Rochester International Dance Studio

Find your new dance home at Rochester International
Dance Studio. We offer dance and movement classes
that celebrate the international cultures and traditions
from which they were born.  We believe that dance is an
integral part of individual self-expression and
community.  We have classes for people of all sizes,
shapes, and ages.  If you are interested in dancing for
exercise, as cultural enrichment, or just for fun,
Rochester International Dance Studio is the place for
you.  Come visit us today!

Upcoming Events

For more info, visit   events


  • Studio Hafla (Belly Dance
    party) and Costume
    Swap- March 5, 7pm at the
    studio.  Dancers only, no
    charge.

  • Peace United Church of
    Christ Women's Fair-
    March 6 from 10am-2pm;
    Shaia will perform at 2pm

  • Introduction to Hula
    workshop with Sadiya-
    March 6, 1-3:30pm.

  • International Women's
    Day Panel Discussion and
    Performance-   March 8,
    7pm at Asissi Heights.

  • Rochester Market Square
    benefit for PossAbilities-
    March 11, 5-8pm

  • Dancing with Poi
    workshop with Layla-  
    March 13, 1-3:30pm.

  • Beginning Choreography
    workshop with Laura-
    March 20, 1-3:30pm.

  • International
    Association's World
    Festival Show- April 9,
    7pm at Mayo High School.  
    Join Shaia Dance Collective
    and international
    performers.

  • Northland Belly Dance
    Forum- April 10, 7pm in
    Minneapolis.  Shaia will
    perform with star studded
    dancers including Aziza of
    Montreal

  • A Night at the Oasis- April
    17, 7pm; Studio 324      
    See to your right for full ad.

  • Tai Chi and Qigong
    Workshop with Deah- April
    17, 1-2:30pm.

  • Go Red for Women
    sponsored by the American
    Heart Association, April 21
    9am-lunch; Rochester
    International Events Center

  • Nia workshop with
    Heather- May 1; 1-3pm.

  • Mother's Day
    Hafla/Show- May 8, 7pm  
    location to be announced.

  • Cane workshop with Laura
    and Sadiya- May 15, 1-3:30.
Sadiya, owner of Rochester
International Dance Studio,  poses for
the Rochester Women magazine.
photo by Olive Juice Studios
Contact Rochester International Dance
Studio at 507-884-1375
or info@rochesterinternationaldance.com
Childcare while you dance????
We have it!
Tory (Nahimana's daughter) will be providing
childcare during the evening classes (6-9pm).
If you need childcare, just let us know when
you register.  Cost is $3/class/child.
For more information, be sure
to check Events
Don't forget to check our
schedule for more upcoming
workshops.
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News and Announcements

New Costuming Class offered
Spring Session
Kali, RIDS teacher, Shaia member and master
costume designer is offering a new costume making
class Spring session.  See her page for further
details.  

Thanks to all who participated
in the Haiti fundraiser
Students and teachers of Rochester International
Dance Studio and Shaia Dance Collective helped to
raise $3100 for the What If Foundation in Haiti.  

Special Benefits for Continuing
Students
Click  here for more information about the special
benefits available to our students!


Champion of Diversity Award goes to
Terri Allred
Terri Allred, Owner of Rochester International Dance
Studio, has received the annual “Champion of
Diversity” award given by the Diversity Council to
recognize significant contributors to diversity in
Rochester.  She was presented with the award at
the Diversity Council’s Annual Event.  Mary Allen, a
long time student of Allred wrote in her nomination,
“Her new dance studio and her philosophy of
acceptance of all types of differences—cultural, age,
size and shape, social position, talent or lack of it,
etc. make her a Model for Diversity! She is more
than a business woman—she truly cares about
each and every person she comes in contact with,
and her classes are a joy to attend.”  

Zaghareet Magazine publishes series on
Ethics written by Terri Allred
The Nationally acclaimed Zaghareet magazine has
published the first in a series of articles on the
ethics of teaching belly dance written by Terri Allred
of Rochester International Dance Studio.   Allred,
who has a Master of Theological Studies has
published articles and a book prior to this, but has
never written for a belly dance publication.  
"Sadiya's instruction embraces the incredible
truth that women of all backgrounds are
unique and beautiful! She provides each
individual with special attention and positive
feedback. Her classes are a fun and joyful
exploration of the fine art of belly dance."   
Kim
A Night at the Oasis:
A Middle Eastern Dance Show

Saturday, April 17, 2010- 7:30pm

Studio 324, 324 S. Broadway, Rochester

Tickets- $10 for adults (Mayo discount- $8) admission
ticket includes one complimentary drink and light
hors d'oeuvres;  Early ticket purchase is  
recommended as seating is limited.

Join Sadiya, Nahimana, Kali and Laura
as they transform Studio 324 into an
oriental cabaret. They will take you on
a journey across the burning desert to
an oasis of hypnotic percussion,
swirling silk veils, and mesmerizing
dance.