Tell me a story 

In this workshop, we work towards integrating dance performance and theater effectively. We will analyze what creates mood and feel in a dance, and how to elicit visceral experience in the audience. How does one speak to the universal truths while telling their own story? This workshop will seek to answer this burning question and bring us closer to creating meaningful performance art. 

Reverb, floats, and explosive technique

Bring dynamics into your dance with the concept of Reverb, a quick and exciting directional change that brings so much more to your technique. This technique will have you moving like molasses and flowing like water, with sharp punctuating pops. These techniques use bellydance pathways you already know, and help create drama and unique stylization. All levels, with some fundamental exploration, and some more intermediate concepts later in class.

Pops and ticks 

This workshop is all about moving in ways you didn't know were possible with Pops and Ticks. Bring more dynamics to your dance with Zoe's knowledge of this sharp and yet controlled movement pathways. In this workshop we will learn to make our torsos move almost robotically, and also create movements that mimic animal pathways, such as a jaguar about to pounce. These techniques use bellydance pathways you already know, and help create drama and unique stylization. All levels, with some fundamental exploration, and some more intermediate concepts later in class.

Fleet Foxes

Strange layers and sleek extension. 
Layer with style... take that technique and make it work for you! In this workshop, we will work on executing layers elegantly and smoothly. Plenty of, as well we will break down these concepts so the information is accessible to all levels


Fire in the belly

A choreography wrapped in undulations, spirals, and diagonal extension.
A choreography to wake up the spine. Undulations, flutters, and diagonal extensions all with the purpose of making transitions disappear. Fluid and sleek lines mix with the circular and infinite shapes of belly dance, with dynamic splashes along the way. Using breath and the negative space around us, we will be chasing movement through the entire body and back again. The technique behind Zoe's style of undulations and interior circles will be broken down for this workshop, as well as a vigorous warm-up to prepare for full-body expansive movement.

Budapest combos

This special event is tailored exclusively for participants in Zoe Jakes' Budapest workshop. Immerse yourself in the unique and beloved movements characteristic of Zoe Jakes. This one-time-only workshop offers an opportunity to learn her signature moves, providing a truly unforgettable experience for all attendees

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