House of Hips

New Instructor: Katya is in the House! 💜💜💜

Katya grew up learning Turkish cultural dances from her family members and dancing them at every event in her Romani community in rural central New York. Katya’s maternal and paternal families are both of Romani origin.Katya’s maternal family come from a long line of belly dancers and musicians from Istanbul, and her paternal family came from a nomadic tribe that traveled between St. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia performing music, songs, dances, and skits.

Outside of the Romani community, Katya has also learned western dance styles such as jazz, ballet, and tap. Growing up, Katya was part of a community theater that performed musicals and plays. When not dancing, Katya enjoys figure skating, aerial, and being with her friends & family.

Look for her classes starting this month! 🇹🇷❤️

Join us next Saturday August 1st at 7pm at the Depew Community Center as we celebrate 20 years of Zuut performing fusion belly dance in Buffalo NY! Presale tickets are only $10 and include snacks, a champagne toast, amazing cupcakes by Bee Sweet, and lots of fun dance performances in a friendly & welcoming environment! 🎟️🍿🧁🥂

Hope to see you there!
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We are only 1 week away from Zuut's 20th Birthday Bash featuring House of Hips! We're celebrating 20 years of fusion belly dancing in Buffalo NY with performances to Lady Gaga, Guns N' Roses, Lana Del Rey, The Tragically Hip, and more! Presale tickets are only $10 and include snacks, a champagne toast, and amazing cupcakes by Bee Sweet! 🎟️🍿🧁🥂

Join us Saturday August 1st at 7pm at the Depew Community Center for a night of fun dances in a friendly & welcoming space.
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New Instructor: Alia is in the House! 💜💜💜

Alia has been dancing for as long as she can remember, and movement has always been one of her favorite forms of self-expression. Her dance journey began with ballet as a child, continued with hip-hop throughout high school, and expanded in college, where she was a member of her school's drill team and the Afrobeat dance team, Sankofa.

Alia believes dance is a language that allows people to express themselves, embrace their femininity, and connect with others in a meaningful way.

She is excited to teach beginner heels classes that are fun, welcoming, and supportive.

Her goal is to build a community where women feel comfortable stepping outside their comfort zones, growing in confidence, and leaving each class feeling empowered and more like their best selves.

Look for her classes starting in August! 👠❤️

Mandy's newest blog post: Dance Class is 50% Therapy. 🥰
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Dance Class is 50% Therapy We often joke about it during class, but it's true: Dance Class is 50% Therapy. As I write this, I know my own therapist is smiling while reading this (hi Kris!), so I want to be clear that it isn't...

Last week, Mandy was honored to be nominated for the 2026 Innovator and Change Maker award at the Women's Business Center at Canisius University Ignite Awards.

"House of Hips world dance studio in Buffalo, NY [offers] classes to adult beginners … House of Hips believes that dance should relieve your stress - not add to it. We strive to maintain an inviting and cooperative environment for our students to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being."

Although we did not win this year, we will continue working toward our goal to help more adults in WNY who never thought they'd be able to dance to learn that dance can be accessible and empowering for everyone - regardless of age, gender, or body type. 💜💜💜

Tonight at 7pm! Hope to see you there!!! 💜💐💜
House of Hips 2026 Studio Showcase

Join us this Saturday, May 9th at 7pm for our House of Hips 2026 Studio Showcase! Our casual friendly atmosphere and beautiful dance performances make everyone feel at home! Come to our House and see what our instructors & students have been up to. $10 suggested donation includes snacks. We can't wait to see you!!! 💜🍿🍩💜

Join us this Saturday, May 9th at 7pm for our House of Hips 2026 Studio Showcase! Our casual friendly atmosphere and beautiful dance performances make everyone feel at home! Come to our House and see what our instructors & students have been up to. $10 suggested donation includes snacks. We can't wait to see you!!! 💜🍿🍩💜