The Triple Treat Dance Workshops are the brain child of Funmilayo (director of Fusha Dance Company) and Fayzah (of DanceSpiral). The idea is based in combining healing arts and dance. They work closely together and invite rotating guest dance artists to participate and share their knowledge.

"We believe that through dance and music, a person can tap into the core of their being, tune in to their inner strength, heal, release blocked energy, & open up. This workshop will enhance what you already have, whether you are an experienced dancer or have never taken a dance class before. We invite all of you to experience the excitement and fun in these movements, resonating to the rhythms of the drum." -Fayzah & Funmi

       Fayzah              Funmilayo        

Fayzah - Tribal Fusion Dance -
Tribal-Fusion dance is a mixture of Egytian, Flamenco, and Indian dance, which incorporates “waving” and “popping” into a complete movement format.
Fayzah has developed her own version of Tribal-Fusion, “Fluid Tribal Style”. Her dance is characterized by a powerful fluidity and musicality, precise technique and muscle control, silky waves and crisp pops, hits, & isolations. Her deep integration of diverse fusion dance elements produces an evocative, graceful, and eloquent style. Her instructional DVD- Fluid Tribal: Swirling Waves & Fierce Isolations, Hits & Breaks, is available on the World Dance NY label. She also teaches group and private classes in the NYC and Brooklyn area. Pearl Studios, midtown NYC, Thursdays -6pm “Fluid Tribal One” and 7:30 – “Fuid Tribal Accelerated Open Level. For more info e mail fayzahfire@gmail.com and see dancespiral.com
She is interested in dance as a healing method, through sound vibration, Meditation, and the effect movements have on a physiological, psychological, & spiritual level.
Along with her thriving solo performance career, Fayzah has contributed to productions by NYC creative collectives such as The Neville Dance Theater, Bellyqueen, and Venus Uprising. Her solo work is featured in the "Fantasy Bellydance" DVD, “Tarot Bellydance” DVD (World Dance New York), “Bellyqueen: The Bellydance Experience” DVD (Hollywood Music Center), & The “Memento Muerto” DVDs (NDT).

Funmilayo - Congolese Dance -
Funmilayo was born in Brazil and grew up in Guyana. Funmilayo traveled extensively to Nigeria and Ghana, where she lived and studied dance for three years. She also visited the Congo - the motherland of her ancestors.
In 1987 to 1992 she was a member of the only traditional Congolese Dance company in New York City , Malaki MA Congo and won the Ethnic Dance Award for best Africa dance Instructor in 1996. Funmilayo has been teaching Congolese Dance for close to 20 years in New York City and is the director of F.U.S.H.A. Dance Company founded in 1995.
Funmilayo has also studied Ballet,Modern, Tap, Sabar , Guinean, Haitian, Afro-Cuban , Afro-Brazilian, Dahome , and Dunham . She works for the Department of Education where she teaches pre kindergarten to 12th grade.
The ancient dances of the Congolese, combined with the genius creations of their descendants have shaped musical culture of many music and dance styles in the diaspora: Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Reggae, Calypso, Cassav, Jazz, Hawaiian, Belly Dance, the Electric Slide, and even Michael Jackson's "Moonwalk", just to name a few. Congolese Dance is a healing Dance for men and women, for the womb and the
prostate - pelvic rotations create healing vibrations

Location & Artists Mission:
Chelsea Studios is located at 151 W. 26th St, between 6th & 7th Avenues. Studio #505.
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We believe that through dance and music, a person can tap into the core of their being, tune in to their inner strength, heal, release blocked energy, & open up. This workshop will enhance what you already have, whether you are an experienced dancer or have never taken a dance class before. We invite all of you to experience the excitement and fun in these movements, resonating to the rhythms of the drum.

Instructor Bios:
Nao Yamada - Brazilian Samba/Reggae - From Chiba, Japan. Nao began Ballet training at the age of 10 with the ambition of becoming a well-rounded dancer. She moved to NYC in 2000 and attended the Alvin Ailey school. As an international performer, Nao has worked with numerous television, film, and magazine productions. She is currently working with a variety of dance companies including Michael Mao Dance(Modern), Kotchegna Dance(West African), Grupo Ribeiro(Brazilian), JC caribbean entertainment(Caribbean) and Fusha Dance(Congolese).

Funmilayo - Congolese Dance - Funmilayo was born in Brazil and grew up in Guyana. Funmilayo traveled extensively to Nigeria and Ghana, where she lived and studied dance for three years. She also visited the Congo - the motherland of her ancestors.
In 1987 to 1992 she was a member of the only traditional Congolese Dance company in New York City , Malaki MA Congo and won the Ethnic Dance Award for best Africa dance Instructor in 1996. Funmilayo has been teaching Congolese Dance for close to 20 years in New York City and is the director of F.U.S.H.A. Dance Company founded in 1995.
Funmilayo has also studied Ballet,Modern, Tap, Sabar , Guinean, Haitian, Afro-Cuban , Afro-Brazilian, Dahome , and Dunham . She works for the Department of Education where she teaches pre kindergarten to 12th grade.
The ancient dances of the Congolese, combined with the genius creations of their descendants have shaped musical culture of many music and dance styles in the diaspora: Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Reggae, Calypso, Cassav, Jazz, Hawaiian, Belly Dance, the Electric Slide, and even Michael Jackson's "Moonwalk", just to name a few. Congolese Dance is a healing Dance for men and women, for the womb and the
prostate - pelvic rotations create healing vibrations

Fayzah - Tribal-Fusion Bellydance - Fayzah's personal style is unique. Her dance is characterized by a powerful fluidity and musicality, precise technique and muscle control, smooth waves and crisp pops, hits, & isolations.
In addition to her weekly Tribal Fusion classes and workshops on Tribal Fusion technique and fluidity, Fayzah has led her NYC troupe, the Aurea Dancers, in performances at dance concerts and special events. The Aurea Dancers are featured in the “Tarot Bellydance” DVD, on the World Dance NY label.
Fayzah’s choreographic works have a wide range of theatrical elements, characters, & remarkable costuming. She expresses stories through her dancing, and also taps into her own purity of expression.
In addition to Tribal Fusion Bellydance, Fayzah has extensive experience performing Folkloric and Cabaret bellydance & Electric Tribal-Fusion, as well as her own innovation of Tango/Bellydance Fusion. Fayzah is a lover of finger cymbals, and enjoys using them in her performances. Her experience as a DJ also lends to her musicality. Her travels in Egypt have given Fayzah an added creative perspective, and enhanced her cultural understanding and commitment.She has taught trance dance retreats, and is interested in dance as a healing method, through sound vibration, Meditation, and the effect movements have on a physiological, psychological, & spiritual level.
Along with her thriving solo performance career, Fayzah has contributed to productions by NYC creative collectives such as Bellyqueen, the Neville Dance Theater and Venus Uprising. Her solo work is featured in the "Fantasy Bellydance" DVD, “Tarot Bellydance” DVD (World Dance New York), “Bellyqueen: The Bellydance Experience” DVD (Hollywood Music Center), & The “Memento Muerto” DVDs (NDT).