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Why Bellydance?

Belly dancing is an enchanting art form, a fun fitness outlet and a funnel for personal development. Belly dancing classes have something to offer everyone regardless of age, physical ability or dance ability.

Besides being a unique activity (and pretty cool to boot) some belly dance benefits are:

- dancing                                                     - self/body awareness
- fitness                                                        - learning about other cultures
- self esteem                                              - socializing 
- overall happiness                                    - "me time"

 Kirah has experienced these benefits for herself and watched them bloom in others while learning how to belly dance.

Why Kirah?

Experience
Kirah has been studying the art of belly dance for nearly a decade. During that time she has traveled nationally and internationally to study a wide range of styles & teachers from tribal to cabaret.

She has been a professional belly dancer since 2013 and began teaching in 2014.  Since then she has taught a variety of class styles from private one on one lessons to workshops. Visit the "Education" & "Teaching Philosophy" tabs to learn more.

Above all Kirah is human and she gets it.

Shy?
Introverted?
Injuries?
Low Self-esteem? 
Weight Issues?
Hectic Life?

Whatever holds you back, shes probably been there and can help you work around/through it. Kirah strives to create safe open class environments where her students can feel comfortable. 
Education
Outside of her on going dance studies (never stop learning), Kirah makes it a priority to educate herself as a teacher.

Some examples include:
Tamalyn Dallal's 3 Day Teacher Training 
Bellyqueen Level 1 Teacher Training - 40 hours
Bellyqueen Level 2 Teacher Training - 20 hours

She is currently perusing further studies focused on the body including: anatomy, somatics, learning patterns and more.
Teaching Philosophy
As a teacher she cares deeply about her students and believes in instruction that is non-judgmental, safe and allows students to discover their own voices.

Kirah presents classes that are safe, fun and come from a deep seat of knowledge ​and wide array of experiences. 

Ways to Learn

What Students Have to Say

"Kirah is an amazing dancer (love the swords and the glasses) and incredibly patient with her students She very knowledgeable about Belly Dance. I enjoyed my time with her and learned more than I thought I could.
Thank you for all you do!"

​- Cecelia S. 
 "I've been taking belly dance classes with Kirah for a few months now and I cannot recommend them highly enough! Every class is a perfect blend of fun and challenging. Kirah gives everyone personalized attention and instruction. She will come and stand in front of you and examine the smallest detail to make sure you are practicing the move correctly. She is very receptive to class feedback and answers all questions. I feel comfortable that I am learning to dance safely, with good technique from an experienced and professional belly dancer. Keep dancing Kirah!"

 - Kaitlin F.
© 2018 by Kirah
Photographs Provided by The Dancer's Eye,Michael Baxter & Pixievision.