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Middle Eastern Dance
"Zulaika is a masterful and experienced teacher, building from a foundation of warm-ups and strengthening exercises specific to the dance to fun and challenging combinations. She always has a smile on her face and she works very hard to explain the specifics of a movement if we are struggling to get our bodies to do what we want them to do. She has so much experience teaching and performing but brings excitement and enthusiasm to each class. We are very lucky to have her in Seattle!" Deborah
"I've been taking belly dance lessons for over 6 years and I've never enjoyed it more than this year with ZULAIKA. She's a wonderful teacher and makes class a lot of fun. Every class is an exciting adventure--there is always something special. We are so lucky to have her here in the Seattle area as a teacher. See's the one to watch..." Lynn
"Because of Zulaika's wide range of Middle-Eastern dance styles, you'll come away with the knowledge of dances other than just Egyptian cabaret. Zulaika explains specific moves for different dances in a way that everyone really "gets it." This class is excellent for both beginners and advanced dancers." Janis
Zulaika is available for dance workshops, private lessons, and coaching.
Contact Zulaika for information and fees: 425-652-6994 or email Zulaika
Belly Dance, or Oriental Dance, is a beautiful feminine art form
that develops a strong flexible body,
self-confidence, and emotional
well-being. The dance that allows a woman to become comfortable
with her body — no matter
her size, shape, or her age — and develop a her own sense of beauty through movement.
Take a class... the dance is joyful, the music captivating.
Benefits of Belly Dance include:
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An Introduction to Belly Dance: What are the different Belly Dance Styles: An Introduction to Middle Eastern Music: Belly Dance FAQ's for Beginners:
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Classes are 90 minutes long. (Zills & Drills Classes are 60 minutes)
Each class consists of warm-up and cool down exercises, isolation drills,
instruction in dance movements
and finger cymbal patterns, and dance combinations, and musical interpretation.
Most students repeat
a level several times before advancing to the next level.
| Class | Drop-in Cash ,Check |
Drop-in with $1 PayPal fee |
Session Cash, Check, PayPal |
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| 60 minutes | $12 | $13 | $10 x # of weeks |
| 90 minutes | $18 | $19 | $15 x # of weeks |
Notice: Missed classes cannot be carried over to the next session. No refunds after the first week of the session.
Contact Zulaika to recieve information on classes.
Bellevue Classes
Bellevue Location:
Dance Academy of Bellevue,
626 120th Ave. NE, #B-102, Bellevue, WA 98005
(Park 120 Buildings, Suite #B-102, by Hot Yoga,
1 Block north of Best Buy and Home Depot)
Directions
Winter Session II: February 16 -March 17, 2010
Check out the new classes!
Class Schedule: Click Here to Download (PDF Format)
Registration Form (mail in): Click Here to Download (PDF Format)
| Class | Day & Time | Class/Session |
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| Beginners AM | Wednesday, 10-11:30 AM - $18/class, $75/session 5 week session begins February 17, 2010 Learn the basic movements and isolations, simple rhythms, and basic finger cymbal patterns. These classes are geared for dancers and non-dancers. Finger cymbals provided. |
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| Beginners PM | Wednesday, 6-7:30 PM - $18/class, $75/session 5 week session begins February 17, 2010 Learn the basic movements and isolations, simple rhythms, and basic finger cymbal patterns. These classes are geared for dancers and non-dancers. Finger cymbals provided. |
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New Class Mixed Level Class:
Introduction to | Wednesdays, 7:30-9 PM - $18/class, $75/session Learn movements and tecniques to use with veil work (weeks 1&2), Taqasim or solo instrumental improvization (week 3), balancing sword, shamadan, or tray (week 4), and drum solos (week 5). Bring zills and veil. |
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New Class Intermediate AM | Tuesdays, 10-11:30 AM - $18/class, $75/session Learn advanced movements, variations, combinations, and layering techniques, and how to tailor movements to different rhythms and instruments. This class will also include developing skills in finger cymbals, musical interpretation and improvisation. Hear and dance the music! Bring zills and veil. |
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Intermediate PM (this class will meet February 2 & 9 with Noor teaching for Zulaika. Single session fee will apply)
| Tuesdays, 6:30-8 PM - $18/class, $75/session Learn advanced movements, variations, combinations, and layering techniques, and how to tailor movements to different rhythms and instruments. This class will also include developing skills in finger cymbals, musical interpretation and improvisation. Hear and dance the music! Bring zills and veil. |
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Mixed Level Class: | Tuesdays, 8-9 PM - $12/class, $50/session A Mixed Level class that stresses playing finger cymbals with dance combinations. |
Layali Banat (Girls' Night)
A Women's Party — Join us for a fun evening of dance and hospitality!
When: TBA
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Place: Dance Academy of Bellevue, 626 120th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA
Admission: Free
The evening includes a short dance performance by Zulaika and students followed by open dancing to Arabic tunes.
Don't know how to dance? Zulaika will lead you in a short lesson so you can join the fun!
Bring a snack to share, a beverage of your choice, and a pillow to sit on.
Contact Zulaika for information
Layali Banat flyer: click here (PDF Format)
Zulaika's study of Middle Eastern dance — from Raqs Sharqi to
traditional folkloric styles — spans
over 30 years.
In addition to
Cassandra Shore, she has studied with, and continues to study with,
master teachers nationally and
internationally. The beauty of this
dance form is there is always more to learn and inspire you!
Zulaika's passion is teaching this joyous, expressive art form because of
the the pleasure it brings to others.
She brings her in-depth training and teaching experience from The Cassandra School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Though she began teaching dance through
Minnesota Community Education programs in 1985, it is her experience,
first as a student (1982-2007) and then as a
teacher (1997–2007), under Cassandra Shore that inspires her today.
As a teacher at the Cassandra School, Zulaika taught students from beginner through professional levels and
specialty topic classes.
She continues to follow the
teaching syllabus developed by Cassandra. Zulaika brings to
her students articulate instruction,
strong dance technique,
along with the expressive, emotive qualities of the dance.
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