Alia McKenzie-Murdoch
SUPERNOVA - die orientalische Tanzshow des ZeoT ...

Der Kosmos tanzt: Planeten kreisen und Sterne entstehen. Am weiten Nachthimmel suchen die Menschen Sternbilder und träumen von fernen Welten.

SUPERNOVA - die orientalische Tanzshow des ZeoT Zürich (Teil 1)
Alia McKenzie-Murdoch
SUPERNOVA - die orientalische Tanzshow des ZeoT ...

Der Kosmos tanzt: Planeten kreisen und Sterne entstehen. Am weiten Nachthimmel suchen die Menschen Sternbilder und träumen von fernen Welten.

SUPERNOVA - die orientalische Tanzshow des ZeoT Zürich (Teil 2)
Dance tip, learn bellydance, veil, ZeoT, Zurich
Alia McKenzie-Murdoch
Tips for belly dance with a veil

One of our favourite accessories to dance with is the veil, the theme of our A and A/M choreographies in our next course period (KP2) starting March 4th 2024. 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.

Tips for belly dance with a veil
ZeoT, Zurich
Alia McKenzie-Murdoch
A YEAR IN OUR NEW DANCE STUDIO IN ZURICH

It’s hard to believe that we’ve already danced a whole year in our new studio in Wipkingen. It’s time to look back and celebrate how we achieved our crowdfunding goal to help fund building work and how we’ve filled the space this year with energy, creativity and fun! The new ZeoT dance studio is more than a dance school; it’s a beautiful space for our community to meet, dance, be creative and feel at home.

A YEAR IN OUR NEW DANCE STUDIO IN ZURICH
Alia McKenzie-Murdoch
HAFLA IM ZEOT ZÜRICH

Lass dich vom Zauber der mittleren bis fernöstlichen Tänze mitreissen! Der Eintritt ist frei! Es gibt eine Kollekte zu Gunsten des Kampfes gegen die Kinderprostitution.

Samstag, 4. November, ab 14.40 // Eintritt: Gratis

HAFLA IM ZEOT ZÜRICH
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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 >>

MAKING TIME TO DANCE = SELF CARE!

MAKING TIME TO DANCE = SELF CARE!

We’ve all heard the analogy of the oxygen mask in the airplane as applied to ‘self care’. If you don’t put on your mask first, you can’t help others. If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t care for others.

Self-care – sometimes referred to as holding space for yourself – comes in many different forms. The point is that these activities refresh and energise, provide us with emotional and creative outlets and, in the end, satisfy our needs first.

After we’ve taken care of the basics (good nutrition, enough sleep, physical activity) our creative outlets such as dancing can energise us and form part of our self care routine. Read on to find out how to incorporate dance into your self care routine and some of the benefits you’ll enjoy by making dance a regular habit.

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ITS ALL IN THE HIPS (AND THE MIND!)

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ITS ALL IN THE HIPS (AND THE MIND!)

“How do you do that?” “It must have taken years to learn how to dance!” “i’m just not coordinated or flexible or…” We all have our ‘excuses’ for not being able to do something but how much of our ability to dance is really based on our talent, coordination or fitness? And how much by what we are telling ourselves? Read on to find out about the importance of practice, attention and mindset in dance.

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BELLY DANCE & THE BENEFITS OF CROSS TRAINING

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BELLY DANCE & THE BENEFITS OF CROSS TRAINING

There are a multitude of positive benefits to belly dancing. It can correct bad posture, tone muscles, increase core strength and circulation to the pelvic area. Belly dance also offers a great form of aerobic exercise, with natural endorphins entering the body and giving us an exercise high.

However despite the physical benefits of belly dance, as with any sport or dance art if you only do belly dance it can result in an imbalance in your body. Cross training with different types of exercise both makes you a better dancer and it also helps prevent overuse injuries.

INTENTIONAL PRACTISE – WHAT IS YOUR FACE SAYING?

INTENTIONAL PRACTISE – WHAT IS YOUR FACE SAYING?

Dancing is an overall body experience, and that includes our facial expressions. Sometimes when we’re concentrating on getting the choreography right, we forget that our face might be expressing the exact opposite of what we want to convey with our dance. It’s important to take a moment and focus on this, as it can take away from your performance. Find out how with our tips on intentional practice.

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DARE TO BE YOU...

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DARE TO BE YOU...

When I dance I feel at my most whole, at my most “me”. I'm learning to accept the imperfections, the mistakes, to accept myself as I am. When do you feel most at ease with yourself? How do you feel when you dance?

If you feel awkward or insecure you’re not alone. It can take a lot of courage to try something new or learn a new skill, knowing you’ll mistakes which will be reflected back to you in the mirror or seen by your teacher or fellow students. Here are some ideas to think about to help you feel more comfortable with yourself in or out of the dance studio.

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WHY CAN’T WE SEE OURSELVES AS WE REALLY ARE?⠀⠀

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WHY CAN’T WE SEE OURSELVES AS WE REALLY ARE?⠀⠀

As a dancer, I spend a lot of time infront of a mirror. Some days all I can see are the parts of my body I tend to criticise. Other days I love to see what my body can do in terms of shapes, strength and creativity.

During an interview for health coach Caitlin Ball’s podcast I talk about how the process of observing yourself in a mirror whilst dancing can actually be an effective tool in helping with body image issues. You can listen to it here and hear what we discussed about about body image and how belly dance can help you feel good about your body. ⠀⠀⠀

DEIN TANZ ZIEL FÜR 2020 - ZEOT ZÜRICH (DE)

DEIN TANZ ZIEL FÜR 2020 - ZEOT ZÜRICH (DE)

Was ist Dein grösstes Ziel für 2020? In dieser aufregenden Jahreszeit werden neue Pläne und Ziele aufgesetzt. Es ist Deine Chance, all die Dinge zu tun, die Du so lange aufgeschoben hast, wie den Anfang oder die Rückkehr zum Tanz!

Wir würden uns freuen, Teil Deiner Pläne für 2020 zu sein! Nimm ab dem 6. Januar an unseren wöchentlichen Kursen teil und lerne eine orientalische Pop Choreografie. Wenn Shimmy Technik, Tanz Fitness oder Ballett mehr Dein Ding sind, dann haben wir einige tolle Mittagsstunden, die Du ausprobieren kannst. Zu guter Letzt freuen wir uns über unseren neuen ContempOriental Kurs am Freitagabend mit Rachida Aharrat. Wir bieten kostenlose Schnupperkurse an, auch für zurückkehrende Schülerinnen, also meld Dich jetzt an und probiere etwas Neues aus. 

Teil die Freude! Lad Deine Freundinnen in unsere Tanzgemeinschaft ein - die nächsten  Einführungskurse in DE & EN findest Du in diesem Newsletter. Oder vielleicht ist 2020 das Jahr, in dem Du zum ersten Mal auf die Bühne trittst. Lies weiter, um herauszufinden, wie Du an unserer Show PARFUM im Juni 2020 teilnehmen kannst.

Wir freuen uns auch, unsere Zusammenarbeit für 2020 mit dem wunderbaren orientalischen Restaurant YALDA Cuisine Orientale in der Europaallee bekannt zu geben. Einmal im Monat kannst Du an einer Tanzstunde teilnehmen, gefolgt von einem Abendessen für nur 59 CHF. 

Was auch immer deine Träume, Ambitionen oder Ziele für 2020 sind, wir wünschen Dir alles Gute und Dir, dass Du Teil vom ZeoT bist.