Where are we now? Bellisima Summer Schedule
Had a wonderful night last night at the annual For Love of Isis show in Windsor, next up a short break while I jaunt off to the West Coast to visit relatives then back at it with the Kingsville performance of Bellisima at RELAY FOR LIFE on June 10th! See you there.
Rehearsals and makeup class – the week of June 5th.
NEXT ESSEX session begins Mondays, on June 13 th or Wednesdays on June 15th.
Beginner 6:30-7:45, Intermediate 7:50-9 pm.
Currently Shopping for a Windsor Location – so stay tuned for further developments.
AND the Essex Fun Fest is right around the corner… watch for Bellisima & the Belly Dance Essex team to make an appearance at the parade and possible on the performance schedule!
by Aiyanna on May 29th, 2011
Photos from Shivering ShimmyFest 2011
What a fantastic evening – Great Dancing, Great Friends. Belly Dance Essex Students. Bellisima, put on a fabulous show and I am so proud – Do you have to perform at the student shows? No – but it sure is fun…

Our Awesome Fan Performance WITH a view of the CROWD….


Aiyanna with Fans
And the finale – bellydance with Wings……..always a crowd pleaser…

Belly Dance Essex believes in giving back to the community through performance and fundraising. You can expect another SPECTACULAR evening NEXT year.
Were you there? Did you get some awesome photos to add to our selection – Send them to – bellydance(dot)essex(at)gmail(dot)com.
by Aiyanna on March 3rd, 2011
Shivering ShimmyFest 2011
The ladies are currently putting in all the hard and necessary work to make ShimmyFest a Shivering Success.
Again we will be donating the proceeds to a deserving local charity, the Essex Food Bank.
Tickets are $5 and available through Belly Dance Essex OR 2 Waves Salon in Essex.
We’re all looking forward to a spectacular night of professional and student performances. YOU SHOULD BE THERE. Help us forget about the cold and snow and Heat up the night at our Shivering ShimmyFest! Shimmy up & Shimmy On!
Saturday February 26th – Doors open at 6:30 – Shaheen Room at the Essex Arena.
See you there.


by Aiyanna on January 27th, 2011
Therapeutic Riding Association Gala – February 12th
Aiyanna, due to other commitments, will not be performing at the Jewels and Jeans Gala Auction Evening for the Therapeutic Riding Association of Essex County on February 12th.
HOWEVER, she will also be donating a gift certificate for an evening belly dance performance OR a group lesson to be auctioned off as part of the festivities.
Come out and enjoy the festivities and bid for your chance to have a belly dancer at your next party!
by Aiyanna on January 27th, 2011
