Last term, we presented a Japanese fusion piece for the first time in about three years, and deepened our expression with everyone. The new piece, "STORM" is not an easy choreography, but it became more and more fascinating with each practice of dance. We were so engrossed that the eight weeks flew by, don't we?
"STORM" is a special and beloved Japanese fusion piece following "SAKURA SAKURA". I hope you'll get completed the choreography and dance in various shows.
If you missed the term of our new work ""STORM", you can also learn the choreography through video lessons.
If you are interested, please contact us.
suenadia@gmail.com
In addition, "SAKURA SAKURA" a representative Japanese fusion work choreographed by NADIA, will be choreographed in a workshop at the bellydance festival "RAKKAS ISTANBUL 2025" to be held in Turkey this summer. "SAKURA SAKURA" will cross the sea and head to Turkey!
Would you like to join us? If you are interested, please check the details. I will post an announcement poster.
https://rakkasistanbul.com/program
Well, Nadia has tried to fuse oriental dance with "Japanese" (Japanese Oriental Fusion) many times in this decade, but there is a belief that she holds dear.
That is, to maintain a strong "form" (axis) while establishing one's own style. There is a word "unconventional", but it is a word that only works if there is a form, otherwise it will just be formless, so it is something to be careful of.
Nadia's style of dancing is "oriental" (raqs sharqi) bellydancing, so she will be conscious of not losing sight of its essence in her expressions.
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So let's go back to the question of "what is oriental" ?
Modern bellydancing is called "RAQS SHARQI" (means "dance of the east" = "oriental dance"), while the traditional style of belly dancing is called "RAQS BALADI".
The "RAQS SHARQI" style was born in a nightclub in Cairo in the 1920s. In order to suit the tastes of the Western customers of nightclubs, the costumes were two-piece (bra and skirt), the dance style was made more flashy, and the performance was added to match the ideal orientalism seen by Westerners, which is the prototype of the modern belly dance we dance, "RAQS SHARQI". The use of veils was also influenced by Westerners.
In contrast, the traditional style of belly dance is called "RAQS BALADI" (means Egyptian dance), and the movements are delicate and a little plain? There is a somewhat earthy atmosphere. The costumes are baladi dresses that do not expose much skin, and the dance is small, about the size of a tatami mat, rather than using a large space. (On the contrary, this is very difficult). Compared to "RAQS SHARQI", which was performed from a Western perspective, "BALADI" is recognized as expressing Egypt itself without pandering to anyone.
In recent years, in the bellydance industry,"BALADI" has crossed the ocean and has been fused, giving birth to a new style. "Argentine Baladi" (Modern Baladi) is also trendy because it is stylish and beautiful. NADIA ONLINE has featured it several times and taught the choreography.
This time, I deliberately chose Egyptian Baladi because I wanted to dance to pure Egyptian music. (It feels a bit strange to add the word of "Egyptian" to Baladi though). Why not go back to the classic style and learn the origins of bellydancing for the first time in a while?
That is the theme of this term.
We will explain in an easy-to-understand way even for those who are new to bellydancing. For those of you who have experience, try sorting out all the Egyptian style questions you may have been too embarrassed to ask about and checking your answers in this term. For the audio, we have selected a short song, "BALADI YASMINA" less than 4 minutes long. It's a piece packed with Egyptian essence, so I think it will be a lot of fun to dance.
Please look forward to "BALADI YASMINA" to dance with us!
\ The new term starts on 3/20 (Thu) /
For lesson applications and inquiries, please DM us!
Instagram : @nadia_sueoka
Email : suenadia@gmail.com
"BALADI YASMINA"
■ Period: Thursday, March 20 to Wednesday, May 7
■ Date: March 20th (Thurs) - May 7th (Wed)
"BALADI YASMINA"
■ Period: Thursday, March 20 to Wednesday, May 7
■ Date: March 20th (Thurs) - May 7th (Wed)
Well, Nadia has tried to fuse oriental dance with "Japanese" (Japanese Oriental Fusion) many times in this decade, but there is a belief that she holds dear.
That is, to maintain a strong "form" (axis) while establishing one's own style. There is a word "unconventional", but it is a word that only works if there is a form, otherwise it will just be formless, so it is something to be careful of.
Nadia's style of dancing is "oriental" (raqs sharqi) bellydancing, so she will be conscious of not losing sight of its essence in her expressions.
★
So let's go back to the question of "what is oriental" ?
