Welcome to our Studio! We are so glad your here! Hip Love Studio is a very unique space. We offer quite a few classes that you can not find anywhere else and not your normal dance studio. We focus on recreational dance & fitness classes giving you a wide variety of movement from kids to adult!
Hip Love studio is about healing in physical love through movement, fitness, dance and energy healing. Allie Joseph is the owner and has been in the fitness & dance industry for over 32 years. She has found dance, movement and fitness a very valuable part in her life.
The studio focuses on empowering others through movement and dance of all ages! Sharing the passion. Is a big dream come true! I created this space for individuals to learn and move. It is a non judgmental safe space to connect and explore.
We are all born to move. We are born to dance, create, and be free. That is what we are all about! Teaching others to feel good in their own body and skin feeling good.
I would love for you to join us. Check us out and become a part of an amazing community. Here, you can be yourself!
Belly Dance is for everyone no matter the age. It is just one of the very few dance forms where you can say that…actually it may be the only; one more specifically if we are talking about advancing to professional level but lets not focus there.
Over my years of being a belly dancer myself of just now 23 years; I have heard oh I am too old or she is too young, or belly dance for kids? I believe I have written about this a time or too but it has been on my mind a lot more recently. I have had discussed this countless of times with current students, soon to be students about the topic. In general, most of the women believe that they are too old for belly dance….what qualifies for too old??? You have got me!!! But, generally speaking I am going to guess that society suggests on average if you are over 30; your too old…this is far from true!
I myself have had the privilege to teach all women from the age of 3-98! I know it is truly crazy that it can be true but WoW all of these women have amazed me! The average age of women stepping into there first class is age anywhere from 40-50, then we do have those exceptions of course, taking their first belly dance class beyond 75 and up!
Have you thought about trying out classes and then thought, but I am too old? Have you suggested it to someone a friend and you got that are you kidding me look? No matter what I am here to tell you that belly dance is for everyone!
Benefits of Belly Dance for 40 & up (benefits everyone!)
it is a low impact workout so it is easier on your joints & bones.
the movements tend to be natural flow (side to side, up and or down, forward & back, in & out).
It helps with coordination and balance.
Helps with posture and to keep the body strong.
Helps keep the body flexible & agile.
It is fun, promotes confidence & well being
Provides time for community with others while learning.
Helps keep the brain young by learning & remembering moves & steps.
These are just some of the amazing benefits! Plus and this is a BIG ONE!!! It just makes you feel Good! We all love to dance and wiggle around! “When you Wiggle. It makes you Giggle!” (My Mantra).
Benefits for All Keep Reading:
We all want to feel good in our bodies and feel good about ourselves! Belly dance increases confidence, self esteem and you will feel better on the whole just not with you, your body, but outlook on life. This dance really teaches us so much more then dance. You get to share with others, create friendships and lasting memories. I provide a space for all women where you can come and just be you. That has always been my #1 vision. I will teach you how to move your body, with love & grace. To move freely, to connect to your most powerful self that has been laying dormant inside you. To help you to feel better, to be more confident in yourself, to help you grow & bloom. To have fun, community, movement & connection. I currently have classes for ages 4 all the way to adult.
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!
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
sign up in person and or zoom, Plus, get the recording!
Cost: $75.00 (95.00 value)
All participants must register no later than December 28th, 2022
December is the most festive month of the entire year! As the holidays are fast approaching this is the time to take care of you! The month of December is a hectic one for sure! Juggling work, family, preparing for the holidays, cooking, shopping parties! Its enough to make your head spin and can put a toll on your body! It is very important to have a self care plan in place to keep your energy up and avoid holiday burn out! So let me ask? What do you do for you? Do you practice self care? If you know me I am big on taking care of yourself! As women, we have so many responsibilities and taking care of others we often forget to take care of ourselves and we often put ourselves last when we actually should be putting ourselves first!
Just for you and my gift to you here are a few things you can do just for you!
Keep a gratitude journal each day. Include things you are grateful for along with the things you have accomplished. This will help you stay mindful and keep a positive mindset and will make you feel good!
Get creative! This could be painting, writing or dancing! This will help you express yourself and get those creative juices going! It does not have to be perfect or good. This will help release stress and just make you feel good!
Make a new playlist of music! Music is important and can really uplift us and put us in a great mood! Once you complete your playlist turn it on and have a dance party by yourself! This is a great way to reduce stress, increase energy and just moving your body feels amazing!
Take a bath, light some candles and add rose petals! This will help you relieve stress and help you to relax and help clear your mind.
Schedule a massage! This will help relieve tension and relax your muscles!
Schedule a energy healing session! This will reduce stress, anxiety, tension and help balance your body!
Go for a walk get out in nature and connect to make you feel good and energized!
Take yourself out on a date by yourself! This can be lunch, a movie, visit an art gallery. Something that will make you feel good!
Drink plenty of water! Staying hydrated is important and helps increase energy!
Meditate! Calming your mind and body! Even if it is just a few minutes!
I hope these 10 simple things help you stay relaxed and stress free over the holidays!
What is coming up at the studio?
I have gift certificates available and these make great stocking stuffers give the gift of energy healing or dance!
1 hour private sessions available for ballroom, bellydance and energy healing sessions with me!
Speaking of dance and self care! Come join me in December for a very special Tribal Grooves Dance Fitness! Tribal Grooves is a fun dance party! Get your body moving and let your hair down! No experience is required! It is just about feeling good and dancing the stress away!
Tribal Grooves starts:
December 9th-December 30th, 2021 6:30 pm
4 weeks one class a week for just $36.00 December Special!
Join me via in person and or zoom plus get the recording!
Joining in person? Location is at 14 S. Paint Street Suite 23, 2nd floor, Chillicothe Ohio Metamorphosis through Movement, Healing & Dance.
Celebrating officially being in my new space & new studio for one year! It has been such a great year and there have been so many changes and new things happening! My new space/studio is called Najlas Dance-Metamorphosis through dance, movement & healing. Why did I decide to go with this? I was called to create space where those that are looking for a safe, supportive and nurturing environment to feel more confident, empowered and to connect to themselves through all the modalities I offer! It has been exciting to see it grow and I have so many ideas for the future. Helping others is what I am all about! I mostly work with women, helping them find themselves through movement, dance & healing. I can also say no one in my area offers the variety and the specialized classes and healing modalities under one space!
I am offering a special gift for you! If you have not been to my class Metamorphosis through movement and healing and have been curious and want to check it out. Now is your chance! For the month of October I am offering a free class just for you! This is available in person and zoom! Spaces are limited in person! I am really excited about this and it is such a very special class! This will help you relieve stress and feel calmer and rejuvenated! You will connect to your body and move in a very easy and beginner friendly way.
Check out the video here as I explain a bit more about:https://youtu.be/w-En1ngglFs check it out and subscribe to my YouTube channel! To get a free class email me at: najlasdance.com@gmail.com
