Studio Zahiya

A Night of World Dance with Studio Zahiya and LEAF

From bhangra to belly dance, Studio Zahiya's instructors, students, and special guests wowed a full house on Tuesday night, all for a great cause.

Lisa Zahiya of Studio Zahiya instructs students in downtown Asheville.

Winter Dance Wonderland: Studio Zahiya Throws Benefit Dance Showcase for LEAF Community Arts

Next Tuesday, head to the Orange Peel at 7 p.m. for a night of dance from all over the world, benefitting LEAF Community Arts.

Dear Stranger, Thank You For Calling Me Fat.

I am a performer, I am curvy, I am not skinny. I like tight, bold clothes and have no desire to hide myself, to attempt to “minimize” anything or abide by anyone’s decision of what I should wear.

Lisa Zahiya, DJ MP Pride, and Asheville Yoga Festival attendees

Enlightening Asheville: Photos from the Asheville Yoga Festival

The Asheville Yoga Festival brought people from across the country together for a weekend of open-hearted celebration. All photos by Erin Fowler.

Hip Hop Happy Hour with Studio Zahiya

Rethink happy hour with this led class and dance party from Studio Zahiya, happening Saturday, July 8 at the Orange Peel.

I Tried It, And So Can You > Bellydancing @ Studio Zahiya

Studio Zahiya is on the second floor level of my favorite street in downtown Asheville. Learning to bellydance has been on my bucket list for a long time. Taking a dance class was on my to-do list every week for a year. So why did it take me so long to finally attend?

Celebrate the 34th Goombay This Weekend

Western North Carolina's YMI Cultural Center is proud to announce the return of the 34th annual Goombay Festival on September 12th – 14th, 2014. And it's FREE!