Bellybeat Dance Company, founded and directed by Odella consists of 4 belly dancers, and three classical/contemporary dancers trained in various styles including ballet, modern and jazz. Odella uses her vast background in Ballet, Modern, Character Dance, Belly Dance, and Choreography to develop intricate group pieces. The name "Bellybeat" allows for limitless exploration, it does not pin the danc
ers to one specific style, and we hope that is what will make us shine and set us apart from other troupes. Odella remains fascinated by the movement vocabulary which comprises Middle Eastern Dance, especially the highly specific muscular isolations. Sometimes she uses that as a starting point and a way to blend her classical dance knowledge with her knowledge of belly dance. Bellybeat shares a collective hope that our work will touch a broad audience and continue to educate the public about what we feel is a highly respectable, and heavily studied dance form. We strive for our work to help facilitate the path of not just our own company dancers, but for many dancers currently working and performing in this field.
