"I have been enjoying Perizad's beginning belly dance classes since January (2007).  At that time belly dance was completely new to me.  I knew very little about it, but I thought it might be a good way to reduce my weight, improve my figure and get in shape.  It has done all three things and then some for me!  It also helps with coordination.  There are so many movements which you learn individually, and then you learn how to put them together.  It can be challenging, but it is fun, and eventually you get the movements to work together, even if you are a little dyslexic like I am.  You also learn to use muscles you never knew you had!  It's amazing!  Also, as a person who is used to giving nature tours to kids, belly dance is a great way to take off the hiking boots and get in touch with my feminine side.  Another thing that I like is that she does warm up stretches at the beginning of class and a cool down with stretches at the end which feels good and is good for your muscles.  Perizad is a fantastic teacher!  It is so much fun learning the various shoulder and hip shimmies, making our pretty hip scarves shake and making graceful hand and arm movements.  I never knew working out could be so much fun!  And of course the fringe benefit is losing weight and getting into shape!  Thanks Perizad for being such a fantastic teacher!

Linda W., Laguna Niguel

"I tried belly dancing many years ago.  I wanted to improve my posture and in a book I read on the subject it suggested that belly dancing was a good activity for this.   I gave up though because the instructor was not inspirational.  This time my experience has been completely the opposite.  I love Perizad because she is so talented, patient and helpful no matter what level you are at dancing.  I am pleased to say it not only as helped me with my posture, it has also helped me trim some unnecessary fat off my hips.   If you are unsure as I was,  just try the drop-in class and you will be hooked.   You have nothing to lose with this fun and healthy habit except maybe a few inches here and there. "

E. M., Irvine

"It has been easy for me to love belly dancing for its beauty, elegance, sensuality etc! What has not been so easy was finding a good belly dance teacher to convey all those wonderful aspects of belly dancing. And that issue was resolved when I started taking Perizad’s classes. In about six months, I have seen improvements in my posture, I have toned up, and the dance has contributed in dropping three dress sizes and counting.

Here are a few reasons why I think Perizad is a fantastic teacher. Perizad breaks down each move to its minute details and repeating the move as many times as needed until the students feel confident. Perizad manages to pay attention to every individual student to make certain they are performing properly. In addition, she teaches moves using several different techniques referencing to everyday life activities for easier remembering. Perizad is very generous with sharing her knowledge and spending time to answer questions, not to mention her wonderful, bubbly and great personality which creates a very friendly class environment.

Not only Perizad is a great teacher, she is also a great dancer. She dances with such grace and elegance yet playful and energetic. Perizad has command and control in her movements from shimmies to undulations. To that end, I like to say thanks Perizad and keep up the great work. I absolutely love your classes."

Susan A, Laguna Niguel

"I'm sore in muscles I didn't know I had!  Thank you!"

Kate G., Laguna Niguel