A flowing dance form using the body to express the emotions of life

We have dance classes at In Step Studio, Tallahassee, Florida.

I have classes in my studio, 4 miles south of capitol circle on Crawfordville Highway. My studio has mirrors along one wall and the floor is a true floating floor with mulitple foam layers under 2 layer of plywood and capped with a nearly indestructible dance floor covering. Great sound system and lots of sunlight! Never a problem with parking. My studio carries dance costuming, dance music, drums and various dance props.

I've been teaching this dance form since 1992. I have a 26 week basic lesson that gives students a well grounded basis in upper body flexibility, hip movements, synchronized hand and arm movements, and spinal strengthening. We sponsor Student Nights for all to show what they have learned several times a year.

To quote a phrase from local newspaper writer...in our studio you'll find...Fitness, Fun, Friends.

The Dance and Drum Class page lists all classes, class times and locations.

The location of In Step Studio is at 2609 Glover Road, Tallahassee. Glover Road runs east & west between Crawfordville Highway (US 319) and Wakulla Springs Road (Florida 61) The map quest web site, Map quest does a good job of mapping the location. Call 850-421-5151 for more information or send email to Nancy Redig, and please add the studio name to the subject line. This will separate your inquiry from the tons of SPAM sent to the studio.

Private lessons are available and encourages for all levels of dancer. Each lesson is built around the student's level of expertise and requirements. The private lesson can be one on one or several students can request a special session. It can also be videotaped, for a fee, and used as a reference by the student later. For more information, 850-421-5151 or email to Nancy Redig

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Because this name more closely defines what I teach and perform. The hardest thing for me to tolerate is the silly grin from clue-less strangers once they find out what I teach. Most of those giggling about the name have no idea how offensive they are being about a culture. And then comes the explanation: I teach dances that the folks do in the country, in the city, in their living room and they do it FOR FUN! I teach all kinds of movements, including the steps that do not require torso movement. Everyone dances; shoulder shimmies are to keep time with the music. Hip movements are just that - hip movements. And, I dance with heart, body and soul.

I have so much to learn. I intend to be learning as long as I am living. There are so many movements to master. Since I grew up in European culture, I have so much to learn about the culture that gives us this dance. I insist on passing along what I learn to my students. They come to my classes for a dance form and they come away with a better understanding of a part of the world. So, I feel I have to refer to the part of the world that shares this dance form with us. I avoid the term that too many associate with little clothing and sexual conduct.

Let's dance!

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  Halimeda the stage name and halimeda of the sea

My Middle Eastern Dance stage name, Halimeda, was selected by my husband from a list of Greek names: thinking of the sea. Since we were living on our sail boat, racing our 'home' on weekends, SCUBA diving, the name seemed just fine. My marine biologist, husband neglected to mention that it is also the name of a beautiful, marine algae.