Photo - Frances Ottaway
JANE WASS
A professional dancer and teacher for over 15 years who has developed an individual style of arabic dance: rooted in traditional Egyptian dance but with a modern, global aesthetic, sometimes with a hint of spanish and jazz from other dance journeys, and combining a subtle yet fluidly powerful technique along with a deep connection to the music and the emotions.
'Divinely feminine'
'You are an inspiration as a dancer and teacher. Your face lights up when you dance'
'Entrancing'
MAZAZIK DANCE
A unique approach to arabic dance teaching. Classes offer a rare chance to NOT study the westernised cabaret oriental styles associated with what is commonly called the modern Cairo style, or the styles of tribal and tribal fusion bellydance which has developed in America to imitate arabic dance.
'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'
DANCE IN YOUR OWN HOME
Find out more here about monthly INTERNET CLASSES and scroll to the bottom of the page to pay via Paypal.
My next internet class out on 1 July
This month's theme - Gorgeous Fluidity!
BOOKING NOW......
Manchester MAD (Month in a Day) for improvers/intermediates.
This month we'll work on summer stamina and developing fluid movements from baladi into raqs sharqi. Book by emailing mazazik_uk@hotmail and pay cash on the day (£18).
Beginners Egyptian Dance Technique
Saturday 7 July 14.00 to 16.00
York Yoga Studio
Why would you want to learn Egyptian dance? Well it's not about dressing up or pretending to be Egyptian. It is about learning to move with natural fluidity and poise through true groundedness and open hips. But you'll also get closer to Egypt and its' culture. Book for this workshop and afterwards you'll be given a link to a video tutorial to keep you going with a short sequence.
All welcome. Complete beginners and anybody wanting to refresh technique.
Price £12.
Book for this workshop and tomorrow's Dancer Be The Music and get £5 off.
Booking deadline Wednesday 4 July.
A professional dancer and teacher for over 15 years who has developed an individual style of arabic dance: rooted in traditional Egyptian dance but with a modern, global aesthetic, sometimes with a hint of spanish and jazz from other dance journeys, and combining a subtle yet fluidly powerful technique along with a deep connection to the music and the emotions.
'Divinely feminine'
'You are an inspiration as a dancer and teacher. Your face lights up when you dance'
'Entrancing'
MAZAZIK DANCE
A unique approach to arabic dance teaching. Classes offer a rare chance to NOT study the westernised cabaret oriental styles associated with what is commonly called the modern Cairo style, or the styles of tribal and tribal fusion bellydance which has developed in America to imitate arabic dance.
'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'
DANCE IN YOUR OWN HOME
Find out more here about monthly INTERNET CLASSES and scroll to the bottom of the page to pay via Paypal.
My next internet class out on 1 July
This month's theme - Gorgeous Fluidity!
BOOKING NOW......
Manchester MAD (Month in a Day) for improvers/intermediates.
This month we'll work on summer stamina and developing fluid movements from baladi into raqs sharqi. Book by emailing mazazik_uk@hotmail and pay cash on the day (£18).
Beginners Egyptian Dance Technique
Saturday 7 July 14.00 to 16.00
York Yoga Studio
Why would you want to learn Egyptian dance? Well it's not about dressing up or pretending to be Egyptian. It is about learning to move with natural fluidity and poise through true groundedness and open hips. But you'll also get closer to Egypt and its' culture. Book for this workshop and afterwards you'll be given a link to a video tutorial to keep you going with a short sequence.
All welcome. Complete beginners and anybody wanting to refresh technique.
Price £12.
Book for this workshop and tomorrow's Dancer Be The Music and get £5 off.
Booking deadline Wednesday 4 July.
Thanks to Frances Ottaway for photo shot at El Gezira Hotel, Luxor.
Keep scrolling down for my new film - partly inspired by it's beautiful floor!
Keep scrolling down for my new film - partly inspired by it's beautiful floor!
MAZAZIK DANCE
Gently transformative, but following traditional dance styles where you don't need a partner or special clothing.
Why? Partly because the nature of arabic dance is one of natural flow and groundedness, accessible to everyone; whether you have 2 left feet or are a trained dancer, you can find your own way.
A teaching methodology which combines a physical workout with a holistic approach to improving body awareness and energy work. And in a class you'll be led through the varied moods (in arabic - lawns) of movements and music so you can find something to suit you, whatever your mood, whatever your personality, whenever you want to dance. All backed up with free online tutorials to help you along.
