South Austin Bellydance Instructors

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SOUTH of the River in AUSTIN, TEXAS
Jeanette
(512) 441-4645 jeanette-tx@juno.com Full Moon Studio 409 Tilbury Lane
Lucila's Dance Studio
1700 South Lamar at the Galaxy # 338 (512)416-8800 dance@luciladance.com www.luciladance.com Lucila Velez, owner and director of Lucila Dance Productions, draws from ballet, Flamenco and Latin American Dance background and has twenty years of Middle Eastern Dance performances and instruction experience. Lucila combines traditional and contemporary teaching with exciting choreography that has appeal for a variety of audiences. Come visit the boutique for all your dance and gift needs (including lots of music!).	Please check Lucila's web site at www.luciladance.com for current class schedule and prices. Lucila offers classes in Belly Dance, Salsarobics, Creative Movement for Kids, Salsa/Merengue, Flamenco, and Doumbek Drum Basics
Michelle Manx
	Michelle Sefcik 512-587-6968 www.pin-upbellydance.com CLASS LOCATION: Galaxy Dance Studio on South Lamar STYLES TAUGHT: Tribal Fusion stylization with an emphasis on technique and Pin-up Bellydance. Michelle teaches her signature style of incorporating the glamour, poses, and facial expressions of the pinup girls of the 40�s and 50�s into her Tribal Fusion style LEVELS TAUGHT: Beginner to Intermediate
DANCE BACKGROUND: Michelle�s love for dance started at the age of six when she began participation in ballet and tap classes. She became interested in bellydance when her mother enrolled in a bellydance class in the 70's�and with her background in anthropology, the study of ethnic dance seemed to be a natural progression. Michelle has studied the art of bellydance for six years including Suhaila Salimpour technique (Level I certified), various forms of Tribal Bellydance, and Egyptian Cabaret. She has also supplemented her knowledge of dance and movement by taking Bharata Natyam and yoga classes. After years of intensive study of different forms of bellydance and a year-and-a-half of assisting her former dance partner Tashar's class, Michelle started teaching Tribal Fusion classes in Austin, Texas. DANCE PHILOSOPHY: Michelle believes that mastering and drilling safe, solid technique allows a dancer to focus on stage presentation and communication with one�s audience.
Stacey Lizette
	Stacey Lizette www.staceylizette.com CLASS LOCATION: Mondays 7:30pm Tapestry Dance Studio 2302 Western Trails Blvd. Tuesdays 6pm, 7pm and 8:15pm Niaspace 3212 South Congress Ave. STYLES TAUGHT: Technique is applicable to all styles of bellydance. Choreographies and dance combinations may be folkloric, American, Egyptian, or Lebanese influenced. LEVELS TAUGHT: Beginner to Advanced
DANCE BACKGROUND: Stacey began studying bellydance in 1995. In 2001, she was introduced to Suhaila Salimpour�s format and has been hooked ever since. Certified Level I in 2001, Level II in 2002, Level III in 2008, and Level IV in 2009; Stacey is currently pursuing her Level V certification. She enjoys cross training in other physical pursuits such as ballet, jazz, Pilates, weight training, running and yoga. She has attended numerous bellydance workshops throughout the years with instructors from around the world: Momo Kadous, Randa Kamel, Yasmina of Cairo, Aida Nour, Mo Geddawi, Farida Fahme, Jillina, Magda & Atef Farag, Aziza, Bozenka, Delilah, and many others. DANCE PHILOSOPHY: The most inspiring performances fuse strong technique with personal style, passion, honesty and inventiveness. Bellydance as art is a lifelong pursuit and an ongoing personal process. STUDENT TROUPE or DANCE OPPORTUNITIES: Annual student recitals and periodic dance opportunities for group performances.
Z-Helene
	Please see Z-Helene's web site for information about current classes and performances at www.zhelene.com.


Amara
512-694-3679 CLASS LOCATION: Go Dance Studio 2525 W Anderson Ln, Ste. 530 Austin, TX 78757 Galaxy Dance Studio 170 S. Lamar Ste. 338 Austin, Texas 78704 Amara@AmaraDances.com Amara's website Amara has over 17 years of experience in Middle Eastern dance and is a doctoral candidate in Dance History and Theory (UCR). STYLES TAUGHT: Middle Eastern dance, American belly dance, Staged folk dance, Experimental Middle Eastern dance, Bellates LEVELS TAUGHT: Beginning through Professional. Amara is available for Private Lessons and Coaching.