Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Modern Tsiftiteli Workshop
This workshop is open to dancers of all levels and will explore the stylization and music of modern tsiftiteli. Tsiftiteli is essentially belly dance in Greek, so this class will explore how the modern iteration of the dance is styled versus vintage. Students will learn two short choreos to one song by the iconic Marina Satti and another by Anastasia, both prominent women in Greek music right now.
Tsiftiteli Drills & Combos Series
In Tsiftiteli Drills and Combos, students will learn the foundations of Tsiftiteli style beginning with the classics and ending with modern Tsiftitelia.
Tsiftiteli Choreography Workshop
This 2 hour intensive will share a fun, upbeat, modern choreography too ‘Akropoli’ by Anastasia. Students will learn technique for classic Tsiftiteli moves in this piece. Students will also learn an in depth look at the history, politics and culture that shape Tsiftiteli.
Vintage Tsiftiteli Choreography Series
In this six-week virtual series, we will explore the Golden era of Greek belly dance! Students will learn a lovely choreography to the iconic Greek song ‘Ime Prezakias’ by Roza Eskenazi. Greek Jewish star of Rebetiko! We will learn all about Roza’s story as well.
Raqs Sharqi Golden Era Choreography Series
In this six-week virtual series, we will be learning a beautiful choreography to the legendary Oum Koulsoum’s song Alf Leila We Leila. Students will learn the meaning of the song and a little bit about Oum Koulsoum.
Herbs + Ritual for Love +Pleasure
Join me for an evening of plants, pleasure, love and ritual! Weather you are in a relationship or single, this class will teach you all about special herbs for infusing love, pleasure and sweetness in your life.
Students will learn about
Rose
Cinnamon
Rosemary
Myrtle
Juniper
Clove
Quince
*Optional, bring a white or pink candle!
We will do a group ritual at the end of class!
Weekly Drop-In Tsiftiteli Class @ Yaad Wellness
In these weekly Saturday drop-in classes, students will learn about the origins of the Tsiftiteli while dancing and imbibing in the beautiful music of the region. This class is suitable for all levels, including beginners, who wish to experience this expressive dance with benefits for the spine, heart, and sacral center.
Tsiftiteli Drills & Combos Series
In Tsiftiteli Drills and Combos, students will learn the foundations of Tsiftiteli style beginning with the classics and ending with modern Tsiftitelia.
Raqs Sharqi Drills & Combos Series
In this six-week virtual series, students will learn the basics of the classic Egyptian Raqs Sharqi style. We’ll explore the history of this vibrant dance, its most memorable classic songs, and modern music.
Weekly Drop-In Tsiftiteli Class @ Yaad Wellness
In these weekly drop-in classes, students will learn about the origins of the Tsiftiteli while dancing and imbibing in the beautiful music of the region. This class is suitable for all levels, including beginners, who wish to experience this expressive dance with benefits for the spine, heart, and sacral center.
Weekly Drop-In Tsiftiteli Class @ Yaad Wellness
In these weekly drop-in classes, students will learn about the origins of the Tsiftiteli while dancing and imbibing in the beautiful music of the region. This class is suitable for all levels, including beginners, who wish to experience this expressive dance with benefits for the spine, heart, and sacral center.
Weekly Drop-In Tsiftiteli Class @ Yaad Wellness
In these weekly drop-in classes, students will learn about the origins of the Tsiftiteli while dancing and imbibing in the beautiful music of the region. This class is suitable for all levels, including beginners, who wish to experience this expressive dance with benefits for the spine, heart, and sacral center.