Alicia is a belly dancer in Colorado Springs, CO. Alicia offers both private and group belly dance classes at The Colorado Academy of Music and Dance and can be seen performing around the Pikes Peak region, including at the Caspian Cafe in Colorado Springs and Tajine Alami in Manitou Springs. She is also available for belly dancing at parties and events.
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Zills of Fury?
Passion is very important in dance of any kind! And zills, or finger cymbals, are Alicia’s favorite prop to dance with, which is where the name for this lovely site came from. Alicia’s shows include not only her “Zills of Fury” but also mysterious veils, tricky double veils, shiny Isis Wings, smoldering candles, traditional canes, and intimidating swords. Fun for the whole family!
About Alicia
Alicia has been dancing in Colorado Springs since 2002. She has studied many forms of Oriental Dance including Turkish Rom, American Tribal Style, Classical Egyptian, Saidi, Tunisian and primarily Cabaret! Alicia is also a member of the Colorado Springs troupe Gidda Hoop.
You can experience the bubbling enthusiasm and high energy of Alicia during dinner at the Caspian Café on Saturdays. She also dances most Fridays at the exotic Tajine Alami in Manitou Springs, and makes an appearance at Taste of Jerusalem Downtown and India Palace.
Her classes are just as fun and exciting as her dancing. Alicia is a belly dance instructor for Pikes Peak Community College, District -11 and The Colorado Academy of Music and Dance; please see the "Classes" tab for more information.
Performances
Alicia's Performance Calendar
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Beginner Belly Dance Tuesday at 7pm Saturdays at 12pm
The Beginner Belly Dance class is a great class to drop in on, at any level! You will learn how to take the foundational movements of belly dance and put them into fun combinations. Alicia breaks down each movement for all learning styles and teaches through repetition and drilling while also leaving room for free-expression dancing. Not only is this class a great workout because you are constantly moving, but it is also a great class to foster healthy body image and confidence. This class also introduces the finger cymbals, belly dance history, performance, folkloric styles of dance and choreography.
Intermediate Belly Dance Tuesdays at 8pm
Incorporating props (zills, veil, sword, etc) into the lesson plan, this intermediate class is great for those ready to move on to the next level. This class includes topics such as performance, choreography, layering, shimmy technique, the physics of veil-work, and complex step-combinations. More detail is given to the different styles of belly dance (folkloric, cabaret, tribal) and the different rhythms. We are consistently working on choreography and perform frequently.
Kids' Belly Dance Saturdays at 11am
This class is great for kids 5-12! As Alicia is certified in Child Development, this is a fun, age-appropriate class. Not only will children learn cultural awareness, healthy body image, coordination skills, and exciting new ways to cheer but they will also learn fun choreography and simple belly dance combinations.
Alicia also teaches two sections of Belly Dance I at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs. You do not have to be a PPCC student to sign up for the class! Classes begin each Spring and Fall Semester and are a nice slow pace for those who want the quality of in-depth instruction on history, technique, costuming, etc.
This fitness class is ideal for those who want a fun and exotic way to exercise and feel the burn. Experience the ancient art of belly dance…with weights! Our instructor uses her fun and easy to learn techniques to help sculpt and tone core muscle groups. This will be an hour of constant movement and aerobic exercise to infectious Middle Eastern rhythms. Great for all levels of belly dance as it can prepare the beginner and tone-up the advanced dancer. Please contact Alicia for time and location, as this course is an 8 week session.
Summer session: June 10-August 29, Thursdays 6:15-7:15 (only $41 for this session!!) Fall session: October 2-November 20, Saturdays 10-11AM
Private Instruction is available upon request. Would you like to work on your veil technique, zills, shimmies or learn a choreography? Please contact Alicia for details.
Video
Alicia's Dance of the Seven Veils, performed October 24, 2009, to "Caravan" by Raquy and the Cavemen,
Contact
Contact Alicia for your next party or special event! Performances and group/private instruction are available. alicia@aliciaszillsoffury.com (719) 321-0103
