Our Students
At Hip Motions, we believe that dance knows no boundaries! Our academy is proud to have an incredible tapestry of people from all walks of life, cultures, and backgrounds. Each student (Hipster) brings unique energy and stories to the dance floor, creating a vibrant community of empowerment and joy.
Join us as we celebrate the strength, beauty, and creativity of our diverse dancers and highlight THEM.
Together, we move, learn, and inspire each other to embrace our individuality through the art of belly dance.
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Joined Hip Motions in 2020.
“ I’ve been belly dancing since the 80s. I’m an avid traveler just got back from Egypt. Artist writer, ukulele, player, equestrian enthusiast, retired chemotherapy nurse and my Yorkie Enzo runs the show at home.”
Heidi Jan Fox
Joined Hip Motions in 2021
“ After a foot injury my doctor said to dance! Started belly dancing 50 years ago and never looked back. I’m hooked on the art, the music and the dancers I have met. I danced with several troupes, taught some classes, but always take a classes whenever I can. I fell in love with Middle Eastern food, too. I was in law enforcement for most of my career. My hobbies have included gardening, stained glass and quilting. I’m just an all-around Florida girl with southern Georgia and Pennsylvania German roots who loves middle eastern dancing. ”
Linda
Joined Hip Motions in 2023
“ I was born and raised in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I married my husband who had joined the United States Air Force, which I had the privilege to travel all over the world. I have a son, a daughter, two granddaughters, a great grand baby boy and an English Bulldog named Lola. As for me, I’m now retired from the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force. Dancing is my passion among other things like crafting and painting using different mediums..”
Lilly Lopez
Bianca Gomes
Joined Hip Motions in 2023
“ I am Brazilian and came to the USA about 4 years ago to attend grad school. I am a biologist, and my fields of study are botany, paleontology, and ecology. I love to dance Latin rhythms such as salsa, merengue, and bachata, and my favorite Brazilian dance Forró. I do martial arts; kickboxing and boxing, and I like painting in oil. I also love going out to eat, partying, and watching arthouse movies. Belly dance for me is an excellent opportunity to be with women from all walks of life and to do one of the things I like the most. The friends I made in the classes will always be in my heart as examples of strong and big-hearted women..”