Monday – Essex, Tuesday – HARROW!  Thursday – Essex

Mother/Daughter class – this is a fun class where the focus is on child bellydance. (For children below the age of 12.) Mothers/Aunties/Grandmothers are encouraged to attend and participate with their child at no additional cost. Learn easy movements and veil. $65/6 weeks.
Mondays ESSEX 5:30-6:25pm at the 1st Defence Martial Arts Studio
Tuesdays HARROW at the Harrow Arena, 5:30-6:25 pm (with a minimum enrolment of 6 students)

Adult Beginners – if you have never belly danced before – this is the class for you! Movement breakdown with a focus on posture & technique, minimal choreography. Try something fun, make new friends. This is an adult class, however mature teens are welcome. $70/6 weeks (when paid in advance of the first class get a $5 discount – $65/6 weeks)
Mondays ESSEX 6:30-7:45 pm at the 1st Defence Martial Arts Studio
Tuesdays HARROW at the Harrow Arena 6:30-7:30 pm (with a minimum enrolment of 6 students)
Thursday ESSEX – in my home studio – maximum 5 students! Must pre-register!

Adult Intermediate – every 6 weeks we learn a brand new choreography created by Aiyanna! You must have completed at least one beginner session OR have some bellydance background. Movement vocabulary, choreography, advanced movements. $70/6 weeks (when paid in advance of the first class get a $5 discount – $65/6 weeks)
Mondays ESSEX 7:50- 9pm at the 1st Defence Martial Arts Studio
Tuesdays HARROW at the Harrow Arena 7:45- 8:45 pm– (with a minimum enrolment of 6 students)
Thursday ESSEX – in my home studio – maximum 4 students! Must pre-register!

Performers from my student troupe – and myself are looking forward to an upcoming performance in a wonderful local restaurant.

Look For a FANTASTIC Night of Belly Dance with excellent cuisine at Mama’s Restaurant in ESSEX 0n October 22

Bellisima performers will be providing live entertainment while you dine at the wonderful Mama’s Place Restaurant in Essex. Select students (and Aiyanna) will be performing SOLO pieces. Join us for fabulous food and exciting entertainment.

Reservations are Encouraged. Hope to see you THERE!
14 Talbot Street North, Essex.
Reservations Encouraged.
(519) 776-4157

New to belly dance or Returning student…Join us for a fantastic new session of classes! Start NOW!

Open House September 14th 6:30-8:30 with a FREE demo class from 7-8 pm to be held at the 1st Defense School of Martial Arts in Essex.

This is your chance to register for the fall Session.

Mondays
Mother Daughter class 5:30-6:25pm
Beginner Adult 6:30-7:45 pm
Intermediate/Choreography Adult 7:50-9 pm

Wednesday
Beginner Adult 6:30-7:45 pm
Intermediate/Choreography Adult 7:50-9 pm

Classes are $65/6 weeks if paid in advance, $70 for the same 6 weeks if paid AFTER the registration deadline of September 17th. So register in advance – it helps me and benefits YOU. See you at the Open House.

Windsor/Harrow Classes – Available, call or email for more information.

Belly Dance Essex will be taking part in the Harrow Fair Parade on Saturday September 3rd. We’d love to have you join us – the more bellydancers the better! – Be a the Country Depot (start point) no later than 11am. Parade starts at 11:30. Costumes are encouraged but no bra tops please – this is a parade – not an evening performance. Questions? – talk to me. The trailer we will be using this time has space for seating so if it was the walking that kept you out of the last parade – let me know – I think we have a plan for seating for several participants…
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Belly Dance OPEN HOUSE IN ESSEX – Wednesday September 14th from 6:30-8:30.

This is your opportunity to be sure you are registered for the fall session of classes, Also there will be a free demo class from 7-8 pm. .
Where: First Defense Martial Arts on Talbot Street in Essex.

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FALL SESSION

Monday Classes Starts Monday September 19th
Mother/Daughter class from 5:30-6:25 for children under 13.
Beginner Adult 6:30-7:45
Intermediate Adult/Choreography Class 7:50-9 pm.

Wednesday Classes Start Wednesday September 21
Beginner Adult 6:30-7:45
Intermediate Adult/Choreography Class 7:50-9 pm.

Fee for Adult classes 6 weeks/$65 paid in advance (Before September 17th!) after Sept 17th $70/6 weeks.
Fee for Mother/Daughter class $85 for two (mother & daughter), (additional child) $100 for three – more? email me.

Not sure which class you belong in – email me OR show up for the Demo class on September 14th and we’ll figure it out.

And if my current schedule doesn’t suit your needs – remember I can add additional classes to suit your needs or come out to YOUR location for a minimum number or confirmed students.

I would love to see you BACK this FALL in BELLYDANCE CLASS – Enjoying yourselves. LOTS OF FALL performances on the schedule so stay tuned for more news.

Aiyanna of Belly Dance Essex!

Recent event – Arabian Nights….

Love to see you at our next event…….stay tuned for the Bellydance Picnic – August 21st.

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!

New SPRING  sessions start…
-Monday April 18th – Monday May 23rd.  Beginners 6:30-7:45, Intermediate 7:50-9pm
-Wednesday April 20- Wednesday May 25th Beginners 6:30-7:45, Intermediate 7:50-9pm

Week of May 30 I am out of town.
Week of June 6th – REHEARSALS for Relay for Life – Performance June 10th!  JOIN US in performance OR just come to watch!

SUMMER SESSIONS!  Belly Dance Essex – dances YEAR ROUND! Why on earth would I take the summer off- I LOVE DANCING with YOU!

As always – $65/ 6weeks with early registration.  $70 for you LATE comers.
Doesn’t fit your schedule – Let me know what you want & I will do my best to offer the class YOU want, when & where YOU want.

Classes of 6 or less are taught in my home.  Classes of MORE than 6 are taught in rented facilities, usually 1st Defense Martial Arts in Essex.

WANT A CLASS AT YOUR LOCATION? Classes of 6 or more can be arranged anywhere in the Essex County area.  I am happy to come to you – Harrow, Kingsville, Windsor or elsewhere.

April 2nd – Chatham – Hipnotique A Girls’ Night In, Open House – Join the ladies of Hipnotique for the workshops during the day … or the performance that evening. Aiyanna will be among the performers that evening.

April 9th – Leamington – 6 pm – Roma Club - Aiyanna & The Bellisima Belly Dancers will be performing as part of the Communities for Doctors Fundraiser event.

April 9th & 10th – Kingsville – Aiyanna & The Bellisima Belly Dancers will be performing as special guests & part of the 4th annual Broads on Broadway event, raising money and awareness for Breast Cancer.  The event takes place April 9th at 8pm or the 10th at 2pm! Tickets are now on sale at www.migrationhall.ca or by calling Kingsville Office Pro at 519-733-8357.

Everyone had a great time – the photographers AND my dancers.

Want to see some of the best shots?

What do you call a belly dancer with a sword?

A Veiled Threat.

pictured here the members of Bellisima - my student performance troupe

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.