Tribal belly Dance Classes with
Sarah Schneider
Belly Dance is my joie de vivre! I've studied the art for over 15 years, including the historical and cultural aspects of the dance. Arab dress, costuming and ornamentation are especially intriguing to me.
I am the Artistic Director of Boheme. We focus primarily on tribal style, including ATS, but enjoy performing and studying other forms of Middle Eastern Dance as well. Boheme enjoys exploring the creative aspects of belly dance, as well as the traditional.
I'm now teaching Tribal Style at FIRE, an old refurbished firehouse. It is a non-profit, historical and cultural arts collaborative, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can check out the venue at http://www.thisisfire.com.
Dancers I've studied with include Carolena Nerrico, Rachel Brice, Mardi Love, Amy Sigil, Zoe Jakes,
Kami Liddle, Heather Stants, Paulette Rees Denis, Megha Gavin, Moria Chappel, Ariellah, Amel Tafsout, Morocco, Zafira, Kaeshi Chai, Masami and Yumi of Japan, Heidi of Domba, Tamalyn Dallal, Karim Nagi, Aida al Adawi, Kajira Djoumahna, Nourhan Sharif, Lala Hakim, Romka, Sabrina Parshall, Stephanie Barto, Conchi, Yasmina Amal, Blue Lotus Tribe, Jenabah, TechnoTrance BellyDance, Crystal Dunlap, Kim Johnson, Princess Madiha, Jessica of Detroit, and many, many more. Watch for this list to be ever expanding, as I look forward to learning as much as possible from as many teachers as possible.
My dance partner is Khaled - who, coincidentally, happens to be my sweetie! It's amazing to have someone so close to share one of my favorite passtimes. It has also been highly educational to learn Middle Eastern Dance from the male perspective. In about a year or so, after our wedding, Khaled and I plan to move to the west coast to further immerse ourselves in the American belly dance scene.
I also host events, including gala show fundraisers and workshops. Over $1,000 has been raised at my events for heating assistance through WeCare's Warm Your Heart project! I hope to soon start a series of free skill shares with instructors from all over the Great Lakes region! I look forward to having the chance to bring together Michigan's Middle Eastern Dance community. There are a lot of talented and friendly people in the area that could only benefit from getting to know each other.
Testimonials
Sarah is a lovely dancer, promoter and all around genuinely nice person! It has been a pleasure working with her and watching her troupe grow and perform. We all look forward to seeing more of her and her dancers out there!
- Wendy, Blue Lotus Tribe
Sarah's tenderness combined with her attention to detail, makes her a wonderful
individual to work with.
- Sarah Mayne
Sarah continues to provide an atmosphere and experience that both shapes my belly-dancing repertoire, and one that also inspires creativity. Belly-dancing is a must-try for anyone interested in learning consciousness of bodily movements, while also experiencing an exotic and provocative culture.
-Krista H.
Although I have studied dance for nearly a decade and performed professionally for years, I find Sarah's classes to be refreshing and new. She is well versed in not only Tribal styles but a broad range of genres which infuses her classes with insight and depth. I look forward to spending my time with her every week and appreciate her enthusiasm and inspiration.
Channon Mondoux,
Principle Dancer, Choreographer- Faire Companie
Director- W.O.R.D.D. World Origins of Rhythm Dance and Drum
I have been taking private lessons
with Sarah, the Artistic Director
of Boheme for the last few months.
The lessons are always fun and
uplifting. Sarah's teaching style
and patience have gone a long way
in helping me to improve my skills. As a hearing impaired student, I pose some special challenges and Sarah is always accomodating and willing to work with me in way that helps me
to gain skills and feelconfident
as a growing dancer.
- Jai K.
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