Classes & Workshops
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Belly Dance / Raqs Sharqi
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Arab Folk Dances
In support of Jawaahir Dance Company (JDC) & The Cassandra School, I am donating the online class fees to JDC, a 501c-3. Their office and studio were damaged during the recent protests and riots in Minneapolis. Your generosity, in any amount, will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Zulaika
June 03, 2020
Online Class: Dance Technique (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
June 3-24, 2020
Wednesdays 7-8 PM, PDT
Suggested Donation: $12
Warm up with drills focusing on dance technique. You will add layering and ornamentation, learn traveling steps and fun combinations, and develop improvisation skills.
Download Zoom, class link will be sent to you via email.
Private Lessons
$65/hour. Contact Zulaika to arrange day, time, and location.
(Group rates for 2 or more dancers also available.)
Zulaika will work with you to reach your dance goals: for all level dancers from beginner to professional.
Private Skype / Zoom Lessons
$60 / hour session
Package: $200 / 4 one-hour sessions*
$35 / 1/2 hour session
Package: $120 / 4 half-hour sessions*
*Packages must be used within 4 months of purchase.
Beginners: Learn the basic movements and isolations for Raqs Sharqi (Belly Dance), how they combine to make steps and combinations to fit the music and basic rhythms. Veil work can be introduced. Learning to play finger cymbals is encouraged.
Intermediate - Advanced: Suggested topics: advanced movements, layering, ornamentation, improvisation techniques, and how they work with the music and rhythms, veil work, folkloric styling, performance skills, musical interpretation, or just enjoying the dance!
Contact Zulaika to discuss your goals and arrange a mutual date, time
Specialty Workshops with Zulaika
It's All About The Music!
(Dates to be Announced)
A 2-part workshop series that takes the mystery out of dancing to Arabic 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.
In addition to studying Arabic dance under international and national master teachers, Zulaika has attended Arabic music theory classes at Simon Shaheen's annual Arabic Music Retreat.
Articles, information, and resources about Arabic dance and music.