Elisa Gamal is a generous, intuitive and gifted instructor who is dedicated to helping you become the best dancer you can be. She specializes teaching concepts - ideas that you can master and use immediately to improve your performance and personal satisfaction with your dancing. She is also a master at breaking down even the most complex technique. Private and seminar instruction available; travel is welcome!

NEW CLASS! MAMA BELLYDANCE! Coming this Fall, Fridays at Skin Deep Dance Studio

Bring your kids and join me for a class made just for you - a chance to get out of the house get some exercise, hang out with other cool moms, and you don't have to find a sitter! Four week sessions for $45, drop ins are welcome. For further info, location, and to register, go to http://www.skindeepdancestudios.com/mamabellydance.html

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Do you want to dance like the stars? Then study with their instructor! Current and former students of Elisa Gamal have won titles and trophies in nearly every major US Belly Dance competition.

"Elisa will take your dancing to the next level with just one lesson. I could not have won a competition without her!" - Alimah, Belly Dance Performing Artist 2004, Belly Dancer USA 2005, First Runner Up Entertainer of the Year 2005

Private and semi-private instruction available at her studio in West Seattle. She also offers group instruction at your location. All levels from beginner to professional are welcome. Performance and Competition prep is a specialty! Why not hire Elisa to teach a bellydance lesson at your next women's group, bridal or baby shower, birthday party or girls night out?!

WORKSHOPS

Elisa Gamal is avaialble for workshop instruction throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Suggested topics include:

Beyond the Veil - Innovative veil techniques to take you and your veil beyond the same old swoops and twirls.

Conceal and Reveal - Explore dancing with the veil as a means to conceal or reveal (or both at the same time!) the figure, movement, and emotion.

Dancing on the Fly - Two simple and instantly useable techniques to give your improvised performances a professional polish, and make dancing easier and more fun!

The Magic of Breath - Unlock the secret to lending life, grace, fluidity, ease and emotional expression to your dancing, allowing you to fully inhabit the music.

Be the Music - Understanding and dancing to music composed for bellydance.

Five Easy Pieces - Elisa shares five movement concepts to incorporate into every performance or choreography, giving you the key to making your dance well-rounded, visually interesting, and professionally polished.

The Folkloric Interlude - Learn to recognize the folkloric sections of your dance music and acknowledge them by using appropriate steps.

"West Coast" Veil - The Pacific Northwest has become known for it's outstanding veil performers. Learn fabulous combos and veil techniques from one of the masters!

Please contact Elisa for more information.