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5 Seasons Restaurant
830 Guilford Ave
Baltimore, MD
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First Sunday of Every Month - 5 Seasons Monthly Hafla - Featuring live drumming and dancers. Professional and semi-professional dancers giving lessons all night. All you can eat Ethiopian and Middle Eastern buffet from 3:15 - 4pm. Doors open at 3pm, show is 4:00 - 6:30pm.
Info: 410-625-9787 or email Masani at gonatrl@aol.com
Tickets $15 in advance or $17 at the door |
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Decoy Lounge
Colony South Hotel
Clinton, MD |
Third Thursday each month - Yucy El-Banan presents "Arabian Nights", a Middle Eastern dance show featuring the best dancers in the Washington DC Metro Area. For more imformation, contact Yucy El-Banan at 703-509-9682, or email Yucyme@aol.com or visit www.bellydanceforlife.com |
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Casablanca Restaurant
1504 King Street
Alexandria, VA |
Last three Fridays each month - Yucy El-Banan presents "Arabian Nights", a Middle Eastern dance show featuring the best dancers in the Washington DC Metro Area. For more imformation, contact Yucy El-Banan at 703-509-9682, or email Yucyme@aol.com or visit www.bellydanceforlife.com |
December 2007: |
| Dec 1 |
Tribal Fusion
Cleopatra's Closet
265 S. VanDorn St
Alexandria, Va 22304 |
Energy & Strength from 11am - 12pm. Learn to infuse your dancing with energy & purpose. This workshop draws together Belladonna's two passions, energy work & belly dance. Learn Body movements, postures & meditations that will help you generate, balance & channel the flow of energy through your body. This 1 hr works shop is an introduction to principals such as yoga and qi gong , and how they can help you on your journey through dance $30. Then the Tribal Fusion combo workshop from 12:15pm - 2pm. Saucy tribal fusion combinations (mini choreography) that can be used for choreography or group improvisation. Non traditional blended with pure dance, a combination of traditional belly dance moves with a avant-garde flavor.This month features the "levels" combo.$35 or $60 for both workshops. Space is limited, register now to reserve your spot!! To register send your name, title of workshop(s)and payment via paypal to bellgypsy@aol.com www.belladonnadance.net |
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SwingTime Ballroom
2315 Belair Rd Suite A-3
Fallston, MD 21047
410-877-2633 |
The incomparable Morocco will be at Swingtime Ballroom in Fallston, MD
To add to your 'dance collection', she will be teaching her signature Oriental (including a slow oriental, comparative Romany(Sulukule, Ghawazee, and Zambra Mora), and the famous, mysterious Guedra!
On Saturday the 1st, from 6-8 there will be a show featuring Morocco, and some favorite local dancers.
Performance slots are limited, so if you would like to perform, please book early as preference is given to workshop participants.
Paypal is available at www.barefootdragon.com, simply add "Morocco" to the header (that goofy paypal fee will already be included), as well as which day you wish to take. For other payment options, please contact moragh_21030@yahoo.com. Cleopatras Closet will be vending Sat. only.
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Dec 1
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Sahara Dance
4631 41st Street
NW, Washington, DC
20016
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Drum Solo Choreography Workshop - Open to all levels! Learn a vibrant and upbeat drum solo choreography, full of accents and shimmies. Class is structured to be accessible to beginning dancers, offering modifications to challenge intermediate students. Time: 12:00 - 2:15 pm Cost: $30 in advance / $40 day of workshop http://saharadance.com/workshops/saturdays.php Contact: 202.362.4400
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Dec 1
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Virginia Wesleyan College
1584 Wesleyan Drive
Norfolk, VA
23502
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Taaj's Bellydance Workshop.This class will show you how to hear music in a new way that will expand the way that you hear and interpret your music. 9:00 am Doors open 9:30 to 11:30 (Workshop Part I). 1130-1200 (Bring your own lunch).12:00 to 2:00 (Workshop Part II).In the Batten Center Aerobics/Dance Room. See http://www.zbellydance.com
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Dec 1
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Sahara Dance
2147 P Street
NW, Washington, DC
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Student Hafla and Dance party! Join us for an end-of-fall student hafla and dance party. This is your oppertunity to join your classmates on the dance floor.
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Dec 2
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WAMEDA meeting
Dancer Store
Clinton, MD
2 pm Free!
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Just a reminder to let you know that there is an upcoming meeting on Dec 2 for WAMEDA Inc. The meeting is at the Dancer Store in Clinton, MD at 2 pm and is free to all so please join us even if you are not a member. We will have door prizes and a raffle--you could win a free membership! This is a great chance to meet and socialize with other local dancers at no cost to you. WAMEDA, Inc, a non-profit organiztion, provides the location and some light snacks.
