Please see the Description Section under Privacy & Legal Info for full details on the Studio. Phoenix Rising Studio is currently home to multiple Dance Groups:
Jewel in the Lotus Dance Company (JitL)
Gorgons Nest Fusion Belly Dance
Dimestore Dames Burlesque
as well as Lotus Duds & Whimsigoth Wares - Costuming & Custom Creations
Please message us directly for hours & availability for all groups ho
used within the Studio. Pricing Information:
$80 for Beginner Sprouts 8 week session
There are 2 Beginner Level Sessions; each full 8 week session is $80 a piece; once you have completed both beginner sessions; the pricing/attendance availability are as follows:
$10 for drop-in class (up to your level)
$40 for a 4 class punch card (up to your level)
$60 for a monthly membership (up to your level)
$80 for Gorgons Nest Fusion 8 week session
Private classes are available, please contact us to set up private lessons. Payments for Classes, Workshops, or Donations can be made to our Studio via the following options:
PayPal Account: paypal.me/jitlbellydanceco or Venmo -
General Studio Information
Our Purpose:
The Phoenix Rising Studio is a Dance Studio & Event Space. It is a safe space, that is open and welcoming to all. The Studio’s primary function is the Tribal Belly Dance classes of Jewel in the Lotus Dance Company. The Dance Instructors are also currently working on adding monthly specialty classes to the Studio’s available programs (more details will be posted here & on the events board when these learning opportunities become available). Our History:
The Phoenix Rising Studio was opened to be the home of Jewel in the Lotus Dance Company. The Studio was born from the ashes of quite the nomadic lifestyle; for Jewel in the Lotus called many places home before Phoenix Rising was founded. The group originated as a “Sister Troupe” to Benu Dance Company & called the Dancer’s Oasis Studio their home in their humble beginnings. When Benu sadly disbanded, the Sister Troupe carried on as they could, in one of their Founder’s homes. But even in their modest “Basement Days” the Troupe flourished; brought in new members, began performing at & even hosting shows, and learning new techniques. The time came to move on from this location & the Troupe shared space in Downtown Lincoln with several local Metal Bands. They spent roughly a year in this space of eclectic mixtures of artistic talents & gained many friendships in the local art community during their time there. But as space was limited & the Troupe was ever-growing, the time came to spread their wings & find a new home. The current location was originally shared with several other groups once again; a recording studio, a non-profit organization, & a Middle-Eastern Band. Each group ended up going different ways throughout the next two years; until only Jewel in the Lotus remained. It was in this moment that the Phoenix Rising Studio was officially born! Finally having a legitimate business space all to themselves, that met the variety of needs the Troupe required; they found peace in having no foreseeable need to move again anytime soon. Therefore, they knew they could settle in; & their home deserved a name befitting to their journey to achieving this harmonious habitat. Our Inspiration:
The Phoenix or 'fire bird' is a mythical bird and is a symbol of the sun. The Phoenix is also a legendary symbol of transformation; of life, death, and re-birth. In ancient Egypt, the Phoenix was a symbol of the sun rising and setting. Like a Phoenix, the sun sets (resembling a ball of fire) and rises again as a new sun. The Phoenix is also known as a symbol of royalty. The mythical Phoenix animal totem is the keeper of the fire in all of creation. As a powerful spiritual totem, the Phoenix is the ultimate symbol of strength and renewal. As both a fire and solar symbol, the Phoenix animal guide is symbolic of the sun, which “dies” in setting each night; only to be reborn in rising the next morning. In this sense, it never truly dies; rather, it is an immortal creature continually rising from the ashes.
The popular myths of the Phoenix, or its counterpart, existed in many cultures. In each culture the birds are all identified with, or connected to, the sun. We took inspiration from the Phoenix in two regards. First, being rebirth; not only being born from the ashes of our “Sister Troupe”, but in our continued rebirth in locations, members, and stylizations. Second, being the sun; in how dance has shined a light on our lives, and how we hope to share that light with others through our performances, and teaching future generations this ancient, ever-evolving art form.