Modern bellydancing is called "RAQS SHARQI" (means "dance of the east" = "oriental dance"), while the traditional style of belly dancing is called "RAQS BALADI".
The "RAQS SHARQI" style was born in a nightclub in Cairo in the 1920s. In order to suit the tastes of the Western customers of nightclubs, the costumes were two-piece (bra and skirt), the dance style was made more flashy, and the performance was added to match the ideal orientalism seen by Westerners, which is the prototype of the modern belly dance we dance, "RAQS SHARQI". The use of veils was also influenced by Westerners.
In contrast, the traditional style of belly dance is called "RAQS BALADI" (means Egyptian dance), and the movements are delicate and a little plain? There is a somewhat earthy atmosphere. The costumes are baladi dresses that do not expose much skin, and the dance is small, about the size of a tatami mat, rather than using a large space. (On the contrary, this is very difficult). Compared to "RAQS SHARQI", which was performed from a Western perspective, "BALADI" is recognized as expressing Egypt itself without pandering to anyone.
In recent years, in the bellydance industry,"BALADI" has crossed the ocean and has been fused, giving birth to a new style. "Argentine Baladi" (Modern Baladi) is also trendy because it is stylish and beautiful. NADIA ONLINE has featured it several times and taught the choreography.
This time, I deliberately chose Egyptian Baladi because I wanted to dance to pure Egyptian music. (It feels a bit strange to add the word of "Egyptian" to Baladi though). Why not go back to the classic style and learn the origins of bellydancing for the first time in a while?
That is the theme of this term.
Please look forward to "BALADI YASMINA" to dance with us!
\ The new term starts on 3/20 (Thu) /
For lesson applications and inquiries, please DM us!
Instagram : @nadia_sueoka
Email : suenadia@gmail.com
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NADIA ONLINE & STUDIO
2025's 2nd term (March to May)
NADIA ONLINE & STUDIO
2025's 2nd term (March to May)
"BALADI YASMINA"
■ Period: Thursday, March 20 to Wednesday, May 7
■ Date: March 20th (Thurs) - May 7th (Wed)
→ Studio and online classes teach the same content.
■ Studio lessons: 2 times a week (Fri, Sat)
■ Online lessons: 4 times a week (Sun, Mon, Wed, Thur)
■ Studio lessons: 2 times a week (Fri, Sat)
■ Online lessons: 4 times a week (Sun, Mon, Wed, Thur)
If you are based in Singapore, why not join us very popular studio lesson taught by Nadia!
It is a Small-group Premier Class maximum 10 students only. So you can learn deeper with teacher Nadia. We hold two bellydance basics & choreography lessons a day.
The studio is one bus stop away from Orchard Road in Singapore (Nearest MRT stations: ORCHARD/NEWTON/STEVENS). It is held in a beautiful studio with a pool view surrounded by greenery, as if you have stepped into a quiet forest, even though it is in the city. Let's enjoy a happy belly dance time together.
Children are also welcome to participate.
Two classes every Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am. 60 minutes of basics and 60 minutes of choreography.
It is a monthly fee system, and for one term of $380 (8 weeks), you can take as many basic and choreography classes at the studio as you like. Automatically, online lessons (basics, choreography, yoga) are also included as a bonus.
In other words, you can catch up on choreography online or through tutorial videos during the week you cannot come to the studio, so you can rest assured. You will learn the same choreography as online for the assigned songs.
Trial lessons and drop-ins are available for $35 for a 60-minute class. If you would like a package of tickets, we also offer a 10-class pass ($300). There is no registration fee, so please feel free to contact us.
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NADIA ONLINE & STUDIO
2025's 2nd term (March to May)
NADIA ONLINE & STUDIO
2025's 2nd term (March to May)
"BALADI YASMINA"
■ Period: Thursday, March 20 to Wednesday, May 7
■ Date: March 20th (Thurs) - May 7th (Wed)
→ Studio and online classes teach the same content.
■ Studio lessons: 2 times a week (Fri, Sat)
■ Online lessons: 4 times a week (Sun, Mon, Wed, Thur)
■ Studio lessons: 2 times a week (Fri, Sat)
■ Online lessons: 4 times a week (Sun, Mon, Wed, Thur)
Nadia teaches choreography, basics, and yoga for a total of 6 days a week. You can attend as many times as you like, anywhere, on any day. However, studio lessons are by reservation only, so reservations will be accepted via group chat. No reservation is required for online lessons.
During the weeks you are off, tutorial videos will be sent to you so that you can learn the choreography thoroughly without any waste.
