Dance started to become an important part of my life when I discovered salsa and a world where dance was a part of everyday life and not an elitist artform. But things really began to change for me when I found Egyptian dance. The naturally fluid, earthy yet powerful movement just felt like coming home to me. And when I started travelling regularly to Egypt, and I found the relaxed and inclusive attitude towards dance, I became more passionate, not only about dancing for myself, but also encouraging others to try. So in 2002 I started Mazazik Dance.
MAZAZIK DANCE
Re-educate your body and mind into a state of wellbeing focussed on the principles of the dances of the East; centred, grounded calmness, strong and supple.
At the same time follow your curiosity to find out more about cultures of the world, principally Egypt, but we have also enjoyed trips to Ireland, Turkey and Morocco.
Start learning at home but enjoy the camaraderie or our classes, workshops and events.
Mazazik Dance is now a trademarked system of Dance Tuition.
Read much more about Mazazik Dance here . MAZAZIK DANCE - What we do and where
Read more here about monthly internet classes DANCE IN YOUR OWN HOME buy here
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'The best workshop in my life ever was with you at camp doing beledi - still get the warm glows thinking of the magical time we all had'
' Without your fantastic teaching methods, encouragement and vision(s), I would not be the dancer I am'
' Thank you so much for the Egypt experience. It was life changing'
CLASSES NOW ON ZOOM
JOIN ME EVERY TUESDAY EVE AND WEDNESDAY MORNING ON ZOOM
JOIN ME EVERY TUESDAY EVE AND WEDNESDAY MORNING ON ZOOM
I've taken my time to offer you dance online via Zoom. I wanted to be clear about what I was offering you. And after 100 days of lockdown myself, it became quite clear to me after my trial session this week. Like many, my mood had started to feel a bit up and down. I'd done OK, and managed to keep myself focussed and motivated. But I was starting to find it more difficult. I had danced, but not in this way.
After my first Zoom session, the seretonin kicked in. I felt ready for anything.
How does this class differ from Dance In Your Own Home?
Zoom Tuesdays are for those who don't want to think, who want to re-energise, to smile, to enjoy the simple pleasure of moving and dancing.
Dance In Your Own Home will continue as a YouTube class, crafted for maximum teaching and learning with inspiration and inserts from my travels and tasks which will engage you.
So join me to blow away the cobwebs, move, clear your mind.
Timings all BST London/North of England time (GMT London +1)
TUESDAY EVENINGS
19.30 to 20.15 - Mazazik Dance
Will include movement mantras for strengthening the core and elements of bodywork, before a slow-paced dance session incorporating some meditative movement.
20.30 to 21.15 - Mazazik Max
Non-stop dance.
1st Tuesday of the month - Egyptian
2nd Tuesday of the month - Raqs Sharqi
3rd Tuesday of the month - Classical Arabic
4th Tuesday of the month - Off The Wall
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
11.30 to 12.15 - Mazazik Max repeat
Price - 1 class £3. Two classes £5.
After my first Zoom session, the seretonin kicked in. I felt ready for anything.
How does this class differ from Dance In Your Own Home?
Zoom Tuesdays are for those who don't want to think, who want to re-energise, to smile, to enjoy the simple pleasure of moving and dancing.
Dance In Your Own Home will continue as a YouTube class, crafted for maximum teaching and learning with inspiration and inserts from my travels and tasks which will engage you.
So join me to blow away the cobwebs, move, clear your mind.
Timings all BST London/North of England time (GMT London +1)
TUESDAY EVENINGS
19.30 to 20.15 - Mazazik Dance
Will include movement mantras for strengthening the core and elements of bodywork, before a slow-paced dance session incorporating some meditative movement.
20.30 to 21.15 - Mazazik Max
Non-stop dance.
1st Tuesday of the month - Egyptian
2nd Tuesday of the month - Raqs Sharqi
3rd Tuesday of the month - Classical Arabic
4th Tuesday of the month - Off The Wall
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
11.30 to 12.15 - Mazazik Max repeat
Price - 1 class £3. Two classes £5.
Next Zoom classes on 6 and 7 October -
Divine Dance
HOW IT WORKS
*Buy your class/classes via the Paypal button below by 6pm on class day, after which I'll send out the link.
*You will be sent an email after 6pm on Tuesday with a clickable link to the Zoom meeting and the password
(check your spambox if it doesn't appear. This sometimes happens if you haven't added my email - mazazik_uk@hotmail.com - to your contacts list).
*You will have 10 minutes (ie from 7.20 or 8.20) to click on the link, enter the password, and I will admit you to 'the waiting room' before the class starts. You can have a chat with other waiting dancers too.
