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If you live in or around the Chillicothe, OH Area, and want to learn Middle-Eastern (belly) Dance, learn new ideas, bond with other women of many different cultures and backgrounds, and even get some exercise, then look no further! You have found your passion! Turn to Najla’s Dance to fulfill this passion.

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I am so much more then just a dancer. I am a multifaceted being with many talents and desires. I am of course known as the belly dancer and that is how most introduce me because it is in the forefront of their minds. Yes, I teach Global Caravan Tribal Bellydance and I am a Master Teacher. But, because of this format and my own personal journey and growth I have discovered multiple layers of what truly makes me who I am!

I wanted to share something that I wrote and I feel this truly encompasses all of me. Keep reading on>>>

Who Am I really?

I am often know as the belly dancer…..

Yes, I am a dancer but there is so much more that meets the eye!

I have forged a new path. A path of my own.

I have created my own identity and life.

I am a dreamer and a believer.

I have taken my flaws and experiences of myself and changed my destiny.

I help women to overcome their own imperfections and help them see their own value & worth.

To be imperfectly perfect.

I am not ordinary.

I am a bad ass, motivator.

A Goddess of my own making.

Celebrating my differences and uniqueness.

Setting blaze to my true journey and life that is my purpose and passion of what I am meant to do.

To leave behind a legacy.

I am here to:

I am here to help, enlighten, to flow with grace & ease. To help build confidence and to excite! Helping women through not only dance, but movement and healing, this is my purpose. To live and do my best to help others through my own personal stories and experience’s. To allow them to step into their own beautiful power. I am creator of a community of bad ass women! I will make you believe in yourself. I am my most beautiful audacious self! Are you ready to join me? If you are read for more…………..

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Free 20 minute session with Allie! I would love to find out how I can help you go from Conflict to inner peace! To help you reduce, anxiety, stress and tension. To feel better, more energy and to feel lighter in the body. To help find your true connection to your soul and finding that inner peace within you.

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Who are you really?

February 16, 2022 najla

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Who are you really? What do people see? Each one of us put on many different hats and we are so many different things to different people. We are parents, daughters, siblings, friends, the list can go on and on. We often identify ourselves at this first level. When we speak about it we may say; “Oh I am just a ____________________. Ok yes you are, but honestly you are so much more then that! We tend to put ourselves in a box/category; unable to see our true identity! Over the years, since being part of Global Caravan and doing certifications and training there is a little exercise we do that allows you to see that you are more then just a mom, dancer, or friend.

Here is a little fun thing to do to get you truly thinking who you are beneath the surface! Grab a pen and paper and start each sentence with I am. I am a mother, daughter and so forth very basic. Just write do not think just let the words flow onto the page. Once you are done now write “But really I am” Tap into your soul and your core. Who are you really? There is so much more then what meets the eye!

I am part of a writing course with Paulette Rees-Denis that started the beginning of the year and I have done this exercise many times before and each time it comes out different and completely amazing!

Want to join us? Click here: https://www.paulettereesdenis.com/product/from-the-body-to-the-page/

Keep reading below for my “I AM”

I am a dancer.

I am a teacher

I am a daughter

I am a mother

I am a meme

I am a Reiki practioner

But really I am….

a magical being

I am a bad ass

I am a creative vessel

I am a unique gem shining brilliantly

I am a powerful force

I am a beam of light & love

I am a warrior

I am a sensual women

I am a work of art

I am my own creation

I am talented & gifted

I am strong and rooted firmly planted

I am uncontainable

I am fiery and fierce

I am fun loving

I am passionate

I am creator of my life

I am a manifestor

I am a lover for all living things

So good! Write it, read it and then say it out loud! It will get you fired up! Who are you? I would love to know! Try it out and share it with me. Want to stay connected for what is going on with me at the studio, classes, writings, specials and more? Sign up for my newsletter and get a free meditation and yoga workout. I would love to have you part of my community!

