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Folkloric Cocktail Workshop with Chelydra
Belly dancing evolved from middle eastern folk dancing. Take a trip back to the roots of belly dance, learning combinations from Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, and Turkey that can be modified to add a unique flavor to your cabaret-style performances.
What to bring: Just you!
Fee: $35
Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM (subject to change)
Location Fields Dance Studio
Registration: Fields DanceStudio

Earthdance Fundraising Workshop with Chelydra: Skirt Stuff
You already know how to use your veil as a partner in your dance - now learn to partner with your skirt! Class will provide tips and techniques from the sassy to the spectacular to embellish your performance with your most neglected dance accessory –your skirt!
What to bring: A full skirt
Fee: TBD
Date: Saturday, August 15
Time: TBD
Location Bodyworks, 178 Thalia Village Shoppes Suite C, Virginia Beach VA 23452
Registration: TBD

Dancing Turtle Folk Arts
Dancing Turtle Folk Arts of Fields Dance Studio presents traditional folk dances of North Africa and the Middle East with a fresh, fun, contemporary twist.

Middle Eastern Cabaret-Style Dance (Belly Dance)
Performance, instruction, and coaching in middle eastern dance.

Folk dances of North Africa and the Middle East
Performance and instruction in folk dances of Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Persia, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.

Classes & Upcoming Events Featuring
Dancing Turtle Folk Arts and Chelydra