Join us in Atlanta for 4 days of dance! Workshops, lectures, fashion show, gala, competition and more September 25-28, 2025! More artists will be announced soon!
Essence of Belly Dance is a premier annual belly dance festival featuring a variety of workshops by some of the most notable international belly dancers in the industry! We tie it all together with a star-studded gala, competition and awards ceremony celebrating diversity in our beloved art form!! Countless hours of pure Belly Dance! It is truly an experience! Whether you are new to belly dance or an experienced professional, you will walk away with a solid foundation to help you improve as a dancer. We hope you can join us.
Essence of Belly Dance 13 will take place Thursday, September 25 - Sunday, September 28, 2025. All workshops and shows will be held at Doubletree Atlanta Dunwoody 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30341 located in the Atlanta metro area conveniently near Buckhead, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Doraville and the I-285 Perimeter, and just a few miles away from one of the top malls in the city, Perimeter Mall which offers plenty of lodging and dining options.