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Tamra-henna at Glendale CC "Best deal in Belly Dance" Jenna's Beginner Series DanceGardenLA Tuesdays or Saturdays 8 classes + FREE hip scarf for $100 - what a deal! Intro to Tribal Style with Heather Shoopman at DanceGarden Zahra Zuhair through Burbank Parks & Rec |
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FEB/MARCH: Jenna
Jenna brings her phenominal stage presence and gracious
nature into the classroom as she focuses on posture and
positive energy while dancing.
More about Jenna...
| APRIL: Zahra Zuhair Zahra's ability to break down even the most difficult moves into tangible pieces is incredible. You'll leave her class wondering if shimmying really is "easier than walking!" More about Zahra... |
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MAY: Aubre
Aubre 's unique blend of dance movements, pilates and yoga
offers a full body workout that helps her students master
proper technique.
More about Aubre...
NEW! Learn to Play Zills in the
desert with Vichelle!
email vichelle (at) gmail.com
NEW! Classes with Jamilla Al
Wahid Monday nights at
Levantine Cultural Center
NEW! Classes with Marlena,
Egyptian Style Thursdays at
Reflections Dance Studios in
Anaheim
NEW! A Global Rhythm Studios
Classes with Rania
Huntington Beach
Mesmera's Summer Sunday
Series at Studio A
Lots of NEW Classes at
The Oasis Studio
Tribal basics, Tai Chi,
Strength and more!
desert with Vichelle!
email vichelle (at) gmail.com
NEW! Classes with Jamilla Al
Wahid Monday nights at
Levantine Cultural Center
NEW! Classes with Marlena,
Egyptian Style Thursdays at
Reflections Dance Studios in
Anaheim
NEW! A Global Rhythm Studios
Classes with Rania
Huntington Beach
Mesmera's Summer Sunday
Series at Studio A
Lots of NEW Classes at
The Oasis Studio
Tribal basics, Tai Chi,
Strength and more!
| JUNE: Roxxanne Roxxanne Shelaby grew up around middle eastern music, and it shows! As an instructor, she takes the skills you already know and softens them to give you a wider range of gooey movements to add to your dance vocabulary. More about Roxxanne... |
JULY: Mesmera
Mesmera's passion for the dance is unbridled and contagious. In her
classes she emphasizes the power of improvization with her warm
and free spirited teaching style.
More about Mesmera...
AUGUST: Celeste Celeste shares with her students the valuable insights that many years of performance exprerience has provided, encourages us to keep our "instrument' in top shape, and reminds us that above all, our audience wants to see us proud of our bodies and happy to be on stage. More about Celeste... |
SEPTEMBER: Princess Farhana
A class with the Princess of Hollywood is always a great bang for
your buck! Diva essence exudes from Her Royal Highness, who
specializes in glamour, staging, and fantasical abdominal work.
More about Princess Farhana...
Zahra Zuhair is my favorite teacher
because she exudes grace, strength and
technique in a beautiful manner when
she dances. She dances so effortlessly
as if she's dancing on a cloud and really
brings true meaning to the art of raqs in
a most powerful way. -- Myrna
because she exudes grace, strength and
technique in a beautiful manner when
she dances. She dances so effortlessly
as if she's dancing on a cloud and really
brings true meaning to the art of raqs in
a most powerful way. -- Myrna
Leela. Mostly, I love how her classes
make me FEEL. She teaches in
understandable "layers," weaves humor
into her delivery, and her enthusiasm is
contagious. After a class with Leela, I
feel like I can be good enough to
perform someday! -- Trish Devine
make me FEEL. She teaches in
understandable "layers," weaves humor
into her delivery, and her enthusiasm is
contagious. After a class with Leela, I
feel like I can be good enough to
perform someday! -- Trish Devine
Mesmera...she's just got that certain
something....and she continues to challenge
me! -LaShonda
something....and she continues to challenge
me! -LaShonda
| OCTOBER: Leela It's not hard to see why Leela has one of the largest student bases in Los Angeles. Besides being a talented dancer and an excellent business woman, her classes are just plain fun!! Leela's a hoot, her classes are empowering, and she provides many performance opportunities that let her students shine. More about Leela... |
NOVEMBER: Faizeh
Faizeh is a pioneer in the belly dance world, employing styles that
crossover from cabaret to tribal to fusion. With a sought-after
children's troupe, a teen troupe, and as a member of several adult
troupes and the organizer of her local alternative belly dance
competition, she is helping to shape the face of belly dance to come.
