Alia McKenzie-Murdoch
You Don’t Need to Travel to Find Connection. ...

You don’t need to travel far to find connection. At ZeoT Zurich, women discover confidence, joy, and community through dance and shared movement.

You Don’t Need to Travel to Find Connection. You Need the Right Community
Alia Mckenzie-Murdoch
Alia McKenzie-Murdoch
Belly Dance Classes in Zurich: Finding ...

Discover how belly dance classes in Zurich help expats and newcomers build friendships, gain confidence, and connect with a supportive community. Try a class or join our Hafla to see what’s possible!

Belly Dance Classes in Zurich: Finding Community & Confidence as an Expat
Alia McKenzie-Murdoch
ALCHEMY: ZeoT’s 2025 Bellydance Show Ignites ...

From the bubbling of ideas to the burning away of the past, our latest production, ALCHEMY, invited the audience into a world where movement becomes magic.

At ZeoT Zürich, we believe belly dance is more than choreography. It’s a transformational journey. This year’s show, held on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at Aula Räimbühl, was an artistic exploration of change, both chemical and emotional. Inspired by alchemical processes, each piece reflected personal and collective transformation, inviting dancers and viewers alike to witness the beauty of becoming.

Whether it’s your first show or your tenth, when you dance with us, you become part of something bigger. A community that lifts, evolves, and inspires.

ALCHEMY: ZeoT’s 2025 Bellydance Show Ignites Transformation on Stage
Isabel Bruni
Alia McKenzie-Murdoch
Mein Weg durch die Dunkelheit: Heilung und ...

Was kann helfen, wenn man sich selbst nicht mehr spürt? Wenn Depression den Alltag beschwert und Selbstzweifel überwiegen? Für Isabel, eine Schülerin der ZeoT Tanzschule, wurde der Bauchtanz zur Antwort. In diesem ehrlichen und berührenden Erfahrungsbericht erzählt sie, wie Bewegung ihr half, ihren Körper neu zu entdecken, Selbstvertrauen aufzubauen und liebevoller mit sich selbst umzugehen. Es ist eine Geschichte über Körperliebe, Heilung und die Kraft einer unterstützenden Tanzgemeinschaft.

Wir sind sehr dankbar für Isabels Mut, ihre Geschichte zu erzählen.

Mein Weg durch die Dunkelheit: Heilung und Selbstakzeptanz durch Bauchtanz
Alia McKenzie-Murdoch
ALCHEMY: A Bellydance Journey of Change and ...

At ZeoT Zürich, we believe bellydance is more than movement—it's a transformational journey. This year's show, ALCHEMY, on June the 14th 2025, is an artistic exploration of change, both chemical and emotional, inspired by the processes of transformation found in chemistry. From the bubbling of ideas to the burning away of the past, ALCHEMY invites you into a world where movement becomes magic.

Here in Zürich, we bring together dancers from all walks of life—expats, locals, professionals, and beginners—who all share one thing: a desire to express themselves through the empowering language of bellydance.

Below, we explore four key processes of alchemy and chemistry, each one reflecting a dancer’s path of self-discovery, change, and growth.

ALCHEMY: A Bellydance Journey of Change and Connection in Zürich
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HOW TO LOSE THE MIRROR AND DANCE BETTER

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HOW TO LOSE THE MIRROR AND DANCE BETTER

A mirror has many uses in the dance studio, for teacher and student alike. It provides immediate visual feedback for dance students to evaluate their movement and check their alignment. It’s also helpful for teachers to be able to see as many dancers in the room as possible so becomes a valuable teaching tool.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But there can be negative aspects to dancing with a mirror such as lack of internal body awareness if you rely only on your reflection. Read on to learn how best to use the mirror as a tool and not as a crutch for learning combinations or finding your balance.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

HOW I FOUND OUT THAT BELLYDANCE IS THE BEST MEDICINE

HOW I FOUND OUT THAT BELLYDANCE IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis, an autoimmune disease that attacks the spine and large joints. After 9 months in physical therapy, I needed to find something physical that would keep me mobile. I scheduled a free trial belly dance lesson in April 2019 and I’ve been completely hooked ever since. 

ENTER THE FLOW STATE THROUGH DANCE

ENTER THE FLOW STATE THROUGH DANCE

Maybe you’ve been engrossed in something you’re writing or creating and time flies by without you even noticing? Then you’ve been in that magical state of flow. Movement has always been a way into a meditative state for me. As I begin to focus on my breath, the contact with the floor, the tension and release in my body, everything around me appears to quieten down. My focus turns inwards and often times I enter a state known as ‘flow’…

WHY COLLAGEN IS A DANCER'S BEST FRIEND

WHY COLLAGEN IS A DANCER'S BEST FRIEND

Dancing offers valuable leverage over the ageing process as it can increase muscle strength, enhance bone health and improve flexibility and balance. Unfortunately as we age, collagen decline has serious consequences for dancers: skeletal muscle fibres decrease in mass, tolerance for exercise decreases and there are higher rates of fatigue and an impaired ability to recover from injuries. The good news is that we can boost our collagen stores naturally. But most of us find it hard to eat large enough quantities of collagen-rich foods, such as animal skin and bones, to make an impact. Read on to find out about an easy and convenient way to supplement your collagen and ensure your dancing days never end! 

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PUSH THROUGH FEAR WITH BELLY DANCE

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PUSH THROUGH FEAR WITH BELLY DANCE

In order to start tackling some of the fears that may be holding us back from fully expressing ourselves or leading a fulfilled life, we need to cultivate more self confidence. Confidence is a feeling of trust in someone or something and to be self-confident is to have confidence in yourself and your abilities.

Did you know that through dancing you can increase your self confidence? Studies have show that dancing can decrease anxiety, increase self-esteem, and improve psychological wellbeing. Read on to find out how >>