Classes & Workshops
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Belly Dance / Raqs Sharqi
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Arab Folk Dances
Let’s Dance!
Belly dance/Raqs Sharqi is more than just a dance; it's a celebration of movement, music, and cultural expression. Come and grove to joyful and captivating music as you build core strength, flexibility, grace, and self-esteem. This dance form celebrates women no matter their size, shape or age. I believe in teaching you the tools of the dance so that you can express yourself through movement and celebrate you!
Yalla, come dance with me!
Testimonials
"Being taught by a good dancer is not enough for me. Being a native Egyptian, and a dancer, I need a teacher who is able to breakdown the flaws in my technique, correct it, and make me a more graceful dancer on stage...I found this combination in Zulaika ..."
Iman
Let's Raqs!
Wednesays 4-5:15 pm PDT
April 24 - May 8
Intermediate - Advance Level Class
3-Class Session: $45
Single Class Fee: $15
Dance Technique for Raqs Sharqi (Intermediate/Advance)
Designed for the dancer who is committed developing their artistry and technical skills. Whether you're looking to refine your movements for personal enjoyment or to captivate an audience, each class aims to solidify your technique and introduce an array of dynamic variations that will enhance your expression of the music and sumptuousness of the dance.
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Variations on a Theme: We'll explore "movement themes" with endless variety, ensuring your dance vocabulary is as rich as the music you express.
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Enhanced Expression: Learn the nuances of conveying emotion through your movement, with influences from regional styles and celebrated Egyptian dancers.
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Comprehensive Drills: Commit new variations to muscle memory through targeted drills that cover level changes, timing variations, traveling steps, layering, shimmies, and vibrations.
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Regional Stylings: Incorporate unique characteristics from different belly dance traditions to broaden your stylistic range.
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Inspirations from Masters: Study variations influenced by renowned dancers and master teachers, adding a depth to your repertoire.
Back To Basics
Thursdays, 9:30-10:45 am PDT
April 25-May 9, 2024
Mixed Level Class
3- Class Session: $45
Single Class Fee: $15
Designed for dancers with a foundational understanding of belly dance, this class will push your limits and expand your capabilities. You will enhance your dance technique and musicality in a fun and engaging format. We deep-dive into fundamental movements, helping you build a solid dance foundation on which to build new variations to create expressive movements.
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Build strong dance fundamentals through careful instruction and drills.
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Develop body memory to execute moves with finesse and confidence.
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Introduce and practice layering techniques, adding complexity to your dance.
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Understand and apply variations in timing, levels, dimensions, and spatial awareness to mirror musical nuances.
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Seamlessly transition between movements through combinations enhancing fluidity in your dance.
Online: Private Lessons
All Levels
Zoom or Skype lessons:
For all level dancers from beginner to professional. Zulaika will work with you to reach your dance goals!
$60 / 60-minute session
$35 / 30-minute session
Packages:
$200 / 4 60-minute sessions
$120 / 4 30-minute sessions
Group rates for 2 or more dancers also available.
COMING SOON!
Zulaika's Classic Egyptian Moves:
Learn the signature moves of Egyptian dance stars including Mona El Said, Soheir Zaki, Lucy, Nadia Hamdi…
Zulaika will
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Break down the movements; teach their variations, and how they work with the music.
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Present music selections appropriate for the moves
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Present video clips of the dancers performing these movements.
You’ll be able to see, hear, and learn how the movements work with the music!!
Workshops
From dance technique skills, to folk styles, to musicality, Zulaika loves to share her knowledge with you and your group. Suggested Topics
It's All About the Music!
Part 1: Arabic Music Theory for Dancers.
Learn basic Arabic music history and theory to better understand how the music works.
Part 2: Musicality for Dancers.
Building on information from the Music Theory workshop, you will experience movement exercises for breaking down & exploring a dance music piece.
