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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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A bit about us!

November 2, 2024 najla

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!

Current offerings Ballet BootCamp Fitness, Bellydance, Yoga, Kids Dance & Reiki!

Want to know more? Check out our classes we offer or contact Allie @najlasdance.com@gmail.com or 740-466-7590

Looking forward to having you in class!

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Belly Dance is for everyone no matter the age

January 9, 2023 najla

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.

Go here to check out my current schedule: https://najlasdance.com/calendar/

See a class you like? Want more info or to sign up click here now: https://najlasdance.com/shop-2/

If this just sounds absolutely amazing to you I would love to be able to connect with you for a chat: https://najlasdance.com/product/free-20-minute-session-with-allie/

Najlas Dance Global Caravan Tribal Bellydance