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Personal
words from Yuki Chua
“Let’s Dance!” is my most commonly-used phrase. You can probably tell that I am the sort who would be the first to make a beeline for the dance floor when I enter a club or party; just like a child drawn to candies. And this passion for dancing has only grown stronger through the years. |
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Bellydance was introduced to me at the tender age of 11 when I watched a documentary about “Oriental Dance” on television. I remembered those dancers on the program not having model-svelte bodies; and, indeed, they were actually very curvy women but yet their movements were so soft, sensual & fluid. I was totally mesmerized by bellydancing and knew it was THE DANCE for me. My fate changed forever when I was studying at
the University of Sydney, Australia. It marked the beginning of my Belly
Dance journey - a wonderful journey that would lead me to self-discovery
and self-expression. My first bellydance course was carried out in a
museum-looking function room with no mirrors. We learned bellydance
through the eyes of out course mates and, together, discovered a new
language – body language with a heart. Through
the years, Belly Dance has helped me get in touch with my inner-self and
created an outlet for expressing the real me. It unleashed the beauty,
grace, joy, feminine energy and creativity that had always been hidden
in me. Now, I appreciate and love my body more than ever. I am a BIG
girl with lots of curves and proud of it!. Belly Dance nourishes my soul and keeps me spiritually, physically and mentally balanced. It has helped me tremendously on the road to recovery after years of crash diets and depression. It is a true wellness program that emphasizes both “inner” fitness as much as the outer, physical form.
I firmly believe each woman is a unique creation of beauty. I’d like to share my passion and knowledge about this unique dance form with other women so that they too can awaken their inner “Goddess” – just as I have.
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When did I started Bellydancing? Ans: I have been Bellydancing since 1998 in Sydney, Australia. Learning from world-renowned dance & music Masters and instructors from Australia, Singapore, States, UK, Egypt, Brazil and Germany such as Hossam Ramzy, Serena Ramzy, Yousry Sharif, Magdy El-Leisy, Jrisi and etc; |
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Strong
Fitness & Health background: ·
2 years of study in Human Movement & Health Education
(Bachelor in Education), University of Sydney, Australia ·
Other fitness certifications include CPR, Basic Exercise
Course, Aerobics Instructor Course ·
Ongoing personal training (strength & resistance) and
one-to-one pilates classes ·
Keen interest in fitness & health information as well
as education Teaching
experiences ·
Creative programs for kids ·
Teaching under Sphinx Middle Eastern Dance & Arts
early 2003 ·
Teaching Bellydance Workshops & Classes in both
Singapore & KL, Malaysia since 2003 Performance
experiences: Have been involved in theatrical
performances (both on stage & backstage) for over 10 years. Other
dance experiences (have learnt): Hip-hop, Flamenco, African
Jive Recent Major Bellydance performances (numerous performances in parties, weddings & D&D are not listed):
Signature
style in dance ·
Dramatic, expressive, lively, creative; dare to be
different ·
Wide choreographic & dancing ability (bellydance to
music of many different cultures) ·
Belly dance styles: classical, modern pop, veil, cane,
folklore ·
Bellydance Fusion: flamenco, pop style, hip-hop style Strengths
in teaching ·
Very creative, strong fun elements, innovative &
genuinely caring instructor ·
Strong fitness & health knowledge e.g. techniques
involving isolated muscle groups ·
All warm-up & cool down routines are designed together
with qualified pilates instructors ·
Safety awareness - constantly advising students on how to
prevent injuries ·
Creating interesting games and fun routines to learn new
dance techniques ·
Students learn to dance to a wide variety of songs ·
Organize out of the class activities like haflas*, costume
shopping, monthly clubbing and gatherings ·
Create showcase opportunities for students to perform in
groups and/or solo ·
Deep understanding of what students want and individual
learning styles ·
Continuous learning and advancement Others
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Rich experience in jewellery & costume-designing / making |
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Annual Bellydance Learning Trips - Turkey Travelled to Istanbul in Sept/Oct 2003 to meet up with other bellydance teachers and their students who hailed from many different nationalities in order to exchange techniques and learn new moves. Also enhanced cultural understanding & appreciation.
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