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Zulaika's School of

Middle Eastern Dance

The music is captivating; the dance is celebratory!

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 —  by
fostering a sense of beauty through movement.

Zulaika's study of Middle Eastern dance — from Raqs Sharki 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 delights in 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.

Celebrate YOU, take a class — but be forewarned, you will be back for more.

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

Belly Dance Classes:

New session starts May 1-7, 2008

Classes are taught at two locations listed below. They are 90 minutes long and run in 8 week sessions.
Each class consists of warm-up and cool down exercises, isolation drills, instruction in dance movements
and finger cymbal patterns, and dance combinations, and musical interpertation. Most students repeat
a level several times before advancing to the next level.

Notice: You may make up missed classes within the session at the other location. Missed classes cannot
be carried over to the next session. No refunds after the first week of the session.

Class Schedule: Click Here to Download (PDF Format)

Registration Form (mail in): Click Here to Download (PDF Format)

Location:
Dance Academy of Bellevue
626 120th Ave. NE, Bellevue.

Class	Day & Time	Drop-in Fee	Session Fee	Session Payment
Beginners	Wednesdays, 6-7:30 PM New session begins May 7, 2008 *No Class 6/18/08	$18	$120
Intermediate	Tuesdays, 6:30-8 PM On Going- with permission from the instructor. Email Zulaika for details. *No Class 6/17/08

Location:
Bally's Total Fitness
3235 148th Ave. SE, Bellevue.
You do not need to be a member of Bally's to attend these classes.

Class	Day & Time	Drop-in Fee	Session Fee	Session Payment
Beginners	Thursdays, 6-7:30 PM New session begins May 1, 2008 *No Class 6/19/08	$18	$120
Intermediate	Thursdays, 7:30-9 PM New session begins May 1, 2008 *No Class 6/19/08	$18	$120

Zulaika's School of Middle Eastern Dance brochure: Click Here to Download (PDF Format)

Belly Dance FAQ's for Beginners: Click Here to Download (PDF Format)

A Short History of Belly Dance: Click Here to Download (PDF Format)

Contact Zulaika for information and fees: 425-649-2058 or email Zulaika

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