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
Inspiration to a dance,
that's uniquely you,
combining classes, creativity & community
Mazazik Dance is a trademarked system of dance tuition, developed over 20 years of professional teaching
All regular classes are now online - minimum travel, maximum results.
TUESDAYS 8-8.45 pm - Mazazik Max - after a short intro follow me in maximum movement.
WEDNESDAYS - 11-11.45 am - Mazazik Dance - technique and dance to build your confidence.
Recordings always available.
Payment deadline is 2 hours before the class, when the link will be emailed out.
Join in person events when I'm in the UK in ........
Monthly in Leeds, York and Pennine Yorkshire (Slaithwaite).
Termly in Manchester, Cheshire (Knutsford & Helsby)
For more details go the the Mazazik Dance page.
All regular classes are now online - minimum travel, maximum results.
TUESDAYS 8-8.45 pm - Mazazik Max - after a short intro follow me in maximum movement.
WEDNESDAYS - 11-11.45 am - Mazazik Dance - technique and dance to build your confidence.
Recordings always available.
Payment deadline is 2 hours before the class, when the link will be emailed out.
Join in person events when I'm in the UK in ........
Monthly in Leeds, York and Pennine Yorkshire (Slaithwaite).
Termly in Manchester, Cheshire (Knutsford & Helsby)
For more details go the the Mazazik Dance page.
'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*
I am planning to do some Pop Up Beginners Zoom sessions this winter.
They'll be organised through a dedicated WhatsApp group and email notification list.
Get in touch at mazazik_uk@hotmail.com and tell me which you'd like to join.
AND OTHER DATES COMING UP ...
Saturday 14 October - Autumn Dance Extravaganza, York
(with additional Friday night drumming and Summer School repeat)
for info go to the Events page
WEEKLY CLASSES ON ZOOM
Mazazik Max (Tuesdays at 20.00) and Mazazik Dance (Wednesdays at 11.00)
Classes are 45 minutes and cost £3 for 1, or £5 for both in the week.
This week - THE SPANISH CONNECTION.
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