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December movement classes at Najla’s Dance & Hip Love Studio. As December arrives; inviting us to slow down, stay warm and move with intention. Here at Najla’s Dance & Hip Loves Studio, for the month of December we are focusing on:

Gentle Strength

Moving with Intention

Staying Grounded

Moving with Joy

Staying Connected during the darker: colder days.

Our December classes are designed with you in mind. Because of this you will feel: nourished, supported, and energized in a way that is not rushed or leaves you feeling depleted. This is a time to move with love, honor your body, and let dance and fitness carry you through the season.

Focusing on Winter Warmth Through Movement with:

Slow, warming sequence’s
Grounding footwork & Hips
Steady breath and mindfulness

Every class offers modifications, options to rest along with encouragement to listen inward to your body. Below is our December movement classes at Najla’s Dance & Hip love Studio:

Global Caravan Tribal Belly

December Focus- Thursdays 7:30pm

We will explore:

Staying rooted in our posture
Group awareness
calm, steady moves that build heat & confidence

Simply put; dancing together in unison-reminding us we’re not alone. These classes are: empowering, grounding and can be very meditative.

Shimmy with Confidence: Belly Dance with Joy & Sparkle– Wednesdays 6:30pm

In a nurturing way- this class brings a touch of playfulness & Celebration for December.

Shimmies to warm the body
Hip work for Core Strength
no pressure-just movement
feeling good & lifting your spirit

Yoga for the Holidays–Tuesday Mornings 9:15am/Wednesdays 5:30pm

Our December yoga classes are perfect if the holidays feel a bit overwhelming. As a result; you can expect:

slow pacing
gentle strength & stretching
support for your nervous system
breath work to release stress

Furthermore, our space is a safe place to arrive exactly as you are. It does not matter if your; tired, joyful, tender or all of it all at once. Simply put, this is your space and your time.

Ballet Boot Camp-Mondays 5:30pm Pilates-Tuesdays 5:30pm Barre Thursdays 5:30pm

Overall, these classes will focus and emphasize:

Strength
Posture/balance
short effective sequences to tone & feel good

Offering a Season of Connection at Najla’s Dance & Hip Love Studio

To sum it up our studio is where you can be seen and heard along with movement that is shared without pressure; not judged. We focus on community more then getting it perfect that’s what matters. Even if you do just one class a week that is an act of self care for you!

Ultimately, as we close the year with love; we honor everything our bodies have carried us through. Thank you for being a part of this community.

With Love,

Najla’s Dance & Hip Love Studio.

Healing, connection and love through movement and dance.

Take a look at all of our classes and sign up here: https://najlasdance.com/shop-2/

Give the Gift Of Movement!

Lastly, gift Certificates from the studio make a meaningful, beautiful gift offering loved ones strength, joy and community. Movement is a gift that keeps giving. $50 gift certificates available : https://najlasdance.com/product/50-gift-certificate-najlas-dance-hip-love-studio/

Najla's Dance And Hip Love Studio Gift Certificate $50

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Fire up your body in July at Najlas Dance & Hip Love Studio!

July 2, 2025 najla

Fire up your body in July at Najlas Dance & Hip Love studio! There is nothing better then feeling good, getting in shape and moving your body! I absolutely love all types of movement and I love challenging myself and my body! With over 32 years of fitness and dance together, As a result I know what works. Because helping my students achieve their fitness levels & goals brings me pure joy!

July is bringing Fire to the studio with tons of different classes for you including pop up classes and more!

New for July Fire up your body! July Fitness Fusion Series! Starts July 10th-July 31st!

So, just for you I am offering a variety of my best and favorite classes. You can get fit and toned while having fun. Furthermore, these are very special one-off unique classes for the month of July and new classes!

Take a look at the schedule of classes below which will be Thursdays at 5:30 pm.

July 10th 5:30 pm Yoga HIT Shred mixed with high intensity intervals between yoga poses.

July 17th 5:30 pm Barre Belly Blast mix of barre & belly dance isolation’s

July 24th 5:30 pm Tighten & Tone Mat Pilates

July 31st 5:30 pm Barre Basics

Fire up your body with me by going here now:

https://najlasdance.com/product/fire-up-your-body-july-fitness-fusion-series-july-10th-ju

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Summer Dance & Fitness Classes

June 2, 2025 najla

Summer Dance & Fitness Classes. Starting now Kids to Adult! June 9th-July 5th!

Do Something fun and for yourself at: Najlas Dance & Hip Love Studio! Register Now and take a look at what we have to offer from Kids to Adult!

Offering recreational Fitness & Dance classes. Unique and one of a kind!

Offering:

Ballet Boot camp Fitness
Belly dance Technique & Fitness
Yoga
Kids Dance
special classes & Events

Our First Summer Session Starts June 9th-July 5th! Registration is now open!

