I was fortunate, tonight, to be able to attend two different classes... Steel Pan and Latin Percussion.. as they ran back to back. Both classes were small in size, allowing for individual instruction, and participants were all of similar skill level to my own (novice or near novice.) I felt welcome and comfortable and am looking forward to next week! (NOT looking forward to recitals!)
As a youth, Inara’s world was immersed in the arts. She
studied and performed Irish Step Dance for six years, participating
in numerous competitions. As an adult, she studied karate and was
working toward her level II Black Belt when she discovered belly
dance.
Inara began taking belly dance classes on whim in 2012 and was instantly swept up by the glitter and sound of coin belts. Her love of movement and laughter are what makes classes with her so enjoyable. Students learn new ways to move as they have fun and create new connections to music and the space around them. As a teacher, she strives to show women that they can learn a new skill while building confidence and enjoying themselves every step of the way no matter their age or ability.
In addition to teaching in Rhode Island, Inara is Assistant
Director of Beledi Dance Company, which performs an array of
colorful, artistic dances, representing the many facets of Middle
Eastern culture. The BDC regularly performs for appreciative
audiences throughout southern New England. Recently Inara has
appeared as a featured soloist at Efendi’s Mediterranean Restaurant
and The Continental Restaurant, two of Rhode Island’s premier
Middle Eastern dance venues. She has also performed at Nara
and a number of runway shows and festivals including Fashion RI, RI
Comicon, Revel Fest and most recently Providence Pride Fest.
When not dancing, Inara spends her time teaching music to
children and adults of all ages, designing costumes, and creating
colorful hand-dyed silk veils for many performers in our area.