"Dance is a living breathing art form where traditions are honored.
Using the roots of traditional techniques and steps from Egypt and Turkey, we blossom into new dance expressions."
Personal Coaching Developing the Deeper Dancer Inside You
Out of the Box Constructive Mentoring lets your dance shine whatever the topic.
Getting ready for performances?
Now is the best time to work on your dance as soloist or groups.
Personal Coaching Developing the Deeper Dancer Inside You
Grow as a dancer with constructive mentoring advice for
stage craft, performance skills and concepts to let your dance shine
Choreography, Theatricality, Musicality, Technique
Movement Exploration, Music Mapping, Zill & Riq Rhythm Techniques & Dance, Veil Expression, Cane, Sword, Fan, Skirt Work, Fan Veil
$75.00 per 1 hour session
$140.00 for 2 consecutive hours
$180.00 3 One Hour Sessions within 3 Consecutive Weeks
Getting ready for performances?
Now is the best time to work on your dance as soloist or groups.
Personal Coaching Developing the Deeper Dancer Inside You
Grow as a dancer with constructive mentoring advice for
stage craft, performance skills and concepts to let your dance shine
Choreography, Theatricality, Musicality, Technique
Movement Exploration, Music Mapping, Zill & Riq Rhythm Techniques & Dance, Veil Expression, Cane, Sword, Fan, Skirt Work, Fan Veil
$75.00 per 1 hour session
$140.00 for 2 consecutive hours
$180.00 3 One Hour Sessions within 3 Consecutive Weeks
Upcoming Events
Very Proud to Perform in
Groove Merchant's 20th Year Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, November 16th
5:00 pm
Union County Performing Arts Center
306 Hamilton St
Rahway, NJ
Box office for show tickets and recording both available.
https://ucpac.org/event/groove-merchant/
Thrilling Karsilama Zilling Zoom Workshop Recording
Only Available Until Dec 6th with unlimited viewing
The 2 hour Workshop Includes:
~ Clear rhythmic structure instruction
~ Daily drills
~ Karsilama Pattern Charts
~ Choreographic phrases with Thrilling Zilling
Fee $40.00
email Aszmara@Aszmara.com to order
The 2 hour Workshop Includes:
~ Clear rhythmic structure instruction
~ Daily drills
~ Karsilama Pattern Charts
~ Choreographic phrases with Thrilling Zilling
Fee $40.00
email Aszmara@Aszmara.com to order
Karsilama is so much fun with zills. Playing with and around the rhythm gives us so much power as dancers.
Vintage Floorwork Workshop Recording
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"Amar Andalus"
Saturday, June 8th ~ 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Feel the beautiful Mohammed Abdel Wahab song from the suite commissioned by Nagwa Fuoad;
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"Amar Andalus"
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Performing choreography is more than steps.
It’s how you use those steps to convey the music through your dance presentation.
Techniques and Combos using a variety of music styles and genres to
Dance Your Dreams
It’s how you use those steps to convey the music through your dance presentation.
Techniques and Combos using a variety of music styles and genres to
Dance Your Dreams
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"The Improvisation Toolkit"
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We had a BLAST!
Thanks to Kaeshi for creating these events.
Kudos to all the dancers who graced the stage.
And many thanks to the musicians and music brothers Souren Baronian, Robert Boghosian, Mal Stein and Paul Brown who had all of us "Following Our Bliss"
Full performance on YouTube : .Aszmara at Djam "Follow Your Bliss" Performance 2/6/24 (youtube.com)
Thanks to Kaeshi for creating these events.
Kudos to all the dancers who graced the stage.
And many thanks to the musicians and music brothers Souren Baronian, Robert Boghosian, Mal Stein and Paul Brown who had all of us "Following Our Bliss"
Full performance on YouTube : .Aszmara at Djam "Follow Your Bliss" Performance 2/6/24 (youtube.com)
Go Beyond the Narrow Path of Specific Belly Dance Styles
With Insights into Music and Movement, Aszmara never fails to lead dancers into
finding new nuances in the Mind, Body and Spirit of Dance.
Dancers praise Aszmara's signature workshops stating it has changed how they view and feel their connection to dancing.
Thanks for your wonderful comments from performers and teachers on ‘The Musical Dancer’ workshops.
"What a treasure trove of information!”
“You covered so many things that are never addressed in the usual dance class.”
“Fabulous, fun and inspiring workshop”
“It awakened some old dance techniques and added even more new ones to my toolbox. Loved it!”
"I quote you to my students!"
