3rd Annual Hips of Strength Workshops & Hafla

Hips of Strength returns in 2026 for a weekend centered on movement, education, and community connection through the arts.
This gathering brings dancers, educators, and community members together to explore the relationship between embodiment, healing, and creative expression. The weekend will include educational workshops, belly dance training, and an evening hafla celebrating performers from across our regional dance community.
Save the Date
September 25–26, 2026
Halifax Repertory Theatre, Ormond Beach, Florida
Weekend Overview
Friday Evening:
Advocacy and sexual health education workshops focused on empowerment, communication, and survivor-informed practices.
Saturday:
Belly dance workshops featuring guest instructors, followed by an evening hafla showcase open to performers and community guests.
Additional details, instructors, and performer applications will be announced as planning progresses.
Purpose
Hips of Strength was created to support education, awareness, and community healing through movement and the arts. Event proceeds help sustain educational programming, compensate instructors, and support ongoing community outreach and media initiatives connected to this work.
Whether you participate as a dancer, student, volunteer, or audience member, this weekend is an opportunity to gather with intention and celebrate the strength found in shared creative space.