Check out my brand new page and learn what I can offer you with my Reiki Sessions plus my current specials: Metamorphosis Reiki by Allie

Do you love to move and dance? Join us for a brand new Session for Tribal Grooves Dance fitness! No experience is necessary just come and move your body!

Go here now; https://najlasdance.com/product/tribal-grooves-certification-online/

Get registered and lets move and have fun!

Allies Blog, Najlas Blog

Age has no limit

January 14, 2022 najla

Age has no limit and therefore is never too late to try something new. Age does not defy you on how you should look, act or be. This past weekend in both my classes this subject came up where one of my students she mentioned told someone who just happened to be younger that they were taking dance classes and the comment was you, really?

Ageism What is it?

Ageism definition:
Ageism, also spelled agism, is stereotyping and/or discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age. This may be casual or systemic. The term was coined in 1969 by Robert Neil Butler to describe discrimination against seniors, and patterned on sexism and racism. Butler defined “ageism” as a combination of three connected elements. Originally it was identified chiefly towards older people, old age, and the aging process; discriminatory practices against older people; and institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes about elderly people. Definition from Wikipedia

I honestly had not heard of ageism but we talked about it in both of my classes and it turned into a good discussion. This is something I have come across myself; not just in dance but how I dress and look. Why do we allow a number to define how we look, feel or what we do?

A bit of story

Today I am going to share a bit of a story of getting older in regards to this subject. My mom would always say to me as I got older. When are you cutting your hair? It is to long for you now that you are getting older. My reply to her was never I will never cut it and I am just going to let it grow down to my butt and I did! It was my way to say I will never allow my age to define me.

We have grown so accustomed to this thought process that society says when we hit are 30’s, 40’s 50’s 60’s and even going into our 70s this is what we should do, not do, dress and or be. Why can we not be yourself? Why do we have to put a limit on ourselves.

Over the past years through my teaching; I have had the honor of teaching women of all ages! This dance is truly for everyone and age does not matter! Most of the women that come through my doors; the average age of when they start is in their 40s. I have had women in my class in their 70’s and 80’s and I am going to tell you they are usually my best students! Why? Because they know who they are, what they like and honestly they do not care about others opinions. They are doing what makes them happy and honestly that is all that matters! So be you your most beautiful, unique self! Be you!

Are you ready to try something new & fun?

I just launched my new 6 month course: Metamorphosis through Movement, Healing and Dance! We are one class in but you can still join us! If you are looking for a way to move your body but do not know where to start this is perfect for you! We will be focusing on:

Feeling stressed out? Through this course you learn how to alleviate stress through different types of movement.
Loss of connection in our bodies. I will help you reconnect to your body and loving it through organic simple movement.
Loss of self worth. I will help you build confidence back and to feel good about yourself in a warm, loving, safe place.
To bring back some fun in your life! I will help you to reconnect to your childlike self. As adults, we forget or are told we can not play!
Play and movement is critical and it will help us bring back joy and fun!

Join me for the whole 6 months and get a free 30 minute Reiki Energy healing session from me! Total Package price just $240.00! At the end of this course you will feel:

More balanced
Stronger in your body & mind
Empowered & confident
Lighter & alive
Enjoy the release of emotions & trauma that no longer serves you
Bring back a sense of play and fun
Relieve tension & pressure of your daily life
More self love & care for your beautiful self

Does this sound like it is something you have been looking for? Go here to preregister or find out more! Next Class is Monday 6:30-7:30 pm in person: https://najlasdance.com/product/metamorphosis-6-month-series/

Testimonial from Angie about this course:

I had such a great time at this class it was amazing and I not only had so much fun but stretched out my tight muscles to beautiful music through dance. As we age sometimes are muscles get very tight this is a fun and easy way to use them. The stress disappeared and relaxation took its place. Allie Joseph I for one am so glad I was recommended to you from SOBB Southern Ohio Bulletin Board and to whomever recommended me to her Thank you so much you have no idea how much I needed this! If you can I recommend you join this class you will not regret I promise! Thank you so much Allie Joseph for such a great class believe me when I say you are changing lives with your talent and caring heart.

