Classes | Modern Belly Dance

Join Despina's Classes in Manhattan & Astoria!

Strengthen Mind and Body: Learn to identify and strengthen essential muscles and body parts for belly dance, including abs, hips, glutes, and arms.

Dynamic and Fun: Our classes are a lively blend of modern and traditional belly dance vocabulary, featuring exciting cymbal drills and mesmerizing layering techniques.

Inclusive Community: Join an all-inclusive and welcoming environment led by Debbie Despina, a community leader who prioritizes safety and fun for all her students.

Comprehensive Workouts: Every class starts with a strengthening warmup, followed by movement training, stamina-building drills, and a captivating combo (mini-choreography).

Record and Progress: Students can record combos to practice at their own pace, ensuring steady progress week after week.

New Challenges Every Week: Experience a variety of new movements and music in each class, keeping your dance journey fresh and exciting!

Convenient Locations: Located just steps away from the N & W subway lines in Astoria, and the 1, 2, W & R trains in Manhattan Asteria Dance is easily accessible for dancers from across Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Join us today, and let the movement of belly dance transport you to a world of grace, and self-expression!

Come as you are, and let's dance our way to joy!

Despina's unique dance style seamlessly blends modern and vintage belly dance influenced by her Greek heritage and her training under the Salimpour School and Dalia Carella. You can find her performing and teaching in NYC and at various belly dance festival's within the US. Despina is also a proud member of the Dalia Carella Dance Collective and group leader of the Manhattan Salimpour Collective..

Teaching in NYC, Despina creates a dynamic and enjoyable learning environment for her students, who attest to her ability to challenge them to dance safely with ease, grace, and power.

Emotional Connection to Choreography
with Izabela Salimpour.

Asteria School of Dance Presents:

A⭐ FLASH POP UP ⭐

09/28/24

TIME CHANGE: 12:30-2:30PM, Q&A 2:30-3PM

Discover the art of authentic self-expression through the timeless movements of BellyDance in a transformative workshop led by Izabela Salimpour. Known for her deep connection to the Salimpour legacy and her innovative approach to dance, Izabela will guide you through an enriching experience that blends BellyDance choreography with journaling techniques, cultural storytelling, and body awareness practices.

Designed for all levels, this workshop invites you to explore your personal movement style while deepening your emotional connection to the dance. Through a combination of cultural insights and guided reflection, you’ll uncover new layers of expression that resonate both on and off the stage.

Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just beginning your journey, this is an opportunity to step into a deeper understanding of yourself through the power of movement. Please bring a notebook and pen as we embark on a journey of self-discovery and creative exploration.

Price: $50 +PayPal Fee $2.32

Date & Time:
Saturday, September 28th
2-hour Workshop

12-2PM

Location: Vibe Space 147 W 25th St 8 floor, New York, NY 10001

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