Texas Gypsys

Classes

Delighting the Corpus Christi area for over a decade

The Texas Gypsys have wowed audiences at

the Ingleside Renaissance Faire, Earth Day/Bay Day, and the Walk to Prevent Child Abuse just to name a few. 

 We would love to perform at your next event. 

Contact Blyth for performance information. 

 We also offer classes on Middle Eastern and Gypsy-Rom-Dance.

Check out our classes page for more information.

 

              

                      

     

Meet the Muses

Blyth Swartsfager-Director

Diagnosed  with High blood pressure several years back, My doctor recommended that I just start exercising. It seemed simple, but I found walking tedious,  aerobics pointless, and running just out of the question. I passed a shop with a sign for belly dance classes on Thursday night.  I was intrigued, images of exotic music, lithe dancers, and distant lands filled my imagination, I went home and did a little research and thought about it quietly to myself, after all I am a school teacher with an image to uphold, what would people think.  The words of my mother usually followed these thoughts-"No Guts-No Glory".  I discussed it with my husband, and doctor who thought it was fantastic.   I drove to the shop, paid for  classes, bought a hip wrap and have been dancing ever since.

That was several years ago.  Sure I get the jokes, and little comments, but secretly I believe most wish they had the nerve to do it too.  I have watched belly dancing turn my shy thirteen year old daughter into a strong self assured woman. I joined Thea's classes for some much needed exercise, not knowing that the curious little spark would become a consuming flame, and  a whole new world awaiting me.

  It is my  bliss, the thing I do for me, and I want to share it with others, and have others share with me.   I am honored that Thea passed the torch of the Texas Gypsys to me, I am still humbled and amazed by the gift.

Email Blyth (aka Valkyrie Myst): ladyvalkyriemyst@aol.com

 

                  

                      

 

 

Kat Crawford-Artistic Liaison

 

Music and dance are my passions, it is the purest form of communication. Music and dance unite all in universal conversation.  It is what brings a community together in celebration.

 

 

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