| "Chandara is a wonderful teacher... encouraging, inspiring, and very funny! She makes EVERYONE feel comfortable and excited about learning to dance." ~Patty J. Columbus, OH "Coming to Chandara's class is one of the highlights of my week, every week! Being a busy mother of two makes it hard to find the time to do something for myself. Bellydancing is one of the only things that I do exclusively for me. I never thought I could possibly learn to do it, but I can see myself progressing from class to class. Chandara breaks down the moves into the most basic elements and is very patient with folks with two left feet like myself." ~Sonya Y. Columbus, OH "Class with Chandara is something I look forward to every week because she makes us feel comfortable and good abuot ourselves as we learn how to isolate movements." ~Kim D. Columbus, OH "It's great to learn from such an excellent and patient teacher. Thanks for all the extras we learn about - culture, styles of the dance, music, do's & don'ts, breaking the moves down so they can be learned correctly, and... your great sense of humor! ~Audri Elementary School Teacher Columbus, OH "My friend and I were looking to try something fun and new. We decided to try Chandara's class for beginners and not only had a great time, but worked some muscles that had been neglected for a time. Her breakdown of moves couldn't leave even the most uncoordinated student behind. As a personal trainer with a basis in physical therapy, I thought that the care she gave to joints and generally being gentle to preserve the body was tremendous. I enjoyed her class so much that I recruited her to teach at my gym. It has worked out wonderfully!" ~Blair H. Certified Personal Trainer Columbus, OH "Chandara is not only gifted and talented, she makes her classes fun! I truly appreciate her in-depth knowledge of the art and history of Bellydance, and her dedication to her students. Chandara encouraged me to dance again after I had given it up for many years due to health problems, and for that I am eternally grateful to her." ~Kristen T. Director of Dolphin Dance Columbus, OH "Chandara has had a huge impact on my life. After dealing with severe arthritis for a huge part of my life and thinking that I would never dance again, Chandara helped me rediscover a part of myself that I thought would never again exist. She is a blast to work with and she has a huge heart to welcome the entire world that deserves her love. Thank you, Chandara, for all that you are." ~America S. Veterinary Tech. Columbus, OH "I have known Chandara for over a decade, as both her student and friend. She is a wonderfully dedicated teacher who truly enjoys her work. She also makes sure that her students enjoy what they are doing. She makes her classes fun with her unique teaching style and her energy. Not only does Chandara teach the dances, but also the history of the dances, where they come from and what they mean. I am proud to call Chandara friend and mentor." ~Kelly M. St. Louis, MO "Recently, we had Chandara Gamal as one of our instructors for an annual event: Beledi Extravaganza. She taught 3 classes in a row and then performed that night in the show! Chandara can only be described as professional, knowledgable and warm. What struck me most was the desire for other dancers who had been dancing for just as long and just as professionally really wanted to study with her and were not disappointed!" ~Heidi M. Arts Center Director St. Marys, OH "What I like best about Chandara's method of teaching bellydance - besides her pure joy in dancing and teaching - is that she passes on from her own teachers the awareness of where one's weight is, correct posture so that the back is not harmed over time, and at what point you breathe so that the choreography is breathtakingly beautiful. She believes that this form of dancing makes one strong for life. She teaches so that handicapped students can dance, accentuating their strengths and accommodating their limitations. She teaches that every woman's body has movements that are lovely. She is always learning, always improving her techniques and choreographies, always looking for a new way to explain a movement to help the student understand. She is always learning, and shares that enthusiasm of learning with her students." ~Anne W. Columbus, OH |
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