Play Dates are a monthly opportunity to practice and explore the Baskets dialect. During Play Dates, we dance, laugh, and review any movements requested by the participants.
First Saturday of each month
In-person or Online
All participants receive a recording of the session so they can revisit the material and continue practicing.
Monthly Basket Play Date
Workshops
Back in Your Hipscarf
Back in Your Hip Scarf is a bellydance workshop for dancers returning after a break or dancers interested in exploring a new style. We’ll teach short fusion-style combos designed to rebuild strength, refine technique, and reconnect with musicality in a supportive, low-key space. Come rediscover your hips!
This workshop is taught by Lisa Allred and Amy-Jae Rignola at Open Arts, Morrisville, NC.
Early Bird registration until April 5 is $45; after April 5, it increases to $55
Mystic Moves FUSION
Performance Project
Come dance, collaborate, and perform! This fusion workshop weaves together bellydance foundations and Indian dance influences in a fun combination-based choreography. Participants will have the opportunity to perform with Lisa and Harleen at *Mystic Moves and celebrate the magic of movement in community.
Instructors: Lisa Allred and Harleen Kaur Sandhu
Location: Open Arts Dance, Morrisville, NC
Registration: Early Bird cost is $45 until April 19; then $55 after
**Mystic Moves is an event hosted by Red Sage Collective on May 16 from 4-6 pm at The Rookery in Hillsborough, NC
Sword Combos
Come dance, balance, and perform! In this workshop, Lisa will teach sword combos that can be combined for a choreography or incorporated in group improvisation. Participants will have the opportunity to perform at *Mystic Moves and celebrate the magic of movement in community.
Location: Open Arts, Morrisville, NC
Instructor: Lisa Allred
Registration: Early Bird is $45 until May 24; after $55
**Mystic Moves is an event hosted by Red Sage Collective on July 18 from 4-6 pm at The Rookery in Hillsborough, NC
Events Where I am Teaching
Skills n Zills
Linz, Austria
Oct 1-4, 2026
Workshop Title(s):
Basket Intensive Review
Fast Basket Duets with Claudia Feline
Body Matching
Sacred Circles Dance Retreat
Michigan, USA
Oct 1-4, 2026
Workshop Title(s):
FCBD with Baskets- Fast Vocabulary
Mind in Motion: Energy, Motivation, and Making Practice Stick