Pomegranate Studios

A rich, diverse, artistic, cultural dance form that spans the regions of India, the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain, and its expression through the varied and complex music of these same cultures.

Students progress through foundational and intermediate classes and are given an opportunity to perform in our Student Salons which take place 2-4 times per year. Those who wish to go on in the exploration of performance may, by invitation, become pre-professional members of the Mosaic Dance Company, or take private lessons and work on solo choreography.

Students progress through foundational and intermediate classes and are given an opportunity to perform in our Student Salons which take place 2-4 times per year. Those who wish to go on in the exploration of performance may, by invitation, become pre-professional members of the Mosaic Dance Company, or take private lessons and work on solo choreography.

Students progress through foundational and intermediate classes and are given an opportunity to perform in our Student Salons which take place 2-4 times per year. Those who wish to go on in the exploration of performance may, by invitation, become pre-professional members of the Mosaic Dance Company, or take private lessons and work on solo choreography.

Pomegranate Studios provides high-quality instruction in Raks Sharqui and fusion forms of bellydance. In addition to their regular classes and workshops, Pomegranate Studios is known for its award-winning and innovative Pomegranate SEEDs® (Self-Esteem, Empowerment and Education through Dance) programming which provides dance alongside mentorship and life skills, with programs for teens, children, and adults.

Pomegranate Studios provides high-quality instruction in Raks Sharqui and fusion forms of bellydance. In addition to their regular classes and workshops, Pomegranate Studios is known for its award-winning and innovative Pomegranate SEEDs® (Self-Esteem, Empowerment and Education through Dance) programming which provides dance alongside mentorship and life skills, with programs for teens, children, and adults.

Developed for children ages 9-12 this class focuses on kinesthetic awareness, furthering dance vocabulary and technique, as well as deepening cultural understanding of the dance movements, music and history. Emphasis is placed on building healthy self-esteem. These goals are met by exploring World Dance movement that spans the regions of India, the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain, and the music of these same cultures, as well as talking circles, and games, culminating in a performance for friends and family. The hour long class begins with a cardio-building practicum, followed by a detailed breakdown of each movement, and each class ends with a movement game designed to build performance skills and dance confidence.

Designed for children ages 5-8, this class focuses on kinesthetic awareness, building fine and large motor skills, developing a dance vocabulary and maturing each child’s ability to emotionally regulate, laying the foundation for healthy self-esteem. These goals are met by exploring world dance movement that spans the regions of India, the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain, and the music of these same cultures, as well as talking circles, and games. The hour long class begins with a warm up, followed by a practicum which introduces the students to basic movement technique, cultural exploration of the dance movements and music, and free dance time. Each class includes a fun interactive game designed to build performance confidence and ends with a brief cool-down stretch that transitions the group into a talking circle.

A rich, diverse, artistic, cultural dance form that spans the regions of India, the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain, and its expression through the varied and complex music of these same cultures. This program provides youth with the finest instruction in Middle Eastern Arts along with programming that promotes self-discovery and self-actualization.

Made famous by the likes of Rachael Brice, Mardi Love and Zoe Jakes, this tribal fusion choreography harkens back to that slap dash era.

20 different choreographies are available, as well as skirt work, manton, and technique work with hands, arms, posture and turns from Flamenco and Tango. Belly Baile` is a fusion form created by Myra Krien which combines movements from Flamenco, Tango, ATS®, Indian Temple Dance, Oriental, Jazz and Hip-Hop.

The most profound experience in PID is the moment when we are all dancing together. Without words, without choreography, we move as one organism sharing the experience of union. This profound moment can take time to create through training and learning the language. Through a brief exercise, we will create and share in this experience.

Funkalicious and groovtastic these combos are FUN to add to your tribal repertoire. While still truly belly dance they "say it" with a syncopated edge!

Through the creation of sacred geometric symbols, such as circles, figure eights, spirals and vibrations, we will explore the opening of our hearts to the healing powers of love through ecstatic experience. No previous dance experience required. If you are a professional dancer, take your performance to knew depths and heights, by experiencing these techniques, to bring the love within, throughout.

Delve into the passion of Entel Hob. This exquisite, heart felt love song hearkens back to the Golden Era of Egyptian Bellydance.

Beyond technique we must ask ourselves, 'What is our dance about?' 'What are we saying?' We are often taught that the veil dance is a 'conceal and reveal dance', a dance of mystery and seduction that can, as in the dance of the seven veils, lead a man to his death. What is the history and context of the veil? What is our story? What does the veil reveal about each of us?

Formerly known as ATS®. Beginning, Intermediate and/or Advanced vocabularies of movement, in the slow, medium, and fast families. Partnering and formations with different numbers of dancers. Drum rhythms and zils. Try any of Myra's signature PID fusion choreographies. Learn any of Myra's signature Bollywood choreographies: Maya's Theme -a beautiful prayer about our connection to dance and it's sacred history. Punjab - a fun, exciting and energetic party piece! Ghanan Ghanan - a dance telling the story of celebration when the rains finally arrive.

Drill your shimmies to an articulate perfection with support exercises and an anatomical break down that leads to exquisite precision. The following Shimmies will be taught: Vibrational Shimmies and Layering, Traveling 3/4 Shimmy Down Up Down and Up Down Up, Tunisian Twisty Shimmies, Hagala, Ghawazee, Maya 3/4, Shimmy Shimmy Drop, Out Up Down.

This fun and energetic class blends the styles of contemporary, jazz, funk, lyrical and more. Class begins with a warm-up and goes right into learning choreography. Learn routines akin to today's popular choreographers such as Parris Goebel, Shawn Bankman, and more to all of today's best music! No air-to-floor work is incorporated into routines.

