Belly Dancing Vidoes and Classes

At the Brass Unicorn

"Dare to Dance"
With Ely, Choreographer, Teacher, Performer
Director of the Ananka Dance Company

BEGINNING BELLY DANCE CLASS

1 HOUR classes weekly for 8 weeks - $50.00

Reservations and Classes at the Brass Unicorn
Class Size Limited

For more information on upcoming beginning dance classes, please contact instructor Ely Buffin at (559)224-2183, or inquire at the Brass Unicorn, (559)441-7107.

Located in Fresno, California, the Ananka Dance Company specializes in traditional dances of Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, as well as modern Egyptian dance, improvisational cabaret style dance, and group numbers with direction and original choreography by Ely Buffin.

Always a crowd-pleaser, the company has performed in such diverse venues as dance festivals, rennaissance faires, for charitable organizations, retirement communities, convalescent hospitals, business dinners and events, fraternal organizations, concerts, and more. Whether dancing as a large troupe or as trios, duets, or soloists, the Ananka Dance Company provides a colorful, exciting and original performance suitable for audiences of all ages.

Through the years Ananka Dance Company has danced at events throughout California as well as holding their own dance events in Fresno. The 1997 troupe was awarded "Troupe of the Year" at the "Belly Dancer of the Year Pageant". That year also saw them dancing in the "Belly Dancer of the Universe" competition, placing as second runner up in the troupes category.

The Brass Unicorn carries a selection of Belly Dancing Apparel, and Music. Visit our store or follow these links for more information.

Beginning Belly Dance

will teach you Belly Dancing and tone your body at the same time, this is a perfect video for all of us. Not just for dancers, for all ages Your Belly Dancing instructor is Master Teacher and renowned Dancer, Ms Cory Zamora.

Belly Dancing Floor Moves

teaches, by demonstration and clear instructions, the lost art of technical Cabaret Belly Dancing Floor Moves. It also gives advice to working belly Dancers and future performers. It contains intriguing and informative interview/discussion of Cabaret Floor moves, how they evolved and where they fit in to Cabaret Belly Dancing historically and today.

Belly Dancing Standing Moves

is the second lesson in a systematic series of belly Dance instructional programs. Master Teacher and Dancer, Cory Zamora, teaches you: The Hip circle, The Figure 8, The Basic Shimmy, Basic Arabic which is your first traveling move, Weight Changes, the Basic Camel, and related movements. She shows you how and where to place your feet as you prepare to undertake the technical movements.

Dancing with Veils

is part and parcel of American Belly Dancing. As Belly Dancing with veil evolved, there developed different types of "ties" and styles of working with Veils. It is useful to understand the reasoning behind the different styles so that the Dancer can learn to execute the moves gracefully and elegantly. This video is the first of a series of Instructional Veil Work. Master Teacher Cory Zamora demonstrates and explains the style of Veil Work she prefers to use. She is assisted in this program by one of her charming students and skilled dancers, Amanda.

Dancing with Veils Vol. 2

This is the second volume in a series of instruction on Belly Dancing With Veils. These lessons teach veil work in increasing order of difficulty. While Volume 1 focuses on 'The Bib Tie,' Volume 2 focuses on 'The Roman Tie.' Master Belly Dance Teacher, Cory Zamora, leads you through an easy-to-follow program. Cory teaches with a 4 yard veil of silk essence.

Belly Dancing with Swords and Tray Balancing

Sword and Tray Balancing

for Belly Dancers will give you expert instruction and demonstration on how to balance and perforn with SWORDS AND TRAYS. Master teachers Ms Cory Zamora, and Ms Laura Sutherland provide very usefull advice, as well as professional secrets and demonstrations.

Belly Dance At The Renaissance Faire

The Renaissance means a rebirth of interests in the arts. These Faires have been gaining popularity as fun places to enjoy and imagine the Period of the Renaissance. Everybody gets dressed up, like a masquerade party. The belly dancers are a special part of the Faire. Participants set up tents, dress in period, and talk like the Middle Ages.

This video show you some of the fun at the Faire aspects to enjoy watching and to show you how you can participate at a Faire in your area. This video features the colorful Belly Dancing that takes place.

Some of the dancing rituals may seem strange, so they are explained. It all fits in naturally. Cory Zamora and the Gypsies provide the dancing for your pleasure.

