Kat from Kalamazoo
@katfromkalamazoo.bsky.social
Teacher. Belly Dancer. Woodturner.
www.katfromkalamazoo.com
www.katfromkalamazoo.com
Today is day one of Nebula Nights with Maria Hamer and Joanna Abel! So excited to host and learn from these two in a couple hours. 💚🎉🫶🥳
If you’re near Kalamazoo, MI, come on out!
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com/events
If you’re near Kalamazoo, MI, come on out!
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com/events
www.katfromkalamazoo.com
August 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Today is day one of Nebula Nights with Maria Hamer and Joanna Abel! So excited to host and learn from these two in a couple hours. 💚🎉🫶🥳
If you’re near Kalamazoo, MI, come on out!
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com/events
If you’re near Kalamazoo, MI, come on out!
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com/events
I’m hosting my first dance workshops and it’s shaping up to be something really special -this is your chance to help a dancer!💛
🎟️Sponsor:
•One class–$37.50
•Two classes–$75
•Full weekend pass–$182.50
Head to the event registration page and select your donation amount
👉 katfromkalamazoo.com/events
🎟️Sponsor:
•One class–$37.50
•Two classes–$75
•Full weekend pass–$182.50
Head to the event registration page and select your donation amount
👉 katfromkalamazoo.com/events
June 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I’m hosting my first dance workshops and it’s shaping up to be something really special -this is your chance to help a dancer!💛
🎟️Sponsor:
•One class–$37.50
•Two classes–$75
•Full weekend pass–$182.50
Head to the event registration page and select your donation amount
👉 katfromkalamazoo.com/events
🎟️Sponsor:
•One class–$37.50
•Two classes–$75
•Full weekend pass–$182.50
Head to the event registration page and select your donation amount
👉 katfromkalamazoo.com/events
Thanks for the lovely photos McInchak Family Salon and Photography! And to Flint Fusion for having me out to teach #daturastyle workshops!
Belt and headpiece by @bellydancebycarrie
Belt and headpiece by @bellydancebycarrie
May 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Thanks for the lovely photos McInchak Family Salon and Photography! And to Flint Fusion for having me out to teach #daturastyle workshops!
Belt and headpiece by @bellydancebycarrie
Belt and headpiece by @bellydancebycarrie
🤩Both Maria Hamer AND Joanna Abel are coming to Kalamazoo MI on Fri Aug 15 and Sat Aug 16th! 🌟
Register at www.katfromkalamazoo.com/events to reserve your spot!
Register at www.katfromkalamazoo.com/events to reserve your spot!
May 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🤩Both Maria Hamer AND Joanna Abel are coming to Kalamazoo MI on Fri Aug 15 and Sat Aug 16th! 🌟
Register at www.katfromkalamazoo.com/events to reserve your spot!
Register at www.katfromkalamazoo.com/events to reserve your spot!
So excited to announce that Maria Hamer is coming back to Kalamazoo, MI! Workshop descriptions & registration info still to come.
Aug 15&16th!
#mariahamerbellydance #katfromkalamazoo #bellydance #bellydanceworkshops #fusiondance #raqssharqi #danceclasses #kalamazoo #kalamazoomi #kalamazoomichigan
Aug 15&16th!
#mariahamerbellydance #katfromkalamazoo #bellydance #bellydanceworkshops #fusiondance #raqssharqi #danceclasses #kalamazoo #kalamazoomi #kalamazoomichigan
April 28, 2025 at 2:52 AM
So excited to announce that Maria Hamer is coming back to Kalamazoo, MI! Workshop descriptions & registration info still to come.
Aug 15&16th!
#mariahamerbellydance #katfromkalamazoo #bellydance #bellydanceworkshops #fusiondance #raqssharqi #danceclasses #kalamazoo #kalamazoomi #kalamazoomichigan
Aug 15&16th!
#mariahamerbellydance #katfromkalamazoo #bellydance #bellydanceworkshops #fusiondance #raqssharqi #danceclasses #kalamazoo #kalamazoomi #kalamazoomichigan
I’ve been back in my woodshop and have a few sets ready!
