"Zafirah is a popular workshop teacher.
Her workshops are challenging, informative and fun!"
Workshops are tailor made and requests are welcome. 

Weekly Classes

Wednesday evening classes run weekly at Trinity Community Hall, Trinity School, Marjoram Way, Portishead, Bristol BS20 7JF. Please contact me for further information and for a health questionnaire and registration form.

Beginners Classes :-

Run from 7-7.45 pm. No previous dance experience required

Intermediate Classes :

Run from 8-9pm. Some previous bellydance experience required.


WEDNESDAY SPRING TERM DATES 2011:- we shall be learning a finger cymbol ("zill") choreography

Jan 12th, 19th, 26th
Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th
half term
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
April 6th

WEDNESDAY SUMMER TERM DATES 2011:- we shall be learning an Egyptian Beladi dance

April 27th
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
half term
June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
July 6th, 13th, 20th

Cost is £6 per class is paying in half term installments (1st summer half term £30, latter summer half term is £42)
or £5 per class is paying for full term (12 weeks) £60 for summer term. Newcomers may have a complimentary lesson on the 1st day of the term.

What to wear?  A long flared skirt or leggings/jogging bottoms and a t shirt or any glittery top/accesories even better! And a scarf to tie around your hips although you may wish to purchase a coin belt available at the class in a range of colours.

 Performance Group - The Rubies Of Zawah

We are always looking for more experienced and enthusiastic dancers to join us! We have lots of fun glamming up and peforming at various events. For further pictures or to book please see the performance page.

One to One lessons

Available on request. Please contact me for further information.

Tailor Made Workshops :-

Specialities Include:- Sagat (finger cymbols), Sword and Double Sword, Improvisation (includes discovering your own personal dance style), Performance and Interaction Techniques, Musical Interpretation and Understanding Arabic Music and Rhythms, Contemporary Cairo Style (technique or choreography), Veil, Persian Dance, and Zafirah's own unique "Arabic Pop Fusion" style. Some of these worskhops include a live drummer. 

Workshops are also available for beginners - an ideal Hen Party activity!

Zafirah can also provide talks and information on Dancing in Pregnancy; and video evenings on varous topics including the History of Bellydance in the 20th Century, and Modern Stars of Cairo.

For a full description of the workshops Zafirah currently teaches
please contact her for further information.

"Belly Babies"  Post Natal Bellydance Classes :- 

Not currently running - sorry

Details: 

A fun way to meet new friends, get fit, and learn to feel confident again! 
Zafirah, who is also a trained midwife and nurse, provides a safe environment and quality time both for yourself and your baby. Classes are relaxed and fun. Rest assured, you don't have to be a good mover - anyone can do it! Classes are on Mondays at 2-3pm at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre, Harbour Road, Portishead, Bristol (please try and arrive 10 mins early). Time and venue is subject to change, so please contact me to book a place. Cost is £20 in advance for a block of 4 sessions - it is not a drop in class. However please contact me if you cannot afford this - I would like this to be available to all mothers who want to come (numbers permitting).

What to bring: Your baby! (Yes they love dancing too!)  A blanket and cushion to lie your little one on and maybe a soft toy; a circular skirt or leggings for you to wear; a glittery hip scarf or belt to tie around those childbearing hips (don't worry, some provided too). Classes are geared towards new mums and pre-crawling babies but older siblings are welcome to join the crèche!

Health: These classes are fantastic for getting back into shape after having a baby, after all, the moves have all been tried and tested by women for hundreds of years! Please let me know if you have any injuries or pre-existing conditions prior to commencing class and only do what you feel ready to during the class. Please follow the advice of your GP or Health Visitor before resuming exercise post delivery. Generally (excluding complications) it is advisable for you to be 6wks postnatal following a normal delivery and 12 wks post caesarian section.

 

For a full description of the workshops and classes Zafirah currently teaches
please contact her for further information.