Finding this dance changed my life.
It brought me closer to the cultures which I felt so connected to,
it improved my physical and emotional well being,
and helped me develop confidence and creativity to live my life the way I was meant to.
JANE
MY DANCE
A word people always use is bellydance. But this is a term, coined by the west, which does no justice to the cultural backgrounds and variety of dances that are found in the Middle East and North Africa.
My dance has grown from Baladi (which means in Arabic 'of my country'), the dance of the Egyptian people as opposed to the over-sexualised bellydance of the Cairo scene, or the western bellydance styles which often focus on costuming and mimic eastern dance with the western focus on pushing the body.
Baladi dance has now also developed into a dance which is perfomed, but I always aim to be sensitive to the values of the true Baladi culture which has given me so much joy. In Mazazik Dance, respect to the origins of the dances we are exploring is paramount.
Saidi (Egyptian folk), Baladi, into Raqs Sharqi (translated meaning 'dance of the East'), the complexity of Classical Arabic dance, and modern interpretations of bellydance, are all styles I explore in my work.
And my style of Modern Bellydance (Arabic dance which has been influenced by different cultures and dance styles, and works the body in a more physically demanding way), is influenced by my love of travel and exploring different cultures, both urban and rural, and also my belief that our connection to the natural world is a vital source of creative inspiration and physical and mental balance and wellbeing, even spiritual connection.
My dance has grown from Baladi (which means in Arabic 'of my country'), the dance of the Egyptian people as opposed to the over-sexualised bellydance of the Cairo scene, or the western bellydance styles which often focus on costuming and mimic eastern dance with the western focus on pushing the body.
Baladi dance has now also developed into a dance which is perfomed, but I always aim to be sensitive to the values of the true Baladi culture which has given me so much joy. In Mazazik Dance, respect to the origins of the dances we are exploring is paramount.
Saidi (Egyptian folk), Baladi, into Raqs Sharqi (translated meaning 'dance of the East'), the complexity of Classical Arabic dance, and modern interpretations of bellydance, are all styles I explore in my work.
And my style of Modern Bellydance (Arabic dance which has been influenced by different cultures and dance styles, and works the body in a more physically demanding way), is influenced by my love of travel and exploring different cultures, both urban and rural, and also my belief that our connection to the natural world is a vital source of creative inspiration and physical and mental balance and wellbeing, even spiritual connection.
MAZAZIK
oriental dance with a difference
Mazazik Dance is a trademarked system of dance tuition covering technique, bodywork, dance styles and creative inspiration.
All regular classes are now online - minimum travel, maximum results.
Live events in Manchester, Leeds, York, Pennine Yorkshire (Slaithwaite), Hull and Cheshire.
Special events in Egypt.
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All regular classes are now online - minimum travel, maximum results.
Live events in Manchester, Leeds, York, Pennine Yorkshire (Slaithwaite), Hull and Cheshire.
Special events in Egypt.
Keep scrolling for details.
'The best workshop in my life ever was with you at camp doing baladi - 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'
*NEWS*
Dance events this term
Saturday 29 June - 15.00 - 16.30
Yorkshire Dance Centre, Leeds
THE BASICS OF DANCING TO DRUMMING
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All levels (except complete beginners) welcome.
Cost £15 in advance. To book email [email protected].
Yorkshire Dance Centre, Leeds
THE BASICS OF DANCING TO DRUMMING
Keep scrolling for information
All levels (except complete beginners) welcome.
Cost £15 in advance. To book email [email protected].
F YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO BOOK ANY OF THE ABOVE, JUST EMAIL ME
- [email protected]
- or WhatsApp 0044 (0) 7950531917
WEEKLY ONLINE CLASSES
Mazazik Max (Tuesdays at 20.00) - short introduction & maximum movement
Mazazik Dance (Wednesdays at 11.00) - confidence building technique & lots of dance following me
Classes are 45 minutes and cost £3 for 1, or £5 for both in the week.
Can't make it or too late to miss the beginning? Recordings always avaiable.
Join the the WhatsApp group for weekly theme notifiations (no spamming!)
Dates and themes have been sent to all regulars.
If you have any enquiries email at [email protected]
If you have any enquiries email at [email protected]
AND ONLINE FOR BEGINNERS
*TRY FOR FREE ... go to my YouTube channel and try the How to Dance Bites tutorials.
Click on this link to watch the first one youtu.be/fktjqb0Te78
Click on this link to watch the first one youtu.be/fktjqb0Te78
