For the first time in over a decade, Zoe Jakes is returning to Maine to perform, teach, and inspire!

A versatile and exceptionally well-rounded performer, Zoe has cultivated a distinctive teaching style that is uniquely her own. This is a rare opportunity to train with an internationally acclaimed dancer and hone your craft.

Workshops are available à la carte!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Workshop 1: Pop, Lock & Layering Drills

1pm-3pm, Belfast Dance Studio

The technique behind her signature locking stylization will be broken down and taught in an easily digestible format. Students will receive many tools to help unlock the more challenging aspects of layering, as well as lots of fun drills in class to get the movements in their bodies.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/zoe-jakes-in-maine-workshops/tickets

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Workshop 2: Zoe's Book of Shimmies

10am-12pm, Belfast Dance Studio

Whether you are new to Belly Dance, or looking for something to add to your repertoire, this is the workshop for you. It’s all here, 3/4 shimmies, 4/4 shimmies, sharp and smooth shimmies, traveling shimmies, layered shimmies, timed shimmies, and non-timed shimmies...WHEW!

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/zoe-jakes-in-maine-workshops/tickets

Workshop 3: Slow & Slinky

1pm-3pm, Belfast Dance Studio

Discover the edge between exquisite and strange in this slinky, slow-movement workshop. We’ll dive into the rich, hypnotic textures that make slow movement so captivating to both perform and watch.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/zoe-jakes-in-maine-workshops/tickets

PERFORMANCES

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Belly Dance Spectacular Show

7pm-9pm, Marsh River Theater in Brooks

You've never seen belly dance like this before. Don’t miss internationally acclaimed dancer Zoe Jakes, alongside a lineup of fusion dancers from Maine to New York debuting striking new choreographies and dazzling performances.
More information and tickets, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/belly-dance-spectacular

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Belly Dance Hafla

4pm-5pm, Belfast

This "for dancers, by dancers" event is for workshop participants and select guests. Enjoy performances, social dancing, and networking with other dancers in a casual environment. Free to attend, by invitation only.

PERFORMANCE INTENSIVE

AUGUST 27-29, Belfast Dance Studio

Join Zoe Jakes for her only New England Performance Intensive—an exclusive, rare opportunity to train, connect, and perform with Zoe in an intimate setting. Perform at the Belly Dance Spectacular show on August 29! Get Tickets Here.

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