Zaphara's Exercise and Belly Dance Classes

Zaphara's In-Person Bellydancersize Classes

Explore the ancient & mysterious art of bellydancing! Students will learn the basic steps, undulations, shimmies, isolations, tuxseem and more. A fun way to tone up, a superior core workout! Strengthens & coordinates muscle groups in the trunk, spine and arms. improves posture & flexibility!

Get your creative juices flowing, while you burn calories!

The Art of Bellydancing is for you!
All Ages are welcome!

Lots of fun as a refresher course & your new playground!

There will also be 15 minutes after class for questions, answers & "Happy Hour" in the gallery!  All ages. Learn at your own pace, as I review from the week before.  Learn from the master instructor and entertainer Zaphara.

In-Person Belly Dance Classes

Starts the 1st Thursday of the Month

Thursdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 4 Weeks
Phinney Center
6532 Phinney Ave, North, Room 2
7 - 8 pm Beginners, 7:45 - 8:45 pm Intermediate/Advanced.
(Recurring classes)

Lots of ventilation (5 windows, air purifiers).
4 weeks $70. Drop ins: $22 per class.
All ages! Learn at your own pace, as I review from last week.

Sign up here to pay online:

Zaphara's Online Bellydancersize Zoom Classes

Starts the 1st Tuesday of the Month

Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - 4 Weeks

Beginners: 6 - 7 PM. Intermediate/Advanced: 7 PM - 8 PM.  Same price as above.
I will send link when you sign up. Recurring classes.
There will also be 15 minutes after class for questions, answers & 'Happy Hour' in the zoom gallery.

Sign up here to get a link to the Zoom meeting!

Online Belly Dance Classes

Facebook Live with Tamalyn Dallal

Tamalyn Dallal and Zaphara promoting 'The Bellydancing Kitties of Constantinople''
at Cat Com 2019 Seattle Center

Mother Nature has sent us to our rooms but you can still stay in shape FOR FREE! .

My good friend, Internationally known Instructor/ dancer Tamalyn Dallal is sharing seven "pop up" bellydance basics mini classes, and 4 mini classes "dancing to Yo Yo Ma's Silk Road Project Series.

Click the links below to watch the "pop up" bellydance basics mini classes:

Basics for everyone series (7 mini classes)

• April 9   - Circles!
• April 10 - Shimmies & drops
• April 11 - Figure eights: Samai
• April 12 - Hip movements, travelling steps, traveling combinations
• April 14 - Undulations, arms
• April 14 - Veils
• April 15 - Review of slow movement classes

Dancing to Yo Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project Series (4 mini classes)

• April 17 - Hip drops, shimmies, traveling steps; "Night of the flying horses" by Yo Yo Mas.
• April 24 - Shimmies, working with music;  Hands, arms, bellydance basics
• April 26 - Finger cymbals
• April 27 - Veils.  Music: Oasis by Yo Yo Mas from his Silk Road Project.

It's the 1st anniversary of her fourth book: "Bellydancing Kitties of Constantinople". It's a wonderful "hard cover" gift book for Children. ENJOY!  Visit bellydancingkitties.com website for info.
 

Private Belly Dance Classes

Private Belly Dance Classes Available!
Zaphara is available for private classes at all skill levels:
From beginner to "performance ready".

Group & specialty workshops also available
Performance/mini lesson for group parties!
Lots of fun & giggles!
Hip scarves available to use or purchase.

Call 206-632-2416 or e-mail me for more information or to schedule a private belly dance class.

Private Belly Dance Shows

Make your Party Unforgettable!

• Performance/mini lesson for group parties!
• Lots of fun & giggles!
• Hip scarves available to use or purchase.

Call 206-632-2416 or e-mail me for more information or to schedule a private show for your party or special occasion.

BELLYDANCERCISE CLASSES!!!  TOTAL BODY WORKOUT!!!

• SUPERIOR CORE WORKOUT PERFECT FOR BEFORE & AFTER CHILDBIRTH--& BEYOND!
• Prevent & alleviate lower back problems
• Strengthens & co-ordinate's muscle groups in the trunk, spine & arms
• Improves posture & flexibility
• Learn at your pace
• FUN! CREATIVE & EMPOWERING!
• Low Impact
• Perfect core workout for before & after childbirth & beyond!

• "Belly dancing provides one of the hardest workouts of all the many dance forms".
      - Group Health's Northwest Health Magazine Sept-Oct 1996
• "The dernier cri among fitness enthusiasts is belly dance, and I'm pleased to announce it provides all the challenge and health benefits of traditional exercise - plus a lot more fun".
      - Seattle Home and Lifestyles Oct 1997 - The Inside Scoop
• "Belly dancing makes people feel good about themselves".
      - Seattle Times July 19, 1999 - Scene
• Featured on Japanese website Youmaga.com:
  "Belly dancing, To become beautiful from inside & outside"
  Youmaga- The ultimate information magazine in Japanese, October 10, 05
  www.youmaga.com

Class instruction will include: Class instruction includes basic conditioning & strengthening exercises, tummy undulations, finger cymbals, Egyptian style hip, body, arm & hand movements, floor work & a Greek line dance "Hasaposerviko. Dance etiquette and professionalism are stressed in all classes. All students get personal attention!

For 35 -year old Cherie H., the physical benefits of taking classes with Zaphara extend far beyond achieving her fitness goals. Cherie was diagnosed with structural alignment issues and signed up for bellydancing on a whim.

She saw benefits in the way of decreased pain after her first session, and has since found that bellydancing delivers and excellent core workout.  "After eight weeks of dance classes, I got results that six months of physical therapy could not produce in terms of feeling really good and pain free".
Seattle Woman Magazine May 08 (writer Ashley Griffin)

Classes forming now!  Call 206-632-2416 or email to register

Zaphara is proud to announce the CD
"Greek Moods of Seattle"
Grecian Sounds featuring Takis Dotis
Click Here to listen to "Zaphara's Belly Dance Routine"

Takis Dotis & Mad Greeks on YouTube

Takis Dotis is a master of the Bouzouki, a string instrument that reflects the spirit of Greek culture. Takis brings alive the colors and sounds of Greek Nightlife!

ZAPHARA’S NIGHTCLUB BELLY
DANCE ROUTINE!
A classic nineteen minute five part show with a riveting Egyptian Doumbek solo by GEORGE SADAK.
Rhythms include Baladi, Masmoudi, Tuxseem, Leff and Kashlama.

A MUST for every Belly dancer's CD collection!
Call Zaphara to order (206) 632-2416!
$10.00 plus shipping