Conversations with Belinda Brown

Today we’d like to introduce you to Belinda Brown.

Hi Belinda, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I am from Queens, NY, and began my dance training at the age of four at Gloria Jackson Dance Studio, where I studied African, Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. A graduate of North Carolina Central University, I continued my love of dance by becoming a dance instructor at Adele’s Creative Dance Centre in 1992. I have performed at New York City’s Theatre in the Park and have appeared on Good Day New York & Spiritual Awakening. In 1993, expanded my African, Ballet, Jazz & Tap training to include Liturgical, and became the Dance Ministry Leader at Merrick Park Baptist Church in 1995.

I relocated to North Carolina in 2007 and saw the need for a dance and music studio that specialized in progressive technique. Expressions in Rhythm Studio is a family-owned performing arts studio born on August 30, 2014, out of a love of the arts. We specialize in youth development that is inspirational and transformational and are committed to providing excellence in dance and music instruction to children ages 2-18.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Smooth, no. Rewarding, yes. As an African-American-owned business that offers dance and music lessons to a multi-cultural community, traditionally we have less income and assets that can help grow our business.

Thankfully, Expressions in Rhythm Studio has weathered every storm and continues to thrive as an integral business in our community.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Expressions in Rhythm Studio is a community-focused and technique-driven performing arts studio in the heart of Raleigh, NC We are committed to providing excellence in dance and music instruction to children ages 2-18.

We have a lot of great classes lined up to help children improve their skills, increase their flexibility, and have fun! Expressions in Rhythm Studio offers high-quality instruction in Acro, African, Ballet, Djembe Drumming, Hip Hop, Jazz, Liturgical, Lyrical, Tap, and MORE. Why Expressions in Rhythm Studio?

We are community-focused, and technique driven, offer excellent customer service, cultivate a safe environment- only Expressers and the EIR Studio Team are allowed in the building, pride ourselves on age-appropriate technique, performances, and costumes, have a warm & family-friendly atmosphere, are technically sound- attending seminars and conventions to stay current with choreography, motivational skills, and teaching techniques, and are creatively fun. In other words, our training is worth the travel!

How can people work with you, collaborate with you, or support you?
There are so many ways to support Expressions in Rhythm Studio!

Feel free to share our website (www.eirstudio.com) on your social media, write a positive review once you experience our amazing dance and music lessons, give the gift of arts by putting Expressions in Rhythm Studio on your child’s Christmas wish list, follow and share our posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@eirstudio).

Pricing:

• One class is $50 for 50 minutes and each class meets once a week
• The annual non-refundable membership fee, which applies to our Performance Season (September-June) is $40.00 per new student and $60.00 per new family (2 or more siblings in the same household) $30.00 per returning Expresser, and $50.00 per returning family (consecutive seasons).
• As a member of the EIR Studio Community, your investment goes towards Technique driven classes, smaller class sizes, performances experiences with memories that last a lifetime, and fun events for the family

Contact Info:

• Website: https://eirstudio.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eirstudio
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eirstudio
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/EIRStudio
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjahsvb3yg0IQ54HovrC3w
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/5DI8ESqdPaqGVkNBrZvQGw

Image Credits
JB Images