Sawako Ama Dance & Integrative Body Therapy
Traditional and Contempolary Japanese and Middle Eastern Dance Artist
2025 classes and workshops
Asian Fusion Bellydance Parasol Workshop
Step into a world where Japanese tradition meets the beauty of belly dance! This exclusive Asian Fusion Bellydance workshop blends elegant belly dance movements with the grace of the parasol, creating a mesmerizing and unique performance experience.
Over two immersive 3-hour sessions, you’ll master parasol techniques, refine Asian fusion belly dance movements, and learn a stunning choreography—complete with special makeup and costuming. The workshop culminates in a live performance at the Gold Country Showcase on August 23!
Workshop Details
Dates: August 16 & 23
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Hoi Polloi Dance Studio
Fee: $280 (includes costume & parasol)
Space is limited. Preregistration and payment are required to secure your spot. (Clicking “Going” on the FB event page does not count as registration.)
Payment Options
• PayPal: sawako@sawakoama.com (select “Friends” option)
• Venmo: @Sawako-Ama
• Zelle: Available
A two-payment plan is available upon request.
Cancellation Policy
• After August 7: Non-refundable, but transferable.
• After July 1: Costume fee ($150) is non-refundable.
Who Can Join?
This workshop is designed for dancers with at least one year of belly dance experience who want to expand their artistry and stage presence with a truly distinctive fusion style.
Don’t miss this chance to develop new skills and shine on stage.
AWAKENING BELLY In-Person CLASS
- Cardio Bellydance to Live Music,
Let us embrace the beauty of our body.
This class is for anyone who loves to dance. Even if you have never taken any belly dance class you will enjoy it. Sawako will guide student step by step so everyone feel comfortable in their movement and can express the beauty from within.
All levels
When: TBA
Fee: $15/class (Temple Associate*) $18/class (Non-Associate) & donations for drummers are appreciated
Location: Hoi Polloi Dance Studio
5660 Main Ave. Orangevale
Please wear comfortable clothes preferably fitted top (w/belly exposed optional) and dance shoes if you need them.
Please wear a mask (you can take a mask while you are dancing if you need to) and do whatever you need to do to protect yourself and make yourself feel safe during the class.
Free Tutorial Videos
Free FB live Belly Dance MOON Challenge
Follow me on my FB Page for more details.
Join me for the 29 day Belly Dance Challenge!
Starting on August 18th.
Free 15min. Bellydance lesson videos are available on Youtube ＆ FB!
Workshop and Private Lessons
Online and In-person
Workshop is available at any location.
2 hour basic class: $400 (+possible traveling fee), $100 for additional hour
3 hour choreography class: $500 (+possible traveling fee) $100 for additional hour
Awakening Belly -Cardio Bellydance to Live Music
1.5 hour class: $600 (+possible traveling fee. Live music included)
All classes include warmups/basic isolation exercises and cool-downs/breathwork yoga.
Private lesson and semi private lesson(2-3 students) are available upon request.
Private Lesson Fee : $100/first 90min. $60 for additional hour
Semi Private Lesson Fee: $150/first 90min. $90 for additional hour
Please contact Sawako 916-871-9054
*Please click here to become a Temple KUKURI Associate member.
In this class Sawako will be focusing on:
- Having fun!!! (most important thing in our class, helps us to get being comfortable with our body)
- Dancing with awareness of body, mind and soul connection (helps us get grounded, feel comfortable being in our body & feel free in our movements. it also helps us learn new movements with less frustration).
- Learning fun tribal style bellydance movements. (you will learn stylization of many different folk dances from the gypsy trail, Northern India-Central Asia- the Middle East-North Africa-Spain Andalucía). You will also learn modern style movements infused with dance styles from different cultures (Tribal Fusion) and traditional style movements (Egyptian/Oriental style and American Cabaret style).
- Learning how to play finger cymbals/zills. (great excersise for brain stimulation)
- Strengthening core muscles and getting good pasture (it will help strengthening and clearing our mind as well)
-Breath work ( it will help us to get centered and relaxed to efficiently burn calories and prepare body to dance without hurting it)
I encourage both men and women to join us.
What to bring: Please wear comfortable clothe preferably fitted top (with belly exposed optional).
Bring your own drinking water.
Testimonials
I appreciate the time Sawako spent with me and the musicians were very friendly and made me feel welcome. - Judy G.
A treasure in our midst. - Griffin
How fun! What an easy to follow lesson. Arigatoo gozaimasu Sawako Sensei! Tanoshikatta desu yo! - Monica Crooks
absolutely so much fun !!!! - Valerie
Love it, thank you Sawako for your generosity and tons of patience. - Ena
I think Sawako is a great teacher. She took the time to explain everything to me in great detail, which is nice, because you don't always know what questions to ask. She guided me through the class in a gentle and patient way. I was a good work out both for my body and mind. Thank you Sawako! - Melanie
She is a terrific instructor. She shares which muscle groups you should feel the action from and the proper posture. She starts varies dances at a slow pace and shares how it looks once you have established the moves and the strength. I am looking forward to more classes Mrs. Sawako Ama - David E J Malley
I liked it very much. The only thing that I would change would be turn the music down a little because the instructor has a soft voice and it was a little hard to hear her over the music. Other than that, it was a well run class. - Tania C.
The class was great and I got a good core area workout, which is something I am in need of. I will definitely attend again! - J.G.