We've been taking studio from Lily for a year and a half and we have loved every minute of it. My…read moredaughter and I are experienced dancers and have found Lily to be both knowledgeable and personable. She explains and breaks down information in a way that's accessible and accommodates for all body types and movement. She's the teacher we recommend to people who ask about belly dance instruction.

You have got to try Lily if you're just wanting to give belly dancing a try or if you've been doing…read moreit for a while. She is such an amazing, hard-working, beautiful teacher. She will push you, but everything she says is very positive and helpful. I am excited to come to class every week. She's also the first teacher I found who accommodated my light sensitivity by turning off the overhead lights. This meant the world to me because I stopped dancing for 3 years because I couldn't find a suitable place.

We just saw this circus. They're so good. We have seen a few other touring shows with a different…read morecompany. This one is much better. They had better stunts and nonstop performance. I walked out feeling it was worth it! I would definitely watch them again if they return.

Super fun team building experience! Im horrible at painting but the instructors do a great job of…read moredemonstrating and helping out. Plus if you bring a drink you think the painting looks great!

Was a great experience. My friend & I went for the first time and really enjoyed the artist led…read moreclass. I'm not much of a painter & was able to make it out with something cool. Ingrid was lovely instructor, patient and encouraging.

I give my strongest recommendation to Mystica Fiora's belly dancing/flow arts classes and…read moreperformances. She is a skilled professional of the highest caliber and multitalented showcasing a wide variety of styles: fire flow arts (fans, poi, hoops, wands, hand candles, wings), belly dancing (Egyptian/Raqs Sharqi, fusion, Indian), mermaiding (swimming with tail), and clowning (balloon animals, face painting). She is also pleasant, kind, and cheerful. She is very professional and always on time and communicates well. She has both online and in person classes available and hybrid options. I have also seen her perform multiple times and she is stunning! Book her for your special events! I have been taking belly dancing and flow art classes with her since the pandemic (mid 2020). At first we met online and now we meet in person. When I began classes with her I was suffering from debilitating chronic pain and could only dance for 5 minutes before needing to take a break. She was happy to incorporate accommodations for me when my feet were hurting or injured, for instance, we would do a seated chair class and focus on chest and arm isolations instead of leg movements. She always found a way to incorporate movement while working around my health issues, injuries, or surgeries. Now I can dance for hours and am teaching my own dance classes. I highly recommend seeking Samantha out if you have any chronic health issues that would improve with low impact exercise. She is also highly educated in these different art forms and is able to discuss the history of belly dance. She has been trained in a variety of styles from across Africa to the Middle East to India, even having traveled abroad to learn from instructors in other countries.

Mystica is an amazing belly dance instructor! She is kind and encouraging, positive and…read moreprofessional. Her excitement and passion for the art form is out of her! I get very excited for every opportunity to take a lesson from her.

Looking for a different kind of date night to break out of a rut and decided to explore Painting…read morewith a twist. My husband proudly announces he can't draw a stick figure, so this was definitely out of his comfort zone, but he willingly joined in the surprise. There are a number of paintings available on different nights, so the first step is to pick the one you want to do. From there, everything is set up for you with a plate of paint colors, a primed canvas, brushes and instruction. There's no presumption that you actually know what to do and Rodd, our instructor explained everything in plain English - not artsy lingo - so that you can follow along. Both instructors were there when you made a mistake or needed assistance or more paint and they were patient through the process. Neither of our paintings will end up in a fancy gallery, but we were happy with our finished works and the two hour class went at the right pace.

My husband and I went with a group of friends, none of us have natural talent with art. We wanted…read moreto give this place try. We had a great time. Our instructors/host name was Jamie and he was awesome! He is a true artist. He helped us create a beautiful mural. While allowing us to add our own creativity. We will definitely be back!

What a quaint studio, has lots of character that goes with the dance form! The owner Bahaia is a…read moregreat teacher whose teaching style is very technical at the same time very approachable. The rates for the classes is comparable to other belly dance classes in the austin area ($15ish). Have not tried any of the merchandise they sell, but looks like a decent variety.

