Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Teaching since 1997
Creative Writing Continuing Education
About Emily W.
Some of you know me by my stage name- Freya, others of you know me as Emily. For the past 20+ years I've lived a double life...by day I was the Curator & Director of Atlas Galleries, a major fine art gallery in Chicago, by night I was a bellydancer & artist. I worked very hard to keep those two lives separate.
Now I've left the gallery world to teach artists everything I learned along the way. I started Gossamer Arts to help artists run their art careers as a successful business. I offer in person and online Master Classes, private consulting & mentoring.
I've added belly dance classes to Gossamer Arts so I can guide people to develop confidence, strength, & grace through dance. My classes are fun, challenging & empowering. Classes are available in person in Rockford IL, Marengo IL, Chicago IL, & Crystal Lake IL or you can join any of these classes from anywhere in the world with my online class option. I also offer private lessons in person & online.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Thorne Rd
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM-8 AM
12 PM-12:30 PM
Thursday
7 AM-6 PM
Sunday
7 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$84
90 minutes
$125
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Experience
Master Instructor: Bellydance
Sep, 2019 - PresentWomanspace
Director
Jan, 2016 - PresentGossamer Arts
Bellydance Soloist
Sep, 2015 - Oct, 2015Hafla for Humanity Chicago
Bellydance Soloist
Jun, 2011 - Jun, 2011Tribal Revolution
Bellydance Soloist
Mar, 2011 - Mar, 2011Angels & Absinthe with Ariella
Bellydance Soloist
Sep, 2010 - Sep, 2011Beast Woman
Bellydance Soloist
Jun, 2010 - Jun, 2010Raks Gothic
Bellydance Performer
Jun, 2009 - Jun, 2009Raqs Gothic 3
Founding Member
Jan, 2008 - Jan, 2014Black Silk Road bellydance troupe
Director & Curator
Nov, 2003 - Nov, 2017Atlas Galleries
Manager
Nov, 2000 - Nov, 2003Marshal Fields Fine Art Gallery
Director
Nov, 1999 - Nov, 2000Watson Art Education
Teaching Artist
Sep, 1999 - Jun, 2000Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Manager
Nov, 1996 - Nov, 1999Kohl Children's Museum
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Sep, 1992 - May, 1996Calvin College
Creative Writing Continuing Education
Sep, 2015 - May, 2016University of Chicago Graham School of Business
Bellydance workshop
Oct, 2012 - Oct, 2012Mardi Love
Bellydance workshop intensive
Jun, 2011 - Jun, 2011Tribal Revolution
Bellydance workshop
Mar, 2011 - Mar, 2011Tempest & Ariella
Bellydance
May, 2004 - Aug, 2014Arabesque Dance School
Bellydance
Mar, 1999 - Sep, 2004Jasmin Jahal School of Dance
Emily's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Thorne Rd
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM-8 AM
12 PM-12:30 PM
Thursday
7 AM-6 PM
Sunday
7 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$84
90 minutes
$125
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