Tahya

Tahya's Belly Dance Basics | Thurs 6:00 PM @NCC
2022-09-22 18:00 - 19:20 (America/New_York) | Northampton Community College, 3835 GREEN POND ROAD, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
This is a 6-class session (each class approx. 75 min) September 22 – October 27. It is being offered in-person on the Main Campus of Northampton Community College (NCC), Bethlehem. CLICK HERE to register and/or for more information. Please note: registration closes 3 days prior to class date ~ so, don’t delay. Register today!
Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. Includes gentle effective stretches. No experience necessary.

September 2022 New Moon Zoom
2022-09-25 13:00 - 13:30 UTC | Online Zoom
When the sky is moonless and dark, gather with us online via Zoom to invoke blessings for new beginnings available at the start of a new moon cycle. Facilitated as a gift for ourselves & our global community. Contact Tahya for Zoom login.

October 2022 New Moon Zoom
2022-10-24 19:00 - 19:30 UTC | Online Zoom

Tahya's Belly Dance ~ Beyond Basics | Thurs 6:00 PM @NCC
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York) | Northampton Community College, 3835 GREEN POND ROAD, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
This is a 4-class session (each class approx. 75 min) November 10 – December 8 (no class Nov 24). It is being offered in-person on the Main Campus of Northampton Community College (NCC), Bethlehem. CLICK HERE to register and/or for more information. Please note: registration closes 3 days prior to class date ~ so, don’t delay. Register today!
Awaken your chakras and celebrate beautiful, sassy, empowered YOU! This is the next level for students who have attended Belly Dance Basics with Tahya. Class includes dance instruction along with gentle effective stretches.

Birth Dance Belly Dance with Tahya
2022-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Wellness Center at Jasper Mountain, 5093 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus, PA, 18049, United States
POSTPONDED; future date TBD :: Celebration of Natural Birthing* :: It is my distinct honor and a pleasure to share with this event’s attendees movements from one of the “oldest forms of dance, originating with pre-Biblical religious rites worshiping motherhood…” as my teacher Morocco Carolina Varga Dinicu wrote in her article “Belly Dancing and Childbirth” and as Daniela Gioseffi wrote in her book Earth Dancing, this is a “dance of birth and fertility dating back to ancient cultures as preparation of the body for birthing, as well as a dance of life in celebration of the female’s magical ability to bring life forth from her womb.” See also Tahya Birth Dance Belly Dance Program.
This class is open to the public ~ For more info & registration fee, please visit the Celebration of Natural Birthing FB Event Page and/or contact co-hosts Alyssa Balance & Stephen Hoog: 484 554 2753
*This program is designed to promote natural birthing. Baby friendly. Topics will include: Preparing Properly for Homebirth, Flower Blessing, Ceremony, Understanding the Parameters of Unassisted Birth, video of hypno birth, women sharing their natural birthing stories, Belly Dance with Tahya, Postpartum Nutrition etc.

Cost for the program:

$30–Morning
$30–Afternoon
$20–Belly Dance with Tahya
$50-Full Day

Tahya's Belly Dance Basics | Tues 6:00 PM @LMCC
2022-11-15 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lower Macungie Community Center, 3400 Brookside Rd., Lower Macungie, PA, 18062, United States
This is a 6-class session November 15 – December 20. It is being offered in-person the Lower Macungie Community Center (LMCC). CLICK ON ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES TAB to register and/or for more information.
Restore your energy. Raise your spirits. Revitalize. Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. No previous experience necessary.

November 2022 New Moon Zoom
2022-11-23 19:00 - 19:30 UTC | Online Zoom

December 2022 New Moon Zoom
2022-12-23 13:00 - 13:30 UTC | Online Zoom

Art of Belly Dance | Fridays @ noon WE Yoga Studio
2023-01-13 12:00 - 12:55 (America/New_York) | WE Yoga, 2313 W Highland St, Allentown, 18104, United States
This is an 8-class session DAYTIME class January 13 – March 3, 2023. It is being offered in-person at West End Yoga in Allentown (WE Yoga). For more information and to register: Click here
Restore your energy. Raise your spirits. Revitalize. Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. No previous experience necessary.

