About this Event
Have you ever wanted to try bellydancing? Join us for Bellydance 101! Learn basic steps including undulations and figure 8's, plus how to use the arms and hands in this creative and fun class. No previous dance experience is required and this class will be low impact.
Please note that the studio is located in a historic building that requires the use of stairs.
There is free street parking at the studio as well as paid lot parking. Please arrive early to secure parking and complete intake paperwork. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
Questions? Email [email protected].
About the instructor: A master instructor & entertainer in the Pacific Northwest, Zaphara is one of the few belly dancers in the US of Greek heritage. She has appeared in night clubs and taught workshops throughout the Northwest and other US cities. During that time, she has appeared on local, Canadian, Japanese & National TV shows (ABC's 20/20).
Zaphara has co-produced, hosted and performed in 4 one-hour TV shows on public access; Belly Dance 101, My Big fat Greek TV show, The Cairo Connection and It's Greek to me.
Zaphara has also traveled to Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Bogotá Columbia, & the United Arab Emirates to study, perform and teach Middle Eastern dance. In Cairo, Egypt, she trained with Nagua Fuad, Egypt's "Queen of Oriental Dance" and with Mahmoud Reda, choreographer/director of the Reda Dance Troupe. In Seattle, her instructor for 10 years was Shamiriam Pick, International Singer & Dancer from Iran.
Zaphara is choreographer /director of Zaphara's Middle Eastern Dancers, who are members of the Ethinic Heritage Council of the Pacific Northwest.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Balance Studio, North 35th Street, Seattle, WA, USA, United States
USD 30.00
