Lotus Arts Studio
in the Arcades building (next door to the shopping center)
6600 West Main, Suite 9
Belleville, IL 62223
618/530-5416
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From St. Louis - JB Bridge:
1. Head southeast on I-270 S 6.1 mi
2. Continue on I-255 E Entering Illinois 16.1 mi
3.Take exit 17A to merge onto IL-15 E/New Missouri Ave toward Belleville
4. Continue to follow IL-15 E 5.8 mi
5.Take the Frank Scott Pkwy W exit
6.Turn right at Frank Scott Pkwy W 2.3 mi
7. Turn left at W Main St 0.5 mi
From St. Louis - Poplar Street Bridge
1. Take I-55 N/I-64 E/I-70 E/US-40 E toward Illinois
2. Continue to follow I-64 E Entering Illinois - 8.6 mi
3. Take exit 9 for IL-157 toward Caseyville/Centreville - 0.4 mi
4. Turn right at IL-157 S - 1.8 mi
5. Turn left at W Main St - 2.7 mi
Instructors
Lauren Haas
Bellydance & yoga
(owner, Lotus Arts Studio)
Lauren has taught bellydance since 2001. She was formerly a performing member of Sahara Sand Productions dance troupe and has appeared onstage at the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Union Station, the Red Sea restaurant, the Loop in Motion festival, and other area venues and events. She continues her education with Diana Wolf of St. Louis and attends workshops with Egyptian, Turkish, American and Canadian instructors around the country and most recently with a trip to Cairo, Egypt. More about Lauren as a dancer at www.bellydancestuff.com. Click here to see Lauren in action.
Lauren trained as a yoga teacher at Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja, Mexico and holds a 200 hour RYT certification with Yoga Alliance. She is also an ACE certified group fitness instructor.
Laura 'Kat' AdamsAlternative bellydance
Laura blends traditional bellydance movements with tribal technique and adds a uniquely sassy attitude to create her alternative style. Her class performs at special events as 'The Weird Kids.' Click here to see Laura in action.
Lynnette Newsom, Beginner Bellydance
Lynn started belly dancing five years ago after seeing one of Lauren's fliers for classes. She has been hooked ever since. She has since performed in several haflas, student shows, and workshop shows, and looks forward to continuing to feed her addiction. Lynn has taken workshops with Yousry Sharif, Nourhan Sharif, Faten Salama, Tayyar Akdeniz and Vashti.
Danielle Jackson, Beginner BellydanceDanielle Jackson is a Belleville native, who has been dancing under Lauren's guidance for the last two years. Videos were Danielle's only connection to bellydancing before meeting Lauren. When she is not dancing, Danielle is painting or watching television.
Laura Mocabee
Swing Dance
(information to come...)
Gary Brandt
Tai Chi
(information to come...)