Janna (Janna Beaufait) began studying Belly Dance in 1989 and formed the Desert Wind Dance Company Performance group in 1993. Her highly skilled and perfected dance movements are not only breath taking in their complexity and mesmerizing quality but an inspiration to all who have the great fortune to see her perform. Janna also posses the innate gift of choreography which she readily demonstrates not only in her own dancing but with her many classes of eager students as well. All in all, she is magical to watch. As a certified teacher, Janna's skill level can transform all levels of dance skill from none at all to professional to new abilities and performance. Classes are in levels based on skill from Beginner to Advanced to Performance Company. Give her a call to see how you can fit into Belly Dance.

Mini Workshops At Janna's

I am so excited to announce our MIni Workshop’s at Janna’s for the Spring Semester featuring amazing talents from around our area!  MIni #1 KATERINA CHUPACHENKO February 4, 2012 Workshop 3-6pm $30 preregistered $35 at the door Show @ 8pm $5 following the workshop at Janna’s–Open to the public. Russian…

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Spring Semester Classes

  We have moved a few classes.  Take a look and be sure to call if you have any questions about classes, times, start dates, or curriculums. Janna’s will also be hosting a variety of great mini workshops with local dance belly dance and hula stars.  We are proud to…

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Happy Holidays!

Thank you to everyone who danced and attended the Holiday Hafla.  We had a great time!  We have a great line up of classes for the Spring starting on January 9 and our Open House and pre registration on January 8.  Keep an eye on the website for details.  See…

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A Big Thank You!

What a wonderful Hafla! Thank you again for all that each of you do to make each show a success. Dancers, you were fantastic, amazing, and inspiring! Techs, Kat thank you for your incredible work running the show from back stage. You are such a big help. And thank you…

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FALL HAFLA TODAY!

Join us today at the College of William and Mary for our Fall Hafla in the Commonwealth Theater, Sadler Center. We have an amazing line up of dancers from Janna’s and the Beledi Club of William & Mary performing today. Doors open at 5:30pm with the show starting at 6pm….

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Hello Dancers, If you have had both Package A & B of the Beginner Belly Dance Classes at Janna’s or have been out for a while from classes, here’s a chance to get back into dance in a low key no pressure way.  Dance is one of the most effective…

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Hafla-Ween!

4th Annual “Hafla-Ween” October 29, 2011 7-11pm Janna’s International Dance Studio 755 Thimble Shoals, Suite C Newport News, VA  23606 757-871-7594 Zombies and Vampires and Ghouls, oh my!  Time to dust off (or leave the dust for ambiance) your best Halloween costume and join us for a evening of delightfully…

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