Upcoming Events & Classes
Events
MY AWESOME BELLY! …And Other Parts
Hurrah for the belly! Acclaimed belly dance performance artist Z-Helene took to the stage at The VORTEX November 14-16, 2024 with her powerful and playful one-woman show, “MY AWESOME BELLY! …And Other Parts.” In celebration of our fabulous bellies, she blends belly dance with theater, percussion, comedy, burlesque, and song— talents she has honed over a remarkable 69 years.
But what about the “other parts?” In addition to her belly, Z-Helene explores different aspects of herself. Part exhilarating performance, part candid memoir, she delves into themes of physicality, sexuality, self-acceptance, and the complexities of identity.
With a mix of risqué humor and genuine vulnerability, “MY AWESOME BELLY! …And Other Parts” invites audiences to open their minds and expand their hearts. Enjoy this hybrid performance video taken from all three nights.
The Mosaic Dance Festival
I’m so excited to be dancing this October at Myra Krien’s Mosaic Dance Festival, a homecoming and celebration of Pomegranate Studios’ 30th Anniversary!
3 full days of live music and dance in Santa Fe, NM! Featuring dance workshops from instructors Kaeshi Chai, Elsanne Barrows, Cecilia Rinn, Myra Krien, Ariel Beall, and Joel Beall, several amazing music workshops, the live music of Sherefe Musical Ensemble, Beatbox Guitar, and Djinn, plus 3 performances and 3 fabulous dance parties (including a Zouk dance party Sunday evening).
Classes
Fall 2026 Online at Austin Community College
Get in great shape while having a blast!!! For the Austin Community College Fall 2026 Semester, I am teaching two online courses each with 19 pre-recorded classes that you do on your own timetable. Both of the courses are for CONDITIONING–STRETCHING/FLEXIBILITY. Requirements for the courses is that you write a short paragraph review of each class. That’s it!
I recorded these classes during Covid and I must say they are exceptional! During our Covid era, I had the time to go through 40 years of notes I had on exercise, aerobics, light hand weights and good stretching gleaned from dance and yoga. I designed these comprehensive workouts to be fun, effective and engaging to do. Students have told me they love them!
You can take these courses from anywhere in the world for Credit or Continuing Education (hassle -free registration). Only $135!!! (for Austin residents)
The 12 week course goes from 9/21-12/13.
The 8 week course goes from 10/19-12/13
Registration info is below. Contact me if you have any questions.
Credit
12 week course 9/21-12/13
8 week course 9/21-12/13
Conditioning – Stretching/Flexibility
12 week Synonym 53580 Section 003
8 week Synonym 54830 Section 006
KINE 1107
Continuing Education
12 week course 9/21-12/13
8 week course 10/19-12/13
Conditioning – Stretching/Flexibility
12 week Synonym 55368 Section 103
8 week Synonym 54831 Section 106
KINX 3007