WHAT: Fusion Flow Workshop with Maki Moves
Explore movement, musicality, and expression in a dynamic fusion journey
Step into a creative playground where technique meets flow. In this 1.5-hour workshop, Maki Moves guides you through a layered fusion belly dance experience designed to build fluidity, control, and personal expression.
We’ll dive into drills that refine isolations, transitions, and textures, then weave them into combinations that emphasize musicality and seamless movement. Expect a balance of structure and exploration — sharpening your technique while encouraging you to move with intention, confidence, and authenticity.
What to Expect
• Fusion-based drills to improve control, layering, and fluid transitions
• Combinations that blend strength, softness, and musical interpretation
• Exploration of textures, dynamics, and movement quality
• Guided improvisation to unlock your unique style and voice
Who It’s For
• Advanced beginner to intermediate dancers
• Anyone curious about fusion belly dance or looking to expand their movement vocabulary
• Dancers who want to connect technique with expressive flow
Come ready to sweat, explore, and discover new pathways in your dance.
INVESTMENT:
Sliding Scale Workshop: $35, $40, $30 Unlimited Pass Holders
WHAT: Basic Belly Dance (Drop-In)
WHEN: Sunday April 26, 11am-12pm (One Day Only!)
WHERE: Bellyqueen @Playwrights, 440 Lafayette St, 4th Fl, Studio 4A, New York, NY 10003
Press “Playwrights” on the intercom to open the front door and activate the elevator
INVESTMENT:
$25, class-packages and unlimited passes apply
WHO: Maki Moves is a dancer and performing artist who relocated to New York city in 2012 from Nagoya, Japan. She has a background in hip hop, Cuban Salsa, Reggaeton, Egyptian and fusion belly dance. She was one of the principal dancers and instructors of Sahara Layla from the Hermes Dance Company and has trained in the Bellyqueen style since 2005. Maki Moves has performed in NYC, Japan, Australia and Thailand and has taken respected Teacher Training programs led by Tamalyn Dallal and Bellyqueen. She was a competition winner with Bellydance Evolution in Sydney, Australia and was selected as the very first belly dance choreographer to be showcased at the prestigious 2014 7th Annual Choreographer's Canvas in NYC.