January 2023 New Moon Zoom
2023-01-20 19:00 UTC | Online Zoom

February 2023 New Moon Zoom
2023-02-19 19:00 - 19:30 UTC | Online Zoom

Tahya's Belly Dance Basics | Mon Morning 10:30 AM @LMCC
2023-03-06 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Lower Macungie Community Center, 3400 Brookside Rd., Lower Macungie, PA, 18062, United States
This is a 6-class session DAYTIME class March 6 – April 10, 2023. It is being offered in-person the Lower Macungie Community Center (LMCC). CLICK ON ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES TAB to register and/or for more information.
Restore your energy. Raise your spirits. Revitalize. Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. No previous experience necessary.

Tahya's Belly Dance Basics | Tues 6:00 PM @LMCC
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lower Macungie Community Center, 3400 Brookside Rd., Lower Macungie, PA, 18062, United States
This is a 6-class session March 7 – April 10, 2023. It is being offered in-person the Lower Macungie Community Center (LMCC). CLICK ON ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES TAB to register and/or for more information.
Restore your energy. Raise your spirits. Revitalize. Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. No previous experience necessary.

Art of Belly Dance | Fridays @ noon WE Yoga Studio
2023-03-24 12:00 - 12:55 (America/New_York) | WE Yoga, 2313 W Highland St, Allentown, 18104, United States
This is a 6-class session DAYTIME class March 24 – April 27, 2023. It is being offered in-person at West End Yoga in Allentown (WE Yoga).
For more information and to register: Click here
Restore your energy. Raise your spirits. Revitalize. Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. No previous experience necessary.

Tahya's Belly Dance Basics | Thurs 6:00 PM @NCC
2023-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Northampton Community College, 3835 GREEN POND ROAD, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
This is an 8-class session April 6 – May 25, 2023. It is being offered in-person on the Main Campus of Northampton Community College (NCC), Bethlehem. CLICK HERE to register and/or for more information. Please note: registration closes at 5 PM on the day prior to class date ~ so, don’t delay. Register today!
Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. Includes gentle effective stretches. No experience necessary.

Tahya's Belly Dance Basics | Tues 6:00 PM @LMCC
2023-04-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lower Macungie Community Center, 3400 Brookside Rd., Lower Macungie, PA, 18062, United States
This is a 6-class session April 25 – June 13, 2023. It is being offered in-person the Lower Macungie Community Center (LMCC). CLICK ON ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES TAB to register and/or for more information.
Restore your energy. Raise your spirits. Revitalize. Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. No previous experience necessary.

ASWM 2023 Conference :: Tahya Presentation Ancient Egyptian Waters of Life & the Goddess Hathor
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-06 | Crowne Plaza Syracuse, Syracuse, NY, United States
I am honored & delighted to announce I have been invited to be among the presenters at the Association for Study of Women and Mythology (ASWM) conference May 5 & 6, 2023, offering a Workshop and Panel Presentation ‘Ancient Egyptian Waters of Life & the Goddess Hathor’.
CLICK HERE to visit the ASWM website for complete details about the schedule, full lineup of presenters and registration information.
This is your invitation to attend; I hope to see you there!

Art of Belly Dance | Fridays @ noon WE Yoga Studio
2023-05-12 12:00 - 12:55 (America/New_York) | WE Yoga, 2313 W Highland St, Allentown, 18104, United States
This is a 6-class session DAYTIME class May 12 – June 23, 2023. It is being offered in-person at West End Yoga in Allentown (WE Yoga). NOTE: No class Friday, May 26 (Memorial Day wknd)
For more information and to register: Click here
Restore your energy. Raise your spirits. Revitalize. Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. No previous experience necessary.

NEW! Art of Belly Dance with Tahya for Mothers and Daughters | Thurs 5:30 PM @NCC
2023-06-15 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Northampton Community College, 3835 GREEN POND ROAD, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
This is a 6-class session June 15 – July 27, 2023. (No class July 6). It is being offered in-person on the Main Campus of Northampton Community College (NCC), Bethlehem.
Mothers, grandmothers, aunties attend with your daughters, grandaughters, nieces (ages 12 and up) ~ spend time together trying something new that is fun and builds self-esteem and confidence. Explore movements celebrating one’s beauty, grace and creativity. Learn the secrets of the dance that were handed down from one generation to the next, from grandmother to mother to daughter.
One registration admits mother and daughter. Register in mother’s name. No experience necessary.
CLICK HERE to register. Please note: registration closes at 5 PM on the day prior to class date ~ so, don’t delay. Register today!

