This intensive is an opportunity to study the fundamental movements and shapes of the format and to gain perspective of where the training ultimately leads. We will be exploring the roots of Zoe's stylization and influences while using this prep course to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Fusion Bellydance, Dance Craft style. This 2-day workshop is a great way for anyone to jump into Zoe's bellydance format, and absolute beginners are encouraged to start here!DanceCraft, Zoe Jakes’ format, starts with the Diamond key, which represents our Foundation. Like Diamonds, our skills don’t start out spectacular and polished; but something special arises with enough strength, pressure, dedication, sweat, and time.This intensive is an opportunity to study the fundamental movements and shapes of the format, and to gain perspective of where the training ultimately leads. We will be exploring the roots of Zoe's stylization and influences while using this prep course to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Fusion Bellydance, Dance Craft style.Want some DanceCraft exposure before you jump in? Join us for this introductory, all-levels intensive.This Event will take place online and in Person on Saturday, September 26th and 27th:<ul><li>September 26th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and back to class from 2:00 to 4:00 PM (PST)</li><li>September 27th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and back to class from 3:00 to 5:00 PM (PST)</li></ul>for a total of 10 hours of classes.

Diamonds Preparatory - 2026

TAKING PLACE FROM NOVEMBER 6TH TO 10TH FROM 10:00 AM TO 7:00 PM (PST)ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE.This intensive is to certify instructors for teaching the material for Key of Diamonds.&nbsp;Training will include further development of technique in Zoe's specific stylization and way of movement.&nbsp;We want our Diamonds teachers to have integrated skill and proficiency in the format.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must be a solid Spades graduate (full pass) to register for the Teacher Training. Please read below regarding the expectation level of certification.Registration is open to Spades graduates only.

Teacher Training - 2026

YOU CAN ONLY SIGN UP FOR THIS KEY IF YOU HAVE PASSED AND BEEN CERTIFIED FROM THE PREVIOUS LEVEL. ***Take one Key Level per year.*** This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Tuesday May 5th through Saturday, May 9th 10 am - 6 pm PST daily. Lunch is 1:30 - 2:30 pm.TEST SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Testing will be the last day May 9th at around 6:00-8:00 pm PST. International students can test Sunday, May 10th 11am-1pm PST.</li><li>Certification will be awarded to those who have 100% participation in all classes and activities and pass the final exam at the end of the intensive. There is a $50 testing fee due at the beginning of the intensive. Testing is optional but required to move on to Level 2.</li></ul>While recordings are available during the workshop week, they are not meant to replace live attendance. The recordings are for international online students who cannot attend live due to prohibitive timing (for example--middle of the night) of the classes. International online students are required to attend one full session everyday (either before or after lunch) AND are required to attend the first hour of the first class for orientation.SEND ANY QUESTIONS TO <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:DANCECRAFT@ZOEJAKES.COM">DANCECRAFT@ZOEJAKES.COM</a>.PLEASE NOTE:All sales are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are for some reason unable to make it, you may sell your spot to someone else (a Diamonds graduate). Be sure to let us know who you transfer to. YOU CAN ONLY SIGN UP FOR THIS KEY IF YOU HAVE PASSED AND BEEN CERTIFIED FROM THE PREVIOUS LEVEL. ***Take one Key Level per year.***New this year! Hearts testing fee will now be $100. Along with technical feedback from the practical test, the students will additionally receive 15 to 20 minutes of detailed feedback in a private session that is recorded.For $250 the students can have a one hour long private Zoom meeting in real time with Zoe to discuss technique, performance and all aspects of the students dance growth in the format.

DanceCraft: Key of Hearts - 2026

YOU CAN ONLY SIGN UP FOR THIS KEY IF YOU HAVE PASSED AND BEEN CERTIFIED FROM THE PREVIOUS LEVEL. ***Take one Key Level per year.*** Clubs symbolize the three aspects of life: mind, body, and spirit, and this level is when the dances begin to bring the 3 aspects together.&nbsp; Clubs involves musicality, high-level technique, and flow state, where this stylization becomes innate and instinctive for the dancer.This is the "technical" 3rd Level of Dancecraft--more layering, more Short Phrases, and More Fusion Fundamentals! This workshop will be challenging without a doubt.Key of Clubs (Level 3) Certification Intensive will be offered publicly once in 2024, there is no application process--to ensure success its best to be a solid Spades graduate.This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Thursday, April 23rd - Monday, April 27th: 10am - 6pm PST daily.TEST SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Testing will be the last day Monday, April 27th at around 6:00-8:00 pm PST. International students can test Tuesday, April 28th 11am-1pm PST.</li><li>All sales are final. There are no refunds, however you can transfer your spot to another qualified dancer.</li><li>Certification will be awarded to those who have 100% participation in all classes and activities and pass the final exam at the end of the intensive. There is a $50 testing fee due at the beginning of the intensive. Testing is optional but required to move on to Level 2.</li></ul>While recordings are available during the workshop week, they are not meant to replace live attendance. The recordings are for international online students who cannot attend live due to prohibitive timing (for example--middle of the night) of the classes. International online students are required to attend one full session everyday (either before or after lunch) AND are required to attend the first hour of the first class for orientation.SEND ANY QUESTIONS TO <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:DANCECRAFT@ZOEJAKES.COM">DANCECRAFT@ZOEJAKES.COM</a>.PLEASE NOTE:All sales are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are for some reason unable to make it, you may sell your spot to someone else (a Diamonds graduate). Be sure to let us know who you transfer to. YOU CAN ONLY SIGN UP FOR THIS KEY IF YOU HAVE PASSED AND BEEN CERTIFIED FROM THE PREVIOUS LEVEL. ***Take one Key Level per year.***

