Discover the transformative power of belly dance in this workshop designed to nurture a loving, joyful relationship with your body. Through gentle technique, a short dance combination, guided discussions, and mindfulness exercises, you’ll explore how pleasurable movement and body awareness can help shift negative self-perceptions toward confidence and self-love. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned dancer, this workshop offers a supportive space to reconnect with your body, celebrate your unique beauty, and feel absolutely gorgeous while moving. No dance experience necessary—Just come as you are.

Jacinda Li is a celebrated performer and instructor of Middle Eastern and Polynesian dance, weaving stories through movement from her home base in Washington, D.C. For over 15 years, she has brought vibrant energy and grace to weddings, festivals, restaurants, and cultural events across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region and beyond. Her journey began with a personal discovery of dance as a path to joy and transformation—and has since taken her to national and international stages, where she has earned multiple awards for her artistry.

Jacinda holds a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies and is also a certified Pilates and fitness instructor. Her work is rooted in a deep belief in the healing power of movement and its ability to connect us more fully to ourselves and others. Through dance, she invites her students and audiences alike to rediscover beauty, strength, and presence within their own bodies.