Leslie Zehr-CV
P E R S O N A L
I was born in Peru. I have been living in Egypt since 1985. I live with my two children in Cairo. I received my primary and University education in the USA. As a child I was a competitive Ice Skater. In my teenage years I studied dance and voice and was very active in semi-professional theatre. After High School I completed a certification as a Cosmetition/Make-up Artist. I worked for several years as a Make-up Artist in several theatres as well as for several large cosmetics companies. I then studied nutrition and worked (self-employed) selling nutritional supplements. I studied Biochemistry for four years at Virginia Tech; in my last year I changed my major and graduated with a BS in Psychology. While living in Egypt, I continued to study either through classes and workshops, or correspondence courses. In 1996 I began on of the first groups and Centers for Health and Well-being in Egypt. My Great Work is the Universal Dancer, which includes Sacred Dance, Alchemy and esoteric teachings. I also developed the Al-chemia Remedies (Egyptian Flower and Sacred Sites Remedies). Presently I am an instructor with the IMU, running The Centre in Cairo as well as teaching Sacred Dance and other workshops in Cairo and internationally.
E D U C A T I O N- C E R T I F I C A T I O N- D I P L O M A
Certified Cosmetition, Cosmetic Academy, USA, 1978
Dietary Consultant, International Institute of Natural Health Sciences, USA, 1980
BS in Psychology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, USA, 1986
Swedish Massage, Massage and Body Institute, UK, 1995
Diploma in Hypnotherapy, Institute of Natural Therapy, UK, 1996
International Certification in Aromatherapy, Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy, USA, 1997
Reiki Master, Egypt, 1997
International Certificate in Classical Homeopathy (LICH), London International College of Homeopathy, 2000
Touch for Health International Certificate-Part 1, January 2002
Touch for Health International Certificate-Part 2, April 2002
Psyche & Soma: Psychotherapy and the Body: Sandplay & Play Therapy April 2003
Sandplay: The Sacred Healing, April 2003
Crystal Therapy, Part 1, April 2003
Touch for Health International Certificate-Part 3, May 2007
Touch for Health International Certificate-Part 4, October 2007
Mayan Calendar and the Transformation of Consciousness with Carl Johan Calleman Ph.D.-IMU, November 2010
E D U C A T I O N - W O R K S H O P S & S H O R T C O U R S E S
Voice, Harry Ailster
Voice, Laverne Smith
Tap, Gerald Cummins
Jazz, Jay Norman
Ballet, New Jersey Ballet
Tai Chi, Elisa DeStephano
Voice, Antje Schimpf
Yoga, various instructors
Feldenkrais, Carol Ann Clouston
Astrology Essentials, Jenny Seymore, June 1999
Lotus Medicine & Qigong, November 2000
Healing Emotional Trauma, Mary Swaine, January 2001
Lotus Astrology, Robin Murphy
Bush Flower Essences, Ian Watson
Dreams & Alchemy, Marianne Fitzgerald, April 2002
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Osman Young, 2002
Tai Chi, Dr. Yehia Fawzy, 2002
Philosophy and Metaphysics, Dr. Juan Martin, June 2002
Tarot, Jacqueline Percy, July 2002
Introduction to Symbology and Numerology, Rita Hiri, January 2003
Flower of Life, Maureen St. Germain, May 2003
You are the Genie in the Bottle, Maureen St. Germain, May 2003
Numerology and Spiritual Mindfulness, Rita Hiri, February 2004
Numerology and Spiritual Mindfulness, Rita Hiri, March 2004
Cosmic Cross, Rita Hiri, December 2004
Tango Workshop 2008
P U B L I C A T I O N S – B O O K S
The Alchemy of Dance: Sacred Dance as a Path to the Universal Dancer, December 2008
P U B L I C A T I O N S – M A G A Z I N E S
Time Acceleration and the Mayan Calendar, BCA Chronicle, November 2008
Empowerment through the Healing Arts, BCA Chronicle, May 2008
Dance as a Spiritual Practice, BCA Chronicle, February 2008
Touch For Health: An Interview with Birgit Lindum, BCA Chronicle, December 2007
Aromatherapy and the Essential Oils of Egypt, BCA Chronicle, May 2007
The Uranus Opposition: “Life Begins at 40” or “Mid-life Crisis”? BCA Chronicle, April 2007
Al-chemia Remedies, Alchemy Journal, Winter 2006
