Belly Dance! Here we are- professional belly dancers, students, teachers, drummers, musicians and friends in Maryland and surrounding areas! Meet fellow Bellydancers near you! Come to a local Bellydancing Meetup to share the joy of belly dancing (Raqs Sharqi or Dance Oriental if you prefer). Our calendar is the best feature- see where classes are, post your own events? fill out the polls to help teachers plan. Learn about costumes and veils, shows, dancers, styles and more! Those interested in …

Hello all of you belly dancers here in Westminster and the surrounding area! My goal is to organize and create venues for belly dancers a little closer to home. With my schedule, I am frequently unable to travel to Baltimore or Washington for belly dancing events. I plan to organize hafla, shows and meetings here in Westminster. I would love to hear from other local dancers who would like to join me in establishing a true belly dance presence here in Carroll County! I am looking forward to heari …

All dancers and styles are welcome! Meet fellow Bellydancers in the area! Come to a local bellydancing meet-up to share the joy of belly dancing, and learn about costumes, shows, haflas, dancers, styles (i.e. American Tribal, Turkish, Egyptian, Folkloric, Fusion, etc.).  We have all been working together to generate more interest in these art forms through meet-ups, drum circles, haflas, and the various dance styles that are taught in classes (all of which are held in the local area as noted on …

Studio Booseh in Gaithersburg, MD hosts a salsa party once a month. Great for beginner and intermediate students, salsa basics and turn patterns are taught as you get to socialize and party with other students! Instructors Paco Francisco (Paco) began his latin dance career while in high school.  There he joined a latin dance group called, Latin American Students United (LASU). Their participation in different latin dance competitions throughout the state of Maryland enabled them to win many tro …

"WE ARE THE DRUM" with Quint Lange (ongoing throughout the year - $96.00 for every 6 class session) Whether on club dates from St. Barthe to the Turks and Caicos, to Key West and points north to Bar Harbor, Maine; or in classroom and concert settings in Key West, at the Institute du Developpment de la Personne in Quebec, or having assisted and performed with Babatunde Olatunji at the Omega Institute in New York St, it has been Quint Lange's pleasure and privilege to play drums for dancers for ne …

We hold drum circles, outdoors when the weather is nice, and indoors otherwise. Beginners are welcome, and there are usually extra drums. Bring extra drums and percussion instruments, and something to sit on (blanket, cushion, etc.) for outdoor events.