Tahya's Level II Belly Dance | Thurs 6:30 PM @NCC
2023-06-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Northampton Community College, 3835 GREEN POND ROAD, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
Level II “Beyond Basics” ~ This is a 6-class session June 15 – July 27, 2023. (No class July 6). This class is offered in-person on the Main Campus of Northampton Community College (NCC), Bethlehem.
CLICK HERE to register. Please note: registration closes at 5 PM on the day prior to class date!
This is the “next level” for anyone who has participated in Belly Dance Basics with Tahya. Dive into some fun combinations utilizing the Tahya Technique vocabulary of movement; awaken your chakras; feel more sensual; and celebrate beautiful, sassy, passionate, empowered *YOU*! Class includes dance instruction along with gentle, effective stretches. NOTE: No class July 6.

𝒫𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝒮𝒶𝒸𝓇𝑒𝒹 𝒮𝑜𝓊𝓃𝒹 𝒯𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔 Guest Speaker
2023-06-20 | Online Zoom
𝒫𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝒮𝒶𝒸𝓇𝑒𝒹 𝒮𝑜𝓊𝓃𝒹 𝒯𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔

I am delighted to announce I am a featured Guest Speaker within this 6-month online program (starting June 20) offered by Elsa Field, PhD, Priestess of Avalon and Sacred Singer for Goddess ~ a program designed to empower *YOU* to bring Sacred Sound into your life.

Enrollment closes midnight June 15th;
for complete details, CLICK HERE

Introduction to Sacred Instruments in Goddess Tradition of Ancient Egypt
2023-06-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Crooked Row Farm & Market, 3245 PA-309, Orefield, 18069
In this 1-hr program you’ll learn about the Systrum, an ancient Egyptian hand-held percussion instrument with cymbals that slide on transverse bars creating a shimmering jingle when shaken, a predecessor to the tambourine often played along with the frame drum.
The systrum was played in combination with the frame drum in festive community processions. It was also used as a sacred implement in ceremonial ritual, especially associated with the Goddess Hathor*
*whose many epithets included Nourisher of the Fields, Sovereign of the Stars, Mistress of Music & Dance
No experience necessary. Instruments will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own hand drum and/or shaker. Choose to participate in either (or both) of these dates:
Saturday, June 24 :: 3-4 pm

DISCOVER the relevance of these hand-held percussion instruments in Ancient Egypt
LEARN how they can be used as sacred instruments today
MOVE your body in circular patterns celebrating the Divine Feminine Essence
PLAY a simple rhythm pattern
PARTICIPATE in a co-creative experience

LOCATION: Crooked Row Market*, 3245 PA-309, Orefield, PA 18069
*certified organic, female-owned vegetable farm on western edge of Lehigh Valley
YOUR INVESTMENT: $40 (Click here for June 24 pgm)
PLEASE NOTE: Class limited to 6 participants. To assure your space, don’t delay; register today!
WANT TO SHARE A FLYER WITH YOUR FRIENDS? Click here!

Art of Belly Dance | Wednesdays @ 6 PM Online
2023-07-12 18:00 - 18:55 (America/New_York) | Online Zoom
6-class ONLINE session starts JULY 12, 2023
Wednesday evenings 6:00-6:55 PM ET
(if you need a time zone converter, please see link below).
An immersion into the essentials of rhythms & movements dating back to the days when transmission of the Art of Being Feminine was revealed through the Dances of the Goddess.

Discover the mystique of expressive dance with origins dating back to ancient times. Move your hips and torso in circular patterns as we spiral to the Goddess residing within.
To register click here
*TIME ZONE CONVERTER: CLICK HERE
NOTE: Zoom link sent to registrations day prior to class start date.

Art of Belly Dance | Fridays @ noon WE Yoga Studio
2023-07-14 12:00 - 12:55 (America/New_York) | WE Yoga, 2313 W Highland St, Allentown, 18104, United States
This is a 6-class session DAYTIME class July 14 – August 25, 2023 (no class August 4). It is being offered in-person at West End Yoga in Allentown (WE Yoga).
$75 registration ~ For more information and to register: Click here
Restore your energy. Raise your spirits. Revitalize. Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. No previous experience necessary.