‘The Musical Dancer Workshop Series’
“Being a Musical Dancer is about the never-ending exploration and discovery. As in dance, music learning builds our vocabulary, the seeking is exciting, and the music fills our souls….”
Accepting PayPal - Aszmara@Aszmara.com
~ Gift Certificates Available ~
Class Packages, Workshops, Privates or Recordings ~
Contact Aszmara to Order
finding new nuances in the Mind, Body and Spirit of Dance.
Dancers praise Aszmara's signature workshops stating it has changed how they view and feel their connection to dancing.
Thanks for your wonderful comments from performers and teachers on ‘The Musical Dancer’ workshops.
"What a treasure trove of information!”
“You covered so many things that are never addressed in the usual dance class.”
“Fabulous, fun and inspiring workshop”
“It awakened some old dance techniques and added even more new ones to my toolbox. Loved it!”
"I quote you to my students!"
‘The Musical Dancer Workshop Series’
“Being a Musical Dancer is about the never-ending exploration and discovery. As in dance, music learning builds our vocabulary, the seeking is exciting, and the music fills our souls….”
Accepting PayPal - Aszmara@Aszmara.com
~ Gift Certificates Available ~
Class Packages, Workshops, Privates or Recordings ~
Contact Aszmara to Order
Agir Roman - Slow 9/8
Slow, deep, delicious, smoldering fire that is hypnotic for the dancer audience and especially, the dancer. Using traditional and innovative moves we dive into this delicious Turkish rhythm. 
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“Being a Musical Dancer is about the never ending exploration and discovery. As in dance, music learning builds our vocabulary, the seeking is exciting, and the music fills our souls….”
Riding the 6/8 Rhythmic Wave Dancing the rhythmic possibilities in the space between the notes heightens the excitement of your dance. Called The Sultana of Syncopation, Aszmara's clear instruction on feeling different ways to express exciting 6/8 rhythm with and without zills 'Lets emotions out to play!' |
Capture Your Audience
~ Mindful Posing
~How we stand
~ The Character we take
~ The Directions we face
~ Elegant Arm & Hand Positions
All this in performance captures an audience and creates photo images in their mind's eye. It shows your Emotion in Motion.
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Fantastick Fan Workshop
Dance our Passion and Fire The Two Hour Workshop Includes: ▪ Specific fan techniques ▪ Full Dance Choreography |
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Karsilama! My Favorite Rhythm Special Edition!
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‘Funky Karsilama Fun"
So very happy to share my
love of dancing Karsilama.
I have been obsessed with this song since introduced to it by Scott Wilson for the Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief Fundraiser.
Sharing a few videos that fed my obsession then dancing to a few of the Funky Karsilama versions with a full choreography adapted for each style.
So very happy to share my
love of dancing Karsilama.
I have been obsessed with this song since introduced to it by Scott Wilson for the Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief Fundraiser.
Sharing a few videos that fed my obsession then dancing to a few of the Funky Karsilama versions with a full choreography adapted for each style.
‘Creating Dynamic Choreographies’
Why does choreography lead to better performances, even when it is totally improvisational?
When we choreography our own dances,
we find more of ourselves in the music by discovering different ways of expressing
the same musical phrase.
Our possibilities grow and
our expression has more depth.
Why does choreography lead to better performances, even when it is totally improvisational?
When we choreography our own dances,
we find more of ourselves in the music by discovering different ways of expressing
the same musical phrase.
Our possibilities grow and
our expression has more depth.
‘Beautifully Expressive Arms & Hands’
• Are you happy with your arms?
• Do your hands and arms say what you intend?
• Are you inviting the audience into your world
of meaning and heart's intention?
Techniques, exercises, tips and framework towards more meaningful movement for fulfilling your piece's emotions.
• Are you happy with your arms?
• Do your hands and arms say what you intend?
• Are you inviting the audience into your world
of meaning and heart's intention?
Techniques, exercises, tips and framework towards more meaningful movement for fulfilling your piece's emotions.
‘Vintage Karsilama!’
In just about every show in the MENAHT nightclub days I performed in the late 70’s- 8o’s most show finales would be a fast karsilama.
For movement emphasis their was light work with cabaret skirts (not big skirts) but it was the hip and footwork that drew the audience in for an exciting last impression.
Karsilama is still being performed in clubs with live music. A whole new generation of musicians and dancers have taken the fascinating rhythm and run with it.
The repertoire of movements has expanded to include Rom gestures as well as more theatrical moves.
In just about every show in the MENAHT nightclub days I performed in the late 70’s- 8o’s most show finales would be a fast karsilama.
For movement emphasis their was light work with cabaret skirts (not big skirts) but it was the hip and footwork that drew the audience in for an exciting last impression.