Summer Dance Sessions Najlas Dance & Hip Love Studio — Join us for a class this summer!

Our goal at Najlas Dance & Hip Love Studio is to allow you to:

Feel good in your body.
To show up & not be afraid. (be your true authentic self)
Be Unique, Bold & Beautiful in your own way.
To feel empowered & confident.
Learn & have fun.
Love yourself through movement & dance.
Connect to your body & breath.
expand & create through movement
Letting go of expectations
Try something new
To Inspire
Community & Connection with others.
Share the love & Joy of movement & dance to all.

“Keep your worries at the door! Get on the dance Floor!” Hip Love Studio & Najlas Dance.

My biggest reason of why I teach is to help you explore your body through movement. Movement & dance is not freeing but healing both physically & emotionally. To help you realize that movement feels good and it can bring you so much joy. Helping others is my biggest passion and sharing my love, experience and knowledge of movement and dance.

If this sounds just absolutely amazing to you Register for classes now! We offer short term commitment of just 4 week sessions low priced & affordable.

Join us Summer Dance & Fitness classes and give us a follow at:

Hip Love Studio on FaceBook Here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php

Check out the classes on our home page below & grab your spot.

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Ballet Boot Camp Fitness Your New B.B.F!

April 19, 2025 najla

Are you looking for a fun and exciting unique workout? Ballet Boot Camp fitness is just that. So what is Ballet Boot Camp fitness you are asking yourself? This class takes the most basic ballet movements and puts it into a fitness aspect (much like a barre workout). This class focuses on improving your balance, posture while working on strengthening, toning and defining your body! It is a full total low impact workout just for you!

Allie Joseph; the owner of Hip Love Studio created this class almost a year ago! Coming first from a fitness background and a love for ballet is how Ballet Boot Camp came about!

This class is open to all and no experience is required! The format of the class follows a simple but very effective structure:

Warm up of the whole body

Warm up of the feet and legs

Movements at the Barre

Arm strengthening & toning

Exercise’s focusing on the: Core, legs, hips and glutes

Gentle stretches on the floor to end!

Students are really loving this class and it has become one of the favorites at the studio!

Here are just a few things students are saying:

Tough workout but super fun! It’s doing such great things for the body! Angela

This has become my favorite class now. It’s the one class I look forward to all week! Tina

If a workout can be your new best friend this is it!

Our next session will start April 28th-May 19th and is just $30 for the 4 week session. Space is limited as we offer small classes for you in mind! Registration is required by: April 26th or while spaces last!

Check out the preview here: http://Ballet Boot Camp Fitness

See you in Class!

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A common misconception about dance…

March 26, 2025 najla

Throughout my years of teaching I hear one thing when it comes to dance and my classes.. This is not the only misconception. Dance is not easy; it is not supposed to be. Dance is an art form and it does take practice and commitment. I started right where you did 26 years ago. n In fact, I was uncoordinated and not able to move my body effortlessly as my counter parts. Heck, to this day its very common for me to get tangled up in my feet just by walking!

I had to work twice as hard as the other students and I practiced more then they did. I became frustrated. I would work so hard and I often compare myself to the others in class who seemed to move effortless. . I never gave up! My hard work paid off and what started out as the ugly duckling; I am now a very graceful dancer.

So what is this one misconception of dance that I am talking about? This comes up in many conversations with most people who inquire about my classes as well as students. It is one comment: one line…..

“I am not a good dancer. I can not dance. I have 2 left feet”

Does this sound familiar? Have you ever thought about taking a dance and or dance fitness class and said these words?

People often think to take a dance class you need to have a sense of rhythm and movement. This is not true! My job as a dance teacher to teach you how to dance and how to move. I would be out of a job and you would not need dance teachers right?

It can be overwhelming and intimidating. I understand because in the beginning I was at the same spot you are now!

I teach you how to move your body. In your way because we all are different and move in different ways. I teach you confidence and empowerment through the movement of dance. It takes time, commitment and practice. Not just inside class but outside of class but anyone absolutely can learn to dance in their way and body.

A story.

One day at work my boss and I where talking about dance. She stated: I would love to come to one of your classes. “I have two left feet and have never been able to dance. ” I told her that is my job as a teacher. To teach you how to dance. I wanted her to see she was able! In a matter of 5 minutes I had her dancing with me! She followed me as I lead her. The biggest smile came upon her face. She was dancing. She thanked me and said I never thought I would ever do it but guess what she did!!!

Everyone can dance and move! The misconception of you have to know how to dance to take a dance class is wrong! You take a dance class so you can learn to dance. Will you be the next Fred Astaire? Maybe not but that is ok! It is about learning and having fun and moving your body in your way! I hope you dance and see you soon in class!

Najlas Dance Global Caravan Tribal Bellydance