Tahya's Belly Dance Basics | Tues 6:00 PM @LMCC
2023-09-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lower Macungie Community Center, 3400 Brookside Rd., Lower Macungie, PA, 18062, United States
This is a 6-class session Sept 12 – Oct 17, 2023. It is being offered in-person the Lower Macungie Community Center (LMCC). CLICK ON ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES TAB to register and/or for more information.
Restore your energy. Raise your spirits. Revitalize. Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. No previous experience necessary.

Tahya's Belly Dance Basics | Thurs 6:00 PM @NCC
2023-09-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Northampton Community College, 3835 GREEN POND ROAD, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
This is a 6-class session September 14 – October 26 (No class OCT 5). It is being offered in-person on the Main Campus of Northampton Community College (NCC), Bethlehem. CLICK HERE to register and/or for more information. Please note: registration closes 3 days prior to class date ~ so, don’t delay. Register today!
Explore ancient arts in the Modern World through low-impact movement founded in ancient women’s traditions and experience the health benefits of Belly Dance with Tahya, a nationally renowned ACE-certified instructor. Includes gentle effective stretches. No experience necessary.

Tahya's LEVEL II Belly Dance | Thurs 7:00 PM @NCC
2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Northampton Community College, 3835 GREEN POND ROAD, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
Level II “Beyond Basics” ~ This is a 6-class session Sept 14 – Oct 26, 2023. (No class 10/5). This class is offered in-person on the Main Campus of Northampton Community College (NCC), Bethlehem.
CLICK HERE to register. Please note: registration closes at 5 PM on the day prior to class date!
This is the “next level” for anyone who has participated in Belly Dance Basics with Tahya. Dive into some fun combinations utilizing the Tahya Technique vocabulary of movement; awaken your chakras; feel more sensual; and celebrate beautiful, sassy, passionate, empowered *YOU*! Class includes dance instruction along with gentle, effective stretches. NOTE: No class July 6.

WOMEN’S DANCE FROM AROUND THE WORLD
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Fowler Center Northampon Community College, 511 E. Third St., Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Join Tahya SAT SEPT 30th 10:00 AM* for an immersive interactive experience as part of Touchstone Theatre’s FESTIVAL UNBOUND.
Learn dance styles taught by three different women from across Ukrainian, Egyptian, and Mexican cultures.
Saturday, Sept 30 – 10am-12noon
Dance Studio, Room #531
Northampton Community College
Fowler Family Southside Center
This event is FREE to attend but we encourage you to make a reservation due to limited spots.
REGISTER: CLICK HERE

QUESTIONS? Contact Tahya

Help for Your Aching Hands hosted by Northampton Community College
2023-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Fowler Center Northampon Community College, 511 E. Third St., Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Help for Your Aching Hands ~ 90-min Seminar/practicum with handouts provided.
Enjoy the benefits of stretches and postures for your hands which can be practiced sitting, standing, or walking, any time/place ~ stuck in traffic, at the office, watching TV.
MORE: Practicing mudra in combination with chanting the ancient Sanskrit words associated with these hand postures while also holding arms at shoulder (as best as one is able) is also effective breast cancer rehabilitation. Using the breath by chanting the mudra, combining breath and physical movement activates healing energy in the upper part body.
For more information and to register: Click here

Tahya's LEVEL II Belly Dance | Thurs 6:30 PM @NCC
2023-11-02 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Northampton Community College, 3835 GREEN POND ROAD, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
Level II “Beyond Basics” ~ This is a 6-class session Nov 2 – Dec 14, 2023. (No class 11/23). This class is offered in-person on the Main Campus of Northampton Community College (NCC), Bethlehem.
CLICK HERE to register/search for DANCE149 SEC13. Please note: registration closes at 5 PM on the day prior to class date!
This is the “next level” for anyone who has participated in Belly Dance Basics with Tahya. Dive into some fun combinations utilizing the Tahya Technique vocabulary of movement; awaken your chakras; feel more sensual; and celebrate beautiful, sassy, passionate, empowered *YOU*! Class includes dance instruction along with gentle, effective stretches. NOTE: No class November 23.
