Jenni was Zumba certified in March 2010. She has taught classes across Rochester and decided to come to RIDS to share the Zumba and Hip Hop fun! Jenni was inspired to start going to Zumba classes after she traveled to Ecuador. Since then the love of Latin music and dance has never left her. She… [Continue Reading]
Kristy started training in ballet, tap and jazz in elementary school. In 2005, Kristy received certification from the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance. In addition to membership in SDTA, Kristy is a member of FUSTA (Federation of United States Teachers and Adjudicators) and is a past president of the Minnesota Scottish Celtic Dance Association (MSCDA).
Grace is the newest member of our Belly Dance faculty. She has been teaching belly dance in the community for several years. She is also a teacher for one of our partners, Tippi Toes. Grace is a member of Shaia Dance Collective as well. Welcome Grace!
Michelle has been teaching people how to strengthen and care for their bodies for nearly twenty years, but she would have never predicted how yoga would impact her life. Her introduction to yoga was in a 200 hour teacher training – the perfect place to study yoga in depth, to ask questions and to establish… [Continue Reading]
As a Certified Zumba Instructor I strive for a high energy, fun atmosphere in all my classes. I’m all about the wonderful world of dance while still getting that great well rounded workout. From HipHop and Reggaeton to Latin, Pop, and even 80s music, I incorporate all types of genres into my routines that all… [Continue Reading]
Alliyah has been dancing her entire life, moving to belly dance as an adult. She has been an assistant teacher at Rochester International Dance Studio for the previous year. She specializes in tribal fusion and steampunk.
Yan Li majored Chinese art history and cultural anthropology. She has loved to dance from her childhood and keeps dance for her whole life. She took some Chinese professional national and minority dances classes in the college then started to work as an assistance teacher and teacher at two dance schools that her famous dancer… [Continue Reading]
Traci is a teacher at Rochester International Dance Studio among other places in the community. She has been a group exercise instructor/leader for close to 29 years. When she was growing up, she hated physical education class in school and was lousy at sports but she loved dancing or at least moving to music even… [Continue Reading]
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Tim O’Keefe is an award winning percussionist/multi-instrumentalist whose professional career spans over thirty years. His background includes traditional North American, Rock, Blues, Rhythm and Blues, a number of different jazz styles, world music including ; Arabic, Brazilian, African, Persian, Latin American, Turkish, Eastern European, Armenian, Greek and others. Tim performs regularly with international ensembles Brasamba,… [Continue Reading]
Sadiya is the owner of Rochester International Dance Studio and Sadiya Belly Dance. She has studied dance for over 20 years focusing on Middle Eastern Dance in the last 7 years. She teaches Middle Eastern dance for adults, children and mother/daughter pairs. She also offers parties for women and children.
Belly Dance has kept women strong in mind, body and spirit for thousands of years. The Physical, mental and social benefits of this beautiful dance form transcend all boundaries of age or body type…. Any woman can Belly Dance! As an instructor my greatest joy is helping each woman discover the powerful, feminine and ageless… [Continue Reading]
Laylah is Egyptian for “Born at Night.” “When I am not working I enjoy dancing, crafting, fund-raising and cultural studies. I have practiced belly-dancing on and off around my professional all ages and sizes of women so they can come together to express and even heal through the ancient feminine movements.” – Layla
I have participated in Middle Eastern dance since 2003. After the birth of my third child, I knew I had to start an exercise program to get back into shape. My sister brought home a flyer for belly dancing classes, and voila! Originally started as a exercise program, I had no idea I would one… [Continue Reading]
Dyana was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Her interest in dance started when she was little and became her passion as she grew up. Dyana has performed, choreographed and taught salsa, merengue, samba, reggaeton, bachata and axe. Dyana participated in a TV contest and won the position of lead choreographer and model for the popular television… [Continue Reading]
“Sadiya’s instruction embraces the incredible truth that women of all ages and backgrounds are unique and beautiful! She provides each individual with special attention and positive feedback. Her classes are a fun and joyful exploration of the fine art of belly dance.” – Kim
“Thank you Terri, you are truly a wonderful person, you are the first person I talked with when I was interested in taking classes at the studio and while I still had to get over a lot of my initial fear, you are a very important part of my feeling more confident with dance and more confident in life. Read more…
