Classes & Workshops
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Belly Dance / Raqs Sharqi
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Arab Folk Dances
Online Classes!!

"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
Articles, information, and resources about Arabic dance and music.
Testimonials
Online:
Let's Raqs!
Session: August 3 - 31
Wednesdays, 7-8:15pm PT
5-Week Session Fee: $60
Drop-in Class Fee: $15
Intermediate/Advance Level Class
Let's Raqs! Building and enhancing your dance technique through movement drills and short combos to Arab Pop.
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Online:
Variations on a Theme
Session: August 3 - 31
Wednesdays, 3:00-4:15pm PT
5-Week Session Fee: $60
Drop-in Class Fee: $15
Intermediate -Advance Level Class
Each class is based on a "movement theme" and explores its myriad of variations - from rhythmic, timing, level changes, layering, to traveling and more!
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Online: Back to Basics
Session: August 4 - September 1
Thursdays, 9:30-10:45am PT
5-Week Session Fee: $60
Drop-in Class Fee: $15
Mixed Level Class
Skills, Drills, and Combo Thrills!
Back to Basics reviews and builds on Belly Dance fundamentals. You'll learn new movement variations, and how they work with the music through fun combinations!
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Online: Private Lessons
$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.
Zoom or Skype lessons
For all level dancers from beginner to professional. Zulaika will work with you to reach your dance goals!
Workshops
Bring Zulaika to your students!
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!
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.