LATIN DANCE FIESTA on Friday evenings 7-8pm.  Learn Mambo, cha-cha, and Salsa from Catherine, who teaches basic lead follow techniques for the dance floor.  You can’t go wrong.  It’s a romantic - and cheap - date at just $15 per couple.  Singles welcome as well.  Please call 932-0668 to register.  Minimums/maximums apply.

ARGENTINE TANGO with Ron on Sundays at 5pm… this intricate dance is sure to enthrall you.  Call 620-1485 to register.  Want more practice?  Come to our practica on Tuesdays at 7:30.  $5 person.

INTRO TO YOGA. Discover the right practice for you! Experiment with vinyasa, iyengar,  ashtanga, and therapeutic yoga.  Bring your own mat, or use our mats for introductory class. $12 per class or $40/4.

Many of you have asked the meaning behind our new name.  At first glance it may seem like such an odd name for a business, but it does have a very special meaning, which I would like to share with you.

A “Bindi” is a jewel worn on the forehead.  In ancient cultures and some modern ones, a Bindi indicates the family you are from or your caste - social status.  It tells the world who you are.

On her forehead, My daughter Adrian chose to wear a teardrop shaped Bindi made of crystal when she danced.  Adrian’s aspirations of becoming a professional bellydancer and her desire to teach the art inspired me to continue dancing and begin teaching after her death in 2004. 

By naming our studio after the jewel that Adrian chose to define her persona, we continue to honor the memory of her joyful spirit.  I sincerely hope you like the name and the meaning behind it!

In addition, I am making all of my hour long fitness classes available to you as well.  So if you are taking one, you may take them all at no additional charge!  Currently Bellydance fitness is being offered on Mondays at 4:30, Wednesdays at 6pm, Fridays at 3:30, and Saturdays at noon.

Note: Please remember that *this* Saturday, Jan 30, the class will be moved to 12:45  due to a meeting Penny must attend.

As you may have noticed, our name has changed.  This is the first of several exciting changes taking place at Logan’s Landing.  More information to come!!  But first:

Did you know that Bellydancing was the original women’s fitness routine?  Before we knew what a “calorie” was, or that using your own body’s resistance to gain strength burned a lot of them, Bellydance was one way ancient women built strong bodies.  In preparation for childbirth, in healing afterwards, or even in carrying large objects on the head which required balance, core strength was always important.  Equally important was the concept of sensuality, and the art of being a woman. 

As Beledi Global Dance Center, we have been offering sensual workout classes to Traverse City, Petoskey, and surrounding areas for over four years.  Bellydance, Burlesque/Private Dancer classes using feather boas and chairs,  spicy Indian and sassy Latin workouts  - all designed to bring you strengh, empowerment, and confidence - have been our mission since Beledi opened in 2005.  

As Crystal Bindi Studios, we will continue to offer you those same classes and more!  In addition, we have added and will continue to add more fitness oriented classes such as Zumba, yoga, and pilates.  Some of our workout classes will even be going co-ed! But we will never lose sight of our original mission - to empower the feminine essence and create a sense of community while strengthening the body, mind, and spirit.

For early registration, the cost is $60/couple or $30/single.  Cost at the door is $70/couple or $40 /single.  Call 932-0668 to pre-register with your visa or mastercard, or stop in to Beledi with check or cash.

This is Watson - Beledi’s AmBasset-or!

Watson’s sultan pose

Watson - 9 months