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Love your Body

January 7, 2022 najla

Love your body. Be proud. Your awesome as you are!

There used to be a point in my life where I did not love my body. I had suffered a lot of issues that stemmed back into my childhood days.

This started with not being able to get up from the table until all my food was gone…it didn’t matter if I was hungry or not.

Going into my teens I heard you thighs are big, you look like a football player, look at those bold legs…get the idea? This sent me down a spiraling path of destruction…poor body image.

It took me years to unravel these ideas and thoughts of what I believed to be true. It has not been easy to say the least. I’m talking a good 25 years of ups and downs.

Being a fitness instructor helped but then there was still this idea that I had to be a certain way in regards to my body.

I got into Bellydance Cabaret Style. All the glitter! There though was this focus on body image but the way we moved it felt good in my body. I still struggled.

In 2010 it really started to change. I found Global Caravan Bellydance! This was different! All where welcome and this is really when I began to understand and love my body!

I was not just taught dance but about movement and loving yourself for who you are! Because I’ve struggled and I truly have a passion for helping others; I have developed a 6 month course just for you.

Metamorphosis Through Movement, Healing, & Dance

With Allie Joseph

6 Month Series Coming to you,

In Person Classes

We start next week Monday 6:30-7:30pm

I am so thrilled and excited to bring this very special dance course. Over the past year, I have been working excitedly on this series and I am ready to launch it for you!

Why did I develop this?

Over the past 20 years in my fitness and dance career, working through my own body struggles, I have been drawn to and worked with other women who have similar body-love issues and procrastination on allowing themselves to feel good.

There has been this one common theme.

They want to be able to learn how to move their body again, or even perhaps, for the first time..

To feel good. To feel connected. And to have fun – something just for them!

My 6 month series will be broken down into 3 different 8 week series, with different themes.

Each 8 week series starting with Movement & Play be your beautiful self and move in your unique way. Movement through Healing balancing the body as we continue different movements to release, strengthen and let go. Movement through the femine power of dance fun & easy developing confidence and strength.

With the theme of metamorphosis, unique as we grow and expand, and will build upon each week, as we move our bodies and experience a new way of moving and being connected in our own skin.

Is this what you have been missing in your body, and your life? You know that it is time to move and enjoy your body as you are. If so, you will not want to miss any of this dynamic and inspired class.

This course will help you solve the many issues we face daily in our lives.

Feeling stressed out? Through this course you learn how to alleviate stress through different types of movement.
Loss of connection in our bodies. I will help you reconnect to your body and loving it through organic simple movement.
Loss of self worth. I will help you build confidence back and to feel good about yourself in a warm, loving, safe place.
To bring back some fun in your life! I will help you to reconnect to your childlike self. As adults, we forget or are told we can not play!
Play and movement is critical and it will help us bring back joy and fun!

This series will help you feel

More balanced
Stronger in your body & mind
Empowered & confident
Lighter & alive
Enjoy the release of emotions & trauma that no longer serves you
Bring back a sense of play and fun
Relieve tension & pressure of your daily life
More self love & care for your beautiful self

Metamorphosis Through Movement Level 1

*The first 8 weeks

Movement & Play. I will guide you through simple & easy movement.

You will be able to move at your own pace and move your body that fits you. There is no right or wrong. To just be your beautiful self.

We will move and play. Letting go, gaining self confidence, to feel light and balanced in our skin.

This will help you bring in more self love and care, relieve tension and raise your confidence and feel empowered.

Metamorphosis Through Healing Level 2

*The second 8 weeks

Learning to heal our bodies and mind through more movement, stretching and strengthening the body.