In a year you'll explore relaxed traditional Egyptian dances such as saidi and baladi, the beauty of raqs sharqi (translated meaning dance of the east), the powerful presence of contemporary bellydance plus the grace and elegance of classical arabic dance. Strong rhythms and beautiful melodies, both old and modern, will help you relax and escape into a world of dance at the same time as developing strength, flexibility and poise. Jane's experience in teaching enables all abilities to enjoy and get the most from these sessions. The music used in class can range from arabic pop to flamenco, from Bruno Mars to Frank Sinatra.
And if you like it, you can consider joining the Mazazik Community Performance Group.
York class - Mondays
Leeds class - Tuesdays
Manchester MAD monthy workshops
For full details click here MAZAZIK DANCE - Classes /Workshops
Gently transformative, but following traditional dance styles where you don't need a partner or special clothing.
Why? Partly because the nature of arabic dance is one of natural flow and groundedness, accessible to everyone; whether you have 2 left feet or are a trained dancer, you can find your own way.
A teaching methodology which combines a physical workout with a holistic approach to improving body awareness and energy work. And in a class you'll be led through the varied moods (in arabic - lawns) of movements and music so you can find something to suit you, whatever your mood, whatever your personality, whenever you want to dance. All backed up with free online tutorials to help you along.
In a year you'll explore relaxed traditional Egyptian dances such as saidi and baladi, the beauty of raqs sharqi (translated meaning dance of the east), the powerful presence of contemporary bellydance plus the grace and elegance of classical arabic dance. Strong rhythms and beautiful melodies, both old and modern, will help you relax and escape into a world of dance at the same time as developing strength, flexibility and poise. Jane's experience in teaching enables all abilities to enjoy and get the most from these sessions. The music used in class can range from arabic pop to flamenco, from Bruno Mars to Frank Sinatra.
And if you like it, you can consider joining the Mazazik Community Performance Group.
York class - Mondays
Leeds class - Tuesdays
Manchester MAD monthy workshops
For full details click here MAZAZIK DANCE - Classes /Workshops
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NEWS
If you'd like to read about my recent travels go to TRAVELS - Egypt March 2018 and TRAVELS - A Window on Morocco
MY NEW FILM - EGYPTIAN SAIDI DANCE AND DRUMS
Vibrant colours, warmth of the air and of the people, joy, ease of being in the body. That's what I wanted to bring to this film, as it's what I feel and return to again and again.
And inspired by a mosaic floor in a hotel on the West Bank of Luxor.
Accompanied by the fantastic drummers of the Luxor region who live and breathe their music. It's the real thing.
And as usual with my work in Egypt, this was totally improvised. Hamada Fathy and Saleh Dahab took their seats and we just started.
Thanks to Saad Hassan, Frances Ottaway and Kate Smith, and as usual everyone at the El Gezira Hotel.
If you do like it, please feel free to share and I'd be very grateful if you'd 'like' it on YouTube. I don't play the hype game, so any help to encourage YouTube to show it would be great.
Vibrant colours, warmth of the air and of the people, joy, ease of being in the body. That's what I wanted to bring to this film, as it's what I feel and return to again and again.
And inspired by a mosaic floor in a hotel on the West Bank of Luxor.
Accompanied by the fantastic drummers of the Luxor region who live and breathe their music. It's the real thing.
And as usual with my work in Egypt, this was totally improvised. Hamada Fathy and Saleh Dahab took their seats and we just started.
Thanks to Saad Hassan, Frances Ottaway and Kate Smith, and as usual everyone at the El Gezira Hotel.
If you do like it, please feel free to share and I'd be very grateful if you'd 'like' it on YouTube. I don't play the hype game, so any help to encourage YouTube to show it would be great.
INTERNET DANCE CLASS
- payment deadline is the 1st of the month.
Payments received after that will be credited to the following month's class.
I regret that no refunds can be made after payment.
Before payment, please make sure you are fit to dance unsupervised and anybody with health issues or on medication should consult their doctor before pursuing any new form of exercise.
Dance should always be preceeded by the relevant warm up at the start of the class.
- Thank you - and enjoy!
My suggestion as to how to approach it? You will get 2 links.
The first for the class featuring regular features - warmup and bodywork, movement mantra, choreography, task of the month - plus occasional special inserts. Take each bite size section separately, which should take you approximately 15 minutes each, and take time to understand work your way through it. This may take you through the first week.
Then use the second link for the dancealong to consolidate your work and benefit from regular movement. Rushing it during the last week of the month is going to confuse you and not be as helpful as it could be.....
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WEDNESDAY IS MUSIC DAY!
In July my classes and workshops take on a bit of a festival feel. I use music not just from the Arabic world, but from all over. This week's music clip is a track I'm currently using. I started my dancing life with salsa in the clubs of Manchester and this is an inspired mix of salsa and celtic music. Hope you enjoy it.