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.
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MAZAZIK DANCE

Is a method of teaching Egyptian dance, but is much more than that.  It's a community of people who love to dance, but who also (like me) have a respect for the culture they are learning from, and who love to delve deeper into the music, history and traditions, principally of Egypt, but of other  the places I bring into my creative work and travels - Ireland, Turkey and Morocco for example.

Read much more about Mazazik Dance here.  . MAZAZIK DANCE - What we do and where

Beginners learn online to join in with classes, workshops, special events and holidays.
Hubs for in person tuition in Yorkshire, Manchester and Egypt
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Read more here about internet classes DANCE IN YOUR OWN HOME buy here

'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'

Like the rest of the world - all events are currently suspended.

But there's plenty going to be offered online.   Subscribe for my monthly email newsletter to get up to date news.  Just  click on the contact us link here, and get in touch with your email.
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In the meantime, here are some free films for you to dance along to.  And don't forget you can buy my internet class - Dance In Your Own Home here DANCE IN YOUR OWN HOME monthly internet classes

Feeling the Sap Rise - a bouncy movement mantra to get your energy flowing with music by Jon Sterckx off his Drumscapes CD.


A meditative dancealong for anybody dealing with anxiety or who just wants a moment of calm.  With music by  Tim Garside.

Get your teeth into this - a fun, very easy choreography to one of our Mazazik community choreographies.  And watch out because when we're safely through the lockdown, I'll be inviting you to come and do it in person with us in the park in York.