Classes

A Note from Zoh'ra


Study with me!
Teaching is my love and passion. It is my  honor to share it with you. Graceful, elegant, funny, sensual, cute... Physically demanding, culturally fascinating, and just a whole heck of a lot of fun! There is room for all expression within dance.

Contact me to set up a class or workshop near you: zohra.thebellydancer@gmail.com

Zoh'ra is now a certified Zumba® instructor! Looking for a great workout with *real* dance moves?  Read on to learn more and register!

Ready to take your performance seriously? Join Zoh'ra's Sunday performance class to learn a new choreography each session, focusing on a different aspect of Egyptian dance or fusion, or skill! The next session features... a surprise! - see it performed at the next
hafla!

Class Schedule

All students have the opportunity to perform in bimonthly "haflas" (bellydance parties) for friends and family, that also feature visiting guest artists!  Participation is always optional, but you may just find that you have an untapped diva waiting to emerge!!  For more information on the upcoming hafla schedule, please visit Events

Mondays

Zumba® in the Circuit
6:00-6:30 pm (Curves of Crystal Lake)

FITBelly Fusion Dance Fitness
7:00-8:00 pm (Crystal Lake-West Beach)
Drop-ins welcome! The session just started on March 7; it's not too late to join!


Tuesdays



Wednesdays



Thursdays


Sundays

Performance Class (Zoh'ra's Jewels):
(Req. 2 yrs bellydance + instructor permission)
7:30-9 pm (Crystal Lake-Grand Oaks)
Next session starts 3/13/11!

Zoh'ra is always available for private individual and/or group study by appointment! E-mail for rates & more info!

Locations & Registration

Crystal Lake Park District
Grand Oaks Recreation Center
1401 W. Route 176 (just east of 176 & Briarwood)
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

West Beach Dance Studio
2330 Lake Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Register online:
www.crystallakeparks.org or by fax/mail/walk-in.
Call: 815.459.0680 
Fax: 815.477.5005
Mail or Walk-in: One East Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 
Registration Form

Marengo Park District
825 Indian Oaks Trail
Marengo, IL 60152


Call, mail or walk-in to register. Register by 1 week prior to session start, otherwise $10 late fee may apply. Drop-in rates available for all classes, call to confirm the current session's classes are running.
Call: 815.568.5126
Mail or Walk-In at the address above
Registration Form
Park district website:
www.marengoparkdistrict.com


Evolve Dance Company
2615 N. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114

Current session is drop-in only. Call or text Zohr'a at 815.347.4068 to confirm class is running. Session registration begins in January!

Class Descriptions

Intermediate Egyptian Bellydance
Ready to take your bellydance to the next level, or are you an experienced dancer looking to refine your technique? This class is for you!  Master the movements you know, and expand your dance vocabulary with Zoh'ra, who will keep you moving and challenge you to improve your dance. Areas of focus will be graceful arms and hands, increased fluidity, powerful presentation, creative traveling steps and fine control of hips & torso.

FITBelly Fusion Dance Fitness
Drawing from bellydance, Bollywood, ballet and Latin dance forms, FitBelly Fusion combines authentic dance moves with modern music and fitness for a vibrant, energetic, FUN workout! No dance experience necessary, fabulous attitude required! This is "barefoot" fitness at its most dynamic - moving, stretching, dancing, this is a workout for your whole body.  Instructor Zoh'ra draws from her lifelong experience as dancer, musician and performer to make sure that not only will you get fit and have fun, you'll look GOOD doing it!  You may just find yourself taking the moves you learn out onto the dance floor!