Brenna Crowley
Brenna Crowley is an artist, dancer choreographer, instructor and producer based in NYC, and has performed and taught locally and across the country since first walking into her first dance class in 2004.
She has performed as a featured soloist, as a member of Sera Solstice's Solstice Ensemble, as part of many collaborations as well as her own collective, Zilla Dance Ensemble.
Currently teaching classes at Bellyqueen School, she has taught for Serena Studios, Solstice Studio and at Ailey Extension. Partnering with founder Giselle BellydanceNYC, they co-produce the theatrical dance events, the Witching Hour Boo-tique and Baile Noir. She also partnered with founder Danielle Hutton on Love Letters 2 and 3. She is also a proud ambassador for the dance clothing company D. Webb Designs.
When she’s not dancing, Brenna is crafting wreaths and home decor, listening to too many spooky and true crime podcasts, dabbling in SFX makeup, pretending to work for QVC and wrangling her four turtles and 40 houseplants.
In-Person Classes ET
Tuedays 6:30-7.30pm: Basic Belly Dance (Studio TBA)
Online Classes ET via Zoom
Wednesdays 7-8pm: Beg / Int Level Drills + Flow
Saturdays 11am-12pm: Beg / Int Belly Dance Warriors
Saturdays 12.15-1.15pm: Open Level American Cabaret
Recordings available
Love Brenna she’s so much fun and we dance to great music and it’s a great way to start my Saturday ! My body is happy THANK YOU – Kathy Nekrasov
Basic Belly Dance
Tailored for absolute beginners, seasoned beginners, or those seeking a thorough technique breakdown and practice, this basic class offers a gentle re-entry to in-person classes.
Beginner / Intermediate Drills + Flow
This class focuses on deepening your belly dance technique through precise breakdowns and challenging drills designed to connect body and mind. We’ll expand on these foundations with intricate combinations and short choreographies, while also exploring flow and improvisation to develop your unique style.
Beginner / Intermediate Belly Dance Warriors
Let's kick off the weekend! Tailored for advanced beginners and above, this energetic class starts with a comprehensive warm-up featuring light strength conditioning. The session progresses into a belly dance movement practice, encompassing technique breakdowns, challenges, and incorporating your requests of the day. Modifications will be offered as necessary.
Open Level American Cabaret
In this class, we'll concentrate on the techniques and components of the American Cabaret style show, covering aspects like veil work, finger cymbals, floor work, and props. Additionally, we'll revisit Middle Eastern rhythms, and practice incorporating shimmies, traveling, and turns. Remember to bring finger cymbals and a veil to each session.