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com
These wooden zils go FAST so don’t delay!
Please help me out by sharing and reposting. Thanks! 💚
#woodenzils #woodenfingercymbals #fingercymbals #zils #sagat #bellydance #daturastyle #fusiondance #raqssharqi #dance
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com
These wooden zils go FAST so don’t delay!
Please help me out by sharing and reposting. Thanks! 💚
#woodenzils #woodenfingercymbals #fingercymbals #zils #sagat #bellydance #daturastyle #fusiondance #raqssharqi #dance
April 23, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I’ve been back in my woodshop and have a few sets ready!
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com
These wooden zils go FAST so don’t delay!
Please help me out by sharing and reposting. Thanks! 💚
#woodenzils #woodenfingercymbals #fingercymbals #zils #sagat #bellydance #daturastyle #fusiondance #raqssharqi #dance
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com
These wooden zils go FAST so don’t delay!
Please help me out by sharing and reposting. Thanks! 💚
#woodenzils #woodenfingercymbals #fingercymbals #zils #sagat #bellydance #daturastyle #fusiondance #raqssharqi #dance
Wildemount wildlings, WILDE OUT!
Loving the new series @samriegel.bsky.social and @criticalrole.bsky.social
Super happy for this C2E2 cosplay I made… especially the merit badges!
#samriegel #criticalrole
Loving the new series @samriegel.bsky.social and @criticalrole.bsky.social
Super happy for this C2E2 cosplay I made… especially the merit badges!
#samriegel #criticalrole
April 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wildemount wildlings, WILDE OUT!
Loving the new series @samriegel.bsky.social and @criticalrole.bsky.social
Super happy for this C2E2 cosplay I made… especially the merit badges!
#samriegel #criticalrole
Loving the new series @samriegel.bsky.social and @criticalrole.bsky.social
Super happy for this C2E2 cosplay I made… especially the merit badges!
#samriegel #criticalrole
Reposted by Kat from Kalamazoo
Saroyan Zills sent me this amazing video today... Datura cymbals getting polished up & ready for Phase 1 starting in just a week and a half!
Learned the owners do all the stamping, forming, deburring, and polishing themselves. #the&elementsofbellydance #fingercymbals #musicalmarch #daturastyle
Learned the owners do all the stamping, forming, deburring, and polishing themselves. #the&elementsofbellydance #fingercymbals #musicalmarch #daturastyle
March 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Saroyan Zills sent me this amazing video today... Datura cymbals getting polished up & ready for Phase 1 starting in just a week and a half!
Learned the owners do all the stamping, forming, deburring, and polishing themselves. #the&elementsofbellydance #fingercymbals #musicalmarch #daturastyle
Learned the owners do all the stamping, forming, deburring, and polishing themselves. #the&elementsofbellydance #fingercymbals #musicalmarch #daturastyle
The next session of belly dance classes start March 26th in Portage, MI and online! All are welcome!
Registration is at www.katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
Registration is at www.katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
March 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The next session of belly dance classes start March 26th in Portage, MI and online! All are welcome!
Registration is at www.katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
Registration is at www.katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
Be a lifelong student! Never stop learning!
I love all my #bellydance classes. This is a clip of me in Silvia Salamanca‘s online drills class. I’d been sick for days prior to this & was SO out of breath. And I loved every moment!
#dance #fusiondance #silviasalamanca #gratitude
I love all my #bellydance classes. This is a clip of me in Silvia Salamanca‘s online drills class. I’d been sick for days prior to this & was SO out of breath. And I loved every moment!
#dance #fusiondance #silviasalamanca #gratitude
March 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Be a lifelong student! Never stop learning!
I love all my #bellydance classes. This is a clip of me in Silvia Salamanca‘s online drills class. I’d been sick for days prior to this & was SO out of breath. And I loved every moment!
#dance #fusiondance #silviasalamanca #gratitude
I love all my #bellydance classes. This is a clip of me in Silvia Salamanca‘s online drills class. I’d been sick for days prior to this & was SO out of breath. And I loved every moment!