The desire to shimmy and shake my way across ATX overtook me recently and my search for the right…read moreclass took me to Bahaia's belly dance class. And, right away, it was obvious that I wiggled in the right direction. Bahaia is a great instructor. I almost don't want to put her on Yelp. I feel like the survivor of a plane crash with that one lone bar of chocolate, asking myself if I really want to share. But just like the plane crash survivor, I know it isn't fair to keep everything for myself. So, here goes...I give you...Bahaia. Seriously, these classes are mega-fun. She teaches the techniques of belly dances, interspersed with just the right amount of the history of belly dance to keep it grounded. Plus she adds in the that extra bit of sparkle that keeps it interesting. (Not that a jiggling belly isn't interesting enough.) Bahaia has a history as a performer and still performs here in some ATX clubs on occasion. She has been studying or teaching belly dance throughout her adult life. SO, you know that she is teaching you the real thing. Plus with her history as a performer and belly dance choreographer, she teaches you how you can put all those techniques together into actual dances. Most importantly, she never loses sight of the fun. As for me, well, I'll keep attending because I have a thing for dance classes that are taken barefoot while sultry, rhythmic music plays. Nothing better than that on a Sunday evening. A final word about the particulars: She teaches classes in belly dancing at Arthur Murray Dance Studios and Flamencura. The classes run in 8 week cycles at a cost of $120.00, with discount given for taking more than one class per week. The Arthur Murray studio is a large studio located off of 183, and Flamencura is a smaller, intimate studio located off Burnet Road. I mention studio size because it necessarily imposes limits on class size. The classes held at Flamencura have fewer students in them so they fill up quickly.

I heard that they can sho' nuff jiggle so well that they generate a High Wattage of clean energy!…read moreOne show can power a multi-lane car wash And a row of Condos!!! Highly eclectic electric even electronic show-ow-ow !!

This is my very favorite burlesque troupe. They always bring the most inclusive and talented…read moreperformances. So sexy and so fun! I always have an amazing time at their shows! Don't miss out!

Checked out Bass Concert hall for Jerry Seinfeld, though Jerry sucked big time, the hall was great!…read moreIt gave a ncie look and feel and it felt nice and ventilated. They had enough parking space but I just park just outside and it was a breeze walking into the venue. Very good stff maintaining the queue and traffic. Tips to improve: 1. Form a file while entring the hall because people were scrambling all over to enter 2. Provide right instruction to queue outside restrooms 3. The last three rows are literally just free wooden chairs, esp the last one being a high-chair. Wish they were comfortable cushioned seats too.

Date night at Bass Concert Hall was orchestrated by the hubs, and he absolutely understood the…read moreassignment. We went to see The Wiz, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that reimagines The Wizard of Oz through a vibrant cultural lens. This production is part of the new national Broadway tour presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of Broadway in Austin, and from the moment we arrived, the evening felt special. Bass Concert Hall itself is stunning. The towering glass-front entrance and brightly lit lobby immediately create an inviting atmosphere, while beautiful sculptures on every level add an artistic touch throughout the venue. As Austin's largest performing arts venue with nearly 3,000 seats, the theater is impressively designed with multiple balconies and sightlines that make the stage visible from virtually everywhere. The acoustics are equally noteworthy...crystal-clear sound fills the space so well that every seat feels like a good seat. It had been a while since our last visit, and we noticed several updates. There seem to be more food and beverage options now, but the most fascinating addition was the snack bar technology. You simply place your items on the counter, and the system automatically recognizes everything you selected...no scanning required. Your items and prices instantly appear on the screen, and you check out from there. It felt a little futuristic in the best possible way. Now for The Wiz itself... from the very first scene, the production burst onto the stage with color, rhythm and energy. The costumes were intricate, bold, and beautifully designed, immediately signaling that this was not a traditional retelling but a fresh, re-envisioned production. While the core storyline remains familiar, it was told with modern twists deeply rooted in Black culture, music, and storytelling. The cast was phenomenal. Every vocalist brought incredible power and range, and quite honestly, it felt like Broadway-level talent across the entire ensemble. The visual production was equally captivating. The set design transformed constantly through changing colors, animated projections, and moving stage pieces that kept the audience fully immersed from beginning to end. The humor woven throughout added even more charm and made the experience feel joyful as well as powerful. It was a meaningful reminder about recognizing your own worth and power. It was entertaining, visually stunning, and emotionally uplifting. Bravo!!!