Karavan Studio

Karavan Studio

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Master the art and science of belly dance — live or online — with Karen Barbee. Karavan Studio is your home for powerful, musical movement. and the globe.

Join a vibrant belly dance community rooted in tradition, technique, and live music. Led by award-winning instructor Karen Barbee, Karavan Studio in San Antonio, TX offers belly dance classes for all levels — in-studio and online. With 25+ years of experience, Karen specializes in the art and science of belly dance, helping students progress with structure, cultural respect, and personal growth. W

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Tomorrow we'll welcome dancers, musicians, teachers, and friends in the Karavan for another Project Band Tripleheader.

Before anyone arrives, though, there's this quiet part.

Coffee gets made.

Music stands appear.

Someone tunes an instrument.

Someone tells the same joke they've told for years.

It's ordinary.

And somehow, it's one of my favorite parts.

Every Tripleheader starts long before the first note is played.

Photos from Karavan Studio's post 07/14/2026

One question comes up almost every year...

"What's the difference between Project Band and GoLive!?"

It's a fair question.

At first glance, they seem closely connected. They both involve live music. They both celebrate improvisation. Many of the same dancers attend both.

But they serve different purposes.

Project Band is where we slow down and spend months developing the skills that aren't built overnight. We learn to listen more carefully, make better musical choices, and become more comfortable responding instead of memorizing.

GoLive! is something different.

It's a weekend where our community comes together to share ideas, learn from guest artists, dance with incredible musicians, and celebrate this art form with dancers from all over.

One is a year-long practice.
One is a weekend of inspiration, connection, and celebration.

Neither replaces the other.
Together, they create something pretty special.

On Saturday at 4:00 pm CST we'll be talking about how these two experiences fit together, how they've evolved over the years, and why we continue to offer both.

🎥 Join us for our FREE livestream:
The Relationship Between Project Band & GoLive!

What would you like Karen Barbee to answer about either program?

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1030 Burleson Street
San Antonio, TX
78202

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 2pm
Saturday 11:30am - 2pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm