Since then it has become a sanctuary and second home for many students and instructors. We believe that dance is a doorway to understanding, and taking ownership of, our bodies. By learning to dance we become connected to music, each other, and ourselves. Loving the body you live in is the first step towards greater confidence and a stronger YOU.
The instructors at Crescent Lotus provide a safe and positive environment for personal exploration and the building of community through the timeless, borderless art of dance. Our classes are open to adults 16 and older. Crescent Lotus is proud to be home to the NOLAmazigh, The Wiggling Navels of Crescent Lotus, Liquid Rhythm Inc. Salsa, and New Orleans' first Pound Fitness class.
The instructors at Crescent Lotus provide a safe and positive environment for personal exploration and the building of community through the timeless, borderless art of dance. Our classes are open to adults 16 and older. Crescent Lotus is proud to be home to the NOLAmazigh, The Wiggling Navels of Crescent Lotus, Liquid Rhythm Inc. Salsa, and New Orleans' first Pound Fitness class.
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If you have purchased a Groupon for adult dance classes at our home away from home dance space, THANK YOU! We can't wait to dance with you. Groupon Vouchers are for NEW students or returning students that we haven't danced within 3 months of more. Many of our classes run in progressive series or are geared towards intermediate and advanced dancers.
MENAHT Dance (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic/Greek, & Turkish) has roots in the movements of cultures across North Africa, Egypt, the Persian Gulf and up into the Levantine countries of Turkey and Lebanon.
At it's heart, MENAHT is based a transcultural fusion or the folkloric and social dances from these regions that have inspired the stage, cabaret, restaurant and festival performances that we have known as Orientale Dance, Raks Sharqi, and Belly Dance.The esthetic is based on personal improvisation using isolations, curves, shimmies and undulations.
At it's heart, MENAHT is based a transcultural fusion or the folkloric and social dances from these regions that have inspired the stage, cabaret, restaurant and festival performances that we have known as Orientale Dance, Raks Sharqi, and Belly Dance.The esthetic is based on personal improvisation using isolations, curves, shimmies and undulations.
Join Ariel for the November edition to reveal your ASStastic adventure. She'll lead you through a warm-up preparing your body to discover new ways of engaging the gluteal muscle, aka. Dancemeditation Basic Practices is a door to finding a love for movement and to attain a balanced sense of Self on this Earth.
Because our instructors are independent contractors and not employees, Crescent Lotus can not offer studio memberships. Each instructor sets their own price schedule and collects their own money. Most classes are on-going, weekly classes and you can arrive a few minutes early and pay a Drop In rate or Discounted Rate for multi-class purchases.
Reviews (6)
Kim Woodard
Mar 31, 2021
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Holly McDermot
Nov 25, 2020
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Elizabeth Floegel
Aug 13, 2018
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Courtlyn Foreman
Nov 09, 2017
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We came here today and did the pole dancing. It was one of the funniest experiences ever. The instructor was hilarious. She took her time to teach us, gave us an overview of the area and places for us to visit, and she was just all around GREAT! I'll definitely visit again the next time I'm in New Orleans !
Eloria LeBlanc
Oct 03, 2016
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Kryss is an amazing teacher! I can't say enough good things about this studio. I have met a wonderful. beautiful tribe of people that are fun, creative, loving, and supportive. I've been taking classes for about 6 years. It is the best decision I made for myself and my physical and mental health! I would highly encourage anyone thinking about dancing to try out Crescent Lotus.
Deward Roy
Jul 02, 2013
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