Deviant Dance--Classes

~ Classes & Workshops ~

Grace's goal as an instructor is to teach form and musicality, so you can dance from your heart by exploring the emotional range of the music with mind and body. Deviant Dance is Grace's unique blend of belly dance, which embraces many styles. The name Deviant Dance comes from the notion that each dancer's style can and should be different—deviating from everyone else's—for each dancer's experience is unique. Your dance is a journey of self-expression that comes from within. Create a new dance mythology and let music express its story through you.

Weekly Classes

Wednesdays 7pm-8pm ~ Belly Dance Class
Learn Grace's unique fusion that embraces many styles. Great low-impact workout with drills & conditioning; focus on form, musicality & fun! Class begins with a yoga warm-up. This class is ongoing, multi-level, for all ages & body types. Drop-ins are welcome. Belly dance is for everybody!

Wednesdays 8:15-9:15pm ~ Advanced Class
Designed to complement the earlier class; expand your dance vocabulary with props, combinations, unusual styles, in a matrix of creative improvisation! Students of all levels are welcome, as long as you attend the 7pm class (so that everyone is dancing in the same language.) Performance opportunities are associated with this class.

Zenana Spa & Wellness Center
2024 SE Clinton Street Portland, Oregon ~ (503) 238 6262

Classes Fees: $12 drop in, 5 class card for $50, and 10 class card for $85. Gift certificates are available.

Mother-Daughter Bellydance Special:
Take classes together, and your child's fees are 50% off!
For children under 18 when classes are purchased together.

Workshops

See the event schedule for upcoming workshops, or contact Grace if you would like to host a workshop in your area. Here are some available subjects:

Introduction to Deviant Belly Dance
Healing Powers of Belly Dance
How to Move Like a Serpent—Deviant Style
Story Belly: Embrace storytelling & emotion in your dance
Wild Hair: Your hair is your friend. Let it dance!
Angels Have No Memory: Forget choreography…improvise and be free!