At the heart and soul of Thrive Movement Arts is Bellydance/Arabic Dance/Raqs Sharqi. Multi-award winning artist Mychelle Crown, Owner, and Iselda Dance Design, Studio Manager, work with many accomplished, award winning belly dance artists to create a thriving dance community. We are an inclusive dance studio dedicated to honoring the beautiful cultures who created and uphold this art. Thrive Movement Arts is home for Bellydance in Sacramento, CA!
Working with a talented network of professional dancers, Thrive Movement Arts produces regular Workshops and Events, including quarterly dance showcases, regular workshops with Master Instructors, regular Second Saturday Art Walk events, student night showcases, and so much more. We also work with the local network of professional dance performers to book entertainment for events. Visit Sacramentobellydance.com for more information.
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Beginning Bellydance is the perfect place for a new or returning student to start their journey! Each class covers basic movement, traveling steps, and combinations, as well as props and cultural context for what you are learning. Classes are available in person, over Zoom, or recorded.
Mixed Level belly dance is a fun class that adapts to a variety of skill levels with every class. We practice isolations, fluidity, traveling steps, and dance combinations. With options for every body to choose from, this is a great class for anyone from beginner to advanced professional. Classes are available in person, over Zoom, or recorded.
Intermediate/Advanced Bellydance is play time! This is where we run challenging isolation combinations, layer and combine steps and skills, and create more complex routines. Previous Bellydance class experience will help students enjoy and benefit from this class. Classes are available in person, over Zoom, or recorded.
At Thrive we offer a large variety of specialty series dedicated to specific aspects of Bellydance. From Musicality and Improvisation to Finger Cymbals and Choreography, and so much more, look out for our rotating series where we get to dive deep to strengthen our knowledge and skills! Classes are available in person, over Zoom, or recorded.
6:30pm
Mixed Level Bellydance
7:30pm
Bellydance Choreography Class
Jan-Feb, 2025 - Drum Solo Choreography
5:30pm
Beginning Bellydance
6:30pm
Intermediate/Advanced Bellydance
7:30pm
Crown Jewels Rehearsal
11:00am - Mixed Level Bellydance
With Mychelle Crown as Director and Aditi Dance Design as Troupe Manager, The Crown Jewels Dance Company comprises many styles and levels. The Crown Jewels Student Troupe performs at our quarterly events. The Crown Jewels Circuit Troupe performs and competes at festivals throughout California and beyond. The Crown Jewels Professional Dance Troupe performs professionally at private and public events throughout the region. Circuit and Professional group participation by audition only. Our performance groups are inclusive safe spaces that portray only culturally respectful representations. For more information contact Mychelle Crown.
Kanz Altaaj is Arabic for Treasure of the Crown, and this group is definitely Mychelle Crown's treasure! Our student troupe is a welcoming atmosphere for anyone who wants to learn choreography and take their dance to the next level. Performance opportunities available but are not required. 6:30pm Mixed Level Bellydance Class attendance required for dancers who wish to perform at events. Purchase of a mid-priced costume and prop necessary for performers. In Kanz Altaaj we learn a variety of dances, from Cairo bellydance to folk and more. Kanz Altaaj performs at local festivals, colleges, and cultural events. For more information contact Mychelle Crown.
Sacramento is home to many talented, professional dance artists, including Mychelle Crown, Unmata, Gameela, Verbatim, Aditi, The Crown Jewels, Kareema, Christina, and many more. We work with local musicians and entertainers to provide excellent, unforgettable entertainment for events. We perform at local weddings, festivals, restaurants, corporate events, and more. The Sacramento Bellydance community also regularly collaborates to produce dance events, showcases, and festivals. Visit sacramentobellydance.com to learn more.
Thrive Movement Arts is home to the OG Salsa Academy by Brian Gomez. Learn more about them and the classes they offer at @ogsalsaacademy
We offer rental space to instructors as well as for personal practice for dance, theater, fitness, and more. Inquire here for more information.
For inquiries about classes or upcoming event opportunities, please send us a message. We will get back to you soon!
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