​A professional performer and teacher for 20 years

Founder of Mazazik Dance in 2002

Egyptian dance,
​Oriental (Raqs Sharqi - or Dance of the East),
and Contemporary Belly Dance
(to find out more click here JANE WASS)

Bellydance - What's in a Word?

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.

And most of what I do isn't bellydance but 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 also now become more westernised, especially on social media, 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.

And my style of Contemporary Belly Dance (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 main loves of travel, the natural world and music.
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MAZAZIK DANCE

I am passionate about facilitating dance for you, as I know what it has done for me. 

And Mazazik is a trademarked system of dance tuition based on  movement mantras and dance themes.
But like any creative activity, the system is always evolving as I learn more on both my inner and outer travels, in dance and geographically.

And as part of a Mazazik Dance session, you wil also find the key to a world of other dance experiences.

Currently you can find regular in person dance workshops in Manchester, York, Leeds and Egypt.

'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'
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Keep scrolling or go to the MAZAZIK DANCE page for more info

​​*NEWS*

And here's a short throwback to the Spring Salon - done on Zoom last year - where I tried something new, combining Egyptian moves with a jazzy feel. 
See the full film on my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/9op5HopypTI

​​WEEKLY CLASSES ON ZOOM​

Mazazik Max (Tuesdays at 20.00) and Dance (Wednesdays at 11.30)

The next class will be on Friday 24 February

BUT In the meantime, while I'm in Egypt, try my new thing - a short 30 minute class (featuring warm up, movement mantra, and creative task, designed for level 2/intermediate dancers who want to go deeper into the dance and build their own interpretation.  If you want constant movement or a fitness type class, this isn't for you.  

Take a look at the film below, and if you'd like to buy the class, email mazazik_uk@hotmail.com

Let's Play - with Baladi! only £3 for a trial period

AND 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

AND STARTING 28 February 2023 -
a course of 4 weekly Zoom sessions - Continuing beginners online
Tuesdays from 19.00 to 19.40 GMT / London time

​In this 4 week course we'll go deeper into this unique system designed to give you an understanding of the different styles of dance and a great movement repertoire so you can dance safely and expressively to great music in a relaxed, non-competitive environment.

Complete beginners are still welcome as we'll be revising technique, as well as exploring some of the Mazazik movement mantras and community choreographies.

Get active and build your dance without the need to leave home.
And watch out for the in person events you might like to join.

Price - £10 for the course or £3 per indivudual class. Yes it is that cheap as I want to enable as many as possible to dance.
Book via the Paypal button below, or email with any questions to mazazik_u@hotmail.com.

​SCHEDULE OF MAJOR IN PERSON EVENTS 2023

 Saturday 25 March - Spring Salon, Manchester

29/30 July - Making Music, Anglesey (FULL)​

Saturday 14 October - Mazazik Festival, York