The 2026 Format Program
Diamonds: April 1st to 5th, 2026 | Spades: April 13th to 17th, 2026 I Clubs: April 23rd to 27th, 2026 | Hearts: May 5th to 9th, 2026 I Diamonds Preparatory: September 12th to 13th, 2026 I Teacher Training: November 9th to 13th, 2026
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Join the 2026 WaitlistDiamonds Preparatory
This Event will take place Online and In-Person on October 11th and 12th, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PST) for a total of 10 hours of classes.
This 2-day workshop is a great way for anyone to jump into Zoe's bellydance format, and absolute beginners are encouraged to start here!
Sign Up For Diamonds Preparatory 2025The Keys:
Diamonds:
April 1st to 5th, 2026
The first level of DanceCraft and where your training starts the journey. You'll learn choreography, beginning finger cymbals, basic concept work, Zoe's Fusion Belly Dance aesthetic, and introduction to Fusion Fundamentals (Old School) Movements.
Key of Diamonds will take place on April 1st to 5th, 2026
Spades:
April 13th to 17th, 2026
The second level (or key) for DanceCraft. In this training you will go deeper into the work of the format and begin to play with dynamics and choreographic devices and layer...everything. To take part in it you need to have graduated Key of Diamonds.
Key of Spades will take place on April 13th to 17th, 2026
Clubs:
April 23rd to 27th, 2026
The third level is Clubs! This is the "technical" level which means more layering, more Short Phrases, More Fusion Fundamentals!
To take Clubs you need to be a solid Spades graduate but it does not require to take Immersion.
Key of Clubs will take place on April 23rd to 27th, 2026
Hearts:
May 5th to 9th, 2026
The 4th Key of DanceCraft! 10 years in the making, this intensive focuses on advanced isolations, layering, cymbals and music, and next level technique.
Key of Hearts will take place on May 5th to 9th, 2026
Teacher Training:
November 9th to 13th, 2026
The 4th Key of DanceCraft! 10 years in the making, this intensive focuses on advanced isolations, layering, cymbals and music, and next level technique.
Key of Hearts will take place on May 5th to 9th, 2026
What Is DanceCraft?
DanceCraft is Zoe Jakes formatted Fusion Belly Dance program.
The DanceCraft program begins with the first level Diamonds, where the student will learn the fundamentals of fusion Bellydance and Zoe’s stylization. Then in the second level, Spades, dancers will integrate their knowledge with more technique and artistry, and in the 3rd level, Clubs, the technique is polished and performance and musicality come to the forefront! Take your dancing, technique, and artistry to the next level with DanceCraft and join hundreds of dancers that have taken the journey.
Before you sign up. Please make sure to check out the terms and conditions
Click here to readAre you looking for a program
to get you ready for Diamonds or Spades?
We got you.
A lot of dancers have asked me over the years how they should be training in preparation for DanceCraft, and also how to keep training after they have done the format. It got me thinking... What we need is a targeted program with technique, vocabulary, and cross-training to really help students get the most out of DanceCraft. But at the time I was in the middle of touring and then right into momming, so it was sidelined for a long time. Then the pandemic hit and I was able to make it happen. So here it is! Two training packages to fully prepare you for Diamonds and Spades Certification, or just to learn the material on your own time.
DanceCraft Training PackagesFor any doubts or concerns, please email us at: [email protected]
