JENSUYA
JENSUYA BELLY DANCE
Dancing to Connect
People, Art, History & Culture
What We Do
Jensuya Belly Dance is the performance art and teaching company of my husband, Robert Peak, and me, Jennifer "Jensuya" Carpenter-Peak. With a focus on dance and music of the Near East and Mediterranean regions, we teach and entertain with Middle Eastern music, belly dance, folk dance, and culture through public and private performances, online classes and courses, workshops, YouTube videos, and education programs. TarabRaqs Mid East Arts Education is our school division of Jensuya Belly Dance.
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What we do
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Workshops
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Private Parties
“Jensuya is an amazing teacher—she is a gifted dancer AND teacher—she knows how to teach beginners through advanced. A consummate professional. Her workshops are SO FUN!” —Tracey F.
Summer reading program, Muse in Morocco, with Jensuya Belly Dance at Morgan County Public Library in Berkeley, WV.
Jensuya filming online belly dance course at Morgan Arts Council Ice House dance studio in Berkeley Springs, WV.
Belly dance instructor Jensuya with students in belly dance workshop at Morgan Arts Council Ice House in Berkeley Springs, WV.
Summer reading program, Muse in Morocco, with Jensuya Belly Dance at Morgan County Public Library in Berkeley, WV.
Online
Classes & Courses
Jensuya Belly Dance School
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We teach belly dance organically. From your very first belly dance class, we are integrating music, technique, body fitness, and culture so that each class or course with us is like taking a little journey to the Middle East as you learn to belly dance.
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Virtual Cultural Experiences
“What an awesome evening! The pair (Jensuya & Bob) make a great combo—and it is SO RARE to have live drumming as you dance. I've seen them several times performing...fantastic show.” —Tara S.
Dinner Shows
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Belly Dance Night at Alfredo's
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Join us monthly for live drumming and belly dancing at Alfredo's Mediterranean Grille in historic Charles Town, West Virginia—home of the Charles Town Races.
2024
September 14
October 19
November 16
December 14
Monthly belly dance show at Alfredo's Mediterranean Grille in Charles Town, WV.
Professional belly dancer Jensuya spinning with zils as patrons watch at Alfredo's in Charles Town, WV.
Children and teens belly dance with Jensuya and drummer Robert Peak at Alfredo's restaurant in Charles Town, WV.
Monthly belly dance show at Alfredo's Mediterranean Grille in Charles Town, WV.
“Jennifer did an amazing job of...presenting the content in an incredibly organized and accessible way...” —Emily Oleson, Dance Program Coordinator, Davis & Elkins College
Arts Education
TarabRaqs Mid East Arts Education
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We do Mid East music, dance, and culture arts education programs for schools, colleges, universities, libraries, clubs, organizations, micro schools, and homeschools.
Programs include:
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Assemblies
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Artist residencies
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Masterclasses
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Online courses
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Virtual programs
“Jensuya is passionate about belly dancing and loves to share this beautiful art form with others from her mesmerizing live performances, belly dance classes, and even tutorial videos. She and husband, drummer Bob, are a dynamic duo and consummate professionals!.” —Susan Fluharty
Berkeley Springs
Belly Dance Experience
Midday at the Oasis
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Indulge yourself in an extraordinary afternoon of belly dancing with live drumming at our mountain oasis in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, the nation's oldest spa town.
Perfect for:
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Girl Getaways
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Bachelorette Parties
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Friend Reunions
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Birthdays
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Couples
Have a question about a program? Send me an email.