→ Complete one choreography song in 8 weeks / Includes audio and 8 choreography videos
【Studio Lesson Price】
■ Studio: $380 (2 months) Unlimited lessons
✴︎ What's included → Unlimited bellydance choreography, basics, yoga, studio lessons, online lessons, choreography tutorial videos sent once a week, etc.
■ Trial/Drop-in: $35 (60 minutes)
■ Ticket: $300 / 10 hours (valid for 3 months)
✴︎ Ticket/Trial/Drop-in does not include online benefits or videos
There is no teacher nearby who you wish to learn from... There is no bellydance class in the first place... Even if there is, it is too difficult to get started... Have you given up on starting for such reasons?
"NADIA ONLINE on ZOOM" is a popular lesson that started during the COVID-19 pandemic. You are free to turn the screen on/off and join or leave at any time, so if you are embarrassed to be seen dancing, you can turn the screen off, and conversely, if you want to improve by dancing with the screen on, you can participate in the lesson at your own pace and stance.
In addition, all lessons are professionally taught by Nadia. She dosen't cut corners lol. She has traveled often to the world like as Turkey, Egypt, Greece, etc etc, the home of belly dance, lots of experience train, and perform and teach in various cities based in Asia. She has won many awards in competitions, and in recent years has also had a lot of experience as a judge at international competitions so she can give you accurate advice and guidance.
In addition, the lesson fee is also reasonable as she wish to teach many students to share this wonderful art form which is unique to online classes. You can take the course for a monthly fee of $150 / month, or a package of $250 / 2 months.
It is a term system, and one term is two months (8 weeks) to master the choreography of one song! Lessons are 4 days a week, 3 classes per day, 40 classes per month, you can take as many as you like. You can participate in any class, including basic classes, choreography classes, and yoga classes, as many times as you like without making a reservation. In addition, you will receive an explanatory video once a week so that you can learn the choreography even if you miss a lesson.
We also hold wonderful HAFLA (bellydance party) once a year in Tokyo, so that you can come Tokyo with Nadia, to present what you have learned! :)
Nadia is a professional with 20 years of experience, over 500 performances in Singapore and other parts of Asia, and has taught over 1,000 people of all nationalities. She offers bilingual lessons in both Japanese and English. She also has ample experience as a judge at international competitions, so please feel free to ask her anything. We can provide a wide range of instruction for everyone from beginners to professionals, from competition preparation to health management, teacher training, and teaching consulting. Please feel free to contact us.
【NADIA ONLINE LESSON Fees & Contents】
■ Monthly fee: $150 (1 month) / $250 (2 months) Unlimited lessons
■ Trial/Drop-in: $35 (60 min) / Please pay by the day before
■ Dates: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
■ Time : BASIC 1000-1200 / CHOREO 1100-1200 / YOGA 1200-1300
■ Contents: Bellydance basics, choreography, yoga
■ Items to bring: Yoga mat, water, towel
【STUDIO LESSON Fees & Contents】
■ Monthly fee: $380 (2 months) Unlimited lessons (includes audio, online lessons, and video streaming)
■ Trial/Drop-in: $35 (60 min) / Please pay by the day before
■ Ticket: $300 / 10 hours (valid for 3 months) (does not include online lessons or video streaming)
■ Dates: Every Friday & Saturday
■ Time : BASIC 1100-1200 / CHOREO 1200-1300
■ Contents: Belly dance basics and choreography
■ Items to bring: Water, towel
■ Clothing: Comfortable clothing, yoga wear, scarf around waist, barefoot
■ Venue: NADIA STUDIO (nearest station: ORCHARD / NEWTON / STEVENS)
【NADIA PRIVATE LESSON Fees & Contents】
■ Private lesson: $100
■ Discount for NADIA ONLINE students: $50 (60 mins) (Online only)
■ Date: Please choose your preferred date and time
■ Contents: Brushing up your performance, directing for performances, etc.
■ Other: If you book for 3 hours or more, we will help you edit the audio for free. (Requests for audio editing only can be made for ¥10,000 per song)・Semi-private lessons are available at a further discount (for 2-5 people) Please contact us.
【Application & Inquiry】
■ Just send a simple message to Nadia from SNS such as Gmail, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, etc.!
■ Payment: Bank transfer, PEATIX, PAYNOW accepted
■ How to participate: After applying, you will be invited to a WhatsApp group. You can receive the zoom link, lesson information, audio, videos, etc. in the group.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
We look forward to your participation :)
Nadia