Please join with audio and video connected and I'll ask you to mute when necessary.
WE WILL START PROMPTLY and if you are late, you will miss at least 10 minutes of the class.
Please note - I advise you to check your internet speed is fast enough to fully benefit from this online class and recommend you do a test with another Zoom user before you purchase the class, which is non-refundable.
Also, please make sure that I can identify you through your Zoom name as well as you email name. For security purposes, if I cannot do this, I reserve the right not to admit you to the class. Also please have your video camera on at all times.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please make sure the area you are dancing in is cleared and safe. I recommend carpets/rugs be removed so you can't trip.
These classes are not for complete beginners, but assume that you have a basic dance movement vocabulary and are happy to self-regulate your own exercise.
Disclaimer
Please listen to your body and only do what feels comfortable for you and within the space you have. I will not be able to give feedback during online group sessions and you are responsible for your health and safety at all times.
If you do have any issues during an onine class, try the following
* Check your sound settings by clicking on ‘audio settings’
* Leave the meeting and go back in again - strange but it's like turning your computer on and off - it sometimes works
* Check your computer doesn’t have any other programs / processes running and slowing down your internet
*Buy your class/classes via the Paypal button below by 6pm on class day, after which I'll send out the link.
*You will be sent an email after 6pm on Tuesday with a clickable link to the Zoom meeting and the password
(check your spambox if it doesn't appear. This sometimes happens if you haven't added my email - mazazik_uk@hotmail.com - to your contacts list).
*You will have 10 minutes (ie from 7.20 or 8.20) to click on the link, enter the password, and I will admit you to 'the waiting room' before the class starts. You can have a chat with other waiting dancers too.
Please join with audio and video connected and I'll ask you to mute when necessary.
WE WILL START PROMPTLY and if you are late, you will miss at least 10 minutes of the class.
Please note - I advise you to check your internet speed is fast enough to fully benefit from this online class and recommend you do a test with another Zoom user before you purchase the class, which is non-refundable.
Also, please make sure that I can identify you through your Zoom name as well as you email name. For security purposes, if I cannot do this, I reserve the right not to admit you to the class. Also please have your video camera on at all times.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please make sure the area you are dancing in is cleared and safe. I recommend carpets/rugs be removed so you can't trip.
These classes are not for complete beginners, but assume that you have a basic dance movement vocabulary and are happy to self-regulate your own exercise.
Disclaimer
Please listen to your body and only do what feels comfortable for you and within the space you have. I will not be able to give feedback during online group sessions and you are responsible for your health and safety at all times.
If you do have any issues during an onine class, try the following
* Check your sound settings by clicking on ‘audio settings’
* Leave the meeting and go back in again - strange but it's like turning your computer on and off - it sometimes works
* Check your computer doesn’t have any other programs / processes running and slowing down your internet
AND BEGINNERS ON ZOOM......
Isn't this great!
It doesn't matter where you are - you can dance with us.
So start your dance journey with my new beginners classes on Zoom .......
I'll be doing them in blocks of 4 covering different aspects of the dance.
Block 1 will start on 2 September with Gorgeous Fluidity!
Then Let's Play, Arms and Attitude and Egypt Discovery
You will be able to drop in for £3 per 45 minutes or buy the full block for £10.
Numbers will be limited so I can keep a friendly eye on you.
To book email mazazik_uk@hotmail.com
It doesn't matter where you are - you can dance with us.
So start your dance journey with my new beginners classes on Zoom .......
I'll be doing them in blocks of 4 covering different aspects of the dance.
Block 1 will start on 2 September with Gorgeous Fluidity!
Then Let's Play, Arms and Attitude and Egypt Discovery
You will be able to drop in for £3 per 45 minutes or buy the full block for £10.
Numbers will be limited so I can keep a friendly eye on you.
To book email mazazik_uk@hotmail.com
The Sensuality of Egyptian Dance for beginners
Friday 2 October 19.30 to 20.15
Learn or brush up on some of the beautiful fluid movements of this fabulously sensual dance form in a one off Friday night Zoom session.
It's movement which will develop strength in your core, increase flexibility in the hips and get you feeling fantastic on a Friday night (and into the weekend).
Dance to a mixture of Arabic and Western music in the comfort of your own home.
No dance experience necessary for this natural and low impact dance. And it's not about dressing up, or acting, but simply feeling the sensuality which comes from feeling comfortable in your own skin.
The 45 minute session costs £3 and is available via PayPal below.
Booking deadline Thursday 1 October at 21.00.
Before purchase, please read the disclaimer above.