Summer Classes

2 class options:6 classes before Aug 23                    $100 (NO HST)unlimited classes July 19-Au...

Il Hilm Choreography

Il Hilm Choreography NotesMusic by Maryem Tollar Choreography by Roula SaidSECTION A1, 0:22Walk in a large clockwise circle with veil.  The audience is at 12:00, you start at 6:00.Arms are in ...

Music Recommendations

Here are the songs currently used in Om Laila class choreographies, available via eMusic, iTunes, and music stores: Choreography Song: We Daret El Ayam Artist: Mahmoud Fadl Album: Oum Kalthoum 7000...

Why Bellydance at Om Laila

Om Laila is an organic movement system grounded in some of the traditions of bellydance and sufi teachings.  Here are some great reasons explore this system of dance and movement: For heali...

Zyll Patterns

Here are some basic zyll patterns for you to practice at home. Basic Longa (in 4/4 time) Play odd numbers on your right, or dominant hand.  Play even numbers on your left, or non-dominant han...