Begins May 19

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN DANCE This modern class begins introducing adult students to the beautiful technique modern dance showcases. While we do not work in a particular style of technique, CB's class blends styles of Horton, Limon, and Graham to create a class ideal for the adult body. We limit floor work and do not do any air to floor movements. This class is a great way to build balance, stability, and learn how to move with joy in a technique that complements ballet training so well.

Intermediate Ballet technique classes introduce the student to more complex and challenging footwork and combinations while concurrently building musicality and artistry. Intermediate 1 class is ideal for students who have been in ballet for a minimum of 1 year, while Intermediate 2 students typically have 2+ years of training. Intermediate classes assume dancers are both familiar and comfortable with French terminology and foundational ballet moves. Pre-Pointe/Conditioning provides students with additional strengthening, flexibility, and core conditioning exercises. This is an ideal class for any dancer wanting to improve their ballet technique and prepare for advancement, and for those dancers wanting to dance sur la pointe.

Known in the Middle East as Raks al Sharqi (which translated means dance of the orient) this class offers an introduction to the foundational movements, rhythms and history of Egyptian style belly dance while interweaving dance from many different regions and cultures of the Middle East. Focus is on anatomical technique, posture, isolation, separation, articulation and layering.

This class expands on Raks Sharqui vocabulary. Focus is on layering, rhythmic fluency, improvisation, and performance technique.

Using a fun mix of music this dynamic and lively class will warm-up with isolations and hip hop grooves that are incorporated into a dance combination to dance it out and leave you feeling bright and breezy at the end of class.

This class builds on the previous two levels. Students must have a mastery of foundational and intermediate technique for this faster paced class. Emphasis is on musicality, precise footwork, and learning advanced jumping and turning skills such as grand pirouettes, fouettés, jumps en tournament and more.

Created by Myra Krien, this class incorporates jazz, funk, hip-hop, bellydance, salsa, flamenco, tango & more… Move to music that makes you want to dance, for the most FUN you have ever had in a cardio workout!! Class ends with a weighted work, abdominal exercises, & deep stretching. 60 min.

Pomegranate Improvisational Dance (PID, formerly known as ATS®) class begins with postural, anatomical technique and teaches 20 basic movements and their cues, from both the slow and fast families of these movements. Basic zil patterns, costuming, and musical interpretation specific to this style, its history, and philosophy are taught.

This class covers the Slow, Fast and Medium family of Intermediate level Pomegranate Improvisational Dance (formerly ATS) movements, along with transitions, learning to lead and follow, basic performance format, improvisational technique, and musical interpretation.

The SEEDs (Self-esteem, Empowerment and Education through Dance) Teacher Training is a life-changing intensive certification program for dancers who want to bring change to their communities. In five full days you'll learn how to create and run your own Pomegranate SEEDs® program, as well as work through topics such as; class structure, business models (profit vs. non-profit), sourcing mentors and presenters from the community and even running a dance studio, managing a dance company, contracts and much, much more!

Self-Esteem, Empowerment, and Education through Dance. Over two intensive workshop sessions, we will inquire into who we deeply are, uncovering our authentic selves while dancing, writing, contemplating, and sharing together, freeing ourselves to embody our passion and soul’s purpose more powerfully.

Each song is a poem, each dancer a story, both personal and universal. In this improvisational workshop we will employ exercises and prompts to open more deeply to the sounds we hear, in order to more fully express ourselves and the meaning our our human story.

You are a PHENOMENAL being. This workshop is an exploration through different exercises and modalities of sight, seeing and vision as it relates to dance, choreography and creation. Dancers of any dance form can enjoy this workshop.

This workshop explores emotional story telling through the musical stylings of Taxsim and Tarab. We will investigate the emotional landscape of different instrumentation, informed by storyline and layered with emotional context. (Advanced)

Dancers of any dance form can enjoy this workshop. As we are the "light expression of the sound," we will investigate and explore, through deep listening, the universal sacred geometry of dance language as it unites with instrumentation and lyricism.

Completely New! Get your Raks groove flowing with this new improv style! Arabic dance is the dance of the soul! These signature Oriental combinations can be used in both individual and group improvisation for Raks Sharqi. Eight exciting S.O.U.L. combinations are taught in this workshop, each from a different family of movement and in a different floor pattern:

This workshop will explore "taking it off!", from removing a glove, to exposing a knee, to going "all the way". In bellydance we often use the veil to express the Western Orientalism fantasy, conceal and reveal. We will discuss and play with this idea as well as any other you wish to, feel free to bring any prop you like (suggested props: veils, hats, gloves, shoes, or any other piece of clothing). We will create a fun and safe atmosphere in which to play!

Learn the signature hip circles of the greatest dancers in the history of our art: Samia Gamal, Nadia Gamal, Fifi Abdou, Sohair Zeiki, and others. This workshop covers the anatomy of a hip circle, teaching solid technique and providing an analytical tool to break down any hip circle. Twelve different hip circles will be taught:

This workshop teaches you the mastery of veil work. Working with three different varieties of veil; silk, chiffon and organza, we cover the following: history of the veil, musical selection, veil wraps, beginnings and endings, veil technique, fluidity of movements, and over ten veil movements and turns: sail, cross-over and under, keyhole/butterfly, Arabesque, grapevine, poofs, thread the needle, chalkboard circle, chalkboard 1 1/2, and turns.

A week of dances from different cultures including India, the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain, make your own costumes, journaling, and fun with friends! No dance experience required.