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"Nisreen" has been studying the art of belly dance since 2003, when she began taking classes at a local dance studio in El Paso, Texas. Her foundation includes strong hip work, zills (finger cymbals), and familiarity with various rhythms. Most recently, she has participated in dance workshops and performed in Turkey, where she expanded her knowledge in the modern Turkish caberet style, Romany dance and gained exposure to Turkish folk dancing. On her last trip to Turkey, she was very fortunate to take workshops with Sahra Saeeda, a magnificent Egyptian style dancer.
In the U.S., Nisreen has taken workshops with Artemis, Eva Cernick and Hadia to enhance her Turkish style of dance. In addition, NIsreen is Level One certified by the Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance, and she has taken workshops with Tamra-Henna of Los Angeles, Bahaia and Karen Barbee of Austin, and other Egyptian style dancers.
NISREEN teaches classes in Belly Dance for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:45p.m.-8:45p.m., for those who are interested in basic dance technique in basic dance technique in this art form. Students will learn the fundamentals in a structured progression, and will use zills to enhance their understanding of the various rhythms. While there will be a framework that will provide the students with a good base upon which to build a dance vocabulary, the environment will be supportive, with plenty of opportunity for fun and free dance expression. Students are encouraged to bring zills with them to the first class, as zills will be a component of each session. Zills will be available for purchase as well. Hip scarves are optional and may be purchased by the students through local and online vendors.
If you would like to try a class, call Nisreen at 204-7228.
