I’ve been looking forward to taking classes at the Rhody Center for a while. I finally signed up for what will hopefully be the first of many classes. Yesterday I was excited to take my first belly dance class. Kristen was very friendly and helpful. She took the movements slowly, broke them down and explained the mechanics. In addition, Kristen sought our input and geared the class toward our needs, making it indivialized. The added benefit was the small class size of wonderful, like minded people. I love the music, the dance space (colorful), the instructor, and the variation in styles (Arabic vs. Egyptian, etc.). Thank you for an amazing first experience and thank you Julie for hooking me up with a coin hip scarf. Can’t wait to spend next week learning more with everyone!
Kristen has danced classically since the age of three. She has been dancing with Kanina for nine years and has studied under Karim Nagi, Phaedra, and Rianna. She has also been a member of the Beledi Dance Company for about three years. You may have seen her dancing at some of the local restaurants or hookah lounges! She has focused her studies on dancing with the scimitar. She loves the music, culture, and community that belly dance brings. While she's not twirling around in fancy costumes, she's a nurse and a mother.