April 6, 2012 ABC 6 News It’s a new fitness class that’s taking off across the country. It’s like Zumba. But a derivative made for kids. It’s called Zumbatomic. It’s a high energy, jammin’ class filled with choreographed dancing. The … Continue reading
Belly Dancing “Beautiful and Sassy”
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 … Continue reading
New Dance Partners
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 … Continue reading
RIDS helps raise awareness of heart disease at Wear Red event
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 … Continue reading
Dance vs. Dance Fitness
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 … Continue reading
Shaia Dance Helps Raise $7,000 For Flood Victims
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 … Continue reading
KSMQ Diversity Connections featured Terri Allred October 15
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.
Dance Studio Offers a Few New Steps
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 … Continue reading
Interview With Happy Hips Founder Terri Allred
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 … Continue reading
Studio Brings World Of Dance To Rochester
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 … Continue reading
A Shimmy for the Soul
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, … Continue reading
Dance for Life
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 … Continue reading
Belly Dancing and Yoga to Raise Money For Haiti
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 … Continue reading
Belly Dancing for Every Body
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, … Continue reading
Belly Dancing Class Will Be Offered To Moms, Daughters
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 … Continue reading
