HOME Since the age of five, Maali has been classically trained in ballet. Her talent and passion for dance was evident from the start and Maali continued in the dance arts throughout childhood and adulthood.
When Maali traveled to the Middle East in 2001, she discovered the wonderful art of Belly dance.
Upon her arrival back from the Middle East, Maali started her training in Cincinnati, Ohio. She soon became a student of almost every teacher in the Cincinnati area from whom she learned belly dance styles such as Greek, Turkish, Spanish Fusion and Lebanese. In 2008, Maali moved to Miami, Florida to study with Bozenka at Bozenka's Bellydance Academy and has traveled as far as Egypt for further dance training.
Maali draws her inspirations from classic and modern Egyptian dancers such as Tahia Carioca, Suheir Zaki and Dina - Creating her own unique style that captivates and sets her apart from the ordinary.
Drawing from her experience in dance and theatre arts, Maali delivers a soulful enthusiasm in belly dance you will never forget!
CLASSES 
Maali has completed the Tamalyn Dallal Teacher Training Course and is prepared to teach Beginner through Advanced dancers. The Tamalyn Dallal teaching method has prepared many of the top Middle Eastern Dancers today. This method helps students master the moves of belly dance in an easy to understand format.
Semi- Private Lessons, Pre-registration required
held at
4503 Whetsel Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Intro to Bellydance I / II - 8 week session
Mondays January 30th thru March 12th 2012
5 pm to 6pm
This class is for the new bellydancer or for anyone who wants to brush up on the basics. Foundation movements will be taught and the dancer will begin to learn about Middle Eastern music and begin playing zills. Students should bring zills and a veil. Register early, class limited to 6 students.
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Students should wear form fitting clothing so your movements can be seen. Jazz pants and a tank top, or midriff top are good examples. Bring a scarf to tie around your hips as well as ballet slippers or socks and a bottle of water.
* Please be aware that refunds are not given unless a session is cancelled.*
Intermediate/ Advanced Bellydance- 8 week session
Mondays January 30th thru March 12th 2012
6pm to 7pm
This class builds on the foundation movements of the Intro class and also adds layering and more complex movements. Students will begin to use cane and sword as well as learn to use improvisation to live drumming. Costuming and performance will be discussed. Students should bring a cane and a sword as well as the props from the Intro class. Class space is limited to 6 students.
Private lessons are available by appointment for those dancers who prefer 1 on 1 instruction.
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EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS
Cincinnati Belly Dance MeetupA day full of awesome workshopsSaturday January 21st 1000am-615pmRegister at www.EclecticMovements.org/events.html2012 Cincinnati Belly Dance ConventionThe BIGGEST event to hit CincinnatiAugust 17, 18, 19 Info coming soon at www.CincinnatiBellyDance.com
