Atlanta Bellypalooza II: An Event To Spotlight Our Local Teachers!

Atlanta Bellypalooza  II will be on  Saturday November 6th 2010 at the Doubletree Hotel Northlake Mall. This year we so many great topics that you'll wish you could clone yourself any take all 7 workshops! We have a mix of everything and some brand new instructors and performers that have now made Atlanta their home.  We'll add West Coast, New York and Midwest Flair to our  event as these ladies have either moved to the ATL or are coming down just  to vend at our event or take classes and perform in the show!  And, we're in a new location with more parking, an on-site restaurant,  easy access to the highway and airport, discounted hotel rooms and free breakfast if you are staying on site at the hotel.

Atlanta BellyPalooza II , is the brain child of Sarjana and Jendayi of Atlanta Belly Dancing Studio's, Inc. The idea is to promote local Atlanta BellyDance Instructors and to build camaraderie is the local bellydance community. We modeled our event after a similar one in Baltimore, MD. This is the 2nd year for our event.

Atlanta is blessed with some of the best bellydance talent in the US, some of these wonderful ladies are very well known, some are new to Atlanta and some are Atlanta's best kept secrets. Our goal is to showcase our own bellydance stars and provide you with great opportunities.

As a student, if you are looking for a new bellydance instructor and really like her style, she won't be half-way across the country. You can take ongoing classes with her right here in town. As a professional performer, you now have the venue to promote yourself and your dance classes and become involved in Atlanta's Bellydance Community, make friends, and learn of performance and troupe opportunities.

Our workshops are easy on your budget and allow you to try out a variety of instructors and styles of dance. They  are based on a "buffet" concept ~each workshop is 90 minutes and costs only $20.00 (in advance) for each person per workshop. Yes.. I said $20.00!  If you pay at the door the cost is $25.00 per person per workshop. Workshops are divided up by tracks, but you are not required to stick to a specific track. You can pick whatever workshop you like at the time slotted.

You can spend the entire day with these amazing teachers without breaking your bank and come away with tangible results that you can pursue through group or private lessons with these beautiful and talented ladies. These instructors are located all over Atlanta ~ from Lawrenceville to Marietta and all points in between, so there is always someone convenient to you.

Here is a brief breakdown of our tracks and schedule. For a complete schedue, click here.

FAQ's

What styles of bellydance will be taught?

This year we have workshops featuring Cabaret Style Bellydance, Tribal Fusion, ATS, and Bollywood. We also have a special Yoga warm up session to get you ready for a full day of classes.

Who Are The Instructors?

For a list of instructors click here.

What Is The Price?

All workshops (except yoga) are $ 90minutes and cost 20.00 in advance with a $1.00 processing fee. If you purchase at the door, the cost is $25.00.  (Yoga is $10.00 for 45 minutes.)

How Are Workshop Instructors Picked?

Some of the instructors are returning from last year, other's are new. The event is open to everyone, 1st come , 1st served. I try to pick a variety of instructors that will offer a well-rounded experience for the students.

How Are The Workshops Arranged or Why Are They Arranged with Two Going On At The Same Time?

We tried to place the workshops in 2 separate tracks.  A Traditional/Cabaret Style Bellydance Track and a Fusion/Alternative Track. In this way people will have the most choice in one day.

What Level Are The Workshops?

All workshops are suitable for all levels of dancers.

How Many People Can Attend Each Workshop?

We have lots of space. We can accomodate bewtween 75 to 100 people in EACH workshop so everyone will have plenty of dance room.

Will The Workshops Sell Out?

Based on last year, we do expect some of the workshops to sell out, so get your tickets early.

Do You Have Breaks Between The Workshops?

We have included a 30 minute break in between workshops and a significant break from the end of the last workshop to the show so that you have plenty of time to unwind before the show.

How Much Is The Show?

The Show is $15.00 in Advance and $20.00 At The Door

Can I Come to The Show Even If I Don't Attend The Workshop?

Yes, and you can bring your friends.

Can I Perform in the Saturday Show?

Yes, This year we are reserving 10 spots for our workshop participants/vendors. These slots will fill quickly. If you are interested in performing in the show, please let me know.

Will You Have Shopping/ Vendors?

Yes, everything from Bellydance "Glamour Shots" to Clothing with a lot of stuff in between. We even have some special vendors traveling in from out of town, a professional make-up artist and even a reiki master. More Info Here

Are you Offering Hotel Discounts?

Yes, all rooms for Bellypalooza participants are $79.00! and include a free breakfast. Just reserve your room under "JBD" to get the rate.

What About Parking?

Parking is plentiful and free on-site at the Hotel property.

Is the Hotel Easy To Get To?

Yes, it's located right off  I285. For directions, click here.

Are There Restaurants In The Area?

Yes, these are our picks.