Rena Belly Dance Fitness
About
Rena has been studying and performing Middle Eastern Dance since 2002 when she began training with Miami-based Oriental Dance Artist, Virginia. Rena initially incorporated belly dance into her workout routine as part of her health and fitness regimen. Within days, she fell in love with the art form and decided she not only wanted to reap the physical benefits from it, but was also interested in performing and educating others. Rena's performance style is American Cabaret, with elements of Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish, Latin, Brazilian and Flamenco. She has been commended by both her mentors and colleagues for her precise hip and abdominal work, expressive hand and arm movements and overall passionate delivery.
Rena believes that being a great belly dancer requires not only having excellent technique, passionate delivery and a strong knowledge of Middle Eastern music and rhythms, but also demands having a strong and healthy body overall. Rena has been devoted to a life of health and fitness for years. While it is not necessary for belly dancers to fit the ideal body image typically seen in other dance disciplines or in Hollywood, Rena enjoys being fit and staying in shape as a personal decision she made years ago in her quest for overall health and fitness. She believes that as we get older, it is paramount that we work hard to take better care of ourselves both inside and outside. Although she is not fitness certified, she has had the pleasure of having been mentored and coached by friends who are certified personal trainers, dance instructors, yoga instructors and more.
I love the satisfaction I get from seeing smiles on the faces of students and spectators due to the happiness and joy this beautiful and ancient dance brings! There is nothing more powerful than the joy you bring to others through the passion you share and for them to be able to say they are learning something and enjoying the process along the way!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like asking the student how much dance/movement training they have had to get an idea of how comfortable they are with general movement and choreography. I then typically ask if they've ever attended or been exposed to a belly dance class or seminar, which gives me an idea of how "new" they are to belly dance. This is instrumental in my developing a class structure to best help the student learn at his or her own pace. It is also a valuable way for me to incorporate historical and cultural aspects of the dance as this is something every new student should familiarize themselves with in order to understand the movements unique to belly dance.