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Middle Eastern Dance

"Zulaika is a masterful and experienced teacher, building from a foundation of warm-ups and strengthening exercises specific to the dance to fun and challenging combinations. She always has a smile on her face and she works very hard to explain the specifics of a movement if we are struggling to get our bodies to do what we want them to do. She has so much experience teaching and performing but brings excitement and enthusiasm to each class. We are very lucky to have her in Seattle!" Deborah

"I've been taking belly dance lessons for over 6 years and I've never enjoyed it more than this year with ZULAIKA. She's a wonderful teacher and makes class a lot of fun. Every class is an exciting adventure--there is always something special. We are so lucky to have her here in the Seattle area as a teacher. See's the one to watch..." Lynn

"Because of Zulaika's wide range of Middle-Eastern dance styles, you'll come away with the knowledge of dances other than just Egyptian cabaret. Zulaika explains specific moves for different dances in a way that everyone really "gets it." This class is excellent for both beginners and advanced dancers." Janis

Zulaika is available for dance workshops, private lessons, and coaching.

Contact Zulaika for information and fees: 425-652-6994 or email Zulaika

Belly Dance, or Oriental Dance, is a beautiful feminine art form that develops a strong flexible body,
self-confidence, and emotional well-being. The dance that allows a woman to become comfortable with her body — no matter
her size, shape, or her age.

Belly Dance Classes - 2 locations in Bellevue, WA

Bellevue Studio
12015 NE 8th St., Suite #3
Bellevue, WA 98005
Plenty of free parking, easy access from I-405.

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South Bellevue Community Center (SBCC)
14509 SE Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006

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Class Schedule:

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Notice: Missed classes cannot be carried over to the next session. No refunds after the first week of the session.

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Class	Day & Time	Class/Session Fees
Classes	Session: April 30-June 19 No classes May 28 & 29
Morning Class Beginners Bellevue Studio	Tuesdays, 10-11AM, April 30-June 18* $12/class, $70/session CANCELLED Beginner - Advanced Beginner: Learn basic movements, variations, and combinations. This class will also include learning finger cymbals patterns. Zills are available to use or purchase.
Beginners Bellevue Studio	Tuesdays, 5:30-6:20 PM, April 30-June 18* $12/class, $70/session *No Class May 28 Beginner - Advanced Beginner: Learn basic movements, variations, and combinations. This class will also include learning finger cymbals patterns. Zills are available to use or purchase.	Class/Session Class $13.00 USD Session $70.00 USD
Intermediate Bellevue Studio	Tuesdays, 6:30-8 PM, April 30-June 18* $18/class, $105/session *No Class May 28 Intermediate - Advanced Intermediate: Learn advanced movements, variations, combinations, and layering techniques, and how to tailor movements to different rhythms and instruments. This class will also include developing skills in finger cymbals, musical interpretation and improvisation. Hear and dance the music! Bring zills and veil.	class/session class $19.00 USD Session $105.00 USD
Zills & Drills Mixed Level Bellevue Studio	Tuesdays, 8-9 PM, April 30-June 18* $12/class, $70/session *No Class May 28 Intermediate-Advance Level class that stresses playing finger cymbals with dance combinations. (some finger cymbal experience required)	Class/Session Class $13.00 USD Session $70.00 USD
Morning Class Zills, Drills, & Combinations Bellevue Studio	Wednesdays, 10-11AM, May 1-June 19* $15/class, $90/session *No Class May 29 Intermediate-Advance Level class that stresses playing finger cymbals with dance combinations. (some finger cymbal experience required)	Class/Session Class $16.00 USD Session $90.00 USD
Beginners South Bellevue Community Center	Wednesdays, 5:30-6:20 PM, May 1-June 19* $70/Res, $84/Non Res Beginner - Advanced Beginner: Learn basic movements, variations, and combinations. This class will also include learning finger cymbals patterns. Zills are available to use or purchase.	Register online at: MyParksandRecreation.com, in person, or by phone at: (425) 452-4240
Zills & Drills Mixed Level South Bellevue Community Center	Wednesdays, 6:30-7 PM, May 1-June 19* $35/Res, $42/Non Res *No Class May 29 Advance Beginners - Intermediate Level class that stresses playing finger cymbals with dance combinations. (some finger cymbal experience required)	Register online at: MyParksandRecreation.com in person, or by phone at: (425) 452-4240
Intermediate Level South Bellevue Community Center	Wednesdays, 7:10-8:00 PM, May 1-June 19* $84/Res, $100/Non Res *No Class May 29 Intermediate - Advanced Intermediate: Learn advanced movements, variations, combinations, and layering techniques, and how to tailor movements to different rhythms and instruments. This class will also include developing skills in finger cymbals, musical interpretation and improvisation. Hear and dance the music! Bring zills and veil.	Register online at: MyParksandRecreation.com in person, or by phone at: (425) 452-4240
The Art of Belly Dance South Bellevue Community Center	Wednesdays, 8:00-8:45 PM, May 1-June 19* $84/Res, $100/Non Res *No Class May 29 Intermediate to Advanced students explore elements necessary to develop their dance - including: new rhythms, veil work, improvisation, taqasim, beledi, music interpretation. Some experience with finger cymbals is required.	Register online at: MyParksandRecreation.com in person, or by phone at: (425) 452-4240
Combined Belly Dance Classes South Bellevue Community Center	Wednesdays, 6:30-8:45 PM, March 13-April 24 $147/Res, $168/Non Res *No Class May 29 For your dancing pleasure! Enroll in "Zills & Drills", "Intermediate", and "The Art of Belly Dance" classes for a discounted fee.	Register in person, or by phone at: (425) 452-4240
Private Lessons	$50/hour. Contact Zulaika to arrange day, time, and location. (Group rates for 2 or more dancers also available.) Zulaika will work with you to help you reach your dancing goals: for all level dancers from beginner to professional.

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Zulaika's study of Middle Eastern dance — from Raqs Sharqi to traditional folkloric styles — spans
over 30 years. In addition to Cassandra Shore, she has studied with, and continues to study with, master teachers nationally and
internationally. The beauty of this dance form is there is always more to learn and inspire you!

Zulaika's passion is teaching this joyous, expressive art form because of the the pleasure it brings to others.
She brings her in-depth training and teaching experience from The Cassandra School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Though she began teaching dance through Minnesota Community Education programs in 1985, it is her experience,
first as a student (1982-2007) and then as a teacher (1997–2007), under Cassandra Shore that inspires her today.
As a teacher at the Cassandra School, Zulaika taught students from beginner through professional levels and specialty topic classes.
She continues to follow the teaching syllabus developed by Cassandra. Zulaika brings to her students articulate instruction,
strong dance technique, along with the expressive, emotive qualities of the dance.

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