Learn to Belly Dance from Crystal Silmi, known for her dynamic style, blending classical Middle Eastern dance with modern influences. Drawing from her Arab American roots, she brings rhythm, athleticism, and cultural depth to the stage!
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INSTRUCTOR: Crystal Silmi
DATE: Sunday, July 19th
TIME: 10:00am - 12:00PM
LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio
COST: $35
DESCRIPTION:
🌙 ✨ Curious About Belly Dance? Start Here. ✨
Perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to reconnect with the fundamentals. You’ll learn beautiful foundational movements, build confidence, and dance a flowing combination in a supportive and encouraging environment.This beginning belly dance workshop is perfect for dancers new to the art or looking to refresh the basics. We’ll break down foundational belly dance movements and bring them together into a fun, accessible combo that builds confidence and flow. Join us in surf city for a joyful, supportive introduction to belly dance!
BIO: Crystal is a San Francisco–born belly dance and fusion artist known for her dynamic style, blending classical Middle Eastern dance with modern influences. Drawing from her Arab American roots, she brings rhythm, athleticism, and cultural depth to the stage. A longtime student of Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour, she performed with both the Suhaila Dance Company and Bal Anat before founding her own troupe, RaksArabi, in 2006. Crystal spent nearly a decade in Madrid, Spain, where she taught, performed, and directed the student group Dance Junkies. Now based in Washington, DC, she teaches weekly classes locally and online, and performs regularly. Crystal is also a certified yoga instructor and holds a BA in Cultural Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz.