Zia Renée has been studying Middle Eastern Dance since 2000, beginning her journey in the dance with Nourhan Sharif.  She has studied with numerous other masters of the dance, including Yousry Sharif, Aszmara, and Ranya Renée, and continues to be both a dedicated student and instructor of this art form. She enjoys sharing her love of the dance, and being a part of the belly dance community.  In addition, she is a web & graphic designer and photographer, and perpetually exploring her interests in all things creative.

Etymology of Zia Renée:

The Indians of Zia are an ancient tribe whose insignia is the sun symbol with four radiating points.

Four is the sacred number of the Zia and these points are made up of four straight lines of varying length, personifying the number most often used by the Giver of all good gifts.

The number four is also embodied in

the four points of the compass (north, south, east, and west),

the four seasons of the year (winter, spring, summer, and fall)

the four periods of each day (morning, noon, evening, and night)

the four seasons of life (childhood, youth, adulthood, and old age),

and the Zia's belief that with life comes four sacred obligations one must develop:

a strong body,
a clear mind,
a pure spirit,
and a devotion to the welfare of others.

Renée = Reborn

2010 Class Schedule:

All classes are Beginner Belly Dance:
Learn the art of Raqs Sharqi, or Egyptian Belly Dance. Beginner classes will cover isolations, shimmies, basic combinations and traveling steps - all while increasing flexibility, muscle tone, body awareness, and happiness :)

Wednesdays: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
(depending on enrollment)
Divine Inspirations Bookstore
817 Franklin Avenue
Nutley, NJ
Call 973-562-5844 to register

 

Fridays
Paramus Community School
Paramus, NJ

Upcoming Classes at the Paramus Community School:

Fall/Winter Sessions:
Friday, September 17th, 2010 through February 11, 2011
(6 week sessions)

• Beginner Belly Dance: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
• Beginner Belly Dance with Veils: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
  

Call 201-261-7800 x3038 to register or...
Register Online!

Arabic Music Education:
Maqamworld.com - Has audio clips and detailed explanation of the Arabic music system.

Music Downloads
Amazon.com - A hefty mp3 section, in addition to having reviews on just about everything else.
Itunes.com - The reason I finally have an Ipod.

All Things Belly dance:
Shira.net - One of the first sites I discovered on belly dance. It is a wealth of information.

Costumes:
Audrena - Costume to the left is from Audrena. She is very helpful.

The Pilgrimage:
Rakkasah - You cannot leave empty-handed.

Web Design / Graphic Design / Photography / Videography:
BrowsersOnline.com - Need a web site? Business Cards? Show Photos? Video? One-stop shopping.

Private Parties (no bachelor parties), Birthday Parties, Bridal Showers, Weddings and other special occasion events.

E-mail:

dance@ziarenee.com