Learn the Art of Male Belly Dancing

There is an art to "Male Belly Dancing." It differs from how women traditionally do the dance. Now, you can learn from an accomplished Male Belly dancer, Wesley Gomes, of Seattle. Cory Zamora was his teacher and she provides insight into proper dress and style for Male Belly Dancers. Wesley explains and shows you how to dance like a man to the belly dance music. As the Belly dance becomes more poplar and is on the dance floor, rather than wish you could dance to Arabic music, you will be able to learn just how to more your arms, feet and body to the music and be technically correct.

Wesley's easy to follow lessons include: Snake Arms, Chest Isolation, Weight Change Step, Figure 8 Rotation. The Camel, Flat Ball Ball Ball, Traveling Steps Backwards, Step Push and Walking Steps.

After these lessons, Wesley shows you how he dances dance from various performances of both him and another cool Male Dancer, Gregory. So, don't be left out. Join in the fun and learn the Art of Male Belly dancing. Music by Brothers of the Baladi.

Cabaret

starring Cory Zamora, California's Finest Belly Dancer! Experience this authentic Belly Dancing performance as though you are present. A live breathtaking display of exotic Cabaret Belly Dancing. Cory Zamora makes this an Arabian Night to remember.

Crossroads

is 65 minutes of delightful dancing and magical music! A Special Dance Performance celebrating the evolution and linkage of Arabian Belly Dancing and Spanish Flamenco. Top dancers are Ms. Cory Zamora and two members of her renowned 65 member Dance Troupe. Guest dancer is noted Flamenco dancer, Ms.Gloria Maria.

Learn Flamenco

If you want to learn how to dance Flamenco, this is perfect for you. Your Flamenco Master Teachers are Ms Eva Amador and Ms Reina Contreras of the Classical / Flamenco Dance Group, Cuadro Espanol, based in Central California, where traditions and secret dance techniques are passed on going back to Spain.

Gypsy Tango

or Tango Gitano is a Flamenco dance (Not to be confused with Argentinean) Renowned Spanish Dance Teacher, Ms Eva Amador, has choreographed the Gypsy Tango so you can see and learn to perform it professionally. She has broken it down into its component parts in a systematic and enjoyable way - from the Entrada (Entrance) to La Salida (Exit).

