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Key of Diamonds is Level 1 of Zoe Jake's certified dance program. The curriculum includes choreography, beginning finger cymbals, basic concept work, Zoe's Fusion Belly Dance aesthetic and introduction to Fusion Fundamentals (Old School) Movements. 3 years of belly dance experience is strongly suggested.Diamonds will take place on a different studio which is 8 minutes away from the original location. Here is the new address: 825 Athens Ave, OaklandThis is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Tuesday April 1st through Saturday April 5th 10 am - 5 pm PST daily. Lunch is 1- 2 pm.

DanceCraft: Key of Diamonds

This is the second level of the format. After approving your test certification for Diamonds, Spades it’s your next step.Key of Spades is Level 2 of DanceCraft. In this level, we will go deeper into the work of the format and begin to play with dynamics and choreographic devices and layer...everything. This is a physically rigorous dance training.This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Sunday, April 13th - Thursday, April 17th. 10 am- 6 pm PST with an hour lunch break.

DanceCraft: Key of Spades

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This is the "technical" 3rd Level of Dancecraft--more layering, more Short Phrases, and More Fusion Fundamentals! This workshop will be challenging without a doubt.Key of Clubs (Level 3) Certification Intensive will be offered publicly once in 2024, there is no application process--to ensure success it’s best to be a solid Spades graduate.This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Wednesday, April 23rd - Sunday, April 27th: 10am - 6pm PST daily.

DanceCraft: Key of Clubs

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This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Thursday May 1st through Monday, May 5th 10 am - 5 pm PST daily. Lunch is 1- 2 pm.

DanceCraft: Key of Hearts

This 2-day workshop is a great way for anyone to jump into Zoe's bellydance format, and absolute beginners are encouraged to start here!DanceCraft, Zoe Jakes’ format, starts with the Diamond key, which represents our Foundation. Just like Diamonds, our skills don’t start out spectacular and polished; but with enough strength, pressure, dedication, sweat and time, something special arises.This intensive is an opportunity to study the fundamental movements and shapes of the format, and to gain perspective of where the training ultimately leads. We will be exploring the roots of Zoe's stylization and influences while using this prep course to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Fusion Bellydance, Dance Craft style.Want some DanceCraft exposure before you jump in? Join us for this introductory, all-levels intensive.This Event will take place Online and In-Person on November 16th and 17th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PST) for a total of 10 hours of classes.

Diamonds Preparatory

TAKING PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 7TH TO THE 11TH FROM 10:00 AM TO 7:00 PM (PST) ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. This intensive is to certify instructors for teaching the material for Key of Diamonds.&nbsp;Training will include further development of technique in Zoe's specific stylization and way of movement.&nbsp;We want our Diamonds teachers to have integrated skill and proficiency in the format.&nbsp;&nbsp; You must be a solid Spades graduate (full pass) to register for the Teacher Training. Please read below regarding expectation level of certification. Registration open to Spades graduates only.﻿Make sure to check the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions">Terms and Conditions</a>

Teacher Training

TAKING PLACE FROM:﻿Sunday May 12th - Thursday May 16th. 10 am- 6 pm PST with one hour lunch break. Thursday the 16th the class is 10 am - 5 pm. ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. This is Dancecraft's Level 3 training!Level up! This is the "technical" 3rd Level of Dancecraft--more layering, more Short Phrases, and More Fusion Fundamentals! This workshop will be challenging without a doubt. Key of Clubs (Level 3) Certification Intensive will be offered publicly once in 2024, there is no application process--to ensure success its best to be a solid Spades graduate. Make sure to check the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions">Terms and Conditions</a>

TAKING PLACE FROMMonday April 29th - Friday May 3rd. 10 am- 6 pm PST with one hour lunch break. Friday the 3rd the class is 10 am - 5 pm.ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. Key of Spades is Level 2 of DanceCraft In this level, we will go deeper into the work of the format and begin to play with dynamics and choreographic devices and layer...everything.&nbsp;This is a physically rigorous dance training. Registration is open to graduates of the Key of Diamonds only. ***You will have homework and a project to completePrerequisites and homework assignments are listed on the Facebook group for your class.FULL CLASS ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED TO TEST. ﻿Make sure to check the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions">Terms and Conditions</a>

TAKING PLACE FROM APRIL 23RD TO THE 27TH FROM 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM (PST) ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. Key of Diamonds is Level 1 of Zoe Jakes's certified dance program.Key of Diamonds is Level 1 of Zoe Jake's certified dance program. The curriculum includes choreography, beginning finger cymbals, basic concept work, Zoe's Fusion Belly Dance aesthetic and introduction to Fusion Fundamentals (Old School) Movements. 3 years of belly dance experience is strongly suggested.﻿Make sure to check the <a href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions</a>

TAKING PLACE ON FEBRUARY 16TH TO THE 18TH FROM 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (PST) ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. A great way to prepare for the third key, this is a 3 day intensive that is great for those who haven’t taken Clubs, and also an awesome refresher. We focus on layering, dynamics, longer phrases, and next-level fusion fundamentals. This intensive is open to all spades graduates.﻿Make sure to read the <a href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions</a>

Clubs Preparatory

Zoe will share her signature format of quality active flexibility warm-ups/conditioning, the Body Isolation Approach, Short Phrases, and Old School Movements unique to DanceCraft No formal certification or testing--just lots of dancing and fun! This is an all-level class that will present Key of Diamonds material and will expand into some Key of Spades and Key of Clubs level movements as well! Recordings will be available to everyone for 1 month afterward ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. TAKING PLACE FROM NOVEMBER 3RD TO THE 5TH FROM 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM (PST) Make sure you read the <a href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions</a>

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