~ Class Information ~

Cairo Fusion offers technique-specific classes of all levels, along with private instruction. Our basis is American style bellydance fused with Tribal and many contemporary and urbanized styles of dance.

Our teaching technique is very thorough, and disciplined, with great emphasis on creating true performers and nurturing essential sisterhood. All dancers specialize in dancing as a group... as sisters.

NO students are required to perform. Performance is elective to each individual. However, Cairo Fusion is a performance-based company and therefore, somewhat more demanding and disciplined than many comparable forms of dance.

Classes are taught in a course-style format. The classes are very fast-paced and require both determination and dedication. In order to become a member of the Gypsy Echoes, ALL aspiring students are required to complete the 'Intro to Cairo Fusion Basics Course' (minimum of 8 months T&T). At show time, we believe our performances better reflect the hard work and equality among our dancers.

Classes Offered:

Technique and Theory Classes (T&T)

- Upper Body 1 & 2 - Hips 1 & 2 - Footwork 1 & 2 -

Learn the basics of our unique style of Bellydance Fusion; the history, music, technique and proper application. Open to all level of dancers and must be completed prior to joining any performance group, regardless of previous dance experience. Heavy focus on technique, isolations, body awareness, strength, and drilling.

1.5 hr. classes, 1 weekly - $60 per month

Monday 6:00 - 7:30 pm

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Please contact Samira for additional information or questions.

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BELLY BUSTER!

Created for the dancer who wants to TRAIN their bodies more. Focuses on strength training, endurance, and flexibility. On-the-Spot combination creation trains the dancer's mind to be super-quick and reactive. Belly dance moves will be used for most of the drills, therefore this class is recommended for dancers with some experience. Essential for dancers wanting to take it the next level and beyond.

1 hr. classes, 1 weekly - $50 per month

Friday 6:00 - 7:00 pm

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'Gypsy Echoes' - Performance Group

Expand knowledge & refine technique. Gain & apply an understanding of music and theory. Focus on group choreography and performance. Costuming required.

Must be referred by Cairo Fusion instructor.

(On average, most students are prepared to join the 'Gypsy Echoes' within 8-12 months of T&T classes.)

1.5 hr. classes, 1 weekly - $60 per month

Friday 7:00 - 8:30 pm

'Sirens' - Performance Group

Expand knowledge of group dynamic and choreography. Dive deeper into technique and skill. Focus on group choreography, accelerated speed in learning and stage presence. Costuming required.

Must be referred by Cairo Fusion instructor.

1.5 hr. classes, 2 weekly - $90 per month

Monday 7:30 - 9:00 pm

'Isis' - Performance Group

Expand knowledge and speed with choreography and technique. Introduction to professionalism, stage presence, and audience interaction. Focus on group choreography, physical training, and performance. Costuming and additional classes required. All 'Isis' members must also attend 'Sirens' classes and an additional technique class.

Must be referred by Cairo Fusion instructor.

1.5 hr. classes, 3 weekly - $100 per month

Wednesday 8:30 -10:00 pm

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Meet the Instructors:

- Samira Il Naia -

-Director, instructor, and choreographer for Cairo Fusion-

"Since 1997, I have dabbled in the mysterious world of bellydance. In 2000, I became an independent soloist and the premiere dancer of Nada Brahma, an eclectic Boise-based band. I have also had the honor of collaborating with Brothers of the Baladi, Jeremiah Soto, Mediterranean RaqsBand, and Pangia. I feel that I will always be a student of the dance, and have been fortunate enough to take classes from Amy Sigil, Suhaila Salimpour, Rachel Brice, Morocco, Zoe Jakes, Mardi Love, Freyja, Kami Liddle, and Monica Fernandez. In solo performance, I seek to demonstrate the importance of audience participation while specializing in the art of progressive bellydance fusion, improvisational dance, and the essential dancer/live musician connection. Although Cairo Fusion entered the world in 2004, I feel that our true identity was born after encountering UNMATA and Shimmy Shakti in 2005. Since then, dance has taken on a whole new meaning to me. I find no greater pleasure than sharing the stage with my girls, and continually creating our signature style and technique. The highlight of it all--Watching my girls explode into super-hot, confident rock stars!!

- Jeanne -

-Assistant Director & Cairo Fusion instructor-

"While I love and appreciate all forms of dance, bellydance is where my true heart is, and I found my bellydance home with Cairo Fusion in January of 2006. In January 2007, I joined Mazana, where I found my energy, focus, discipline and drive for bellydance fusion. In January of 2010, I joined Isis, whose focus on technique and clean group dancing fuels me. My true passion is group dance, large or small, where the community and synergy of sharing the stage with my sisters is an experience above all others. I danced throughout both of my pregnancies, in 2006 and 2010, with such love and support from my sisters in Cairo Fusion I knew this was truly my home and my family."

- Za'Nyah -

-Instructor-

Za'Nyah has taken dance since the age of 3, first with ballet and jazz and later adding tap, lyrical, hip hop, Pointe, salsa, and musical theater. After achieving a BA in Theater Arts in 2004 from Central Washington University, Za'Nyah moved Boise, where she found and fell in love with belly dance. Beginning with traditional forms taught by Sidonia, Za'Nyah found her place in the fusion world with Samira and Cairo Fusion. In 2007 Za'Nyah joined Mazana, where the strength and focus of the classes and choreographies (along with the wonderful sisterhood therein) really lit her fire to continue to improve her technique and experiment with any and all styles of fusion.

- Zelah -

-Instructor-

"Although I took a handful of jazz and tap classes as a young adult, my primary training has been marching bands and theater productions. Since joining Cairo Fusion in 2006, I have had the opportunity to work with, see performances of, and take workshops from some talented and inspirational ladies and gentlemen, including our very own Samira Il Naia, Sidonia Om Dunia, Unmata, Suhaila Salimpour, Mardi Love, Zoe Jakes, Rachel Brice, Kami Liddle, and Michael Beach of the Brothers of the Baladi. I love exploring new styles, getting challenged every day, and pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable in bellydance. I look forward to working with many more amazing people as my adventures with Cairo Fusion and Mazana continue!"

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