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Liquid Language

A movement studio by Amanda Kaye

Story-based choreography and fusion belly dance classes with veils, fans, props, and fire spinning. Become a member to learn online with Amanda Kaye, and join her classes in Nevada City, on Zoom, or one-on-one.

Next class · Mon, Oct 19, 6:00 pm · Fusion Belly Drills on Zoom

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What to expect

Movement as Language

Dance is a universal language that is continuously evolving through human interaction. Whether you are just discovering your flow or looking to deepen your practice, each session is crafted to move you towards your goals.

The method

  1. 01

    Building Vocabulary

    Before we speak, we must learn the words. Precision of movement is developed through repeated practice. We will focus on the core mechanics of fusion belly dance by drilling isolations, locks, and postures that form the essential building blocks of the style.

  2. 02

    The Grammar of Flow

    Now we string the words together, adding complex layering, musicality, and transitions to your flow. Movements become illusions, and space is created for emotive elements. Isolations begin to move energy throughout the body with less effort.

  3. 03

    Storytelling

    In this stage, complex techniques are combined with deeper story or emotion to create a cathartic inner and outer experience. Allow this deepened relationship with your body to deepen your relationship to life.

Amanda Kaye

Your teacher

A Little About Me

Amanda Kaye has been studying, teaching, and performing fusion belly dance since 2018. A synchronized swimmer throughout her childhood and a fire spinner for over a decade, movement is a thread that she has always followed. Helping her fellow humans discover their passion for dance has been one of the greatest gifts of her life.

Story-based choreography has helped Amanda more deeply understand the world around and within her. Creating space for others to experience the delights of this aspect of movement has become a passion. She combines focused technical practice with exploratory improvisation to assist in the growth of her students.

Her teaching is influenced by the many teachers she has been blessed to train under over the years, such as Jill Parker, Zoe Jakes, Colleena Shakti, Swan (Sedona) Soulfire, and April Rose.

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Performances

Live performance

Fire artistry, veil fans, and fusion belly dance for weddings, festivals, and private events

Fire fans
On stage

Amanda creates live performances for weddings, festivals, ceremonies, and curated events: fire artistry, fusion belly dance, and veil fans, composed to your specific needs. Each engagement is designed in collaboration with you.

Styles

  • Fire performance
  • Fusion belly dance
  • Veil fans

For

  • Weddings & ceremonies
  • Festivals & stages
  • Private gatherings

Booking

From $400

Every quote is custom · travel welcome

Honoring the roots

Responsibly Teaching a Culturally Adapted Practice

This dance is not mine.

I owe everything to the birthplaces of belly dance throughout North Africa and the Middle East, and the dancers and musicians who have shared their practices throughout the centuries.

I teach a fusion of it that I have accumulated over years of study, and do my best to respect and honor its source cultures. I love belly dance and am eternally grateful to be a student of such an empowering lineage.

If you study with me, I hope you fall in love with the roots too. I hope to be a useful resource on your journey.

Good to know

Questions

Something else on your mind? Email me or message @liquidlanguage_.

Is this for me?

Yes. First-time dancers are welcome: movements are broken down from the start and you go at your own pace. If you already dance, private sessions build on what you know, from layering and musicality to full choreography. If a class asks for some basics first, its page says so.

How do classes work?

After you book, an email brings everything you need: the studio address and directions, or your own Zoom link for online classes and private sessions, plus a reminder the day before. Wear anything you can move in; bare feet or socks work well. Online, a little floor space is enough and your camera is always optional.

What do members get?

Depending on your tier: my lessons in easy parts with mirror, slow motion and loops, my posts and behind the scenes, the members chat, and savings on every group class and private session. Cancel anytime in two taps from your profile; you keep everything until the end of what you paid for. See the tiers

How does payment work?

Securely online with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card, powered by Stripe. Booking your next class at the studio works too: we set it up together and it still runs safely online. No cash needed.

What if I need to cancel?

Cancel at least 24 hours before your class or session for a full refund, or move to another date. Within 24 hours there are no refunds, but a friend is welcome to take your spot in a group class. Just reply to your confirmation email. Full policy

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