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)

“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)

“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)

“Thank you, Magdalene Moves for sharing your love, passion, and talent for this beautiful art form. Your beauty shines inside and out. You made the evening fun, entertaining, educational, and inspiring! We look forward to you coming to do a Ladies Night Pop-up event again!”

~Nancy Phillips, Heartsong Farm

“On a scale of 1-10 (10 being super awesome): 20!!

I only wish we had more time in class! I love the Facebook group. Love the context of the moves and WHY. I love the pace of the class. I have been telling my friends about it. The space is beautiful!”

~Laura

“Class is wonderful, challenging, encouraging, and creative!”

~Sheila

“I am really enjoying this class. Magdalene does a great job breaking down the movements and explaining how it should feel inside our bodies. I love how body positive the class is. ”

~Val

“I have felt so much progress already! I have been telling my friends! Class is FUN. It feels great to move my body in an accepting environment.”

— Christina

“This was pure JOY! We are so lucky to have Magdalene in our community. 10/10 would recommend going to one of these ladies nights!”

~Meredith Whitney Yoga