT aka Belly Dance movement vocabulary is required.
New Classes with Iona!!!!
Join Iona for classic orientale style Belly Dance technique and combinations suited best for introductory and beginner level students. Each class will start with a gentle warm up and end with a soothing cool down, with some fun-loving shimmies, tummy toning technique, and hip rolling combos in between!
Iona’s class mantra: Whatever level you are, embrace and hone the moves that look good on you and dance them with joy.
Class Fees: $20/Drop In, $75/5 class card, $120/10 class card
If nothing else, it’s 2 hours of quiet existence and movement exploration in a peaceful setting. No judgement. No pressure.
You may even take the most rejuvenating 5 minute nap of your life. You may feel lighter, rested, open to inspiration, and looser in your body.
By shifting focus from controlling the body, to following it, we open ourselves to receptivity, relaxation, rest, and inspiration. Kryss will lead you through breath-based Basic Practices, into free movements, and cued exercises.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. This session is open to every body that is interested and open to a new experience of movement.
2025-2026 Sessions
Saturdays 1-3pm
September 20
October 11
November 8
December 13
January 17
February 21
March 14
April 18
May 16
June 13
yoga mat & blanket, if you have your own. We have some to borrow at the studio.
water
sweater or sweatshirt & socks, just in case you get chilly
Journal/notebook and pen
Silk veils will be available for use. Feel free to bring your own.
Wear clothes that are comfortable, inspiring, and facilitate ease of movement
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Bring knee pads, socks, and an open mind. Heels optional. Come have a roll-about!
Tracy is also available for private classes. $100/hr
saLsa one – Partnering Combos and Flow — Sundays / 6p-7:30p
This session introduces students to Salsa partnering combos. We start with the basics and transition through a large vocabulary of partnering combos which focus on learned techniques from our ‘saLsa one – The FUNdamentals’ session and how to implement those mechanics more fluidly. This session is monthly and will offer a different saLsa one combo each month. This helps students solidify and maintain their new partnerwork technique with effortless flow.
Only students that have completed “saLsa one- The FUNdamentals – Tuesdays 7pm-9pm” are allowed to join this session!
Limited Spots Available! Register Today! CLICK HERE!
*Students are REQUIRED to take saLsa one FUNdamentals (Beginner Lvl. 2) before registering for this class.
Want to reserve a spot? Need more info? Contact Derik & Mariangel at liquidrhythminc@gmail.com
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We’ve brought back our popular authentic salsa cardio program for those that want authentic salsa dance moves in a cardio format. This class is a Lo-Hi intensity fat burner that will have you sweating away a multitude of unwanted calories as you move to salsa, bachata, merengue, cha cha cha and more!
For details, please call/text Kryss (504)382-5199 or email “perchance2dream@hotmail.com” or Join the Crescent Lotus Belly Dance Group on Facebook.
This class, led by Kryss, is the next step for anyone with fundamental knowledge of MENAHT aka Belly Dance movement vocabulary. We’ll drill the isolated movements of the torso, find connection to our feet, travel, shimmy and undulate, add arms and create short combos.
Pre-requisite: 3-6 months of “Belly Dance Fundamentals” (Wednesdays 7:15pm-8:15pm) or equivalent experience.
$20/class. $75/5 class card. $120/10 class card.
Classes are ongoing. You can join at any time.
Intro Pole Goddess or equivalent experience required.
Build strength for climbing, spins, & inverts. Gain flexibility in your hips and shoulders. Let the good times flow.
saLsa one – The FUNdamentals — Tuesdays / 7p-9p
If you’re just getting your feet wet or wanting to refresh your knowledge of Salsa, this class is for you! We teach Basic fundamentals of Salsa dancing focusing on Footwork, Partnering, Posture, Timing, Balance and Body Control with a gradual progression of technique training and drills to give every aspiring dancer a firm foundation. We’ve developed an easy way to transition dancers from that “awkward beginner” to a confident and amazing Salsero or Salsera! Each class offers an ample supply of movement breakdown, combos and practice to challenge every student. At the end of each 4 week session, students will have the opportunity to continue to the next Level of our “saLsa one” training program. Students may also retake the Level if they need more practice and understanding. No need to rush. We’d rather our students spend the time needed to solidify mechanics and The FUNdamentals*.
*We offer monthly sessions of “saLsa one – The FUNdamentals”. If you would like to join a session, you must REGISTER for each session/s prior to attending. Spots fill quickly and space is limited. So, it’s first come first served basis and students are accepted before sessions begin.
Sessions fill up quick but there’s room in this one…for now.
Want to reserve a spot? Need more info? Contact Derik & Mariangel at liquidrhythminc@gmail.com
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MENAHT(Middle Eastern North African Hellenic and Turkish) Transcultural Fusion Dance aka Belly Dancr has as many roots as it has branches. This fundamentals class is designed to open a doorway into an enormous world of expressive movement possibilities We will stick to the basics of posture, isolation, continuous movement, elegant arms, and shimmies!
This class will be offered in MONTHLY SERIES for which you will have to register for individually.
REGISTRATION:
Fee:
$45 for February & December
$60 for March, April, June, August, September, November
$75 for May, July, October,
Classes are limited to 10 students. Drop Ins are accepted when monthly enrollment is not sold out. Email Kryss at perchance2dream@hotmail.com or text 504-382-5199 to confirm.
Payments Options:
PayPal: crescentlotus@crescentlotus.com
Square: email us at crescentlotus@crescentlotus.com to request an invoice
Cash/Check: Can be dropped off at the studio at anytime. Please put payment in an envelope with “Intro MENAHT” and your name written on it.
We can’t wait to dance with you.