Heart & Veil Belly Dance Troupe

05/29/2026

Belly dancing is cancelled for Friday, May 29. Josie, our instructor, will be unavailable for the next three weeks due to family obligations and summer travel ✈️. Deborah, H&V co-leader, will lead class as her schedule permits.
Registration for Shimmy Mob's EASA event will be available soon. Please monitor Team Parkersburg's page for information. We would be delighted to have you join us.
In the mean time, keep practicing your shimmies!

05/24/2026

05/23/2026

Tonight we had the pleasure of taking ShimmyMob to friends, Pat and Becky Hines, that would come see us perform if they could. The weather was not in our favor, but we made use of a beautiful and spacious screened patio porch to tell the story of ShimmyMob and perform this year’s dance. Our friends even donated to FCIC.

Becky said “I wanted to give something because it is such a wonderful cause. I also admire people who give time and effort to help others. I also like to give when it helps our community!”


What a joy it was to share the mission of Shimmy Mob and bellydance.

05/15/2026

Belly dancing
6:30 tonight
Fitness With Phyllis

05/10/2026

H&V is extremely proud of Team Parkersburg and all they do to support Family Crisis Intervention Center. Great job, ladies!

05/03/2026

Heart & Veil was delighted to participate in the inaugural MOV Fitness Expo, which took place today. The event drew a substantial turnout of vendors and attendees, and it is anticipated to become even more successful in the future.
As scheduled, H&V presented a belly dance demonstration. Deborah, a certified personal trainer, delivered a compelling presentation on the benefits of belly dance, highlighting its focus on muscle isolation and development, as well as its positive impact on cognitive function. Josie led an engaging audience participation segment, teaching a short combination and then performing it with everyone to music. The participants demonstrated impressive dancing skills and seemed to have a great time. Deborah's sword balancing act was a hit with both children and adults. After initial hesitation from some of the younger participants, Deborah reassured them that the blade was not sharp, and they were able to enjoy the experience. It was thrilling!
Deborah and I also discussed H&V's involvement in Shimmy Mob with the attendees. Our members are preparing for the worldwide event on World Belly Dance Day next Saturday in support of our local domestic violence shelter, Family Crisis Intervention Center. We invite you to join us for our performance at 10am at Point Park Amphitheater and would love to collect any donations for the shelter from audience members. Heart & Veil classes are on Friday evenings at the Belpre location of Fitness With Phyllis which also Shimmy Mob’s sponsor.
Heart & Veil would like to express our sincere appreciation to the MOV Fitness Expo organizers for inviting us to participate. We look forward to future events.

04/17/2026

Belly dancing
Fridays 6:30pm
Fitness With Phyllis
Belpre location

02/23/2026

H&V experienced a momentous day today, thanks to Joanna Abel's enthralling presence and expert instruction during two engaging workshops. She taught us cutting-edge techniques and honed our existing skills. We discovered the potential of our shimmies and learned complex combinations.
I extend my gratitude to every dancer who attended, as their dedication and hard work were evident throughout the sessions. You have all earned valuable new tools for your dance toolkit.
This successful event was made possible by Deborah's tireless efforts. While I was away attending a family funeral, she took charge and ensured the event's success. Deborah and her husband, Kevin, went above and beyond in preparing the studio and creating a door prize.
I also extend my gratitude to Fitness With Phyllis for providing us with an outstanding studio space.
Our heartfelt thanks go to Joanna Abel, whose kindness, empathy, and motivational approach made this experience truly exceptional. I feel privileged to have gotten to know her over the past year. I hope this is the first of many collaborations between Joanna and Heart & Veil.

02/20/2026

There will be no belly dance class tomorrow, 2-20-26.

02/09/2026

Heart & Veil Belly Dance Troupe is bringing professional belly dancer and instructor Joanna Abel from Pittsburgh to spend the day sharing her expertise with two workshops, welcoming participants of all levels - from absolute beginners who’ve never tried belly dance to experienced dancers eager to deepen their practice.
Join us for an inspiring day of movement, technique, creativity and FUN under Joanna’s expert guidance.