Bring your dance to life with the sound of finger cymbals!
In this four-week series, we’ll explore the art of playing zils with clarity, confidence, and musical understanding while deepening your connection to classic Middle Eastern drum rhythms commonly used in bellydance.
Whether you’re brand new to zils or looking to refine your technique, this series offers a supportive, joyful space to build musicality from the ground up. You’ll learn how to create clean, consistent tones; how to coordinate your hands with your footwork; and how to integrate rhythmic patterns into your FCBD®Style vocabulary.
Each week introduces a new layer of skill—from tone production and timing to playing confidently while dancing in formations. We’ll pair finger cymbal patterns with foundational steps so you can experience how rhythm and movement work together to create dynamic, uplifting dance.
Rhythms & Concepts We’ll Cover:
• Basic zil tones & technique
• Understanding musical phrasing
• Introduction to classic drum rhythms such as:
– Maqsum
– Malfuf
– Ayub
– Baladi
• Matching special zil patterns to specific FCBD®Style steps
• Playing confidently in chorus and group formations
You’ll gain practical tools to help your zils feel less intimidating and more empowering—transforming them from a prop into an extension of your dance.
By the end of this series, you’ll feel rhythmically grounded, technically strong, and ready to bring vibrant musicality into your FCBD®Style practice.
Mondays 6:30pm – 7:25pm
Price for full series: $50