DanceCraft: Key of Clubs - 2026

YOU CAN ONLY SIGN UP FOR THIS KEY IF YOU HAVE PASSED AND BEEN CERTIFIED FROM THE PREVIOUS LEVEL. ***Take one Key Level per year.*** Spades is the second level of DanceCraft, one that focuses on integration. Spades relates to swords in the Tarot deck and are symbolic of determination, hard work, and discipline, which is required for progression and integration of technique. Integrational work in Spades comprises of an expected understanding of Diamonds' first key language and movement concepts, on which we will be building further to develop clean technique and deeper muscular isolations. We focus on Cymbals as musical instruments, choreography creation, and begin to train with dynamics.This is the second level of the format. After approving your test certification for Diamonds, Spades it’s your next step.Key of Spades is Level 2 of DanceCraft. In this level, we will go deeper into the work of the format and begin to play with dynamics and choreographic devices and layer... everything. This is a physically rigorous dance training.This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Monday, April 13th - Friday, April 17th. 10 am- 6 pm PST with a hour lunch break.TEST SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS:Testing will occur on the last day, Friday, April 17th, from&nbsp;approximately&nbsp;6 - 8 pm PST. International students can test Saturday, April 18th from approximately 11am-1pm PST.FULL CLASS ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED TO TEST. CERTIFICATION AND TESTING<ul><li>Testing will be the last day Friday, April 17th at around 6:00-8:00 pm PST. International students can test Saturday, April 18th 11am-1pm PST.</li><li>Certification will be awarded to those who have 100% participation in all classes and activities and pass the final exam at the end of the intensive. There is a $50 testing fee due at the beginning of the intensive. Testing is optional but required to move on to Level 3.</li><li>While recordings are available during the workshop week, they are not meant to replace live attendance. The recordings are for international online students who cannot attend live due to the prohibitive timing of the classes (for example--the middle of the night). International online students are required to attend one full session every day (either before or after lunch) AND are required to attend the first hour of the first class for orientation.</li></ul>SEND ANY QUESTIONS TO <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:DANCECRAFT@ZOEJAKES.COM">DANCECRAFT@ZOEJAKES.COM</a>.PLEASE NOTE:All sales are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are for some reason unable to make it, you may sell your spot to someone else (a Diamonds graduate). Be sure to let us know who you transfer to. YOU CAN ONLY SIGN UP FOR THIS KEY IF YOU HAVE PASSED AND BEEN CERTIFIED FROM THE PREVIOUS LEVEL. ***Take one Key Level per year.***

DanceCraft: Key of Spades - 2026

***Take one Key Level per year.*** Diamonds relate to the Earth element, which is our foundation. Foundational work in this format comprises of understanding the basic shapes involved in Zoe's dance style and the muscular groups involved, short phrases of belly dance that highlight the stylization and aesthetic choices of Fusion, beginning finger cymbals, history and source influences, and training for the technique and endurance required to execute this format.Key of Diamonds is Level 1 of Zoe Jake's certified dance program. The curriculum includes choreography, beginning finger cymbals, basic concept work, Zoe's Fusion Belly Dance aesthetic and introduction to Fusion Fundamentals (Old School) Movements. 3 years of belly dance experience is strongly suggested.This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SAMPLE SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Wednesday April 1st through Sunday April 5th 10 am - 5 pm PST daily. Lunch is 1- 2 pm.TEST SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Testing will be the last day Sunday, April 5th at around 6:00-8:00 pm PST. International students can test Monday, April 6th 11am-1pm PST.</li><li>All participants must learn one choreography by video that will be available at least one month before the intensive.</li><li>Must get the "Playing Finger Cymbals with Jamila Salimpour" CD. Practice and work with this before the intensive.</li><li>Watch "Act Coaching and Development" video by Zoe Jakes--link emailed with registration 2 months prior to workshop.</li></ul>Certification will be awarded to those who have 100% participation in all classes and activities and pass the final exam at the end of the intensive. There is a $50 testing fee due at the beginning of the intensive. Testing is optional but required to move on to Level 2.While recordings are available during the workshop week, they are not meant to replace live attendance. The recordings are for international online students who cannot attend live due to prohibitive timing (for example--middle of the night) of the classes. International online students are required to attend one full session everyday (either before or after lunch) AND are required to attend the first hour of the first class for orientation.SEND ANY QUESTIONS TO <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:DANCECRAFT@ZOEJAKES.COM">DANCECRAFT@ZOEJAKES.COM</a>.PLEASE NOTE:All sales are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are for some reason unable to make it, you may sell your spot to someone else (a Diamonds graduate). Be sure to let us know who you transfer to. ***Take one Key Level per year.***

