Lotus Arts Studio
6966 West Main
(behind ACE Hardware, across from Jefferson's restaurant)
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.
Lissa Stallings-Boone, Yoga
Information coming soon.
Danielle Jackson, Bellydance
Danielle Jackson is a Belleville native, who has been dancing under Lauren's guidance since 2004. She is known for her sinuous, strong, isolated technique, creative musicality, and delightful stage presence. Dani is also a painter, visit www.dantasticfaces.com to see her artwork.
Rowan Adams
Alternative bellydance
Rowan 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.' Rowan is on leave from teaching at the moment, but we hope to have her back soon.
Lynn Newsom, Bellydance
Lynn started belly dancing in 2002 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.