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Fiercely Feminine Movement
An 8-Week Expressive Dance Immersion
Build confidence, strength, and sisterhood through joyful movement.
All shapes, sizes, and dance levels are welcome.
Weds | Mar 11 – Apr 29
Weds | May 13 - July 1
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Space Share Lab | Bronzeville, Chicago
Choose Your Way to Dance
Join the full series, attend a few classes that fit your schedule, or drop in for a single session.
OPTION 1 - Best Value
8-Class Series - $150
Commit to full journey and experience the greatest transformation in strength, confidence and joy! Best value for the full Fiercely Feminine experience.
Classes meet Wednesday evenings in Bronzeville from 6:30 – 7:30 PM.
By purchasing, you agree to our Play Empowered Terms & Conditions. Prefer PayPal? Pay here.
OPTION 2
The 4-Class Flex Pass - $75
Can't make each week? Choose any 4 classes that work for your schedule. Perfect for busy weeks while staying connected to the experience.
Classes meet Wednesday evenings in Bronzeville from 6:30 – 7:30 PM.
By purchasing, you agree to our Play Empowered Terms & Conditions. Prefer PayPal? Pay here.
OPTION 3
Single Class Drop-In - $25
Join us for a single drop-in class and experience the energy of Fiercely Feminine movement. A great way to try the class before committing to a series.
Classes meet Wednesday evenings in Bronzeville from 6:30 – 7:30 PM.
By purchasing, you agree to our Play Empowered Terms & Conditions. Prefer PayPal? Pay here.
Other Ways to Move with Asali Naimah
You can also study Middle Eastern Belly Dance Level 1 and Level 2 with Asali at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square.
What to Wear & Bring
We want you to feel comfortable and ready to move.
Clothing
Wear anything you can move easily in.
Leggings, dancewear, or gym clothes all work well.
Footwear
Socks, dance shoes or bare feet
Optional Flair
Hip scarves or coin belts are welcome if you want a little sparkle — but they are completely optional.
Bring
A water bottle to stay hydrated.
Meet Asali Naimah
Asali Naimah is The Work-Live-Play Strategist and the visionary behind Empowered By Asali, where she masters the intersection of professional presence and embodied movement. Her artistic foundation was forged at the Pittsburgh School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) and further matured while performing with Ebony Fire at Hampton University and founding the inclusive Majestic Dance Troupe.
A seasoned professional performance artist with international credits in Turkey and Egypt, Asali’s expertise in MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) dance is rooted in deep, long-term study with world-renowned masters. Her lineage includes extensive training with the legendary Serena Wilson, Virginia Mendes of Miami, Yousry Sharif, Cinzia Purificato and Jasmin Jahal.
Currently serving on the faculty at the Old Town School of Folk Music, Asali brings her passion for inclusivity and mastery to the Fiercely Feminine series at Space Share Lab. Here, she empowers women to reclaim their grace and confidence, contributing to the vibrant artistic legacy of Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood.
Join Us: The Fiercely Feminine Collective
If Fiercely Feminine or any of my classes speaks to you but now isn’t the right time, stay connected through the Fiercely Feminine Collective and receive invitations to future classes and movement experiences.
Learn to Play Finger Cymbals: Find Your Groove Workshop
📅 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 1:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Old Town School of Folk Music - Lincoln Square
Ready to break free from overthinking and actually feel the music?
Join Asali Naimah, known in the belly dance community as a Killer Ziller, for a one-hour crash course in finger cymbals (called sagat in Arabic and zills in Turkish).
This is not about rigid patterns.
This is about finding your groove.
Open to dancers and non-dancers, this class helps you connect to rhythm in a natural, expressive way.
You’ll learn how to:
trust your rhythm
play with confidence and ease
connect movement and sound
find your own groove
Bring your own finger cymbals if you have them.
A limited number will be available to borrow, so bringing your own is highly recommended.
⚡ Limited spots available.
Come ready to move, explore, and make some joyful noise.
Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll leave feeling more confident, expressive, and ready to play.
May need to create a account to register.
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm CT //
11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET
Join Work-Live-Play Strategist, Life Coach, Artist, and Experience Designer Asali N. Locke-Ellison for an interactive 90-minute session.
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LEARN MORE! Ask how to enroll in my next 7-week Positive Intelligence Bootcamp.
LEARN MORE! Ask how to enroll in my next 7-week Positive Intelligence Bootcamp.