https://www.phoenixrougedancestudio.com/home daily 1.0 2025-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/1614098002545-5R5FHFSSI12S7LPWK866/beginners.jpg Home - Belly Dance Foundations No belly dance experience necessary. This 8-week course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of proper posture along with the essential basic moves of belly dance. Through a progressive curriculum, participants will develop their technique and gain confidence in their performance abilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/4a56a7bf-4221-404d-9b16-851b072e746d/IMG_3479.jpg Home - Belly Dance Cornerstones Beginner classes are designed specifically for students who have a foundational understanding of basic belly dance moves. In these classes, we will focus on learning how to seamlessly combine these moves into enjoyable routines and simple dances that encourage creativity and confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/8550c0cc-4588-423f-b8dd-f5db9df79dd5/IMG_3506.jpg Home - Belly Dance Flames Intermediate course for dancers with one year or more experience. Taking belly dance to the next level with layering, challenging techniques, stage patterns, skill building drills, and solo construction. A great alternative for your cardio routine and while fanning your ember into a flame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/f8f579b7-94e1-4348-ab99-5ffc867c2d4d/IMG_3507.jpg Home - Dark Brews DARK BREWS is a captivating series of ongoing classes specifically designed for dancers who already possess a solid foundation in belly dance experience. This program invites those who are keenly interested in exploring innovative and different ways of utilizing their established dance skills. Participants will delve deep into the elegant slow movements while also taking the time to refine and enhance their slink skills, creating a unique and enriching experience for all involved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/1612984100093-HQTV8TCG2B271K85Z0ZW/Studio+Pics+-+1+of+1+%281%29.jpeg Home - Sword Classes A minimum of 6 months of belly dance experience is necessary to enroll in these specialized classes. During these sessions, participants will learn important skills related to proper sword care, handling, as well as various techniques for sword dance that enhance overall performance and artistry. Belly dance experience necessary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/1614115164364-09SME0AJT4UT6S32YP4I/shadow+swords.jpg Home - Phoenix Swords Students interested in joining the Sword Troupe must have successfully completed Level 1 Sword training before they can be eligible to participate in the troupe. This prerequisite ensures that all members possess the foundational skills necessary for advancement and teamwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/1614114606351-R7275UUT212TUCN57JKD/floating+veils.jpg Home - Sassy Belles Student Troupe Choreography class is designed specifically for students who have gained at least 6 months of dance experience and have an interest in performing. Members of the dance troupe are required to attend weekly classes, which are essential for enhancing their technical abilities, learning a variety of new dance moves, and developing important layering skills that contribute to their overall performance quality. https://www.phoenixrougedancestudio.com/book-a-class daily 0.75 2022-09-27 https://www.phoenixrougedancestudio.com/our-instructors daily 0.75 2025-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/1612985454140-XSSUH77DDRH3HFG4JSPT/IMG_8426.jpg Our Instructors - Gwenda Bourgeois Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/68af2ca8-38f5-4518-9482-85fb2ac49a3b/att.g6UD-hjJLMUbRBxDekWdfQbEBbPysx3j9x8SJllO_PA.jpg Our Instructors - Gina Kaos Kennedy Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.phoenixrougedancestudio.com/classes daily 0.75 2025-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/1614098229732-WMJ49SQ5Q87WE15KJGBK/wednesday+beginners.jpg Classes - Belly Dance Foundations and Cornerstones FOUNDATIONS is an Introductory belly dance class teaching proper posture and dance technique, breaking down the moves so they are easy to learn and drill into muscle memory. You will learn the basic moves of belly dance, which we will build on in future classes. Foundations consists of a weekly one hour class for 8 weeks, on Wednesdays at 7:15 . After completing Foundations join us on Wednesdays at 6:00 for Cornerstones, our beginners class.. CORNERSTONES classes continues to build on the belly dance vocabulary with new moves and variations of the basic moves already learned. Cornerstones is also offered weekly for one hour with an ongoing schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/fdd1def4-1a9a-4c9c-a717-9f4d081d5bce/IMG_3478.jpg Classes DARK BREWS DARK BREWS is a captivating series of ongoing classes specifically designed for dancers who already possess a solid foundation in belly dance experience. This program invites those who are keenly interested in exploring innovative and different ways of utilizing their established dance skills. Participants will delve deep into the elegant slow movements while also taking the time to refine and enhance their slink skills, creating a unique and enriching experience for all involved. Mondays 8:00 to 9:00 pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/1612987279053-NJWQN0P6I9AEHJLQFIVB/Studio+Pics+-+1+of+1+%281%29.jpeg Classes - Sword Foundations Introductory sword course for students who have been studying belly dance for a minimum of six months. Using Scimitar swords, dancers learn various balance points, sword moves, including dancing with sword on heads and various other balance points. Spatial awareness and improvement of posture are positive side effects of this course. No classes scheduled at this time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/00ce3d37-322d-407f-9bb5-ce190d267ab7/IMG_3479.jpg Classes - Belly Dance Flames Intermediate course for dancers with one year or more experience. Taking belly dance to the next level with layering, challenging techniques, stage patterns, skill building drills, and solo construction. A great alternative for your cardio routine and while fanning your ember into a flame. Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/1614113836640-YDB1LAE0INQUWCIU3NGL/floating+veils.jpg Classes - Sassy Belles Student Troupe Choreography class for dancers with at least six months experience who would like perform at local events and in virtual shows. If you would like to join this team, contact a troupe member or studio owner for more details. Student troupe members take weekly drills classes to enhance their dance skills and technique. Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm https://www.phoenixrougedancestudio.com/about daily 0.75 2025-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6019b21c6112d0573e448fbd/1614373986215-XT8OK23TN5UMI03YZFHK/phoenix+-+no+fire+-+png.png About Phoenix Rouge Dance Studio opened its doors May 2019. We are a small, friendly studio in Baton Rouge, located off Siegen Lane. Our belly dance studio invites everyone, regardless of age or gender, to appreciate the beauty of the human body. We aim to create friendships, community, confidence, and acceptance in a safe and friendly space. Classes include Belly Dance Foundations (Intro), Cornerstones (Beginner), Flames (Intermediate), Dark Brew (Fusion), and Sword Foundations. Classes and bookings are available for Mommy and Me, Girls Night Out, and Birthday Parties/Events. We offer workshops on Veil, Sword, costume making, and headdress making. Students of belly dance join for many reasons, some of which are to improve posture/balance, strengthen the core, build confidence, release anxiety, reduce stress, increase energy, and improve self esteem. “The studio experience is a non judgmental zone. We inspire our dancers as we dance together. We are a team and work as a team. 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