As we moved into our new offices at Visionary Dance Productions (VDP) Studios in Seattle, Washington, our intention was to combine three avenues of activity into one lovely space. We offer live classroom instruction in this small, 700-square-foot facility that doubles as a studio for filming, editing and producing new video programing. The sales and shipping headquarters for our growing Internet mail order business are located in adjacent offices. Sales of physical products is what supports most of our work as artists!
Our Belly Dance School
Lessons are taught by Delilah, other Seattle-based dancers and out-of-town guest artists from around the world. Other related arts may find a home in our new studios as well, such as Israeli Folk Dance, Hand Drums, the Ney, Costume Design, Yoga, Sufi Spirituality, Devotional Dance, Belly Dance for Teenagers, Movement as Therapy, etc. All movement forms must be soft shoe or shoeless.
Growth Through Teaching
VDP Studios is interested in sponsoring teachers in the studios. Experienced teachers may inquire. We also may schedule a teachers training program in the future.
Video Production
Laura Rose is our head program editor at Visionary Dance Productions. In our new facility we will continue to produce instructional and performance videos for purchase through Visionary Dance Productions. Laura Rose will also be available for hire on outside art projects.
A United Space: Photography and Movement Studio
The entire new space measures 1300 square ft. The movement studio space by itself is approximately 700 sqft (34.5 ft x 17 ft) with 14-ft high ceilings. The facility includes a bathroom and a dressing room, as well as a video editing suite. The rest of the space is occupied by Visionary Dance Productions mail order shipping and receiving business. One studio wall is mirrored for dance classes, we would like to install a curtain to cover mirrors during film work. A 15ft x 16ft grid with lights hangs from the ceiling to facilitate photography and video shooting.
The Future: An Internet Classroom
Our goal is to teach belly dance utilizing an online format. We will host a new article and a short, free belly dance video lesson each month. The lesson may be a dance move, a veil wrap, a makeup technique, or a costume trick. We may incorporate more than one video clip, as well as clips from the DVD’s we offer for sale.
Internet Sales
We will increase our line of belly dance programs and accessories to meet the needs of all belly dancers. Some items will be offered in limited supply and announced each month when we upload a new belly dance lesson.
