Victoria’s Read

Joany Gauvreau’s entrepreneurial journey began when she started learning the art of Egyptian Belly Dance or “Raks Sharqi” in an effort to lose weight gained from a years in a sedentary office job. By educating herself with books, videos and costly hours of lessons with some of the best dancers the profession had to offer, Joany continued to polish her craft and began performing at various public events. Through popular demand she began giving lessons. A few studio rentals and over 200 students later Joany decided it was time to create an oasis for women at 110-112 Main Street in North Bay and transformed it into Feminicity.

Feminicity features a lounge, two studios, and sultan’s-style cafe and cabaret. Classes continue to evolve and include traditional Egyptian Bellydance, Burlesque, Tribal Fusion Bellydance, DiscoBollywood, Pole Dance and much more.

Another increasingly popular element is the Bachelorette Party where a group of women can book a private party to learn an exciting in an hour.

Joany’s favourite groups are the ones who, on their first time timidly walk into the studio, are shy and completely self-conscious.  “Every day I meet new women who have for one reason or another just lost themselves a little bit. They’ve forgotten about their beautiful hips, how to move their chest and have fallen out of touch with their bodies. I want women to rediscover that they are all beautiful, sexy and vibrant! Whether you’re 21 or 101, a size zero or a plus size of any size, be proud of your feminine self and let it shine through. Sometimes all we need is a little coaching to come out of our shells and embrace our feminine being. This is where my passion lies. Women are encouraged to move in ways they may not have ever done before.  I couldn’t dream of a better job or a better place to be!”

~Men change their minds two to three times more often than women. Most women take longer to make a decision than men do, but once they make a decision they are more likely to stick to it.

~Women are better than men at remembering faces, especially of females.

~Women are more pessimistic when predicting their work results.

~Women are more fearful and anxious than men