What do we do in Saskatoon that is different?

• welcoming attitude to all in a wheelchair accessible, integrative setting;
• education about cultural divergences, since oriental dance is not a homogenous entity and comes from approximately 23 middle eastern countries;
• first to offer instruction in Sufi meditation = whirling classes for youth & adults;
• first to offer Tara dances (rooted in Buddhist philosophy) and Persian diaspora dances;
• first to offer the American fantasy form of American Tribal Style Belly Dance;
• no forcing of members to participate in annual dance recitals or public performances;
• de-emphasis of commercial aspect of dance, in favor of psycho-social bonding & healthy fitness goals;
• studio privileges in a Saskatoon Health Region Seniors facility where both elders and dance students can benefit from a positive artistic presence and cross generational interaction.
• the reciprocal belief that we are all teachers, and we are all students.