Kayzar :: About Us

 

ABOUT US - background

rhythm and funk performing arts centreAt Kayzar, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy dance and explore their creativity in a positive environment. We provide engaging and diversionary activities that will inspire and motivate participants to achieve their full potential, improving their aspirations and celebrating their skills and talents through the wonderful art of dance.

Kayzar offer dance studios and classes in Basildon, Brentwood and Wickford, Essex that are open to everyone to join and enjoy. Come down and have a look and try something creative.

 

 

our inspiration

Kayzar was founded by Nader Boulila and named after his younger brother in tribute to him. Nader and his brother had a troubled childhood experiencing many negative influences including poverty, crime, abuse, bullying and death. Unfortunately Nader's brother was unable to overcome the disadvantages they were presented with and he became involved in crime and was later jailed. Nader, on the other hand, decided he wanted a to seek a positive influence and prove that you can achieve and succeed regardless of your background and experiences.

Fortunately, he discovered dance and quickly took up the artform, teaching himself to dance by watching videos of bboys and learning tips and tricks from the television. Through dance he was able to escape his troubles, channel his energies and express himself in a positive way, as well as having a lot of fun and meeting new people.

Nader began entering local and regional dance competitions. At one such competition he was talent-spotted and invited to become part of an international animation team. He took up the offer and began performing at several renowned hotels. After emigrating to the UK in 2001, Nader was keen to continue dancing the way he had enjoyed back home. He wanted to use his own interest and passion for dance to appeal to and inspire others. Nader trained and qualified as a dance teacher with the International Dance Teachers Association and later formed Kayzar.

dance school history

Kayzar began with one dance class in Wickford back in 2002. Soon the class became so popular that Kayzar started more classes in the surrounding areas. In the same year, Kayzar also began teaching in Southend. In 2007, with the support of Brentwood Borough Council Kayzar launched their dance classes in Brentwood offering subsidised fees for low income families and in 2008, Kayzar started dance classes in Basildon, and returned to Southend in 2010.

In 2010 Kayzar took up the challenge of developing their own dance studio in Basildon town centre. Fuelled with huge amounts of enthusiasm and help from members and their families Kayzar's Rhythm & Funk Studios was born. Since it's humble beginnings membership has blossomed and Kayzar now offer classes in many dance styles from traditional disciplines such as Ballet, Tap and Modern to the diverse aspects of Street, Popping and Breakin', as well as fitness classes including Zumba and Aerobic Dance.