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
WHAT: Dive into the role of ghostly shadows in a hauntingly theatrical fusion dance during this six-week performance course.
We'll be dancing to "Goodbye" by Apparat and Soap&Skin.
This course is recommended for students with a solid understanding of advanced beginner to intermediate level techniques and beyond.
WHEN:
Performance Project: Thursdays September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 10, 17 7.30-9pm
Zoe Jakes Intensive Theatrical Show: Saturday October 19th 8-10pm
WHERE:
Performance Project: Bellyqueen, Playwrights, 440 Lafayette St, 4th Fl, Studio 4D
Zoe Jakes Intensive Theatrical Show: Speyer Hall, 184 Eldridge St, NYC
INVESTMENT:
$175, $155 unlimited pass members
* Must also attend at least a single day of the Zoe Jakes Intensive in NYC
* Includes a video of the performance
* Costume is an extra cost
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Online Classes ET
Wed 6:30-7.30pm: Beg / Int Drills Challenge
Wed 7:45-8.45pm: Beg / Int Fierce Fusion Drills + Phrases
Sat 11am-12pm: Beg / Int Belly Dance Warriors
Sat 12.15-1.15pm: Open Level American Cabaret
Recordings available
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Indulge in the captivating world of Fierce Fusion Bellydance, a distinctive and dynamic signature style crafted by Brooklyn native Brenna Crowley. This unique fusion seamlessly intertwines street jazz, voguing influences, music video choreography, and traditional belly dance, resulting in a breathtaking blend that transcends conventional boundaries.
This class, designed for advanced beginner and intermediate dancers, introduces a short dance phrase embodying the day's focus, with modifications available as needed.