http://www.alchemylab.com/AJ7-3.htm#Al-chemia_Remedies
Personal Alchemy, BCA Chronicle, May 2006
The Alchemy of Dance, Alchemy Journal, Autumn 2005
http://www.alchemylab.com/AJ6-3.htm#The_Alchemy_of_Dance_
Sacred Dance, Healing Springs Journal, August 2005
The Exotic Mango, Heliopolis Magazine, Summer 2001
Aromatherapy Pregnancy and Childbirth, Heliopolis Magazine, June 2001
Aromatherapy and Skin Care, Heliopolis Magazine, May 2001
The Sensual Way to Health, Insight Magazine, December 2000
P U B L I S H E D I N T E R V I E W S & R E V I E W S
All Time Therapies, Community Times, April 2011
Sphinx Festival A Belly Dancer’s Cultural Tour, NAFOURA Magazine, January 2010
Connect with Your Subconscious, Mother & Child Magazine, Jan/Feb 2007
Scent and sensibility, Al-Ahram Weekly, 27 April 2006
T H E A T R E – P E R F O R M A N C E
Leading Roles
On Broadway: A Musical Review, various songs
Tartuffe-Marianne
Scapino-Giancinta
Godspell-Robin
Hair-Crissy
Fantasticks-Mute
Company-Jenny
West Side Story-Graziella
Beyond America, various roles
Minor Roles/Chorus/Dancer
Annie Get You Gun-Chorus, Anything Goes-Angel, Once Upon a Mattress-Lady Lucille, No, No, Nannette-Dancer, Cabaret-Kit Kat Girl, Camelot-Lady of the Court
T H E A T R E – P R O D U C T I O N
Specialty Make-up
Rashoman. Zombie Prom
T V , I N T E R N E T & R A D I O I N T E R V I E W S
Sacred Dance Guild & Natural Rhythms, USA, July 2011
95.4 Radio Cairo, Cairo EGYPT, February 2011
WOON 1240, USA, August 2010
IMU Radio, USA, August 2010
http://imu.podbean.com/2010/08/12/imu-radio-interviews-leslie-zehr
MBC Korean TV September 2008
WRPI Radio USA, August 2005
C O N F E R E N C E S & E X P O S
The Body Temple, 8 January 2011, Veggie Fest Cairo, Giza, Egypt
The Alchemy of Dance, 5 December 2009 Sphinx Festival Egypt, Le Meridian Hotel, Giza Egypt
The Mayan Calendar, 1 November 2008, Body, Mind & Spirit Festival, Cairo Egypt
AROMATHERAPY presented by Leslie Zehr 27 February 2006, National Research Center, Dokki-Cairo, Egypt
R E S E A R C H
Al-chemia Remedies (Egyptian Flower and Sacred Sites Remedies) (2001-2004)
These flower and sacred sites remedies are made from plants indigenous to Egypt and two very sacred sites. The flower essences were prepared in Egypt 2001. The sacred site remedies in 2004.
Visit them at: www.EgyptianFlowerRemedies.com
Universal Dancer (2002-present)
This ancient dance is similar to the temple dances performed at Dendera temple in Luxor, Egypt. The dance works on the emotional, physical, spiritual and energetic level. www.UniversalDancer.com
W E B S I T E S – I N T E R N E T
Al-chemia Remedies-Egyptian Flower and Sacred Sites Remedies
www.EgyptianFlowerRemedies.com
Universal Dancer
The Essences of Egypt
Women’s Group for Health and Well-being Cairo (moderator)
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/womensgroupforhealth
Grandmother Spider (moderator)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GrandmotherSpider
Blog: Contemplating the Universe
http://blog.universaldancer.com
E M P L O Y M E N T
Cairo Coordinator, London International College of Homeopathy 1998-2000
I managed the Cairo side of the course, working with the students, keeping records of attendance, correspondence with the school, anything that needed to be done on this end.
Fitness and Wellness Program for CSA December 2002
Based on my experience, developing my own practice and the Women’s Group for Health and Well-being, I was hired to develop a Fitness and Wellness program for Community Services Association, Maadi-Cairo, EGYPT
Holistic Therapist, Self Employed 1996-current
I work with individuals on health and emotional related problems. I use many different body-mind modalities, Homeopathy, Hypnotherapy, Aromatherapy, Reiki, TFH, Sandplay and Chakra work.
Founder and Coordinator, Women’s Group for Health and Well-being 1996-current
The group offers monthly meeting for women interested in alternative therapies and self-awareness.
The Essences of Egypt 2004-current
A hub for Egypt past and present including a website, Al-chemia Remedies, essential oils, Aromatherapy products, education both in Egypt and exported.
