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Author: Mariza

Choreography, Performance, Unsolicited Advice, Videos

Making a Frame Drum & Finger Cymbal Piece

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 Mariza 1 min read

I was introduced to the frame drum as part of the Dance Cohesion program and totally fell in love with it. When I play finger […]

Dancing Digitally: Teaching Online Dance Classes and Performing Online
Unsolicited Advice

Dancing Digitally: Teaching Online Dance Classes and Performing Online

March 1, 2021March 14, 2021 Mariza 1 min read

I started writing this post like a million years ago and never posted it. So… here you go! Some observations and lessons learned from teaching […]

Other Ways to Choreograph
Choreography, Performance, Videos

Other Ways to Choreograph

April 4, 2020April 8, 2020 Mariza 1 min read

I started going through the whole song mapping/choreo process in Andah Aleik (which is still ongoing and WILL BE COMPLETED someday I swear) but there […]

“Egyptianize Your Dance” with Shahrzad
Workshop Notes

“Egyptianize Your Dance” with Shahrzad

December 20, 2019January 3, 2020 Mariza 1 min read

I recently attended a workshop with Shahrzad (https://shahrzadraqs.com/), hosted by Sahara Dance (https://saharadance.com/). She currently lives and works in Cairo and I was excited for […]

Choreography Creation: Developing Movement Through Improvisation
Andah Aleik, Choreography

Choreography Creation: Developing Movement Through Improvisation

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 Mariza 2 mins read

I’m blogging along as I work on a choreography to “Andah Aleik” for my duo, io. Feel free to leave a comment with your process–I’m […]

Choreography Creation: Floor Mapping
Andah Aleik, Choreography

Choreography Creation: Floor Mapping

October 3, 2019October 14, 2019 Mariza 1 min read

I’m going to blog along as I work on a choreography to “Andah Aleik” for my duo, io. Feel free to leave a comment with […]

Choreography Creation: Song Mapping
Andah Aleik, Choreography

Choreography Creation: Song Mapping

September 22, 2019September 26, 2019 Mariza 1 min read

Step 2: Song Mapping I’m going to blog along as I work on a choreography to “Andah Aleik” for my duo, io. Feel free to […]

Choreography Creation: Prep Work
Andah Aleik, Choreography

Choreography Creation: Prep Work

September 15, 2019September 26, 2019 Mariza 1 min read

Go on a choreography journey with me! I’m going to blog along as I work on a choreography to “Andah Aleik” for my duo, io. […]

Putting on a Belly Dance Show: How Do?
Unsolicited Advice

Putting on a Belly Dance Show: How Do?

September 14, 2019September 26, 2019 Mariza 1 min read

I wrote this post in 2018 on my personal blog. I’ve re-posted here because, well, it makes sense to have it here. 🙂 Earlier this […]

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My name is Mariza and I’m a bellydance artist and instructor in the Ellicott City, Maryland area. I teach online so you can dance with me from anywhere!

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I’m a belly dance artist and instructor based in the Ellicott City, MD area. Check out my blog posts or find out more about me and my classes!

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