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Contact Sonia Shahid

Sonia Shahid

Posting for 3+ years

Sonia Shahid

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Sonia Shahid
4.9
(10 reviews)
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Overview

  • Operates in United Kingdom
  • Posting since 2021

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Services

Dance Choreography Lessons
Dance Lessons

Description

***NEWS*** Currently teaching a Bollywood group workshop (dance) class next Saturday 22nd / get in touch

Trained professional international dancer, performer and choreographer, for over 20 years. (performing since the age of 5) Professional dance Teacher for over 5 years

- Working with all age ranges, children and adults at all levels from SEN to
Mainstream, teach UK and internationally
- Acting as a mentor and coach, confidence building, posture work and self-care
- Classroom teaching in the South of China, Xiamen. Ages from 5-12, consisting
of 20+ students
- Teach on a 1 :1 basis, couples, and groups.
- Preparing students for dance scholarships, talent shows, weddings, building confidence, a hobby, mental health, or a new skill.

My approach to dance is about creating a welcoming and safe space, where students can be free and open to their thoughts and ideas without being judged.

I specialise in all dance styles, Contemporary, Street, Hip Hop, Latin, (salsa) Bollywood/Bhangra, and 60's Go-Go.

Honing in on choreography, technique, rhythm, coordination, confidence, and most importantly the freedom of self-expression.

Working with a student's natural rhythm, flow and creating a fun interactive environment.

Pricing :
All 1:1 classes are priced at £50 per person for 1 hour unless stated otherwise.

Location:
My classes are predominantly conducted online via the platform Zoom, making them accessible to reach students worldwide.

If you require in-person classes, I am situated in East/North London and the North West of Birmingham.

Please kindly note if you require group lessons, this is something that needs to be set up by yourself unfortunately I don't pull together groups. For example, an institution, school, or dance group that requires teachers are more than welcome. Please don't contact me if you are wanting to attend group lessons delegated by myself, this is NOT something I specialise in unless the group is organised by yourself, your request will be automatically denied.

Only serious students, please :)

*I also teach kids and adults with Autism and Down syndrome, please refer to my workshop videos (DBS Certified)

Please note: as a business owner I require an upfront fee of the full price of x1 lesson in advance

*NEW*

After a 1 month's trip to Colombia; I am now taking on basic 1:1 Colombian Salsa lessons.

Taking on wedding bookings for the Bride and Groom's ''first dance'' in Contemporary/Bollywood/Bhangra and a Salsa fusion contact me directly, please

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Reviews (10)

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4.9out of 5
10 reviews
Daryl Hunter
1 October 2023
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Sonia is a ray of sunshine and makes teaching effortless and fun 😀💃🏿 She is very patient, flexible and can improve even the most useless dancer like me ! I would highly recommend her and look forward to continuing with our lessons 🕺🏻💕

Ally
29 September 2023
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What an amazing and wonderful person Her teaching skills and approach is amazing She has created an amazing working relationship with my 29 year old son who has Autism I will highly recommend her to anyone looking for a real teacher with a heart if gold Thanks very much Sonia

Victoria
28 February 2023
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Sonia is a dream to work with. I felt very nervous before starting to learn to dance. Sonia made me feel very at ease and I felt she listened to my needs. I had so much fun learning new moves and letting go of many limiting beliefs I had about myself when it comes to dancing. I recommend Sonia 100%. I can't wait for my next lesson.

Ira Bose
14 April 2022
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I always wanted to dance and I was always shy to do so. Sonia helped me a lot to gain confidence and let myself go. I was a beginner when I started having classes and now I feel like a confident dancer! We started remote classes and initially I thought it'd be hard to learn dance remotely but it has been mind blowing, Sonia's such a fab teacher!

Sam
9 October 2022
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I’ve recently taken the ‘Self-Confidence and poise’ classes. I wanted to do it as l always struggled with dancing my entire life and felt I looked silly, and was really unsure how to move. I struggled with dancing within social settings among friends and colleagues. As I am now reaching my 50’s I want to undergo many things I pushed under the carpet, at a younger age and one of them is Dance. This service is excellent as Sonia really mentors you on a 1:1 basis and fills you with confidence by focusing on the real basics of movement. I didnt realise I'd even re-learn ‘how to walk’, I never understood how a walk could really change someone’s confidence and perception. The simplest factors like that really make a difference, now I take pride in my walk and it has really boosted my confidence. She really listens to you and eliminates any fear you may have

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Self-Confidence and poise

Designing and Choreographing performance pieces

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