Learn to dance
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A little bit about what I offer
I am passionate teacher and I consistently try to challenge and inspire my students, while providing a safe and supportive environment. In addition to 10 years of dance teaching, I also have 15 years’ experience teaching English as a second language. I think it is vital to infuse all my classes and workshops with cutting edge pedagogy. I hold certifications in Zoe Jakes’ Dancecraft format and Amy Sigil’s ITS format.
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I can offer you workshops, weekly classes, one-to-one lessons, or you can buy a choreography from me.
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Here you can find out a little bit more about the styles of dance I teach.
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Upcoming
Weekly classes is Colchester: from 4 February 2024
Workshop: 2 March 2024 - Fusion Belly Dance Fundamentals
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Learn to dance
Workshops are the ideal way to bring a group together and perhaps try something new. Here you can book current workshops for a variety of dance styles and levels, or you can get in touch to organise your own workshop local to you.
One-to-one lessons are the perfect way to make leaps and bounds with your dance journey, with personally tailored training to help you achieve your goals.
Join my weekly fusion belly dance class in Colchester!
This class covers the basics of fusion belly dance dance so it is perfect for beginners or enthusiastic intermediates looking to tune up their skills - everyone is welcome!
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Idalia is a creative space where dance is not just an art form, but a journey of self-discovery and collaboration. Here you can find out more about both the Idalia Student Group and the Idalia Collective.​
Get ready for the ultimate dance experience! Dive deep into the world of stagecraft over two incredible weekends. This intensive isn't just about choreography; it's about honing your skills, expressing emotions, and becoming an extraordinary performer.
Do you have a performance coming up? I am also available to create a bespoke choreography for you, taking into account your dance style and ability. Find out more here.
The dance styles I teach
Raqs sharqi
Raqs sharqi is the classical Egyptian style of belly dance that developed during the first half of the 20th century.
It is a type of dance that has its roots in Egyptian social and folkloric dances but has been influenced by western dance genres.
From the beginning, Raqs Sharqi incorporated Baladi and folkloric movements, as well as western influences which can be seen in the use of turns, traveling steps, and a more lifted feeling than the traditional local dances.
ITS (Improv Team Sync)
ITS (formerly Improvisational Tribal Style) belly dance is a style of group dance improvisation, ITS is performed by a group of dancers consisting of one of more leaders and followers. The dance relies on a shared vocabulary of movements, each initiated by the leader using a distinct cue movement. After the cue, a short choreographed movement sequence, or combo, is performed by the group. The leader chooses the combo based on their interpretation of the music, which is often done spontaneously during the performance.
Fusion
Fusion is a modern Western form of belly dance that was created by fusing American Tribal Style belly dance and American Cabaret belly dance.
Artists frequently incorporate elements from Popping, Hip Hop, 'Egyptian' or 'Cabaret' belly dance, as well as movement principles from traditional forms such as Flamenco, Kathak, Odissi, and other folkloric and classical dance styles.