
CLIENT
TESTIMONIALS
"Zo’la's approach has a very natural, fluid feel. She has
a spiritual, loving demeanor that translates into her teaching. The
choreography is interesting, and well-thought out. She smiles as she
teaches and dances, and you can’t help but feel good dancing along
with her! The class is fast-paced, full of beautiful gestures, energetic
movements, primal dance spirit and authentic dance movement from dance
genres around the world! A pleasure and a necessity to take her classes."
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Stasy Radway
"Once I woke up with a kink in my shoulder and halfway through
the class I noticed it was gone — for good! Zo'la's positive energy
definitely carries the whole group in a way that is fun for beginners
and regulars alike."
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Bettina Roth
“Zo’la's classes will leave you high on love and energy
and wanting more! Despite having previous experience in Latin-dance
I found Zo'la's class to be innovative, instructive and very fun. She
merges a diverse range of styles, from samba, salsa, and afro-brazilian
rhythms in a way that caters to all levels. In addition she leaves time
for free dance in which students take the steps they’ve learned,
feel them in their own body at their own pace, and then truly begin
to make them their own! This was by far my favorite part- it allowed
me to really absorb the dynamic energy of Zo'la and the class and embrace
Latin-dancing in a whole new way!”
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Elizabeth Husserl
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Classes draw from world dance traditions including:
Brazilian Samba & sacred Afro-Brazilian movement, Persian, Middle Eastern,
Spanish Flamenco, Congolese, Rajasthani Kalbelyia (Indian Gypsy), &
Odissi (Indian Temple Dance). These dances are empowering, healing, passionate
and full of life.
BODY : MIND : HEART : SPIRIT
We begin with a brief warm-up on the floor which
includes stretching & conditioning. Movements are clearly broken down
in easy to follow combinations. Throughout the class, different levels
are offered so people can dance at their own pace. Breathe, relax &
have fun while your body, heart & soul fly.
Current Class Schedule:
Wednesdays 1 pm: Indian/Gypsy Fusion @
Downtown
Berkeley YMCA
Fridays
12 noon: Samba Fusion @
Downtown Berkeley YMCA
Zo'la is available for private dance instruction for $80 per hour. She
also teaches dance at Willard Middle School and loves working with youth.


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