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December 2013 by Stephanie J.
I decided to give the belly dance bootcamp class a try here (no prior experience). I did a drop-in for last class of the session and had a blast (there was a lot of movement to "Walk Like an Egyptian"). Environment was really relaxed and it was nice to see a variety of fitness levels, experience, and ages among the students.
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June 2013 by aubrey f.
Very awesome! Made me feel confident and comfortable. Was lots of fun, Im signing up for another class :)
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February 2012 by Adriana H.
I LOVE Plaza De Anaya!!! Kimberly (the owner) is so sweet...Every time I've walked in that door, everyone at the counter has always been very nice and welcoming..I have taken some really good workshops and classes there "WOW"...Every show and event there has been amazing l!!!! I've also met some wonderful people from the dance community at that stufio..It is home away from home for sure.. Ohhhh and the shopping there is wonderful as well..The prices for workshops and classes are worth every penny..Not too expensive at all..My best wishes and love to Plaza De Anaya and everyone in it!!!! Your awsome Kimberly!!!!!! Love ya...
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November 2010 by Jamie A.
Truly my home away from home. The owners are so welcoming and supportive while never making you feel pressured to take any certain class or buy certain clothes or anything. I have taken SO many different classes here, and I love the variety...it keeps my dance ADD busy! I live the whole way on the other side of Phoenix, and yet I make that drive 2-3 nights a week, even when I might not feel like it, because I know I will be welcomed and I will see not only friends, but like-minded and beautiful, talented women there. Kimberly and Tiffany (the owners) offer so much more than just weekly classes: there are open jam and dance nights for drummers and dancers alike, Aura (blacklights, techno, hookah, awesome), workshops from some of the biggest names in bellydance, and lots of opportunities for performance watching and participation. Then there is the store. Amazing. Always new clothing that will seriously attract your "shiny" attention, as well as accessories and props of every kind. Can you tell I'm hooked? Just come for one week of unlimited classes, which is one of their class card specials, and you will be hooked too!
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October 2010 by Anyanka B.
You can't help but feel welcomed at Plaza de Anaya. It's THE best studio for bellydance. And Kimberly & Tiffany are the BOMB!! All the instructors are fantastic. Great classes. Plenty of opportunity to learn different styles of bellydance as well as other classes such as Bollywood, Hip Hop, and Poi, from time to time. There are performances from student recitals to professional dancers. And various workshops lead by not only local instructors, but world renowned instructors. You definately want to check this place out!
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August 2010 by Rose W.
I had taken some belly dance, but in a much smaller setting. I am overweight and older, so I was nervous to try a new belly dance class venue, but Plaza de Anaya is great! Very welcoming of all levels of students, with a great dance floor, excellent instructors and a strong community feeling. Now I'm addicted. I can tell this is a great place for the more advanced dancers as well, and they host workshops with famous dancers from around the country. Highly recommended!
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March 2010 by Mizz Lucy M.
This place is not only pretty to step into, it makes you feel as if you've been transported to another time and place with ethnic wares for sale, bellydance music, videos, costuming and instruction and a real cozy community feeling. Staff is friendly, informative and instructors are kind and knowledgeable.
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December 2007 by Andrea N.
Loooove Mystic Jewell! I've been coming here for about a year for dance lessons. It's a great way to get a workout and meet new people. It's a little expensive (I think it's about 5 classes for $70) but it's worth it. This place offers bellydancing, bhangra, Bollywood and hip hop dance classes. It's a very relaxed environment, which is cool and unlike some other dance places I've gone. The best part is the mix of people you will see in various classes here: ASU women's studies students, tattooed ladies, moms, professionals who just want a workout, people who want to try something new... it's very cool. Plus, they do recitals at the end of the class periods which let you show off a bit. You can check their schedules out online, their new classes start every two months or so. Many of the instructors here are in different world dance troupes around the city, so they're fun and really into what they do. I try to drag my friends here all the time after work, and when they finally come, they love it.