Karsilama is still being performed in clubs with live music. A whole new generation of musicians and dancers have taken the fascinating rhythm and run with it.
The repertoire of movements has expanded to include Rom gestures as well as more theatrical moves.
'The Musical Dancer Workshop Series:
"Moving Through Space with Power & Grace… Moments of Stillness That Breathe…”
I so enjoyed working the concepts in this workshop ~ dancer’s feedback stating how much it immediately helped with choreographic projects.
▪ Make Entrance and Exit more powerful
▪ Increase your step vocabulary
▪ Feel more confident learning steps in class
▪ Moments of Stillness to compliment our traversing of the stage
"Moving Through Space with Power & Grace… Moments of Stillness That Breathe…”
I so enjoyed working the concepts in this workshop ~ dancer’s feedback stating how much it immediately helped with choreographic projects.
▪ Make Entrance and Exit more powerful
▪ Increase your step vocabulary
▪ Feel more confident learning steps in class
▪ Moments of Stillness to compliment our traversing of the stage
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"Dancing with Kaşık"
(Turkish Spoons) Want Dance Something Fun? Dancing with Kaşık (Turkish Spoons) is Such fun with the rhythmic possibilities and techniques used. The Two Hour Workshop Includes: ▪ Specific Kaşık techniques ▪ Full Dance Choreography |
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"Fantastic Fan Dance!" Dancing our Passion and Fire The Two Hour Workshop Includes: ▪ Specific fan techniques ▪ Full Dance Choreography |
'Skirts! From Vintage Orientale to Big Skirt Dancing'
Vintage Orientale show finales often included skirt work adding to the excitement. In the 90’s, big skirts made their appearance in concerts and it became a repertoire staple.
The two hour workshop includes:
• Brief talk of the 80's - 90's NYC dance scene with skirt dance innovations
• Vintage Orientale half circle skirt techniques that grew into our Big Skirt dances.
• Different types of Circle skirts
• Skirt movement vocabulary from various dances forms
• And of course, Big Skirt Dance Choreography
Vintage Orientale show finales often included skirt work adding to the excitement. In the 90’s, big skirts made their appearance in concerts and it became a repertoire staple.
The two hour workshop includes:
• Brief talk of the 80's - 90's NYC dance scene with skirt dance innovations
• Vintage Orientale half circle skirt techniques that grew into our Big Skirt dances.
• Different types of Circle skirts
• Skirt movement vocabulary from various dances forms
• And of course, Big Skirt Dance Choreography
'The Musical Dancer Workshop:
The Melody in the Beledi ~ Thrilling Zilling'
A dancers is a musician whose instrument is her body...
Play the rhythm, Play the song, Play our dance!
Connect rhythm and dancer with:
• Drills • Different sounds & positions for musical dynamics • Zill charts • Daily exercises
• Short Beledi choreographic phrases to dance and play
The Melody in the Beledi ~ Thrilling Zilling'
A dancers is a musician whose instrument is her body...
Play the rhythm, Play the song, Play our dance!
Connect rhythm and dancer with:
• Drills • Different sounds & positions for musical dynamics • Zill charts • Daily exercises
• Short Beledi choreographic phrases to dance and play
"The Musical Dancer"
'Supple & Subtle: Wind Instrument Taxims'
Connect with wind instrument’s quality to
make the most of our beautiful slow moves
Clarinet and Nay have such special voices - embody their spirit in your taxim
Listening to taxim sentences and exploring moves that reflect their emotion.
'Supple & Subtle: Wind Instrument Taxims'
Connect with wind instrument’s quality to
make the most of our beautiful slow moves
Clarinet and Nay have such special voices - embody their spirit in your taxim
Listening to taxim sentences and exploring moves that reflect their emotion.
"Dancing with Frame Drum"
Dancing with your frame drum,
no matter what size, requires technical playing skills as well as imagination as we play our Dance Partner.
Dancing with your frame drum,
no matter what size, requires technical playing skills as well as imagination as we play our Dance Partner.
- Learn basic playing technique
- playing around the rhythm
- manipulating the frame drum to create dance shapes
- dancing a fun 7/8 choreography
"Veiled Expressions:
Reveal & Conceal"
We reveal more as we are
concealed in our veil.
With our dance partner, the veil,
music flies and expression in the instruments’ voices sing through our body.
With the rhythm beating our heart,
our musical soul exposed.
Full Choreography with Specific Techniques to Dance with our Partner!
Reveal & Conceal"
We reveal more as we are
concealed in our veil.
With our dance partner, the veil,
music flies and expression in the instruments’ voices sing through our body.
With the rhythm beating our heart,
our musical soul exposed.
Full Choreography with Specific Techniques to Dance with our Partner!
"The Musical Dancer"
"The Choreographic Hammer:
Zap! Pow! Pop! Wow!"
Add drama and excitement to your dance!
In creating our dances utilizing moves we love
in different rhythms or mood expands our expression and makes us stand out from the crowd.
Using some of my Favorite Rhythms,
we breakdown moves and choreographic phrases,
hit them with the Choreographic Hammer
and feel how our expression has changed.
The Choreographic Hammer is a must for every
dancer’s toolbox to expand our expression and
makes us stand out from the crowd!
"The Choreographic Hammer:
Zap! Pow! Pop! Wow!"
Add drama and excitement to your dance!
In creating our dances utilizing moves we love
in different rhythms or mood expands our expression and makes us stand out from the crowd.
Using some of my Favorite Rhythms,
we breakdown moves and choreographic phrases,
hit them with the Choreographic Hammer
and feel how our expression has changed.
The Choreographic Hammer is a must for every
dancer’s toolbox to expand our expression and
makes us stand out from the crowd!
Recordings Leaving in February:
Thanks to all the dancers who participated in last January's
"Dancing to the Heart of the Music" sponsored by Mahin.
It is always my joy in sharing the beauty of our art form -
our dance entranced in it's
many voiced music.
"Dancing to the Heart of the Music" sponsored by Mahin.
It is always my joy in sharing the beauty of our art form -
our dance entranced in it's
many voiced music.
Past Live Events That Will Happen Again!
Music Mapping Parts I & II
One of the most musical dancers of our time, the incomparable Aszmara shares her unique method of music mapping and understanding of music in an intimate setting.
Music Mapping & Tea Part I
Many times I have been asked to help dancers with understanding of music. An important way to connect with music and learn/create choreography faster is to Map your music choice. We find the heart of the piece as well as nuances in the instrumentation leading us to understand not only the piece we choose, but music in general.
Taught in the intimacy of my home studio, with a minimum three people, maximum six, this 3 hour class we will learn to Map and dissect music (bring a piece to Map) and enjoy Tea and Cookies as we discuss this important growth as a musical dancer.
Music Mapping & Part II
For dancers who have taken Music Mapping Part I, this 3 hour workshop develops our mapped music into choreography outlines. Each dancer presents their map and rough dance while we all have fun improvising along. Aszmara will offer suggestions for your dance based on what you mapped and give guidance on this important growth as a musical dancer.
Music Mapping Parts I & II
One of the most musical dancers of our time, the incomparable Aszmara shares her unique method of music mapping and understanding of music in an intimate setting.
Music Mapping & Tea Part I
Many times I have been asked to help dancers with understanding of music. An important way to connect with music and learn/create choreography faster is to Map your music choice. We find the heart of the piece as well as nuances in the instrumentation leading us to understand not only the piece we choose, but music in general.
Taught in the intimacy of my home studio, with a minimum three people, maximum six, this 3 hour class we will learn to Map and dissect music (bring a piece to Map) and enjoy Tea and Cookies as we discuss this important growth as a musical dancer.
Music Mapping & Part II
For dancers who have taken Music Mapping Part I, this 3 hour workshop develops our mapped music into choreography outlines. Each dancer presents their map and rough dance while we all have fun improvising along. Aszmara will offer suggestions for your dance based on what you mapped and give guidance on this important growth as a musical dancer.
Music Mapping Part I & II Sleepover!
Pizza night & dancing together after breakfast to our Maps.
A full evening to garner tools to hear, chart and find new ways to feel the music along with it’s emotional nuances leading us to a greater understanding of your dance. Bring a 3 minute piece that Aszmara will individually coach as you map your chosen music and make a rough choreographic outline. Part II of our Music Mapping Session, there is light dancing where we present your rough dance while we all have fun improvising along. Aszmara will critique your dance based on what you mapped and give guidance on this important growth as a musical dancer.
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Dance Party Showcase!
Dancing for and with Each Other
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Pizza night & dancing together after breakfast to our Maps.
A full evening to garner tools to hear, chart and find new ways to feel the music along with it’s emotional nuances leading us to a greater understanding of your dance. Bring a 3 minute piece that Aszmara will individually coach as you map your chosen music and make a rough choreographic outline. Part II of our Music Mapping Session, there is light dancing where we present your rough dance while we all have fun improvising along. Aszmara will critique your dance based on what you mapped and give guidance on this important growth as a musical dancer.
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Dance Party Showcase!
Dancing for and with Each Other
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