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Paradise of Samoa dance troupe raises cultural awareness, teaches confidence
Tasi Keener has spent around 18 years sharing her Samoan culture with the Salem and Keizer area through Polynesian dance troupe Paradise of Samoa. Keener wanted to raise cultural awareness in the community and now plans to start a new festival to support local Pacific Islander artists.
Salem aerial studio gives adults community and creativity in the air
Salem Aerial Dance Company welcomes adults and kids to get creative with movement art. The studio’s adult classes provide space for people to “play” and tap into childhood joy with trapeze, hoop and silks.
PHOTOS: National belly dancing competition returns to Salem
Dozens of belly dancers from around the country performed this past weekend in the Belly Dancer USA competition at Salem's Grand Theatre.
Salem hosts national belly dancing competition at the Grand this weekend
A local professional belly dancer is getting ready to put on the Belly Dancer USA 2024 competition at the Grand Theater on Saturday and Sunday.