Business Details
Award-Winning Bellydance School in Santa Fe, NM
Pomegranate Studio is an award-winning bellydance school and performing arts organization dedicated to fostering artistic excellence and community engagement. Founded by renowned dance artist Myra Krien, we offer comprehensive dance education spanning traditional Egyptian Raks Sharqui to contemporary fusion forms. Our programs include professional performance opportunities through the Mosaic Dance Company and youth empowerment initiatives via Pomegranate SEEDs, a nonprofit mentorship program. Recognized with the 2019 Santa Fe Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, we combine international performance experience with local cultural impact.Our curriculum emphasizes technical mastery, artistic expression, and personal growth through dance. The Persephone Difference clothing line extends our philosophy of transformation and versatility to activewear. We maintain strong community ties through local performances, workshops, and educational outreach. Our Santa Fe-based studio serves as a creative hub for dancers of all skill levels. We prioritize sustainable practices through locally crafted products and women-led production. Our mission remains to elevate dance as a transformative force for individual and community development.
Services
Bellydance Classes
Youth Mentorship Programs
Professional Performances
Dance Workshops
Activewear Retail
Community Outreach
Performance Tours
Highlights and features
- We offer internationally recognized dance instruction from a 2019 Santa Fe Mayor's Award winner
- Our curriculum spans traditional Egyptian Raks Sharqui to contemporary fusion forms
- We operate Pomegranate SEEDs, a nonprofit youth mentorship program
- Our Persephone clothing line combines dancewear with versatile everyday fashion
- We maintain active performance schedules at prestigious venues nationwide
Services
Bellydance Classes
Comprehensive bellydance education for all skill levels, covering traditional Egyptian Raks Sharqui and contemporary fusion techniques. Our classes emphasize technical precision, cultural context, and artistic expression. Students benefit from personalized instruction by internationally recognized instructors.
Youth Mentorship Programs
Pomegranate SEEDs offers structured mentorship combining dance education with personal development for youth. This nonprofit initiative focuses on building self-esteem, leadership skills, and cultural awareness through dance-based activities and one-on-one mentoring relationships.
Professional Performances
Mosaic Dance Company presents professional-grade performances featuring both traditional and contemporary dance forms. The company maintains an active performance schedule at regional venues and national events, showcasing the highest standards of artistic excellence.
Dance Workshops
Specialized workshops focusing on specific dance techniques, performance skills, and cultural education. These intensive sessions provide concentrated learning opportunities for serious students and professionals seeking to refine their craft through expert instruction.
Activewear Retail
The Persephone Difference clothing line offers versatile dancewear that transitions seamlessly to everyday wear. Designed and produced locally in Santa Fe by women artisans, these garments combine functionality with fashion-forward design for active lifestyles.
People
Myra Krien
Founder & Director
Renowned dance artist and 2019 Santa Fe Mayor's Award recipient with international performance experience. Specializes in Egyptian Raks Sharqui and contemporary fusion forms while directing Pomegranate Studio' educational and performance programs.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We specialize in traditional Egyptian Raks Sharqui and contemporary fusion forms.
Do you offer youth programs?
Yes, our Pomegranate SEEDs program provides dance-based mentorship for young people.
Are performances open to the public?
Our Mosaic Dance Company performs at regional venues and national events throughout the year.
Do you sell dance apparel?
Yes, our Persephone Line offers versatile dancewear designed and made locally in Santa Fe.
How can I support your programs?
We accept donations to support our youth mentorship initiatives and community outreach efforts.
