Laila teaches group belly dance
classes at Rockhurst University
in Kansas City, Missouri.
Classes consist of a technique
session that focuses on learning
and mastering belly dance
techniques. This is followed by
the choreography section of the
class where students learn a
Middle Eastern dance
choreography by Laila.
As a student begins belly dance,
classes focus on basic Egyptian
cabaret (Raks Sharki) footwork,
classes at Rockhurst University
in Kansas City, Missouri.
Classes consist of a technique
session that focuses on learning
and mastering belly dance
techniques. This is followed by
the choreography section of the
class where students learn a
Middle Eastern dance
choreography by Laila.
As a student begins belly dance,
classes focus on basic Egyptian
cabaret (Raks Sharki) footwork,
Ya'lla - Fall 2004 Show
hip isolations, chest isolations, lower body and upper body undulations,
shimmies and hand movements.
After these basic movements are mastered, classes move on to veil work,
moving with isolations, moving with shimmies and turning.
As students become more advanced, classes focus on layering (shimmying
while performing isolations), playing the finger cymbals and floor work. At this
point, other styles of Middle Eastern dance are introduced for the students to
compare and contrast with Raks Sharki.
For specific information on Laila's classes, please visit the
Student Information page.
shimmies and hand movements.
After these basic movements are mastered, classes move on to veil work,
moving with isolations, moving with shimmies and turning.
As students become more advanced, classes focus on layering (shimmying
while performing isolations), playing the finger cymbals and floor work. At this
point, other styles of Middle Eastern dance are introduced for the students to
compare and contrast with Raks Sharki.
For specific information on Laila's classes, please visit the
Student Information page.
Beginner Belly Dance Class at Rockhurst University
Group belly dance classes for students, faculty and staff at Rockhurst University.
Classes are held at the Student Activities Hall. Click here for a campus map. Please note that the
Student Activities Hall is located behind the Convocation Center.
Classes meet Thursday:
Beginner: 6-7 pm
Intermediate: 7-8 pm
Fall semester classes run from August 27th to December 3rd, 2009. There are no classes on September
10, 24, October 8 and November 26.
Class is free for all RU students, faculty and staff.
Please contact Laila at 215-470-9745 or by email at info@lailabellydance.com for more information or to
reserve a spot.
Group belly dance classes for students, faculty and staff at Rockhurst University.
Classes are held at the Student Activities Hall. Click here for a campus map. Please note that the
Student Activities Hall is located behind the Convocation Center.
Classes meet Thursday:
Beginner: 6-7 pm
Intermediate: 7-8 pm
Fall semester classes run from August 27th to December 3rd, 2009. There are no classes on September
10, 24, October 8 and November 26.
Class is free for all RU students, faculty and staff.
Please contact Laila at 215-470-9745 or by email at info@lailabellydance.com for more information or to
reserve a spot.
 |
| All the material on this website is © Laila Zaki 2006. Please contact me if you want to use my image for any reason. |
 |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |