Azza gives a high energy, fun class filled with lots of personal attention, beautiful movements, choreography and clear explanations of technique. Because a large part of her training was performing on stage to live music, Azza can impart a real understanding and feel for the Arabic and Turkish music, which is what makes this dance so unique and gives the performer a really authentic yet personal feel to her dance. One of the highest trained and most experienced dancers in the city, whatever you want to learn, she can help you with.
Azza also provides oportunity for her students to perform, if they like, at shows in restaurants, nightclubs and on stage.
Please go to events page for information about Azza's students performing.
New York City Classes
Djoniba Dance & Drum Center
37 East 18th St, 7th Floor,
between Broadway and Park Avenue South.
Closest to the Union Square Subway Station.
Beginners:
Clear explanation and practice of all basic movements, putting them together in dance.
- Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm and
Intermediate:
Performance oriented, Zils, Improvisation work, multiple isolation layering, and mind boggling hip-work drills.
- Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:00pm
Cost: $15 for a single class, $135 for a ten class card.
**ALERT!! ** NO CLASS SUNDAY JULY 13!
Sunday July 13 is cancelled!
Sundays through JULY 20 will be at: Anahid Sofian Studios
29 West 15th Street, 6th floor (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
The Sunday classes will continue through July 20th, but no class on July 6th, (July 4th weekend).
29 West 15th Street, 6th floor (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
- Beginner: 1:30 to 3:00
- Intermediate: 3:00 to 4:30pm
- $15 per class
If you are planning to attend a Sunday class, please call or email Azza by Thursday night.
Since weekend attendance fluctuates so much in the summer months, if attendance will be too low, Azza may cancel the class, or raise the fee. In this case, she will allert the students by email. Make sure she has your email address! If you don't find out until after Thursday that you can attend class, please check in with Azza and see if it's still on.
Feel free to call at 646 456-4406.
What to bring:
You may wear whatever you are comfortable with. However, Azza would prefer that you wear stretch pants and a either a crop top or tight, stretchy shirt, so she can see the movements of your torso, hips and knees. Hip scarves are a good idea, but not necessary.
Feet: If you are just checking out the Djoniba's classes, please bring dance shoes or socks.
If you intend to pursue your dance at Djoniba, Azza recommends purchasing "Half Sole Sandasol", "Foot Undeez" (from Capezio), footwear such as Dance Paws
(www.dancepaws.com), or some kind of flat flexible low-heeled dance shoe that provides a barrier between the ball of your foot and the floor, to facilitate pivoting and turning. These items can be purchases at Capezio's www.capeziostore.com or Sanshas, a bit less costly than Capezios, (try Diva or Prima), www.sansha.com as well as many other dance stores around the city.
Intermediates: Please bring zils.
Azza also sells hip scarves, zils, and costumes. Email her in advance if you would like her to bring them to class. azza_amon@yahoo.com
She is also available for private coaching. You can contact her at azza_amon@yahoo.com, or 646 456-4406.