Transcultural Fusion Dance & Fitness Classes

“Just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed your fusion classes, you’re a great teacher and your music is awesome! :)”
– Tish

Covid-19

Despite recent Covid regulations lifting, I am continuing to take precautions.
Studio space is limited for safety - I have some spaces still for beginners / improvers is sold out. Please contact for availability and to register your interest - advance booking is essential.
I have been working with the studio on procedures to mitigate the risk of transmission of the virus. My Risk Assessment can be found here.
I am continuing to stream the classes online so you can dance with us from the comfort of your home, wherever you are in the world!. Drop-ins are welcome online at any time. Zoom is a very easy platform to use. You just need your phone, tablet or laptop and a small space to dance.
If you would like an idea of what the classes are like check out some of my recent Facebook Lives here. These are improver/intermediate level – if you are a beginner here is a link to a mini-series of taster classes.
I’m looking forward to dancing with you soon – thanks for supporting my small business 🙂

These weekly classes are suitable for beginners to learn to dance in a fun and supportive environment. This class is ideal for both absolute beginners and for those with some prior experience. Regular dance practise will increase core strength, balance and coordination and can increase confidence. You will leave the class feeling energised and invigorated!

Tuesdays 17:50-18:50
Purple Turtle Wellbeing
or online via Zoom
8 weeks from 8th March
Advance booking essential for studio classes
Drop-ins online welcome any time!

My style of Transcultural Fusion Dance evolves from USA fusion belly dance styles - a result of the melting pot of MENAHT cultures (Middle East, North Africa, Hellenic, Turkish) and Black funk styles.

I am committed to uplifting artists from around the world and strive to incorporate history, music theory and cultural context.

The classes focus on exploration of precise body isolations, fluidity of movement and fun dance steps, with sprinklings of musicality, improvisation and choreography, accompanied by an eclectic soundtrack.

This is an improver-intermediate level class suitable for dancers with a year or more of Fusion, Raqs Sharqi or other MENAHT dance experience.

Tuesdays 19:50-20:50
Purple Turtle Wellbeing
or online via Zoom
Classes run on a monthly cycle
Advance booking essential for studio classes
Drop-ins online welcome any time!

Whilst dance is fantastic exercise for the body and feeds the soul, the varied intricate and expansive movements can be demanding on the body if you are practicing regularly.

It is essential to build a strong foundation for your dance to reduce the risk of injury and in my experience a strength and flexibility practice will take your dance to the next level!

Join me for a fun class exploring a wide range of concepts to prepare your body for dance - from strength to flexibility, muscle release to balance and cardio to relaxation.

This can be taken in conjunction with a dance class or as a standalone fitness class.

Tuesdays 19:00-19:40
Purple Turtle Wellbeing
or online via Zoom
Classes run on a monthly cycle
Advance booking essential for studio classes
Drop-ins online welcome any time!

“Just to say I really enjoyed your choreography course. I loved the choreography itself and the way the class was run. So glad you were doing the classes on line or I would never have had the opportunity to get to any of them!”
– Jane, London

Booking and payment:
The next Fusion Beginnings course starts 8th March and will be 8 weeks
Fusion Expansion is based on a monthly subscription payment
Contact here for booking

Online classes:
£8 per class when you book for a course / subscribe to the monthly cycle
£10 drop-in 1 hr
Contact here for booking

Reparative pricing for members of MENAHT / SWANA communities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, low income or income affected by Covid –
£6 per class when you book for a course:
£8 drop-in 1 hr
(Currently for online classes only, once Covid restrictions ease on studio capacity I will extend to studio classes)
Contact here for booking

Find us on Move GB.

Studio classes:
Still spaces for beginners - contact here for booking (improvers is currently sold out)
£10 per class when you book for a course
£80 8 weeks
No drop-ins for studio classes due to current restrictions

I have been teaching dance since 2009 and my regular weekly classes are open to all. Whether you want to dance to awesome music and connect with your body or want to train hard and develop performance skills, learning Transcultural Fusion dance is truly transformational.

I am committed to deepening my knowledge of this exquisite art form with ongoing studies in dance technique, history, culture and music in order to share with you and provide inspiration for your own dance.

Click here for my dance and training CV and to learn more about the teachers I have been inspired by!

Purple Turtle Wellbeing
Old Slipper Baths
Barrack Yard
North Road,
Brighton
BN1 1YA