The Yasi Way of Teaching
Yasmina Ramzy - 43 years of teaching, creating choreography, and performing Raqs Sharqi in 80 cities worldwide, which includes six cities in the Middle East, as well as 43 years of performing with and directing live Arab musicians.
The Yasi Way of teaching - Body, Heart, & Soul
BODY - Be dynamically grounded. Release effort. Allow room for your heart and soul to manifest physically.
HEART - Passionately express Middle Eastern music. Ignite imagination. Discover the poetry your heart aches to deliver.
SOUL - Who is floating on music and swimming in emotion? Who is this distinctive artist the world has been waiting for? You.
Whether in-person or online, Yasimina does not use levels. All students benefit from all classes, perfecting the fundamentals while being inspired by advanced artistry. This allows students to experience the art form organically, as it is in its cultural origin. This approach cultivates accomplished and authentic dance artists.
Egyptian & Syrian learning lineage, free of Western constructs
“Your class allows me to express my creativity effortlessly.” Ariana Kantouri
“Yasmina’s class has been so incredibly transformative.” Shruti Srinivasan
“I feel challenged and supported at the same time.” Angelica Jordan
“Yasi” was a nickname given to Yasmina almost 20 years ago by a drummer she worked with for a long time. Many people close to Yasmina call her Yasi. It is an intimate expression of Yasmina.
Raqs Sharqi is Arabic for West Asian/North African (Middle Eastern) Dance, which includes many styles. The term Belly Dance is a Western commercial label referring to only one style.
Teacher Training Topics
Yasmina Ramzy’s 43 years of creating choreography, performing, and teaching Raqs Sharqi dance in 80 cities worldwide, including six cities in the Middle East, plus her 43 years of performing with and directing live Arab musicians, are uniquely integrated with her 47 years of teaching mysticism.