Founder and Coordinator, Cairo Centre for Health and Well-being 2007-current
Formerly the Women’s Centre for Health and Well-being (1996-2007). The Centre now offers a sacred space for both men and women. I teach my own classes and workshops as well as hosting workshops for other instructors in related fields. The instructors are both from Egypt and abroad.
Lecturer & Workshop Instructor 2000-current
I do lectures and run workshops in Aromatherapy, Al-chemia Remedies (Egyptian Flower and Sacred Sites Remedies), Universal Dancer, Sacred Dance, Spiritual Astrology, Natural Beauty, Mayan Calendar and Reiki both in Egypt and abroad.
International Metaphysical University Instructor 2010-current
Al-chemia Remedies Course
Global Water Dances-Cairo Event Coordinator, Choreographer 2011
International event bringing public awareness to local water issues through the medium of dance.
L E C T U R E S, W O R K S H O P S & G A T H E R I N G S
2011
Ritual Trance Postures, December 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Circle of Sound Global Harmonization Winter Solstice, December 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
12:12 Portal Gathering, December 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Women's Full Moon Circle, December 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Ritual Trance Postures, November 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
11:11 Portal Gathering, November 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Women's Full Moon Circle, November 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Oneness Ceremony, October 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, October 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Circle of Sound Global Harmonization Autumn Equinox Ceremony, September 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, September 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
The Heroine’s Journey, September 2011, Edgar Cayce Institute ARE NYC, NYC, NY
The Heroine’s Journey, September 2011, Joy Lane Healing Center, Hollywood, MD
The Alchemy of Dance Workshop, September 2011, Joy Lane Healing Center, Hollywood, MD
The Heroine’s Journey, August 2011, Alignment Center, NYC, NY
The Alchemy of Dance Workshop, August 2011, Alignment Center, NYC, NY
Reiki 1, June 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Global Water Dances-Cairo, June 2011, Imbaba-Cairo, Egypt
Circle of Sound Global Harmonization Summer Solstice Ceremony, June 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, June 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Beginners Level, June 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Blending Workshop, May 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, May 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, May 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
The Heroine’s Journey, April 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, April 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Beginners Level, April 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
4:4:4 Portal Gathering, April 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, April 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
The Mayan Calendar: Welcome to the Evolution, March 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Circle of Sound Global Harmonization Spring Equinox Ceremony, March 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, March 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, March 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
The Mayan Calendar: Welcome to the Evolution, February 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
The Heroine’s Journey, February 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, February 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Egyptian Revolution/Peace Meditation, February 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, January 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
The Body Temple, Veggie Fest Cairo, January 2011, Giza, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, January 2011, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
2010
Circle of Sound Global Harmonization Winter Solstice Ceremony, December 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, December 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
12:12 Portal Gathering, December 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, December 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Universal Dance Tour November 2010, Cairo, Egypt,
11:11 Portal Gathering, November 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Conscious Co-creation Gathering, November 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, November 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Beginners Level, October 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, October 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
10:10 Portal Gathering, October 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, October 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, September 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies Lecture- 9/11 Open House, September 2010, META Center, NYC, NY
Egyptian Sacred Dance-Intermediate, September 2010, META Center, NYC, NY
The Mayan Calendar: Welcome to the Evolution, August 2010, META Center, NYC, NY
Aromatherapy and the Essential Oils of Egypt, August 2010, META Center, NYC, NY
Embodying the Divine Feminine, August 2010, META Center, NYC, NY
Aspects of the Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine, August 2010, META Center, NYC, NY
Al-chemia Remedies Practitioners Training Course, August-September 2010, META Center, NYC, NY
Egyptian Temple Dance Workshop, August-September 2010, META Center, NYC, NY
Conscious Convergence-Unity Gathering, July 2010, Central Park, NYC, NY
Egyptian Sacred Dance Workshop, July 2010, META Center, NYC, NY
Egyptian Sacred Dance-Intermediate, June-July 2010, Keystone Dance Studio, NYC, NY
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, June 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Beginners Level, May 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Intermediate Level, February-May 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, May 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, May 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
The Mayan Calendar: Welcome to the Evolution, May 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Intensive, April 26-30, 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, April 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, April 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, March 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, March 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, February 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon Gathering, February 2010, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Egyptian Sacred Dance, January 2010, Keystone Dance Studio, NYC, NY
