Viva! Dance Center for the Arts Inc

This video captures the heart of our 10th Annual F.L.Y. Week — a week where we celebrated our students, their growth, their courage, and their commitment to showing up for themselves. 💖 From powerful movement to quiet breakthroughs, laughter, sweat, and shared confidence — every moment reminded us why we dance, why we gather, and why community matters. To every student who showed up, tried something new, and chose themselves: we see you, we celebrate you, and we are so proud of you. 🌷 Thank you for making F.L.Y. Week unforgettable. Until the next one… keep flying. 🦋 #FLYWeekAtViva #LoveYourSelf #VivaDanceFitness #DanceCommunity #StudentSpotlight #GrowthThroughDance #CelebrateProgress #WomenEmpowerment #DanceJourney #WestHavenCT

Sessions are held at the Viva Dance & Fitness Center. Directed and Sponsored by Movimiento Cultural

This mix I edited-Never fails. 💅🏼 It’s one my fastest general dance floor openers when entertaining an american (mixed ethnicity) audience. People don't walk to participate, they run! 😆 As a professional gig dancer, I never just show up and dance. Every gig starts with a detailed conversation. I ask about the guests, the vibe, the vision—even the event’s color palette. Yes, I wanna know everything. Then I customize a full show experience. Even for my public restaurant gigs, I always visit the venue before my first performance there. I need to feel the space—see what energy works, what doesn’t. When i can visit first, I'm on their IG and looking them up on google. 👀 I need to understand their vibe. One of my flexes (and part of what justifies my premium gig rates)- I edit most of the music I perform to. You’re not hiring someone to press play on YouTube or Spotify. You’re booking someone who curates a progressive, intentional set designed to serve the space. I cover this in-dept

This event was so personal for me 🥹 I’ve been a professional belly dancer for 15 years, and this work has brought some of the most incredible people into my life. I’ve had the honor of teaching so many amazing women — some of whom are now out there performing professionally themselves! Kasia was one of my students for many years. Her grandkids also became students at the studio, and her granddaughter was one of my most cherished Princess Belly Dancers. So when I was invited to her surprise birthday party — not just to perform, but as a guest — it meant the world to me. This family is a part of my story. Getting to celebrate Kasia, who remains one of the most beautiful souls I’ve ever had the privilege to teach, was such a blessing. Happy Birthday, Queen! 👑 Kasia 💛 Thank you for sharing your heart and your family with me all these years. Even though she hasn’t taken classes for a while, dance still bonds us. At the MDA, we don’t just make dance friends — we build dance family. 💛

As a professional belly dancer, I don’t just perform — I build energy on purpose. “Gig dancing” requires a different skill set! I approach the dance floor with one objective: BUILD UP. Your show must grow in energy and intention from the first step in order to ignite the room and create a vibe that’s both welcoming and unforgettable. After a 20-minute cultural and theatrical performance that wows your guests, something magical happens when the build-up is done right — the space transforms. 💥 Laughter, joy, dancing, and connection take over. People don’t just watch — they feel it, they join in, and they remember. This is my specialty: turning events into lasting, family-style memories rooted in beauty, culture, and celebration. 💃🏽 I call this my Party Starter Package, and it’s a technique I proudly teach dancers at the MDA- @middleeasterndancect ! Want to experience it firsthand? Let me help ignite the energy at your next event! #BellyDanceExperience #CulturalEntertainment #P

Another behind the scene in @ahlanwasahlanfestival experience in Egypt. 🤍

🌟 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟎𝟕–𝟎𝟗: 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞! 💃✨ As we entered the final stretch of 𝐕𝐈𝐕𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, our campers brought it ALL — heart, energy, and sisterhood! From polishing dance routines to preparing for the big showcase, these girls gave it their best every single step. We dove into confidence-building workshops, shared empowering conversations, and created memories that will last far beyond summer. 💖👑 The growth we’ve witnessed — in strength, self-expression, and support for one another — has been incredible. These young queens have truly bloomed, and we couldn’t be more proud! 🌺 Get ready… the grand finale is coming! 🎭🔥 #VivaSummerCamp2025 #Day07to09 #EmpoweredGirls #ConfidenceInMotion #ShineBright #YoungQueens #SisterhoodInAction #VivaDanceFitness #WestHavenCT #SummerWithPurpose

🌞💃 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟎𝟒 & 𝟎𝟓: 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐉𝐨𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬! 🌊✨ Our girls brought the heat and the heart with Zumba, hip-hop, and belly dance sessions that had the studio bursting with energy, confidence, and fierce moves! From learning new combos to cheering each other on, these young dancers continue to grow in strength and sisterhood. 🔥👑 Then… we hit the beach! 🌴☀️ Day 05 was all about fun in the sun — sandy toes, big laughs, and memories made by the water. Because empowerment isn’t just in the dance… it’s in the joy, the friendships, and the freedom to just BE. 💖 These girls are unstoppable — and summer isn’t over yet! #VivaSummerCamp #Days04and05 #ZumbaVibes #HipHopQueens #BellyDanceBabes #BeachDayBliss #EmpoweredGirls #YoungQueens #ConfidenceThroughDance #VivaDanceFitness #WestHavenCT