Belly Motions is where the magic of belly dance meets fun, fitness, and empowerment! 💃✨
Founded in 2005 by the fabulous Portia Lange, Belly Motions began as one of Miami’s most vibrant belly dance studios and has blossomed into a global movement. From world dance classes and dazzling theater performances to the creation of MIAMI RAKS FEST 🌍 – a celebrated Middle Eastern dance festival – Belly Motions has touched thousands of lives, one shimmy at a time!
At the heart of Belly Motions is Portia’s one-of-a-kind teaching method, crafted from over 20 years of experience. 🎓✨ By blending authentic Middle Eastern dance with fitness principles, she’s created a safe, inclusive, and totally FUN format for EVERY body. Whether you’re a newbie learning your first hip drop or a seasoned shimmy queen, Belly Motions has you covered with step-by-step programs, live-stream sessions, choreography workshops, and even specialty classes for those with physical limitations. 💪💃
Through her Belly Dance Fitness Instructor Training Program, Portia has empowered instructors worldwide 🌟 to share the art and joy of belly dance. Her achievements sparkle brighter than sequins: she’s a first-place winner of Cairo’s prestigious Nile Group Oriental Belly Dance Competition (2008) 🏆, a Miami Herald Top 20Under40 Emerging Business Leader, and a two-time cover star for ELLE Oriental. Plus, she’s graced the screens of TLC, HGTV, Telemundo, and Univision, spreading belly dance magic wherever she goes! 📺✨
When the world shifted during the pandemic, Portia reimagined Belly Motions, taking it online to connect with students locally and globally 🌐. Now, Belly Motions offers everything from live-stream classes to videos on demand, ensuring EVERY body has the chance to dance, grow, and feel fabulous!
Whether you’re here to dance for fun, fitness, or the pure love of it, Belly Motions is your ultimate destination to shimmy your way to confidence, joy, and empowerment. 🥳💃✨ It’s never too late to get that belly in motion – join Portia and discover a dance experience like no other! 💖🎶