#dance #fusiondance #silviasalamanca #gratitude
‼️ No in-person classes next week on 2/5
🌟 Still want to dance w/ me all February? I have a 4-week pre-recorded class series beginning Mon, 2/3 for only $30!
💃🏻 In-person & 💻 Zoom classes start Wed, 2/12:
5p-Shimmies & Skills!
6p-Choreography w/ optional performances
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
🌟 Still want to dance w/ me all February? I have a 4-week pre-recorded class series beginning Mon, 2/3 for only $30!
💃🏻 In-person & 💻 Zoom classes start Wed, 2/12:
5p-Shimmies & Skills!
6p-Choreography w/ optional performances
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
Classes | Kat From Kalamazoo
www.katfromkalamazoo.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
‼️ No in-person classes next week on 2/5
🌟 Still want to dance w/ me all February? I have a 4-week pre-recorded class series beginning Mon, 2/3 for only $30!
💃🏻 In-person & 💻 Zoom classes start Wed, 2/12:
5p-Shimmies & Skills!
6p-Choreography w/ optional performances
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
🌟 Still want to dance w/ me all February? I have a 4-week pre-recorded class series beginning Mon, 2/3 for only $30!
💃🏻 In-person & 💻 Zoom classes start Wed, 2/12:
5p-Shimmies & Skills!
6p-Choreography w/ optional performances
🔗 www.katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
⭐️ Registration for Feb Belly Dance Classes is LIVE!
I’d love to dance with you if you can follow my #1 rule: be kind to yourself and to others! Belly dance is for all bodies, ages, genders, &experience levels, &everyone deserves to share the joy of dance in a supportive community. 💚 #daturastyle
I’d love to dance with you if you can follow my #1 rule: be kind to yourself and to others! Belly dance is for all bodies, ages, genders, &experience levels, &everyone deserves to share the joy of dance in a supportive community. 💚 #daturastyle
January 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
⭐️ Registration for Feb Belly Dance Classes is LIVE!
I’d love to dance with you if you can follow my #1 rule: be kind to yourself and to others! Belly dance is for all bodies, ages, genders, &experience levels, &everyone deserves to share the joy of dance in a supportive community. 💚 #daturastyle
I’d love to dance with you if you can follow my #1 rule: be kind to yourself and to others! Belly dance is for all bodies, ages, genders, &experience levels, &everyone deserves to share the joy of dance in a supportive community. 💚 #daturastyle
Reposted by Kat from Kalamazoo
Kyle Shire, our friend and coworker at Critical Role, lost everything in the fire in Altadena. If you have the means to donate, we've set up a gofundme for him to help
gofund.me/64794f4b
gofund.me/64794f4b
Donate to Kyle & Jon Phoenix Fund (Rebuilding after Eaton Fire), organized by Vinnie Singh
Dear friends and community,
I’m reaching out with a heavy heart … Vinnie Singh needs your support for Kyle & Jon Phoenix Fund (Rebuilding after Eaton Fire)
gofund.me
January 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Kyle Shire, our friend and coworker at Critical Role, lost everything in the fire in Altadena. If you have the means to donate, we've set up a gofundme for him to help
gofund.me/64794f4b
gofund.me/64794f4b
Reposted by Kat from Kalamazoo
All, the Pasadena Humane Society is asking for donations - they're taking in animals right now, and are also preparing to evacuate if needed.
Please consider helping:
Please consider helping:
Eaton Fire Emergency
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January 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
All, the Pasadena Humane Society is asking for donations - they're taking in animals right now, and are also preparing to evacuate if needed.
Please consider helping:
Please consider helping:
I completed the 2024 challenge!! It was a BIG commitment AND I did it.
You can do it, too! Check out @thedaturaonline for info on the 2025 challenge. Happy dancing!
@daturastyle #daturastyleteacher #dance #bellydance #fusiondance #growthmindset
You can do it, too! Check out @thedaturaonline for info on the 2025 challenge. Happy dancing!
