Upcoming Workshops & Events

There’s always something new happening at Bloom. From aerial workshops and choreography series to fire arts, partner acrobatics, and creative classes beyond movement, we’re bringing fresh opportunities to learn, explore, and connect with our community. Check out what’s coming up and reserve your spot before classes fill!

4 Weeks of The Sensual Self: Essential Liquid with Gwen

Fridays at 6:30 PM • Starting May 1

Explore Liquid Motion, a floor-based movement methodology focused on fluidity, expression, and creating seamless, intentional movement. Perfect for anyone wanting to deepen body awareness, sensual movement, and confidence.

Register:
https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/290911265

Intermediate Fire Workshops with Satarah

May 29

Ready to deepen your fire practice? These intermediate workshops are designed for students with previous experience and explore dynamic movement, creativity, and technical skill.

6:00 PM — Intermediate Fire Fan Combos with Sarey

Learn new fan pathways, sequencing, and combinations.
Register: https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/292066356

7:45 PM — Fire Transfers, Fleshing & Vapor Tricks with Satya

Expand your movement vocabulary with advanced transfers and specialty tricks.
Register: https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/292066538

Modern Calligraphy with Danielle

May 30 • 1:00 PM
June 20 • 1:00 PM

Learn the fundamentals of modern calligraphy in this beginner-friendly workshop with Danielle of Rothbyrns Creative. Explore lettering styles, brush techniques, and creative expression.

Register:

May Session: https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/292061801
June Session: https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/292061807

Floor & Partner Acrobatics: 4-Week Mini Series with Carolina

Starting June 10

Roll, balance, lift, and play your way through an introduction to floor and partner acrobatics. Open to all levels and designed to build confidence through movement and collaboration.

Register: https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/290920252

Guest Instructor Weekend: Workshops with Emma & Kat

June 27–28

Spend the weekend diving deeper into aerial technique, artistry, and creative exploration with special guest instructors Emma and Kat.

June 27

1:00 PM — Interlaced: Intermediate Trapeze Ropes with Kat
Register:
https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/290808239

2:00 PM — Beats & Dynamic Flow with Emma
Register:
https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/290808364

4:00 PM — Splits All Over with Emma
Register:
https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/290808444

June 28

10:00 AM — Catch Waves: Low Dance Trapeze Exploration with Kat
Register:
https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/290808554

12:00 PM — Twisted Transitions with Emma
Register:
https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/290808656

2:00 PM — Forever Flares with Emma
Register:
https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/290808774

Turn Your Flexibility On: Splits That Take Flight

July 11 • 2:30 PM
Instructor: Carolina Quirós Otárola

Build active flexibility and learn how to transfer stronger, more expressive split lines into your aerial practice.

Register: https://bloommovementartistry.pike13.com/e/290908471

Upcoming Rotating Choreography Series

Our rotating aerial choreography classes give students the opportunity to learn original choreography while exploring different apparatuses, instructors, and movement styles.

May

Wednesdays • 6:00 PM
Sling Choreography with Laura

June

Mondays • 6:00 PM
Rope Choreography with Katie

July

Mondays • 6:00 PM
Straps Choreography with Sarey

We’re excited to continue bringing new movement, creative workshops, and specialty training opportunities to the Bloom community. Whether you’re exploring aerial for the first time or expanding years of experience, there’s something waiting for you.

See you in the air.

How long have you been belly dancing?
I have been belly dancing since 2016. My son turned 16 and I wanted to do something for myself for a change. It was the best decision I’ve ever made!

What style do you love the most?
I am a cabaret dancer thru and thru. But coming in a close second is saidi. I love the sharpness…and the hopping.

What foundational move was/is the hardest for you to train your body to do? Did it ever click for you? If so, what helped that to happen?
Vertical figure 8’s reduced me to tears and had me ready to swear off belly dance for good. One day, I was standing in the kitchen talking to my son and not really thinking about what I was doing when I realized I WAS DOING THE THING! I cried over that move (happy tears) for the last time.

What is the most important thing for students to take away from your class?
Do not get discouraged! In 2010 I took a belly dance class-ONE-after being inspired by the lovelies at Ren Faire. I left that class cussing my uncooperative body and didn’t think anything else of it for years. Foundations is a class where we start telling our body how it’s going to behave and that’s a big battle. Belly dance is a skill that requires honing after learning, and I promise I’m working on my technique as I’m instructing you!

Why did you become a teacher?
I believe that everyone deserves to feel comfy in their own skin. Belly dance is strong, beautiful, and empowering and can be played out on any canvas. I want to share this amazing art form with all you.

What’s your favorite belly dance move?
I can’t pick just one favorite move! My favorites change with the wind, from omis and mayas and big mamas and on and on. But right now I’ve been working on different variations of 3/4 shimmies.

What’s your least favorite move?
Really, I have a hard time thinking of a least favorite move. It would probably be choo choos. I have a hard time making them smooth.

What is your advice for those that are wanting to take a class but are feeling a bit nervous to jump in?
Do it! You’re new to bellydance. Guess what…I’m new to teaching. Everyone there is learning, including me. Come on in, be your beautiful self, try it out, ask questions, but most of all have fun. You’ll never know if you don’t try.

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