Dancer. Teacher. Healer.
Building community and normalizing moving again by carving out a small space in her own back yard.
Just in Time for Valentines!
Just in Time for Valentines!
Sensual Bellydance
with Magdalene
Mondays for 10 weeks, @ 6:30pm
February 17-April 21, 2025
Creative Healing & Fitness: 518 Main Street, Lyndonville, Vermont
No experience necessary. Every body welcome!
Give yourself a Valentine’s gift this year! It’s time to learn the seasoning of sensuality in your dance. Let go, come alive, and fully embody your sultry, seductive side.
In this 10-week session, you’ll discover how to take up space, explore different characters, and exude unshakable confidence. Breathe deeply, relax into your sensual being, and own every move. You’ll build a fantasy—paying close attention to setting, music, costuming, and makeup. It’s about dancing with intention, framing your movements, and practicing the art of stillness—allowing yourself to be seen.
Let’s make this a journey of self-love and confidence!
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CLASSES
New 2025 Session!!
February 17 - April 23
Lyndonville: Wednesdays
6:30pm Silk & Spice Bellydance Troupe
7:30pm Foundations of Bellydance
NEW!! LIVE ONLINE CLASSES: Mondays
6:00pm Foundations of Bellydance
Testimonials
“Had such a wonderful evening of dance, music, food, culture, and community at St. Johnsbury Distillery for the Sold Out- A Night of Middle Eastern Dance and Music , a show organized and hosted by Magdalene Moves.
All the dancers’ hard work was so evident as they put on a flawlessly magickal and uplifting show. St. Johnsbury Distillery was swanky but casual and welcoming, and the food was just perfect for the evening's event. The DJ kept the music and our hips moving all evening!
The feeling of connection and community as we kicked off our shoes, held hands, and danced joyfully (and at times coordinated) in a circle around the restaurant was absolutely amazing and just what this burnt out mama needed.
Seeing Magdalene perform and bring her style of dance to everyone was just beautiful. I took a 9 week belly dance class with Magdelene and to say that this lady works so hard is an understatement! She brings her whole self and all the love and beauty to each thing she does. This evening was no exception.
I am so grateful to have shared this experience and I can't wait for more!”
-Crystal W. (Corinth, VT)
“The Middle Eastern Bellydance class with Magdalene makes me feel so special. The music and comaraderie make me feel good. Magdalene is a great teacher. She is always smiling and gracious. She has a wonderful appreciation for music, understands and explains it well. The class is very different every week so it’s always fresh and you are never sure what you will be learning. For me the best part is all the fun and laughter, dancing to nice music, while learning something new each class. It gives me more confidence. I am so happy to have found this class. I enjoy both the class and learning from Magdalene very much. I am looking forward to fall session!
Judy S. (Lyndonville, VT)
“This has been such a wonderful experience and given me a burst of confidence back that I haven’t had in a long time. I’ve been able to give my inner child exactly what I wanted- to belly dance and it’s been life-altering. Thank you so much for offering this and sharing this gift with the community, I can’t wait to dance with you again. I am already looking forward to signing up for the next session!”
Sarah E. (Derby, VT)
“I have enjoyed belly dancing class with Magdalene so much! She demonstrates and explains everything she is teaching us in a way that makes it feel possible! I often feel klutzy but in class when I follow Magdalene I feel some grace and fluidity. It’s a great feeling! Magdalene makes sure she offers different ways to do moves so we can do what works best for our body. I look forward to the next class when it’s offered.”
Cathy C. (St. Johnsbury, VT)
“For the past three years, I have been on a journey. I have lost 160 lbs and I decided to move out of my comfort zone and take a belly dancing class with Magdalene.
I walked into class, lacking the self confidence I thought I needed. Magdalene not only taught us about how to move our bodies and the history of middle eastern dance but she also taught us to love ourselves and one another as a tribe of women.
Magdalene makes this a safe space to express ourselves and learn movement. I am so thankful for finding my tribe, all because a woman named Magdalene showed us the path to belonging in dance.
I highly recommend that anyone who is thinking about taking belly dancing lessons, should sign up for her next session, you will truly find joy, peace and love.”
Melissa G. (St. Johnsbury, VT)
“Magdalene is a fun, creative, and patient teacher. I enjoyed the beginner class in Derby so much! I felt stiff and awkward more than once, but was walked through it in such a beautiful way. I enjoyed the sharing of the history and culture of belly dancing as much as the instruction in dance. I walked away from the last class with a smile and a desire to sign up again in the fall. Thank you so much, Magdalene!”
Lauren B. (Morrisville, VT)
Wandering Vine VT, St. Johnsbury Distillery, & Magdalene Moves Present
OASIS
Be our special guest in a family-style atmosphere. Chef Sarah, at Wandering Vine VT, will offer delicious food with a Mediterranean flair. There will be entertainment by our local belly dancer, Magdalene, as well as special guests. Open dancing will follow.
378 Railroad Street, St Johnsbury, VT 05819
Tickets: Only 40 available. $35 each
Experience the Artistry and Elegance of Belly Dance!
Invite the captivating charm of belly dance to your event, and feel the atmosphere come alive with beauty and energy. Magdalene weaves together fluid movements and rhythmic beats, creating an enchanting experience that delights and inspires. Perfect for weddings, parties, or any special occasion, a belly dance performance with Magdalene brings joy, excitement, and a unique touch of elegance that will leave you and your guests in awe. Let the artistry of belly dance make your event truly memorable.
“WOW! Until I saw Magdalene, I didn’t really know what she did. That was amazing!”
“I had never seen Magdalene dance before and I was stunned. It was absolutely amazing. So smooth, graceful, and tasteful. I was actually moved to tears. I cannot express how much it moved me.”
Email to set up your next experience!
magdalenemoves@gmail.com
About Magdalene
Magdalene, a dancer and teacher from St. Johnsbury, uses her talents in Middle Eastern dance to spread joy and healing while building mini communities. Performing and teaching throughout New England and New York, she encourages movement and fosters a deep appreciation for music in everyone she meets.
Driven by a voracious appetite for learning and a commitment to growth, Magdalene has studied with renowned teachers from around the world. As a nurse and Ayurvedic counselor, she brings a wealth of knowledge about the human body, yoga, breathwork, and meditative practices to her dance. Her presence and earthy style uplift and inspire, making every performance a memorable experience.
Salem Arts Fest, Massachusetts, 2024
The Cosmic Dancer
I sometimes forget
that I was created for Joy.
My mind is too busy.
My Heart is too heavy
for me to remember
that I have been
called to dance
the Sacred dance of life.
I was created to smile
To Love
To be lifted up
And to lift others up.
O’ Sacred One
Untangle my feet
from all that ensnares.
Free my soul.
That we might
Dance
and that our dancing
might be contagious.
~Hafiz