DanceCraft: Key of Diamonds - 2026

<h2>To purchase tickets, please go to:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bellydance-revival-a-bay-area-fusion-bellydance-weekend-tickets-1597930556309?aff=oddtdtcreator">www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bellydance-revival-a-bay-area-fusion-bellydance-weekend-tickets-1597930556309?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> The Bellydance Revival presents Zoe Jakes' House of Tarot</h2>Showtimes:<ul><li>Friday, January 16 - Doors 7:00 PM · Show 7:30-9:30 PM</li><li>Saturday, January 17 - Doors 7:00 PM · Show 7:30-9:30 PM</li></ul>Location:SPIRE · 825 Athens Ave, Oakland, CA 94607Tickets:$25Twelve years ago, while poring over a deck of tarot cards, Zoe was struck by the idea of creating a work of art as potent as the cards themselves. That spark became House of Tarot, an experiment in ritual theater brought to life through dance, symbolism, and storytelling. The performance unfolds as a living tarot deck, where dancers embody the archetypes and mysteries of the cards. Each scene blurs the line between ritual and art, exploring the beauty and the rawness of being human. Some moments are pure dance, others feel like something ancient waking up in the room.Be part of the journey of a thousand faces. Come witness the story of the cards, the dancers, and the audience, all reflecting one another in motion and meaning.&nbsp;

House of Tarot Oakland (The Bellydance Revival)

This intensive is an opportunity to study the fundamental movements and shapes of the format and to gain perspective of where the training ultimately leads. We will be exploring the roots of Zoe's stylization and influences while using this prep course to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Fusion Bellydance, Dance Craft style. This 2-day workshop is a great way for anyone to jump into Zoe's bellydance format, and absolute beginners are encouraged to start here!DanceCraft, Zoe Jakes’ format, starts with the Diamond key, which represents our Foundation. Like Diamonds, our skills don’t start out spectacular and polished; but something special arises with enough strength, pressure, dedication, sweat, and time.This intensive is an opportunity to study the fundamental movements and shapes of the format, and to gain perspective of where the training ultimately leads. We will be exploring the roots of Zoe's stylization and influences while using this prep course to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Fusion Bellydance, Dance Craft style.Want some DanceCraft exposure before you jump in? Join us for this introductory, all-levels intensive.This Event will take place online and in Person on Saturday, October 11th and 12th:<ul><li>October 11th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and back to class from 2:00 to 4:00 PM (PST)</li><li>October 12th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and back to class from 3:00 to 5:00 PM (PST)</li></ul>for a total of 10 hours of classes.

Diamonds Preparatory - 2025

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This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Thursday May 1st through Monday, May 5th 10 am - 6 pm PST daily. Lunch is 1:30 - 2:30 pm.

DanceCraft: Key of Hearts

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This is the "technical" 3rd Level of Dancecraft--more layering, more Short Phrases, and More Fusion Fundamentals! This workshop will be challenging without a doubt.Key of Clubs (Level 3) Certification Intensive will be offered publicly once in 2024, there is no application process--to ensure success it’s best to be a solid Spades graduate.This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Wednesday, April 23rd - Sunday, April 27th: 10am - 6pm PST daily.

DanceCraft: Key of Clubs

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This is the second level of the format. After approving your test certification for Diamonds, Spades it’s your next step.Key of Spades is Level 2 of DanceCraft. In this level, we will go deeper into the work of the format and begin to play with dynamics and choreographic devices and layer...everything. This is a physically rigorous dance training.This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Sunday, April 13th - Thursday, April 17th. 10 am- 6 pm PST with an hour lunch break.

