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"I was always thirsty for knowledge and how to become a better performer and bellydance teacher. Keti's A-Z course helped improve my teaching, by adding more structure, depth and energy to my classes. It also helped me focus on important elements when performing. Thank you so much for this incredible dance course!"

"Learning the A-Z Bellydance format was a game changer as a teacher, and for my students, providing a solid, yet flexible methodology upon which to build skills, as well as providing a solid cultural and historical foundation to the dance. As a mind body fitness teacher, I have integrated Somatic principles both into my dance teaching, and my mind body based classes. It has assisted me in the development of new mind body based programs, and my clients have enjoyed feeling the movements in their body in new and deeper ways.”

"A-Z Bellydance helped me learn to respond to music and improvise with confidence and ease, allowing me to sense my dancing more fully. I highly recommend Keti's training to deepen the dancer's powerful energetic connection between music & movement. Thank you Keti for this beautiful program!"

"Of all the teaching methods I have experienced I have always found Keti's A-Z Bellydance the easiest to follow. It is the most inspirational method I have learnt, with visual imagery to help remember the steps and movements. Plus the inner-work is very empowering for teaching and performance."

"I've taken many workshops with great teachers, but Keti's A-Z Courses were the most in-depth I have studied. I feel so enriched! These courses have given me so much to share with my students - from history to culture, musicality and so many new routines for my own choreographies."

"A-Z Bellydance gave me a fresh new approach, relevant to how I feel about dance as a healing art. The way Keti organizes the course materials is awesome, its truly genius! Her Somatic approach has helped me be more present and aware in my body and has expanded my overall dance experience at all levels."

"I noticed such a difference in my dancing since studying with Keti in NYC, I always refer to her A-Z routines, and they have become a foundation for my dancing. I don't think I'd be where I am today as a dancer if I'd not studied with her. My performance career has blossomed and my dancing has become enriched, both musically and technically, Thank you!"

"A-Z is a wealth of information for Oriental Dance. I love how its organized, with technique, culture, musicality & artistry. Before A-Z, I was lacking in choreographic skills, but now I feel confident to choreograph as well as improvise. In class its a gem for inspiration, 'pathways' and choreography. Keti's support made a huge difference to my learning. Thank you!"

"Keti's A-Z system is one of the best constructed syllabuses I have seen in any form of dance education. She has to be one of the finest teachers of this genre in the world. Her work is thoughtful and carefully graded, each step builds on previous ones. Keti's lifetime of experience, from living in Egypt, to dancing to live music, shines through in her embodied approach to a fine cultural art."

“I'd been bellydancing for years but felt really self conscious in free dance. Keti's A-Z was a breath of fresh air! I apply it to free dance and am no longer left wondering, I just go with the flow. It's exciting to play with and give it my own personal twist. I'd recommend it for all dancers from beginners to advanced, there's so much fun to be had!”

"I have been using A-Z in my classes of over 200 students for years now, from stage performers to participants with special needs, A-Z makes it easy for everyone to enjoy dancing at any level! I have also enjoyed connecting with so many beautiful sisters in dance around the world through A-Z, it has really expanded my dance world."

"A-Z gave me confidence, skill and is a wonderful resource to share. The first thing students comment on is its clarity and structure. Improvisation is encouraged and intuitive dance skills are developed. On a deeper level, Keti’s approach embraces holistic elements of movement and healing energy work."

"Keti's courses always exceed my high expectations. She always brings fresh ideas and invaluable dimensions to her timeless routines. As an Egyptian contemporary dance graduate, I appreciate her insight, and have attended several of her live music training events in Egypt. The courses showcase cultural sensitivity with fresh insight."

"I was at a point in my dance journey where I wanted more, but couldn’t define what "more" was. Keti's A-Z Bellydance course did that for me! Its so thorough, and I’m a much better dancer for it. She provides not only the lessons, but gives a deeper meaning to the moves, background and cultural context. She teaches you how to be intentional in your dance, within your body and with your energy, to support what you wish to portray. I keep coming back for more, especially the somatic aspect."

"I have benefited from using the A-Z combinations for improvisation, especially for group improvisation, which is my area of expertise. Keti's teaching style very gentle, informative and educational. The information on somatic movement also makes for more diverse and dynamic performance. I found that understanding movement qualities and taking into account the different elements has really benefited both my teaching and performing."

"Keti Sharif’s A-Z Bellydance technique offers valuable pathways of energy and movement highly adaptable to different rhythms and styles. Here structure meets improvisation leading to creativity and fun. Her BellySoma offerings are sensuous, relaxing and healing as these classes focus in on a few key moves taught by Keti in an amazing number of subtle variations that strike a balance between grounding and buoyancy. This her somatic approach uses repetition and variation to settle the nervous system and bring joy to the heart."

"Keti's A-Z course has been a wonderful journey into Egyptian dance and culture. I have gained so much from learning the A-Z combinations, especially from the Somatic approach. My dancing has become stronger, more nuanced and purposeful with the somatic approach to weight sensing and understanding the healing power of dance. The live zooms have been a fabulous opportunity to dance along and learn from Egyptian master musicians playing live. Keti's teaching has given me movement pathways in my body and the confidence to dance solo with a real understanding of how to embody the music."

"This is such a wonderful resource to have. Culture, music, dance, and "Egyptian sensibility" - in Farida Fahmy's words. I am so glad and grateful I have this course, and I am loving these routines. I am mesmerized watching Keti as she goes through the routines. What really strikes me deeply is the live percussion, especially the heavy Saiidi rhythms, which resonate within me."

"I find myself amazed at how Keti manages to teach, inspire and challenge Bellydance students and teachers at any level. I feel included, involved, and ultimately, I feel I am really dancing. She taps into the dancer's level of ability so they come away with ownership of the dance. Thank you for creating A-Z Bellydance and for continuing to teach with such passion."

“A-Z has improved my ability to choreograph and perform in front of an audience. The bite-size chunks of info are fun to learn, teach, practice and perform. A-Z has been easily applicable to me as a Tribal Fusion dancer. My A-Z Teacher Training has been such an invaluable experience to me as a dancer and teacher.”