ZEOT NEWSLETTER // CLASSICAL RAQS SHARQI // KP5 2017 (EN)

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // CLASSICAL RAQS SHARQI // KP5 2017 (EN)

Our theme for KP5 starting on the 28th August will be classical Raqs Sharqi. Characterised by the expansive use of space and body line and varied qualities of movement ranging from powerful to refined, the dancer has ample opportunity to express herself. With many different rhythm changes within one piece of music, you're sure to recognise some of the rhythms we've been studying this summer at ZeoT Zürich.

Our popular special classes, from technique and dance fitness courses to Tribal Fusion and Chinese dance, all have their own theme. Get an overview of the more than 30 weekly classes in our KP5 timetable and feel free to try out a new class anytime!

Starting August 21st our regular classes will take a break for 1 week and will be replaced by our summer workshops. To end the week, on Saturday 26th August we invite you to celebrate our ‘10 years Lagerstrasse’ anniversary open day - a great opportunity to also introduce ZeoT to your friends!

To match this special occasion we have a new window design! The bright colours make ZeoT Zürich a real eye-catcher on Europaallee (#bringingcolourtoeuropaallee) and dancing in the studio is even more fun! We are continually working on improving ZeoT as a dance school and as a centre for the dance community and more changes are underfoot. Come by on the 26th of August and see what other transformations have taken place!

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // ARABIC RHYTHMS // KP4 2017 (EN)

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // ARABIC RHYTHMS // KP4 2017 (EN)

Join us this summer in KP4 for our rhythm special! Learn combinations and technique to different arabic rhythms and don’t forget to benefit from our special summer abo promotion (more info below). 

Learning arabic rhythms can really help to improve your dancing! Not only will you be able to hear and follow the beat, helping you to keep in time, you will also start to recognise what style of dance fits to the music and find improvising so much easier!

Get an overview of courses in our KP4 timetable and find the right level for you here. Still not sure? Don't hesitate to contact us for help! Away on holiday during Kp4? No problem since there's no choreo to learn in KP4 it's easy to catch up any classes missed whilst sunning yourself on the beach!

With our special summer workshops and open day dedicated to ‘10 years Lagerstrasse’ with crash courses, show blocks and delicious mezze, ZeoT Zürich has a lot to celebrate. We're looking forward to welcoming you - a great opportunity to also introduce ZeoT to your friends!

Read on to find out more about the fantastic prizes we are giving away and how you can win them! Make sure you read until the very end of our newsletter to find out which superstar of the belly dance world will be gracing ZeoT Zürich later on this year!

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // ARABISCHE RHYTHMEN // KP4 2017 (DE)

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // ARABISCHE RHYTHMEN // KP4 2017 (DE)

Mach mit in unserer Spezial-Rhythmus-Kursperiode und lerne Technik und Kombinationen zu verschiedenen arabischen Rhythmen, und profitiere ebenfalls von unserer Abo Promotion (mehr Infos unten).

Arabische Rhythmen zu lernen wird Dir helfen Deinen Tanzstil zu verbessern. Du wirst nicht nur lernen den Beat zu hören und im Takt zu tanzen, sondern Du wirst auch erkennen, welche Bewegungen zu einem bestimmten Musikstil passen. Das wird Dir in Zukunft das Improvisieren erleichtern.

Unser Stundenplan verschafft Dir einen guten Überblick über unser Kursangebot in KP4. Falls Du Dir nicht sicher bist, was das passende Niveau für Dich ist, hilft Dir unsere Kursstruktur-Seite sicher weiter. Oder melde Dich einfach bei uns, wir helfen Dir gerne.   

Überschneidet sich Dein Sommerurlaub mit KP4? Kein Problem! Da Du keine Choreografie lernen musst, kannst Du auch nach Deinen Ferien wieder ganz einfach in den laufenden Kurs einsteigen.

Im Sommer haben wir ausserdem viel zu feiern! Wir bieten Dir ein tolles Workshop Programm an und feiern mit einem Tag der offenen Tür unser 10-jähriges Jubiläum an der Lagerstrasse mit Crashkursen, Showblocks und leckeren Mezze. Wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du kommst und die Gelegenheit nutzt, das ZeoT ein paar von Deinen Freundinnen vorzustellen.

Lese weiter und finde heraus, was für tolle Preise Du gewinnen kannst! Und am Ende erfährst Du noch, welchen Superstar wir im Dezember im ZeoT für ein Workshop Wochenende begrüssen dürfen.

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // TROMMELSOLO // KP3 2017 (DE)

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // TROMMELSOLO // KP3 2017 (DE)

Um ein Trommelsolo zu tanzen benötigst Du Schnelligkeit, Kraft und Muskelkontrolle. Ein Trommelsolo zeichnet sich durch präzise Hüftakzente, Shimmies und Überlagerungen aus, um die verschiedenen Rhythmen zu interpretieren, es ist herausfordernd, macht Spass und ist eine gute Gelegenheit an Deiner Technik zu feilen. Get ready to shimmy in unserer Trommelsolo-Kursperiode! 

Falls Du zusätzlich Deinen Shimmy oder Deine Tanztechnik verbessern möchtest, kannst Du Dir in Simones Blogeintrag ein paar tolle Tipps abholen, oder Du kommst in einen unserer Tanztechnik Kurse, um an Deinen isolierten Bewegungen zu arbeiten.

 

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // DRUM SOLO // KP3 2017 (EN)

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // DRUM SOLO // KP3 2017 (EN)

To dance a drum solo requires speed, strength, and body control. Full of hip pops, locks, shimmies, and movement layering to mirror the complex drum rhythms, drum solos are challenging, fun and also a great way to work on your technique! Get ready to shimmy in KP3 as we explore the drum solo in all levels! Need help with your shimmy or technique? Simone offers some great advice on improving your shimmy or pop in to one of our technique classes to polish your isolations.  

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // VEIL DANCE // KP2 2017 (EN)

ZEOT NEWSLETTER // VEIL DANCE // KP2 2017 (EN)

One of our favourite props to dance with is the veil, the theme of our next course period (KP2) starting March 6th 2017. Veils can be used to frame movements or become an extension of the dancer’s body. Dynamic, dramatic or dreamy, the movement fills the space around the dancer in colour and shape, as the veil adds a new dimension to the performance. For ideas on how to get more creative with a veil check out our blog series "A fresh look at veil technique". Dancing with a veil can also help build strength in the upper body, arms and shoulders and in our latest newsletter we offer you a few tips on increasing range of movement in the upper body as well as advice on how to care for your veil. 

Students and teachers are busy rehearsing for our annual show at the end of April. If you haven’t already booked your ticket, do so now (details below) or sign up for Ozgen’s Romani street scene performance project and step out in the limelight yourself!