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Zill Master Specialty Workshop w/ Ansuya of Belly Dance Superstars! "Dancers who are enrolled into Janelle's 3 Month program will have this workshop included in your enrollment. Do NOT register separately!" DATE: Monday December 8th TIME: 7 - 8:30PM EST LOCATION: Online Zoom Only NEED: a pair of Zills **if this is your first class with Zills, you may simply use your hands/fingers to learn the patterns without the zills or feel free to purchase an inexpensive zills from amazon. Please reach out if you are unsure, we are happy to help recommend options. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: “Finger Cymbal Frustration” is real! Let’s admit it, most proficient bellydancers still suffer from “FCF”! You’re not alone and I’m here to help! With the easy drill in this workshop, you will go from feeling like an “FCF Sufferer” to a **Zill Master** in no time! We will cover the four main rhythms associated with AmCab Bellydance PLUS add embellishments so you can create emotionally expressive zill improvisation, all while learning how to coordinate your zills with your moves! Sound good? I know it does! And you will sound good too as soon as you’ve got these tools! It’s time to crack this code so you can add the empowerment and excitement of zills to your performance! Let’s do this! Register for this workshop and we’ll put the PLAY in playing finger cymbals! MEET ANSUYA: Ansuya is a legendary figure in belly dance, performing since age four and rising to fame under her mother, Jenaeni Rathor—a pioneer of American Cabaret Style. From early shows to top Arabic nightclubs and celebrity audiences, she was later discovered by Miles Copeland and toured globally with the Bellydance Superstars, performing at venues like the Follies Bergère and appearing in Rolling Stone, MTV Canada, and shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live and Live with Regis and Kelly. She’s featured in music videos (e.g., Beck’s Where It’s At), TV shows (The Nanny, V.I.P, Days of Our Lives), and film documentaries, earning multiple awards and magazine covers. Renowned for her innovative bellydance fusion and empowering "Sensual Bellydance" approach, Ansuya is a master instructor and pioneer in online bellydance education. She offers global certification programs through Ansuya.com, teaches in-person in Florida, and hosts "Tropical Bellydance Goddess" retreats. Celebrated for her positive, detailed, and empowering teaching style, Ansuya continues to inspire dancers and students worldwide.