Jane, a.k.a. "Samira," is a professional belly dance instructor and performer with more than 10 years experience in the art form. She is the Co-Director of Belly Dance Mirage performance troupe and studio based in St. Louis, Mo. In addition to her studies with national and international instructors, she has extensive stage, night club and restaurant performance experience.
Her belly dancing classes are enhanced by her strong background in tap, jazz and ballet. She believes that belly dance enhances women's lives by empowerment of the body and mind through self awareness and expression regardless of size, age or ability.
Classes She Instructs
Belly Dancing
Women of all shapes, sizes, abilities and ages are invited to learn the senuous and beautiful movements of this ancient art form. A dance created for women and by women, it will help the student build strength, flexibility and endurance, not to mention confidence. Learn belly dance basics such as body isolation, posture, combinations, expression and stage projection.
Please wear whatever makes you feel comfortable - stretchy pants or sweats and a hip scarf of shawl to help articulate movement. Bare feet or flexible soled dance shoes please.