Belly Dancing Vidoes and Classes At the Brass Unicorn	"Dare to Dance" With Ely, Choreographer, Teacher, Performer Director of the Ananka Dance Company BEGINNING BELLY DANCE CLASS 1 HOUR classes weekly for 8 weeks - $50.00 Reservations and Classes at the Brass Unicorn Class Size Limited For more information on upcoming beginning dance classes, please contact instructor Ely Buffin at (559)224-2183, or inquire at the Brass Unicorn, (559)441-7107. Located in Fresno, California, the Ananka Dance Company specializes in traditional dances of Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, as well as modern Egyptian dance, improvisational cabaret style dance, and group numbers with direction and original choreography by Ely Buffin. Always a crowd-pleaser, the company has performed in such diverse venues as dance festivals, rennaissance faires, for charitable organizations, retirement communities, convalescent hospitals, business dinners and events, fraternal organizations, concerts, and more. Whether dancing as a large troupe or as trios, duets, or soloists, the Ananka Dance Company provides a colorful, exciting and original performance suitable for audiences of all ages. Through the years Ananka Dance Company has danced at events throughout California as well as holding their own dance events in Fresno. The 1997 troupe was awarded "Troupe of the Year" at the "Belly Dancer of the Year Pageant". That year also saw them dancing in the "Belly Dancer of the Universe" competition, placing as second runner up in the troupes category. The Brass Unicorn carries a selection of Belly Dancing Apparel, and Music. Visit our store or follow these links for more information.
Beginning Belly Dance will teach you Belly Dancing and tone your body at the same time, this is a perfect video for all of us. Not just for dancers, for all ages Your Belly Dancing instructor is Master Teacher and renowned Dancer, Ms Cory Zamora.
Belly Dancing Floor Moves teaches, by demonstration and clear instructions, the lost art of technical Cabaret Belly Dancing Floor Moves. It also gives advice to working belly Dancers and future performers. It contains intriguing and informative interview/discussion of Cabaret Floor moves, how they evolved and where they fit in to Cabaret Belly Dancing historically and today.
Belly Dancing Standing Moves is the second lesson in a systematic series of belly Dance instructional programs. Master Teacher and Dancer, Cory Zamora, teaches you: The Hip circle, The Figure 8, The Basic Shimmy, Basic Arabic which is your first traveling move, Weight Changes, the Basic Camel, and related movements. She shows you how and where to place your feet as you prepare to undertake the technical movements.
Dancing with Veils is part and parcel of American Belly Dancing. As Belly Dancing with veil evolved, there developed different types of "ties" and styles of working with Veils. It is useful to understand the reasoning behind the different styles so that the Dancer can learn to execute the moves gracefully and elegantly. This video is the first of a series of Instructional Veil Work. Master Teacher Cory Zamora demonstrates and explains the style of Veil Work she prefers to use. She is assisted in this program by one of her charming students and skilled dancers, Amanda.
Dancing with Veils Vol. 2 This is the second volume in a series of instruction on Belly Dancing With Veils. These lessons teach veil work in increasing order of difficulty. While Volume 1 focuses on 'The Bib Tie,' Volume 2 focuses on 'The Roman Tie.' Master Belly Dance Teacher, Cory Zamora, leads you through an easy-to-follow program. Cory teaches with a 4 yard veil of silk essence.	Sword and Tray Balancing for Belly Dancers will give you expert instruction and demonstration on how to balance and perforn with SWORDS AND TRAYS. Master teachers Ms Cory Zamora, and Ms Laura Sutherland provide very usefull advice, as well as professional secrets and demonstrations.
Belly Dance At The Renaissance Faire The Renaissance means a rebirth of interests in the arts. These Faires have been gaining popularity as fun places to enjoy and imagine the Period of the Renaissance. Everybody gets dressed up, like a masquerade party. The belly dancers are a special part of the Faire. Participants set up tents, dress in period, and talk like the Middle Ages. This video show you some of the fun at the Faire aspects to enjoy watching and to show you how you can participate at a Faire in your area. This video features the colorful Belly Dancing that takes place. Some of the dancing rituals may seem strange, so they are explained. It all fits in naturally. Cory Zamora and the Gypsies provide the dancing for your pleasure.	Learn the Art of Male Belly Dancing There is an art to "Male Belly Dancing." It differs from how women traditionally do the dance. Now, you can learn from an accomplished Male Belly dancer, Wesley Gomes, of Seattle. Cory Zamora was his teacher and she provides insight into proper dress and style for Male Belly Dancers. Wesley explains and shows you how to dance like a man to the belly dance music. As the Belly dance becomes more poplar and is on the dance floor, rather than wish you could dance to Arabic music, you will be able to learn just how to more your arms, feet and body to the music and be technically correct. Wesley's easy to follow lessons include: Snake Arms, Chest Isolation, Weight Change Step, Figure 8 Rotation. The Camel, Flat Ball Ball Ball, Traveling Steps Backwards, Step Push and Walking Steps. After these lessons, Wesley shows you how he dances dance from various performances of both him and another cool Male Dancer, Gregory. So, don't be left out. Join in the fun and learn the Art of Male Belly dancing. Music by Brothers of the Baladi.
Cabaret starring Cory Zamora, California's Finest Belly Dancer! Experience this authentic Belly Dancing performance as though you are present. A live breathtaking display of exotic Cabaret Belly Dancing. Cory Zamora makes this an Arabian Night to remember.	Crossroads is 65 minutes of delightful dancing and magical music! A Special Dance Performance celebrating the evolution and linkage of Arabian Belly Dancing and Spanish Flamenco. Top dancers are Ms. Cory Zamora and two members of her renowned 65 member Dance Troupe. Guest dancer is noted Flamenco dancer, Ms.Gloria Maria.
Learn Flamenco If you want to learn how to dance Flamenco, this is perfect for you. Your Flamenco Master Teachers are Ms Eva Amador and Ms Reina Contreras of the Classical / Flamenco Dance Group, Cuadro Espanol, based in Central California, where traditions and secret dance techniques are passed on going back to Spain.	Gypsy Tango or Tango Gitano is a Flamenco dance (Not to be confused with Argentinean) Renowned Spanish Dance Teacher, Ms Eva Amador, has choreographed the Gypsy Tango so you can see and learn to perform it professionally. She has broken it down into its component parts in a systematic and enjoyable way - from the Entrada (Entrance) to La Salida (Exit).