More about Faizeh...
Faizeh is a pioneer in the belly dance world, employing styles that
crossover from cabaret to tribal to fusion. With a sought-after
children's troupe, a teen troupe, and as a member of several adult
troupes and the organizer of her local alternative belly dance
competition, she is helping to shape the face of belly dance to come.
More about Faizeh...
Elizabeth has a great passion for dance,
and has a wonderful way of inspiring her
students to push past their boundaries.
You can't help but smile when she walks
in a room, because you know fun stuff is
about to happen! -- Jennifer
and has a wonderful way of inspiring her
students to push past their boundaries.
You can't help but smile when she walks
in a room, because you know fun stuff is
about to happen! -- Jennifer
| DECEMBER: Elizabeth Mahina Elizabeth's students sung her praises time and again; this woman is fun, sassy, smart, and - oh yes - she can dance! For a good time tribal-style, try out this She'enedra sister. More about Elizabeth Mahina... |
Tamra-henna!!! She is a great dancer
and teacher. Her class is sometime
tough, but I learn so many things
from her, not only damce, she
teaches Arabic rhythms, culture,
etc... --Shirin
and teacher. Her class is sometime
tough, but I learn so many things
from her, not only damce, she
teaches Arabic rhythms, culture,
etc... --Shirin
JANUARY: Jillina
Choreographer for the Bellydance SuperStars and director of the
Sahlala dancers, Jillina has a knack for creating snazzy floor
patterns and combinations while placing an emphasis on personal
style and proper technique. More about Jillina...
Choreographer for the Bellydance SuperStars and director of the
Sahlala dancers, Jillina has a knack for creating snazzy floor
patterns and combinations while placing an emphasis on personal
style and proper technique. More about Jillina...
| FEBRUARY: Tamra-henna After living and dancing in the Middle East for 7 years, Tamra-henna brought the heart of the people back to Los Angeles. Her classes are infused with the essence of authentic raqs sharqi. More about Tamra-henna... |
MARCH: Fahtiem
Fahtiem is one of those dancers whose dedication to light and love
carries over into each performance as well as into the classroom.
Her own unique style embodies grace and elegance, attention to
detail, and the very essence of the dance. More about Fahtiem...
Fahtiem is one of those dancers whose dedication to light and love
carries over into each performance as well as into the classroom.
Her own unique style embodies grace and elegance, attention to
detail, and the very essence of the dance. More about Fahtiem...
Ayse Cerami is my favorite teacher
because she is the one who first
introduced me to tribal belly dance.
She is an amazingly kind and gentle
spirit as well as being one of the most
creative choreographers I've met. She
has the ability to take people of varying
skill levels and make them all look
good. -- Elizabeth Mahina
because she is the one who first
introduced me to tribal belly dance.
She is an amazingly kind and gentle
spirit as well as being one of the most
creative choreographers I've met. She
has the ability to take people of varying
skill levels and make them all look
good. -- Elizabeth Mahina
Anja breaks down movements in an way
that you can duplicate easily. She also
has a great ability to teach choreography to
a large group in a short amount of time
that is very fun and exciting and
ready to perform for and audience! She
also is great at designing and
making group costumes that compliments
all body shapes and sizes! --Jodi
that you can duplicate easily. She also
has a great ability to teach choreography to
a large group in a short amount of time
that is very fun and exciting and
ready to perform for and audience! She
also is great at designing and
making group costumes that compliments
all body shapes and sizes! --Jodi
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| MARCH: Ayse A kind and gentle spirit, Ayse is loved by her students and troupemates. She has been instrumental in making her troupe a local leader in tribal style dance. To learn to do it well, Tribal Style, check our Ayse Cerami. More about Ayse... |