Egyptian Sacred Dance, January 2010, Alignment Center, NYC, NY
2009
Sacred Dance Course-Intermediate Level, September-December 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon, December 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
12:12 Portal Meditation, December 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Beginners Level, December 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Workshop, December 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sphinx Festival Egypt, December 2009, Le Meridian Hotel, Giza Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, December 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies and New Moon, November 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Beginners Level, November 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
11:11 Portal Meditation, November 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, November 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Autumn Equinox Celebration, October 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Reiki 1, October 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, October 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
09-09-09 Activation, September 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, September 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Egyptian Sacred Dance, August 2009, Keystone Dance Studio, NYC, NY
Al-chemia Remedies, November 2009, META Center, NYC, NY
Egyptian Sacred Dance, August 2009, META Center, NYC, NY
The Essences of Egypt, July 2009, META Center, NYC, NY
Tarot Course, June 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, May 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Beginners Level, March-June 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Intermediate Level, January-June 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
6th Day Midpoint Mayan Calendar Celebration, May 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, April 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
The Mayan Calendar: Welcome to the Evolution, April 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, March 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Vibrational Archetypes, March 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, February 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Workshop, February 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Healing Massage Workshop, January 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Full Moon Meditation, January 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Workshop, January 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
The Essences of Egypt, January 2009, Le Meridian Hotel, Giza Egypt
Reiki 1, January 2009, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
2008
Healing Massage Workshop, November-December 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
6th Day Mayan Calendar Celebration, November 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Al-chemia Remedies, November 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Egyptian Sacred Dance, August 2008, Nurtures Path, NYC, NY
Egyptian Sacred Dance, July 2008, META Center, NYC, NY
Sacred Dance Workshop, June 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Aromatherapy Skincare Workshop, June 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Everyday Aromatherapy Workshop, May 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
The Mayan Calendar, May 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
5th Night Midpoint Mayan Calendar Celebration, May 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Everyday Aromatherapy Workshop, March 2008, Maadi-Cairo, Egypt
Aromatherapy and the EO of Egypt Lecture, March 2008, Maadi-Cairo Egypt
Sacred Dance Workshop, March 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Massage Workshop, February 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Workshop, February 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Intermediate Level, January-June 2008, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
2007
Sacred Dance Course-Intermediate Level, October-December 2007, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Egyptian Sacred Dance, September 2007, NYC, NY
Rebirthing the Goddess Retreat, August 2007, Olney, Maryland
The Alchemy of Dance Workshop, July 2007, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Aromatherapy/Healing Massage, May 2007, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Esoteric Aromatherapy Workshop, May 2007, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Aromatherapy and the EO of Egypt Lecture, April 2007, Maadi-Cairo Egypt
Natural Beauty Workshop, March 2007, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Beginners Level, March-June, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Aromatherapy for Kids Course, March 2007, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Spiritual Astrology Course Part 2, March 2007, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Aromatherapy and the EO of Egypt Lecture, February 2007, Zamalek-Cairo Egypt
Tap for Kids Course, February-March 2007, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Spiritual Astrology Course Part 1, February 2007, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance for Kids Course, January-May 2007, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Intermediate Level, January-June 2007, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
2006
Aromatherapy Skincare Workshop, December 2006, Zamalek-Cairo Egypt
Aromatherapy and the EO of Egypt Workshop, November 2006, Zamalek-Cairo Egypt
Natural Beauty Workshop, November 2006, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Tap for Kids Course, November 2006, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Aromatherapy and the EO of Egypt Workshop, October 2006, Maadi-Cairo Egypt
Aromatherapy and the EO of Egypt Lecture, October 2006, Maadi-Cairo Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Beginners Level, September-October 2006-, Zamalek-Cairo, Egypt
Hypnotherapy Lecture, September 2006, Maadi-Cairo Egypt
Sacred Dance Course-Beginners Level, September-December 2006, Maadi- Cairo, Egypt
The Alchemy of Dance Lecture, August 2006, Seattle, WA, USA
The Alchemy of Dance Workshop, August 2006, Redmond WA, USA
The Essences of Egypt Workshop, August 2006, Redmond WA, USA
Universal Dancer Lecture, August 2006, Grass Valley, CA, USA
The Alchemy of Dance Workshop, July 2006, Saratoga Springs NY, USA
2005
The Alchemy of Dance Lecture, 2005, Silver Springs MD, USA
The Alchemy of Dance Workshop, 2005, Silver Springs MD, USA
The Alchemy of Dance Lecture, 2005, Madison WI, USA
The Alchemy of Dance Workshop, 2005, Madison WI, USA
The Alchemy of Dance Workshop, 2005, Saratoga Springs NY, USA
Universal Dancer Lecture, 2005, Saratoga Springs NY, USA
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