DanceCraft: Key of Spades

Key of Diamonds is Level 1 of Zoe Jake's certified dance program. The curriculum includes choreography, beginning finger cymbals, basic concept work, Zoe's Fusion Belly Dance aesthetic and introduction to Fusion Fundamentals (Old School) Movements. 3 years of belly dance experience is strongly suggested.Diamonds will take place in a different studio which is 8 minutes away from the original location. Here is the new address: 825 Athens Ave, OaklandThis is a fully hybrid event! In-Person tickets are SOLD OUT and limited spots are available for Online studentsSCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Tuesday April 1st through Saturday April 5th 10 am - 5 pm PST daily. Lunch is 1- 2 pm.

DanceCraft: Key of Diamonds

This 2-day workshop is a great way for anyone to jump into Zoe's bellydance format, and absolute beginners are encouraged to start here!DanceCraft, Zoe Jakes’ format, starts with the Diamond key, which represents our Foundation. Just like Diamonds, our skills don’t start out spectacular and polished; but with enough strength, pressure, dedication, sweat and time, something special arises.This intensive is an opportunity to study the fundamental movements and shapes of the format, and to gain perspective of where the training ultimately leads. We will be exploring the roots of Zoe's stylization and influences while using this prep course to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Fusion Bellydance, Dance Craft style.Want some DanceCraft exposure before you jump in? Join us for this introductory, all-levels intensive.This Event will take place Online and In-Person on November 16th and 17th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PST) for a total of 10 hours of classes.

Diamonds Preparatory

TAKING PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 7TH TO THE 11TH FROM 10:00 AM TO 7:00 PM (PST) ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. This intensive is to certify instructors for teaching the material for Key of Diamonds.&nbsp;Training will include further development of technique in Zoe's specific stylization and way of movement.&nbsp;We want our Diamonds teachers to have integrated skill and proficiency in the format.&nbsp;&nbsp; You must be a solid Spades graduate (full pass) to register for the Teacher Training. Please read below regarding expectation level of certification. Registration open to Spades graduates only.﻿Make sure to check the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions">Terms and Conditions</a>

Teacher Training

TAKING PLACE FROM:﻿Sunday May 12th - Thursday May 16th. 10 am- 6 pm PST with one hour lunch break. Thursday the 16th the class is 10 am - 5 pm. ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. This is Dancecraft's Level 3 training!Level up! This is the "technical" 3rd Level of Dancecraft--more layering, more Short Phrases, and More Fusion Fundamentals! This workshop will be challenging without a doubt. Key of Clubs (Level 3) Certification Intensive will be offered publicly once in 2024, there is no application process--to ensure success its best to be a solid Spades graduate. Make sure to check the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions">Terms and Conditions</a>

TAKING PLACE FROMMonday April 29th - Friday May 3rd. 10 am- 6 pm PST with one hour lunch break. Friday the 3rd the class is 10 am - 5 pm.ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. Key of Spades is Level 2 of DanceCraft In this level, we will go deeper into the work of the format and begin to play with dynamics and choreographic devices and layer...everything.&nbsp;This is a physically rigorous dance training. Registration is open to graduates of the Key of Diamonds only. ***You will have homework and a project to completePrerequisites and homework assignments are listed on the Facebook group for your class.FULL CLASS ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED TO TEST. ﻿Make sure to check the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions">Terms and Conditions</a>

TAKING PLACE FROM APRIL 23RD TO THE 27TH FROM 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM (PST) ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. Key of Diamonds is Level 1 of Zoe Jakes's certified dance program.Key of Diamonds is Level 1 of Zoe Jake's certified dance program. The curriculum includes choreography, beginning finger cymbals, basic concept work, Zoe's Fusion Belly Dance aesthetic and introduction to Fusion Fundamentals (Old School) Movements. 3 years of belly dance experience is strongly suggested.﻿Make sure to check the <a href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions</a>

TAKING PLACE ON FEBRUARY 16TH TO THE 18TH FROM 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (PST) ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. A great way to prepare for the third key, this is a 3 day intensive that is great for those who haven’t taken Clubs, and also an awesome refresher. We focus on layering, dynamics, longer phrases, and next-level fusion fundamentals. This intensive is open to all spades graduates.﻿Make sure to read the <a href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions</a>

Clubs Preparatory

Zoe will share her signature format of quality active flexibility warm-ups/conditioning, the Body Isolation Approach, Short Phrases, and Old School Movements unique to DanceCraft No formal certification or testing--just lots of dancing and fun! This is an all-level class that will present Key of Diamonds material and will expand into some Key of Spades and Key of Clubs level movements as well! Recordings will be available to everyone for 1 month afterward ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS AVAILABLE. TAKING PLACE FROM NOVEMBER 3RD TO THE 5TH FROM 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM (PST) Make sure you read the <a href="https://online.zoejakes.com/dancecraft-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions</a>

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