@daturastyle #daturastyleteacher #dance #bellydance #fusiondance #growthmindset
January 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I completed the 2024 challenge!! It was a BIG commitment AND I did it.
You can do it, too! Check out @thedaturaonline for info on the 2025 challenge. Happy dancing!
@daturastyle #daturastyleteacher #dance #bellydance #fusiondance #growthmindset
You can do it, too! Check out @thedaturaonline for info on the 2025 challenge. Happy dancing!
@daturastyle #daturastyleteacher #dance #bellydance #fusiondance #growthmindset
Join us for #DaturaStyle #BellyDance classes every Wed @5&6p beg 1/8 in Portage, MI (or Zoom)! All body shapes, sizes, &genders are welcome to explore the art of movement, rhythm, and self-expression in a fun and inclusive environment. #kalamazoomi #kalamazoomichigan #portagemi #portagemichigan
December 26, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Join us for #DaturaStyle #BellyDance classes every Wed @5&6p beg 1/8 in Portage, MI (or Zoom)! All body shapes, sizes, &genders are welcome to explore the art of movement, rhythm, and self-expression in a fun and inclusive environment. #kalamazoomi #kalamazoomichigan #portagemi #portagemichigan
Happy holidays!
December 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Happy holidays!
Dancers: What diameter finger cymbals do you practice and perform with?
I just turned a smaller wooden set (2”) and I’m wondering if they’re too small…
I just turned a smaller wooden set (2”) and I’m wondering if they’re too small…
December 8, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Dancers: What diameter finger cymbals do you practice and perform with?
I just turned a smaller wooden set (2”) and I’m wondering if they’re too small…
I just turned a smaller wooden set (2”) and I’m wondering if they’re too small…
Join us starting Jan 8th for belly dance classes in Portage, MI (5&6p) or online! Whether your goal is to be active, have fun, or build technique, our community is here to help!🕺🏼💃
#bellydance #dance #daturastyle #fusiondance #portagemi #portagemichigan #kalamazoo #kalamazoomichigan #kalamazoomi
#bellydance #dance #daturastyle #fusiondance #portagemi #portagemichigan #kalamazoo #kalamazoomichigan #kalamazoomi
November 30, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Join us starting Jan 8th for belly dance classes in Portage, MI (5&6p) or online! Whether your goal is to be active, have fun, or build technique, our community is here to help!🕺🏼💃
#bellydance #dance #daturastyle #fusiondance #portagemi #portagemichigan #kalamazoo #kalamazoomichigan #kalamazoomi
#bellydance #dance #daturastyle #fusiondance #portagemi #portagemichigan #kalamazoo #kalamazoomichigan #kalamazoomi
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🎉ON SALE! Only a few of each wood available. Shipped in the next 6 weeks. 📦📬
Coupon FREESHIP valid 11/29 and 11/30 only. 💚
#woodenzils #woodenzil #zil #zils #fingercymbals #woodenfingercymbals #dance #bellydance #daturastyle #fusiondance #raqssharqi
🎉ON SALE! Only a few of each wood available. Shipped in the next 6 weeks. 📦📬
Coupon FREESHIP valid 11/29 and 11/30 only. 💚
#woodenzils #woodenzil #zil #zils #fingercymbals #woodenfingercymbals #dance #bellydance #daturastyle #fusiondance #raqssharqi
Wooden Zils for PREORDER | Kat From Kalamazoo
These sets are made to order, meaning they have not been made yet. I hand turn each set with care so please allow up to six weeks for shipping.
Set of 4 Wooden Zils hand-turned from either black walnu...
www.katfromkalamazoo.com
November 29, 2024 at 12:05 PM
www.katfromkalamazoo.com/product/preo...
