Why do so many doctors, osteopaths, gynaecologists, and physiotherapists recommend belly dancing, even without having attended a single class? Perhaps it’s because they intuitively understand that belly dancing strengthens the body’s inner musculature. Rachida Aharrat dives into the anatomy of bellydance to unveil the benefits for your body.
Der Kosmos tanzt: Planeten kreisen und Sterne entstehen. Am weiten Nachthimmel suchen die Menschen Sternbilder und träumen von fernen Welten.
Der Kosmos tanzt: Planeten kreisen und Sterne entstehen. Am weiten Nachthimmel suchen die Menschen Sternbilder und träumen von fernen Welten.
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.
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.
“Dance helped me to finally feel at home in my body. To make peace with its flaws and limits and to be proud of its abilities. It even helped me overcome my shyness, to get on stage and dance in front of strangers.” ZeoT Zürich teacher, Karin Weinmann, shares her personal journey of how belly dance impacted her self-image and confidence in a positive way.
Im Orient gibt es viele ethnische und folkloristische Tänze und Rituale, welche die Grundsteine für den orientalischen Tanz legen. Beim Erkunden von Folkloretänzen in KP6 2023 kannst Du die Tanzstile Ägyptisches Stocktanz (Niveau A), Khaleegy (Niveau A/M) und Muwashahat (Niveau M & M/F) kennen lernen.
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.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Whether you’re currently dancing online out of choice or necessity, the experience can sometimes be a frustrating one! Your internet connection may be shaky, your children, husband or pets are constantly interrupting you and you bang into your furniture.
Follow our simple tips to make your online time the most enjoyable you can.
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.
Use online learning as a portal to new dance technique, ideas and for additional practice. See online classes as a bonus rather than a replacement for your studio experience and enjoy the best of both worlds! ZeoT Zürich is currently offering 9 online classes, streamed live from the lessons in our studio.
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’…
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!
Mark your calendars and get ready for a short yet intense workout. From May 25th until May 29th, every day at 11.30, Alia will lead you in a 20 minute dance inspired fitness challenge. Using body weight exercises, barre and floor work you’ll work on strengthening your body in a fun and safe way. Get Zoom link here >>
