Zuri has been involved in the creative and performing arts since childhood, but came to dance as an adult, beginning with the Latin dances. She discovered belly dance and found a home.

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As music is her profession, Zuri incorporates her solid knowledge of timing and musical interpretation into her performances. Her show formats can range from traditional to a fusion with Caribbean and/or Latin flavor depending on client venue and preference.

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When teaching, her knowledge of group dynamics, body mechanics ,and different learning styles help each student to reach their fullest potential . Zuri also has training as a pre/post-natal health and fitness group instructor, and welcomes the opportunity to work with mothers who want to stay fit during their pregnancy.

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Zuri currently studies with Serena Wilson trained NYC based instructor/performer Layla, and is a member of her Veiled Visions dance ensemble.

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Zuri is also the Coordinator and Costume Designer for the Arabic Sol Dance Team at Jorday's Dance Studio in Queens, NY. She also is a memeber of Pure Onyx Movement Dance company and serves as Assistant Costume Designer.

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Hire Zuri for :

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Zuri is also available for services as a choreographer and short beginner workshops.

Zuri Currently Teaches at the following times/locations *:

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Sundays 3-4 p.m. Adult Open Level Belly Dance (Jorday's Dance Studio, Forest Hills, Queens)

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Sundays 4-5 p.m. Level 2 Adult Belly Dance Class (Jorday's Dance Studio, Forest Hills, Queens)

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Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mini (kids) belly dance (Jorday's Dance Studio, Forest Hills, Queens)

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Thursdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. Adult Beginner Level Belly Dance (Dance Atlantic Studio- East New York, Brooklyn)

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Fridays 7-8 p.m. Adult Level 1 Belly Dance (Jorday's Dance Studio, Forest Hills, Queens)

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Fridays 7-8 p.m. Adult Level 2 Belly Dance (Jorday's Dance Studio, Forest Hills, Queens)

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Fridays 8-9 p.m. Adult Performance Level Belly Dance (Jorday's Dance Studio, Forest Hills, Queens)

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Saturdays 2:30-3:30p.m. Mini (kids) belly dance level 1 (Jorday's Dance Studio, Forest Hills, Queens)

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*Students register directly with the dance studio

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Studio Information:

Dance Atlantic Studio

3390 Atlantic Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208

www.danceatlanticstudio.com

718-942-5744

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Jorday's Dance Studio

102-19 Metropolitan Avenue

Forest Hills, NY 11375

www.jorday.com

718-275-4385

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Zuri is also available for private lessons.

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