ChristinaRIZKALLAH
BELLYDANCE
About
CHRISTINA RIZKALLAH BELLYDANCE
OUR MISSION
AMERICA'S PREMIERE EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCER
Christina Rizkallah, a one hundred percent full blooded ethnically Egyptian belly dancer, has been belly dancing and performing Middle Eastern dance for over 10 years. Born into an Egyptian family living in California, Christina was exposed to the music, rhythms, culture, dance, and language of Egypt since childhood.
Christina is blessed to have family from the Shoubra and Madinet El Elam districts of Cairo and Fleming, Alexandria, and grew up steeped in the cultural aspects of the regions. She recalls hearing first-hand accounts of her parents listening to live concerts of Oum Kalthsoum on the radio and hearing anecdotal stories of the prominent composers and musicians of the day, such as Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Farid Al Atrash and Abdel Halim Hafez.
In addition, listening to her family reminisce and recount stories about seeing Souhair Zaki, Lucy and other legends of Egypt perform live has given her an unparalleled insight into the world of belly dance since childhood.
INFLUENCES
Her Egyptian background sparked her interest in dance and music at a very early age. Christina has studied with many master dancers and instructors from Egypt, including: Momo Kadous, Faten Salama, Dina, Raqia Hassan, Aida Nour, Magdy El Leisy, Lucy, Randa Kamal, Nagwa Fouad, Mo Geddawi, Fifi Abdou, Mahmoud Reda, Farida Fahmy, Diana Tarkhan and Tito Seif. In the US, she has studied with Farhana Masri.
PERFORMANCES
Her many years of dedication have enabled her to produce an unmatched and innovative style. Her dancing is characterized as dynamic, high energy, yet soulful, graceful and elegant. She is a very technically precise dancer with a deep and innate understanding of her culture that she represents in the dance. Exquisite musical interpretation is also a trademark of her style.
Christina can relate well to the needs of both Western and Middle Eastern audiences as belly dance has immediate relevance and accessibility to a wide range of people. As an award-winning dancer, she is in high demand and she regularly performs at venues all over Southern California and the USA. In addition, she has performed in Egypt. Christina is able to offer an authentic performance that has intrigued audiences worldwide on two continents. To enhance her performances, she regularly works with Egypt's top costume designers to create visually stunning and one-of-a-kind creations.
CLASSES
Christina has the best of both worlds, that of an authentic Egyptian heritage and that of being in California. She visits Egypt frequently to reconnect with her roots and with her extensive family in Cairo, Alexandria and the Red Sea. This has established a strong connection that gives her the advantage of knowing what the dance is about. It is more than just movement and mimicking the words.
As an Egyptian, she understands the lyrics and the cultural meaning that is being conveyed. This enhances her as a performer. As a teacher, she can bring this additional information to her students. She can translate the beauty and feel of the dance while at the same time is able to communicate and convey technique in a manner that is easy to understand.
Christina Rizkallah is available for private and semi private classes, workshops and performances.
Please see her classes page regarding the many services she offers through powerful teaching methods from her dance studio. She offers classes on technique, choreography and coaching. Christina can address the needs of students at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. She also offers language translations and understanding cultural contexts and help in overcoming stage fright. In addition, she offers special courses for safe belly dance during the pre-natal and post-natal/post-partum recovery periods as well as in utilizing belly dance for weight loss after pregnancy.
Contact Christina at: christina.rizkallah_gmail.com
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TECHNIQUE AND CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES AND COACHING
1. Nubian
2. Alexandrian
3. Haggala
4. Ghawazi
5. Stick
6. Cane
7. Classical
8. Modern/Contemporary
9. Finger Cymbals
10. Veil & Isis Wings
11. Shamadan
12. Percussion
13. Khaleegy
14. Debke
15. Andalusian
16. Intros & Exit
GET AN AUTHENTIC & RARE EGYPTIAN INSTRUCTOR WITHOUT THE COST OF TRAVELING TO EGYPT!
As an instructor and choreographer of Middle Eastern dance, I offer a variety of services to satisfy the needs of today's belly dancers.
BENEFITS OF PRIVATE AND SEMI PRIVATE CLASSES WITH CHRISTINA
I offer private and semi-private classes. The benefit is that you will learn technique, choreography & musical interpretation faster. Learn what you want to learn, not what the instructor wants to teach. Also, I will work at your pace. You will not be at the mercy of another student's pace as you would be in a public class.
TECHNIQUE CLASSES WITH CHRISTINA
I offer technique classes. As a dancer, expand your dance repertoire and dance vocabulary. Learn new, exciting and innovative technique. Learn how to do steps correctly and safely. Obtain a solid foundation in dance while learning the latest dance steps so you, too, can dance like the stars of Egypt! My dance technique will enable you to stand out as a unique and dynamic dancer.
CUSTOMIZED CHOREOGRAPHIES BY CHRISTINA
I offer customized, tailored choreographies. As a dancer, you will look unrivalled and matchless. I will create choreographies that will flatter your body as a dancer and play to your assets and strengths. In my choreography classes, we will also work on proper staging of your dance.
DANCE COACHING BY CHRISTINA
I also offer expert dance coaching. Do you have a particular performance or choreography that you would like to polish? With me, you can quickly take your dance skill from amateur to professional level.
OVERCOMING STAGE FRIGHT METHODS BY CHRISTINA
I also offer classes on overcoming stage fright. Do you feel that you aren't dancing to your full potential? Do you feel your stage fright is holding you back and preventing you from realizing and fulfilling your full capabilities as a dancer? I have proven methods for overcoming stage fright. You will see the results by your first performance.
LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS & UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL CONTEXTS BY CHRISTINA
I also offer language translations. If you understand the lyrics, it will make you a more authentic dancer and will synchronize your movements more closely with the music and lyrics. By understanding the lyrics, I will also assist you in understanding the cultural contexts and nuances that only a native speaker of the language would know.
PRE-NATAL & POST-NATAL BELLY DANCE CLASSES BY CHRISTINA
I also offer classes on pre natal and post natal belly dance. How should you modify your dancing during pregnancy and during your post partum period, especially if you are recovering from a c-section? Once you give birth, how can you utilize your dancing to lose your pregnancy weight and gain a better body than you did before you became pregnant? As a mother of two children, I can impart my knowledge and expertise with you. For both my pregnancies, I lost all my pregnancy weight within two months after giving birth, slimmed down to a 22 inch waist line and weigh less than I ever did all the while dancing, eating right, feeling sexy and having fun!
HAVE FUN & BURN CALORIES
If you are just interested in having a good workout-I offer classes that are highly athletic, aerobic and calorie-burning.
If you are unable to come to my studio, I am available to travel to your location for private and semi private classes.
Contact me to sponsor me for workshops or to make arrangements and for rates and fees for private and semi-private classes.
Christina RIZKALLAH
CONTACT
CLASSES AND COACHING
I am currently accepting students for classes. I am also accepting advanced dancers for individual coaching. Please feel free to contact me using the email form at the right. Thank you.
I will be hosting workshops from my studio in Newport Beach. Please check back soon.
WORKSHOP SPONSORS AND EVENT ORGANIZERS
Contact me if you are interested in sponsoring me as a workshop instructor at your next event.
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