Incorporating, breath/meditation work.

Allowing to bring the body and mind back to its natural state, releasing old stories and trauma that does not serve us.

You will feel lighter, bringing a sense of peace & joy back.

Metamorphosis Through Dance Level 3

*Final 8 week series

We will explore basic feminine glorious movements of Global Caravan belly dance that are fun and easy, as we continue to connect our body, mind, increase flexibility & strength.

We will take the movements we have learned while moving and grooving, being playful and having fun to relieve stress and feel good while gaining confidence and having a strong connection in your body.

I Invite you to Join Me Now…

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

All body shapes and ages are welcome.

Come as your unique, beautiful self!

Course Details:

January 10th, 2022-June 20th, 2022 (No class on May 30th), In Person Only,

Pre-registration necessary please!

Contact Allie at najlasdance.com@gmail.com or najlasdance.com@gmail.com

Class will be at: The Foulke Block 14 South Paint Street, Suite 23, 2nd floor (Elevator Access)

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Payment Details for Metamorphosis Through Movement, Healing & Dance

*Full 6 month course paid in full: Special price $240.00 savings of $150.00 (390.00 value)

Includes a 30 minute private healing session with Allie!

*Need to Pay every 8 weeks? Join me for just $80.00 each 8 weeks, save $50.00 ( $130.00 value)

This plan includes a 10 minute private healing session with Allie

REGISTER NOW: https://najlasdance.com/product/metamorphosis-6-month-series/

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Why incorporate Dance in your life

December 28, 2021 najla

Dance. Why is it important to make dance a part of your life? There are many benefits to dance and it does not matter what type or style it is! Some of the biggest things getting up and grooving will do for you are:

reduce stress
increase flexibility
healthy body & mind
Make friends
Feel happier

While this is not all the benefits! These are the most common reasons why students enter my studio and classes! Dancing has always been a part of my life it just makes me feel good and I feel balanced and connected in my body! I have made so many friends because of dance and well honestly, it has completely changed my life!

It does not matter who you are, where you have been, age, background. The common theme is we all want something of our own. To move, to laugh, learn and have fun! Maybe you have been thinking about trying something new for yourself? I have added a brand new class just for you!

New to Global Caravan!

Course starts January 1, 2022 and runs through February 5, 2022!

Time 9:15am-10:15 am.

In person for a 6 week session just $75.00!

private FB group

Must register no later then December 28, 2021

You will learn:

basic posture

basic core movements

technique and how to move your body

moving in a fun way

how to be confident, free and lighter in your body

To strengthen and get in shape

To release stress and unleash your inner power!

This course is open to all!

Whether your brand new to bellydance or its been awhile!

Come join me! I offer a safe and uplifting environment where you can be just you!

Get Started! Register now! Click the link: https://najlasdance.com/product/new-to-global-caravan/

Class will be held at Metamorphosis through Movement Healing & Dance

The Foulke Block

14 S. Paint Street

Suite 23, 2nd floor

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Parking available behind building

Have you been dancing with me for awhile? We start a brand new session of our Beginner Level 2 January 1, 2022!

Level Up! GC Style!

In this level we explore the various and most common drum rhythmns. We will explore the Beledi & Saidi plus more! We will go over how to hear the music and how to feel the beat through are body and how to interpret and dance to each one. We will also learn how to use finger cymbals (Zills) and incorporate it into our dance adding another layer! You will learn how to hold & wear the zills, basic zilling such as: 3 3 3 , 3 3 7 and more! So fun! We will also add more layers movements and transitions to some of the moves we learned in level one! Prerequisite for this course: You must have a solid understanding of movement in Global Caravan 1 and completed.

Details about the course:

6 week session

January 1, 2022-February 5, 2022

Cost: $75.00 (95.00 value)

All participants must register no later than December 28th, 2022

Have Questions about the course? Contact Allie at:allieglobalcaravan@gmail.com