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Welcome
to Zaara
About Us
We aim to create a welcoming environment where students learn the art of dance, gain a supportive and discplined dance community, and strengthen their connection between their body and soul. We encourage our students to positively express themselves through various forms of dance and meditation. We hope to inspire, educate, and bring joy to our community.
Meet Farasha
Farasha Azad began her dance training at the age of 14 studying the French and Cecchetti style of Classical Ballet. Among her many teachers are William Carter (American Ballet Theatre), Jean Paul Comelin, Leslie MacBeth, Marjorie Mussman, ( Milwaukee Ballet), Richard Dickinson, (Chamber Dance Theatre of Milwaukee) Dermot Burke (Joffrey Ballet), Jeri Houlihan, Gloria Gustafson, Hester Lennington, Myron Nadel, Judy and Jury Gottshalks (UW-Milwaukee), and Lorand and Anna Andahazy of The Andahazy Ballet Company of Minnesota. Farasha also added Jazz and Modern Dance to her studies with Joanne Browning, and Kathryn Posin, (UW-Milwaukee).Within the last 15 years, Farasha has studied Belly Dance with famous dancers such as Zoe Jakes, Rachel Brice, Virginia, Ava Flemming, Ariella, Bozenka, Kami Liddle, Sharon Kihara, April Rose, Edenia Archuleta, and many others.
In 2013 , Farasha became a Certified Yoga Instructor, RYT 200, with Yoga Alliance and studied Tantric Hatha Yoga with Shanon Buffington, E- RYT, RYS. She currently continues her Yoga studies with Lisa Nicholson, RYT 500 and the faculty at Blue Anjou Yoga and Meditation Center in Lewisville Texas, where she also teaches Belly Dance and Yoga. Farasha also teaches Yoga, Classical Ballet, and Belly Dance Fusion at Dancer’s Workshop in Lewisville, Texas, as well as at her own studio, Zaara Belly Dance Fusion, in Highland Village, Texas. Farasha and her company, Zaara Belly Dance Fusion, perform regularly throughout the year.
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Our Values
Educate
We aim to teach and enrich our students the essence and traditions of bellydance, as well as modern inspirations. Dance is a journey and we are here to be a part of it.
Inspire
Every dancer has an opportunity to grow and become a part of an ever-changing dance company. We value new ideas, choreographies, and expressions of dance. We strive to collaborate with our dancers and artists.
Support
We promote the wellbeing of each student as they learn to strengthen and condition their bodies. We also hope to be an outlet for positive self-image, celebrate femininity, and empower spirit.
Community
We are a community that embraces each other's skills and talents. We seek new opportunities every year through participating in local events and gatherings. We open a space to interact socially, feel inspired, and build lasting friendships.
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