This article was originally published in the August 4, 2009 edition of the Post Bulletin written by Laura Gossman Hourihan. Terry Allred believes that every woman — all ages, sizes and shapes — should have the opportunity to dance. That’s why the Rochester woman has chosen to teach area women the art of belly dancing…. [Continue Reading]
In a display of fancy footwork, a new dancing partner has sashayed into Rochester’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio. The Rochester International Dance Studio is now dancing side-by-side with Fred Astaire at 1751 U.S. 52 N. Owner Terri Allred moved her International Dance Studio from 3270 19th St. N.W. earlier this month. This move puts Allred… [Continue Reading]
Rochester International Dance Studio is wearing red on Saturday… red t-shirts and red hip scarves. They participated in the second annual Wear Red Day at Apache Mall in Rochester. The the second year in a row, Apache Mall hosted Wear Red Day in conjunction with the American Heart Association. The free event is geared at raising awareness about… [Continue Reading]
Terri, owner of Rochester International Dance Studio, had a conversation with Fitness Matters Columnist, Shelly Greenfield, for the Post Bulletin. They discussed the difference between dance and dance fitness classes. Their conversation resulted in an article that Shelley published in the Post Bulletin What’s your style? “Dancing with the Stars” or Zumba? Burning calories, toning muscles,… [Continue Reading]
Photos by Terry Greenwaldt Our Shaia Dance Collective helped flood victims by performing at the United Way-sponsored flood benefit in the Wicked Moose Bar & Grill Tuesday night. 250 people raised about $7,000 for the United Way’s long-term flood recovery fund at the “Live United: We got you, Minnesota!” fundraiser. You can donate, or learn more… [Continue Reading]
Local Public Television stations broadcasted “Diversity Connections” on October 15 at 6:30pm. Rochester International Dance Founder Terri Allred discussed the history and present relevance of Middle Eastern dance or belly dance with Alliyah (Patti Chiarini) and Laura Ehling demonstrating dance.
Originally published Oct 19, 2009 in the Post Bulletin By Shelly Greenfield If you are looking for something new in the fitness realm, you may find your niche at the Rochester International Dance Studio. This brand-new studio is a place for dancers and students from all cultures to practice, perform and celebrate the art of… [Continue Reading]
by Maria Rowan Sixteen dancers come on stage carrying gold canes and arrayed in reds, blues, purples and pinks with jingling coin hip scarfs. They are all races, shapes and sizes, but they are not all ages: the oldest is eleven and the youngest is four. This is Happy Hips Youth Oriental Dance Troupe, veteran… [Continue Reading]
Originally published in the Post Bulletin, Aug 27, 2009, 12:00 am Dance is a universal language, and Terri Allred wants to help people in Rochester become fluent in all of its forms. To do that, she is opening the Rochester International Dance Studio in Suite 203 at 3270 19 St. N.W. in the 19th Street Business… [Continue Reading]
Originally published Jul 16, 2010 in Radish Magazine By Laura Theobald A shimmy of the hips and snaking arms – and voilà! A toned midsection, focused mind and uplifted spirits? OK, it might take a bit more work than that, but belly dancing can be a fun, satisfying way to exercise more than just the… [Continue Reading]
Originally published in the Rochester Post Bulletin 3/20/10 By Ken Hanson Dance lessons are about more than learning certain steps, twirls and spins. Dance can play a key role in helping people, particularly girls, mature physically, mentally and emotionally, says Terri Allred, owner of Rochester International Dance Studio. And they can learn that they don’t… [Continue Reading]
Originally published January 25, 2010 in the Post Bulletin With the recent devastation in Haiti, a few local fitness professionals are coming together to provide a fun day of activities in an effort to raise money for relief efforts. “Hearts for Haiti” will be from 2pm to 6pm Sunday at Peace United Church. Emily Watkins, Heather… [Continue Reading]
Dance for your strength, body image and well being. No tummy tuck required Originally Published as the cover story of the Jul-Aug 09 Issue of Rochester Woman By Amy Brase Every belly dancer has a story. For Terri Allred of Rochester, the story began with an errant soccer ball. Allred was hosting a fundraiser at a… [Continue Reading]
By Gretchen Mensink Lovejoy Terri Allred’s shimmy snowballed. “I began instructing children first. My niece asked me to do a belly dance birthday party for her,” said the belly dancer, who will teach a belly dance class through Chatfield Community Education on Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Chatfield Elementary School cafeteria. “It was so well… [Continue Reading]
Originally published Sept 15, 2008 in the Post Bulletin By Shelly Greenfield Excerpts from the article: Terri Allred may be new to Rochester, but she certainly isn’t new to the art of dancing. As a young girl and through college, she participated in various types of dance. But, it wasn’t until five years ago, and… [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…