🎉ON SALE! Only a few of each wood available. Shipped in the next 6 weeks. 📦📬
Coupon FREESHIP valid 11/29 and 11/30 only. 💚
#woodenzils #woodenzil #zil #zils #fingercymbals #woodenfingercymbals #dance #bellydance #daturastyle #fusiondance #raqssharqi
🎉ON SALE! Only a few of each wood available. Shipped in the next 6 weeks. 📦📬
Coupon FREESHIP valid 11/29 and 11/30 only. 💚
#woodenzils #woodenzil #zil #zils #fingercymbals #woodenfingercymbals #dance #bellydance #daturastyle #fusiondance #raqssharqi
For Black Friday & Small Business Saturday, I’m trying something new: a pre-order for my hand-turned wooden zils w/ free shipping in the US!
This means the zils haven’t been made yet, so allow 6 weeks for shipping.
11/29 & 11/30. Pre-order items will go live Fri morning www.katfromkalamazoo.com
This means the zils haven’t been made yet, so allow 6 weeks for shipping.
11/29 & 11/30. Pre-order items will go live Fri morning www.katfromkalamazoo.com
November 26, 2024 at 1:03 PM
For Black Friday & Small Business Saturday, I’m trying something new: a pre-order for my hand-turned wooden zils w/ free shipping in the US!
This means the zils haven’t been made yet, so allow 6 weeks for shipping.
11/29 & 11/30. Pre-order items will go live Fri morning www.katfromkalamazoo.com
This means the zils haven’t been made yet, so allow 6 weeks for shipping.
11/29 & 11/30. Pre-order items will go live Fri morning www.katfromkalamazoo.com
I have one set of Padauk #woodenzils and a few sets of glow in the dark zils left! Check out my website katfromkalamazoo.com for info. 💚
#bellydance #dance #fingercymbals #woodenfingercymbals #woodturner
#bellydance #dance #fingercymbals #woodenfingercymbals #woodturner
November 25, 2024 at 1:35 AM
I have one set of Padauk #woodenzils and a few sets of glow in the dark zils left! Check out my website katfromkalamazoo.com for info. 💚
#bellydance #dance #fingercymbals #woodenfingercymbals #woodturner
#bellydance #dance #fingercymbals #woodenfingercymbals #woodturner
Drop in is available for both 5p Belly Dance Fundamentals and 6p Combos tonight, 11/20! $15 at the door
At Portage Family Healing Center, Portage, MI
At Portage Family Healing Center, Portage, MI
November 20, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Drop in is available for both 5p Belly Dance Fundamentals and 6p Combos tonight, 11/20! $15 at the door
At Portage Family Healing Center, Portage, MI
At Portage Family Healing Center, Portage, MI
Clip from a recent Datura Style workshop I was honored to teach! Great work, dancers!
Check out my weekly classes in Portage, MI at katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
#daturastyle #daturastyleteacher #daturastylebellydance #bellydance #dance #fusiondance #katfromkalamazoo
Check out my weekly classes in Portage, MI at katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
#daturastyle #daturastyleteacher #daturastylebellydance #bellydance #dance #fusiondance #katfromkalamazoo
November 20, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Clip from a recent Datura Style workshop I was honored to teach! Great work, dancers!
Check out my weekly classes in Portage, MI at katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
#daturastyle #daturastyleteacher #daturastylebellydance #bellydance #dance #fusiondance #katfromkalamazoo
Check out my weekly classes in Portage, MI at katfromkalamazoo.com/classes
#daturastyle #daturastyleteacher #daturastylebellydance #bellydance #dance #fusiondance #katfromkalamazoo
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I have faced fascism before, in this very country. I was one of 120,000 Japanese Americans summarily rounded up and expelled from our homes at gunpoint, all for the crime of looking like the people who bombed Pearl Harbor.
I spent my childhood behind barbed wire. My parents lost everything. 1/
I spent my childhood behind barbed wire. My parents lost everything. 1/
November 16, 2024 at 12:43 AM
I have faced fascism before, in this very country. I was one of 120,000 Japanese Americans summarily rounded up and expelled from our homes at gunpoint, all for the crime of looking like the people who bombed Pearl Harbor.
I spent my childhood behind barbed wire. My parents lost everything. 1/
I spent my childhood behind barbed wire. My parents lost everything. 1/