“All That Glistens is Gold” Retreat: early bird discount ends today (1/16)!
Escape the ordinary and discover the transformative power of belly dancing. Join us for an afternoon of learning, connection, and inspiration on Sunday, February 16, in Livermore within walking distance of the San Francisco Premium Outlets and many restaurants. Make a day or even a weekend out of it!
1-2pm: Belly Dance Cardio with Stephanie | Glisten with SharQui | Join Stephanie, a certified SharQui instructor, as she leads a cardio class that fuses authentic belly dancing with fitness. In SharQui, which is an accredited format, you’ll learn new moves and combinations in flow.
2:30-5pm: Workshop with Sausan | Golden Era of Belly Dance Greats | Join Sausan, owner of Al-Masri and creator of the Sausan Method, as she teaches a mini crash course in Classic Egyptian-style belly dance, along with a video study of Egypt's Golden Era of Belly Dance Greats.
5-5:30pm: Break, with optional savory puff pastries and baklava (not included in workshop price & must be pre-ordered on Page 2 of the registration form by 2/13) | Catered by Al-Masri. Lucky us! Sausan, chef and owner of Al-Masri, will be catering our late afternoon snack. Please select the desired flavor(s) of savory puff pie pastries and submit your order below by 2/13.
5:30-6:15pm: Hafla | Clothing Swap and Performances (please sign up in advance on Page 3 of the registration from by 2/13) | Let’s close out with some fun! We’ll start this segment with a clothing swap – what’s old to you is new to someone else, and vice versa. Sign up to perform in a stress-free, casual environment to an audience of your fellow belly dancers cheering you on. All levels are welcome; please bring your own music on a device that is Bluetooth-enabled, and keep to 5 minutes max per individual/group. Sign up in advance so that we have an idea of how many performers we will have. Only retreat participants are eligible to attend this hafla.
Workshop Price
$80 / person
$69 / person for early action (purchase by TODAY!)
Accommodations
Homewood Suites by Hilton in Livermore is offering us a group rate of $150/night for guest rooms. To take advantage of this special group rate, please call 925-606-1984 or book online by 1/16/25 (reservations for guest rooms after this date will be at market rates). You do not need to stay overnight to attend on 2/16/25.
Join us for an afternoon of self-discovery, empowerment, and unforgettable memories. Space is limited, so register now before tickets sell out! For more information, please see stephaniebellydance.com or e-mail stephaniebdance@gmail.com.
To reduce the risk of injury, before beginning this or any other exercise program, please consult a healthcare provider for appropriate exercise prescription and safety precautions. The instruction and advice presented are in no way intended as a substitute for medical or expert consultation. Risks of participating in any movement class may include, but are not limited to, physical or psychological injury, pain, and economic loss. Stephanie Belly Dance LLC (and stephaniebellydance.com) disclaims any liability from and in connection with the content that it provides. By continuing, you agree to assume all related risks, both known or unknown, directly and indirectly associated with your participation in any service or content offered by Stephanie Belly Dance LLC. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult your physician.
