Zaina Zahra literally means "beautiful flower" when translated from the Arabic.
 An Oriental Dance Artist, Choreographer, and Instructor, Zaina was first introduced to Bellydancing  at the Nazeem Allayl School of Bellydance in Atlanta GA. There her first and most beloved teacher, Samora, introduced Zaina to lower body isolations, which was a fascinating and body changing experience. From there, Zaina studied veil choreography, zill technique, and sword balancing.  Instruction afterwards focused on self-meditation, reading, and taking random classes with instructors of various styles and backgrounds.
Zaina Zahra expanded her dance experience by taking up Indian Dancing at the Nritya Natya Kala Bharti school of Classical Dance. Under the instruction of Divya, Zaina learned the basics of Indian Kathak Dance and Bollywood choreographies that enhanced her dance program.
Additional studies were taken from Rania Bossoni (former Bellydance Superstar), Aya of Istanbul, and Diane Adams. All instructors, top performers (like personal favorite Madhuri Dixit), and local dancers have contributed to Zaina's art interpretation and style.
Today Zaina shares her art with the world through performance, choreography and show production, and instruction. 
Email Zaina Zahra for information on private lessons and dance classes.

For a formal list of Zaina Zahra's history, view her resume.  

Zaina Teaches

Courses offered:
Beginner I Technique & Workout
Sunday 2pm-3pm

Only $10 for Walk-ins!!



Location:
A Time To Dance Studio
1860 Duluth Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30044


The Beginner Bellydance Technique and Workout course features 60 minutes of instruction focusing on beginner technique (upper and lower body isolations, as well as simple combinations) with repetition aiming to provide an intense workout. Instructor will provide background on movements, explaining how the isolations exercise key muscles for sculpting as well as an improvement in cardiovascular health. No previous dance experience required to take this course. 
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The Beginner II Technique course is a next step for the student who has taken the Beginner Technique & Workout course, having mastered the beginner isolations for lower and upper body. This course introduces simple combinations and more advanced isolations. It also includes expansion by introducing simple choreographical movements and prop usage.
The Mommy & Me Bellydance course is a Bellydancing workout course for a mother/daughter pair to enjoy a workout with a chance to bond and express the beauty of begin female.
The Bellydance Choreography Workshop is a special three-hour event in which a choreography is taught in steps. First isolations are explained and demonstrated, then choreography is introduced. Course concludes with students performing the choreography in group sets. Registration includes admission, choreography notes and music CD.

Available Workshops/Choregraphies:
*Hula Hula NEW!
*Ice Queen (veil dance) NEW!
 *Ya Ein Molayetin NEW!
*Dinle
*Yasmina
*La Tortura NEW!
*Aaja Nachle NEW!
*Zill Rhythms I & II
*Beginner Veil

Private Lessons 
Zaina teaches private lessons at a special rate (email zainaraqs@yahoo.com for more information) for individual as well as group sessions. Zaina offers instruction in the following areas:

• Basic Technique
• Zill/Zagat (finger cymbal)Technique
• Sword dance (balancing and technique)
• Isis Wings (technique & presentation)
• Fire Dance (2-3 candle presentation & balancing)
• Restaurant performance and choreography
• Indian Bollywood Basic Technique/Choreography
• Select Beginner choreographies (performed by Zaina's students in previous shows)

Performance Styles

Zaina is prepared to perform the following styles of Modern Oriental Dance:

• Traditional Cabaret
• Pharonic Fire
• Indian Kathak
• Bollywood Fusion
• Hula Fusion
• Saiidi Cane
• Spanish Fusion
• Goddess Dance (with Isis Wings)

Planning an Event?
Zaina Zahra can add flavor to the following types of event:

• Birthday Party
• Wedding or Baby Shower
• Wedding Reception
• Corporate function
• Charity event or fundraiser
• Cultural event or showcase
• Bar Mitzvah
• Bachelorette party (no all male parties)