Hello Dance Lovers,

I have some wonderful and pleasurable learning experiences at my Home Studio in store for you this Spring and they are coming up VERY SOON!  My BELLYYOGA Master Sunday series is Sunday, January 27th and my first 6-week class series begins Wednesday, January 30th. PLUS, and mark this down, the second Master Sunday Series of 2008 is one week later on Sunday, February 3rd and its with the fabulous DESDEMONA! So, if you want to get that belly in tip top working order, come to my Bellyyoga workshop (learn how to roll those quarters!) and the following week come to Desdemona's workshop (she's the Queen of Belly Rolls in case you don't know!). My Intermediate/Advanced class series will be working on a new choreography, as well as technique, of course. My Beginning class will learn the basics, so tell your friends who have expressed an interest that this is the class to take. The following is a more concise listing of all this information. Please let me know if want to register since space is limited in my home studio.

I'm very excited about teaching this Spring and I hope to see you in class!!!

Love
Z-Helene
#512-927-2580
zhelene@grandecom.net
www.zhelene.com

   Belly dance and Yoga work synergistically together creating this unique BELLYYOGA fusion. Z-Helene's signature technique feels great and opens up new movement possibilities. Be prepared to backbend, twist and balance and be taken through guided freestyle improvisations. Plus, Z-Helene will demonstrate the Yogic paractice of Dharana, or focused concentration, by rolling 10 quarters! She'll show you how so bring some quarters! Space is limited so sign up now. Call or email to reserve spot.

   Desdemona is known for her fabulous belly work and eye-popping style! Learn her technique and plan on having a lot of fun with this vivacious and talented performer. Plus, catch her show at Desert Passion at Eternal Way the night before, Sat. Feb 3.

   Tamra Henna's elegant style and precise technique sparkle from stage! Her dynamic performances, innate musicality, and magnetic presence have made her a favorite with audiences everywhere! Whether performing classical belly dance with veil and finger cymbals, or incorporating props such as fire tray, sword, wings, or cane, her exciting and powerful shows will leave you breathless!

   Tamra Henna is a house dancer at Al-Amir, Dallas' premier Lebanese Nightclub, and is also a featured dancer at other fine dining establishments in the D/FW area. In addition, she performs regularly at cultural festivals, corporate events, dance shows, and private celebrations all across North Texas, both as an accomplished solo dancer and as a member of the RAKSZ Middle Eastern Dance Troupe.

   Tamra Henna has studied and performed belly dance since 1992, and has taken classes with some of the most respected names in the U.S. and international belly dance communities, including Z-Helene, Jillina, Dahlena, Suhaila Salimpour, Raqia Hassan, Aida Noor, and Dina. A perpetual student, Tamra Henna regularly attends master-level workshops, both to refine her own technique and to enhance her knowledge of this fascinating and beautiful dance form.

     Much has been said about the pure form of Oriental Dance, but what about the innovations of the West? Decades ago dance artists like Mahmoud Reda fell under the spell of western dance forms such as Ballet, Modern and Jazz, and introduced these styles to the Egyptian dance scene. As he and others have done, we should embrace the best ideas born out of these fusions and incorporate them into our own art.
   American Bellydance artist Miabella represents the best that America has given to the art of Bellydance; athleticism, grace and lyrical movement. Feminine yet powerful, Miabella has a flowing and graceful style that can suddenly coalesce into a powerful moment for the audience. From years of performing in clubs and other interactive venues, she understands how to weave combinations into a fluid and seamless improvisation that looks completely choreographed! Working with live musicians in front of diverse audiences, Miabella knows the performing techniques that makes it all come together; that magical moment when the audience, musicians and dancer feel as one.
   Even more important than pure dance technique, Miabella is a master of the technique of performing. Of knowing what a dancer can do and must do to reach her audience. As one of the few dancers who consistently receives standing ovations, Miabella will share with us some of the performing techniques that she uses to wow her audiences!
Read the 2000 review of Miabella by Jeanna Driver!

   Almaazah's veil choreography was a huge hit last year and so she's back by popular demand! Combining incredible finesse with innovation, Almaazah is a both a wonderful teacher and performer.

"Almaazah's teaching style was clear and supportive, combining an appreciation of both the nuts and bolts of technique and the more esoteric aspects of veil work."

 Yoga + Belly Dance= ONE GREAT CLASS!!! Come learn Z-Helene's signature fusion YogaBellyDance. Drawing from the ancient movement traditions of Yoga and Belly Dance, Z will take you through several practical asanas, or postures, and then show you how to incorporate them into your Belly Dance technique. Improve your posture, backbends, twists, and balancing. To round out the class, Z will demonstrate the Yogic practice of Dharana, or focused concentration, by rolling 10 quarters every which way! Plus she'll show you how! Bring your own quarters! 
   Z-Helene is an innovative pioneer in our dance scene. She has produced theatrical dance events, produced performance and instructional videos as well as original music cassettes. A veteran dancer who has studied Middle Eastern, Modern, Flamenco, African and Indian dance styles. Z-Helene has taught literally hundreds of dancers in her 25 year career and was voted last year as instructor of the year in the IAMED readers poll.
   As her husband and partner in art and life, I take great pleasure in sponsoring her for the Master Sunday Series.