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Dec 3
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Yoga East
222 Shopping Center Rd.
Stevensville,MD
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Veil Class at Yoga East Monday, December 3rd at 6PM
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Dec 8,9
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Guzman's Dance Studio
410 E Genesee St
Fayetteville, NY
13066
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Princess Farhana of Hollywood. http://www.princessfarhana.com/ If you can't get to Rak the Boat (see Feb. 4) she is only 6 hous away! 4 workshops and a show. Workshop 1 (Saturday 11am-1pm) Extreme Taxsim: "It will also provide the building blocks for beautiful abdominal technique, like belly rolls and flutters, and the amazing "flundulation"- a belly roll layered with a flutter! Class includes a detailed handout sheet- bring a veil and a towel, you WILL be sweating! Workshop 2 (Saturday 2-4pm) Hands and Arms. Workshop 3 (Sunday 11am-1pm) Improvisation. Workshop 4 (Sunday 2-4pm) Fusion or Con-Fusion. See info and reg under princess workshops at www.hannahs-hips.info/
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Dec 8
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Kelly's Herb House
401 Headquarters Drive
Millersville, MD
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"Egyptian Sampler: Sa'idi, Nubian, and Ghawazee" Learn more about the folkloric dances that form the roots of our dance. For each style, Latifa will give a short lecture, show authentic and derivative performances from her private video collection, explain and illustrate authentic costuming, and teach steps and combinations. Handouts provided.
$35 advance/$40 at the door. Register at www.bintbeled.com. Registration and shopping 11:30, workshop 12-2. For more information email latifa@bintbeled.com or call 410-544-4488.
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Dec 9
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Casablanca Restaurant
1504 King St.
Alexandria, Va
22314
12:00pm-4:00pm |
"Belly Dance for Life" first annual student showcase! Special preformances by Nimeera's Little Bits (ages 4yr-12) and Master Teacher and Preformer Faten Salama! Come and see Troupes, soloists and students (beginner thru advanced) from Yucy's "Belly Dance for Life". Admission is $20.00 and includes lunch. For more info please call Yucy at (703) 509-9682 or email yucy@bellydanceforlife.com |
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Dec 9
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Studio Nina Amaya
Regester Ave
Towson MD
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Atef Hassan, of Alexandria Egypt, teaches a workshop from 2:30 to 4:30. He will teach combinations and technique in Oriental Dance (bellydance). This workshop is open to all levels. Only 8 spots available. The only reservation is a paid reservation. I need 6 to run the workshop, so please let me know if you are coming! Come see Atef dance on December 2nd at the Hafla in Towson! He will be doing a traditional Egyptian folkloric dance, the tahtib. Send checks to Nina Amaya 1020 Regester Ave. Baltimore MD 21239 or use paypal. Information at 443-834-3191or nina@cavtel.net
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Dec 15
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Virginia Wesleyan College Batten Student
Center Dance Room
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April and Dvora, To the Earth tribe's founding members, will teach the fundamental steps and concepts of American Tribal Style (ATS) a la Fat ChanceBellydance. You'll begin with posture and the tribal spirit, learn basic steps and begin to put them together in group improvisation. Posture, attention, leading and following, core movements (3-5 slow and 3-5 fast), cueing, formations and leader/follower change. Time: 11:30am - 3:30pm Information: http://www.totheearth. com Registration: http://www.zbellydance.com For more information, e-mail Zuleika at zuleika@zbellydance .com, or call (757) 423-1211. Also Local tribal instructor Nadira will complement this instruction in her classes on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at Virginia Wesleyan College's dance room. Please contact her at nadira.dancer@ yahoo.com or by phone at (757) 362-4973 for more information. Nadira is taking inquiriesregarding the formation of a tribe.
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Dec 15
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Sahara Dance
4631 41st Street
NW, Washington, DC
20016
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Shimmies! Workshop - An Afternoon of Coin Jingling, Fringe Flying Fun! Come and review what you already know or learn a new way to jiggle. Guaranteed to be a great workout. Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Cost: $20 Information and registration: http://saharadance.com/workshops/saturdays.php Contact: 202.362.4400
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Dec 15
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Sahara Dance
4631 41st Street
NW, Washington, DC
20016
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Layering Movements Workshop. Layered movements can add intricacy and depth to your dance. Learn techniques and combinations to effortlessly combine two or more belly dance movements. Open to all levels! Time: 1:00 - 2:15 pm Cost: $20 Information and registration: http://saharadance.com/workshops/saturdays.php Contact: 202.362.4400
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Dec 16
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Studio Nina Amaya
1020 Regester Ave
Baltimore Md
21239
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Sunday, December 16, 2007, 3:30 PM. Another Rhythm and Jam session! Phone: 443-834-3191 RSVP at: http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/6782847/
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Dec 16
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Casablanca Restaurant
1504 King Street
Alexandria, VA
22314
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Join us for our annual end-of-fall student showcase featuring Sahara Dance student companies Raqs Caravan East and West, the Intermediate Repertoire class, Introduction to Tribal class and soloists. Highlighting student soloists and new student ensemble pieces, this will be an evening of belly dance variety and fun! 2 shows: 5pm and 8pm (Doors will open one half hour before each show. Seating is limited.) Cost: $15 Information and registration: http://saharadance.com/performances/ Contact: 202.362.4400
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Jan 5-11
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New York City
6 West 20th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues) - 2nd floor
Big Studio
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Don't miss this opportunity to study with master teachers in Morocco's big, clean, climate-controlled studio in the heart of Manhattan. 5hrs daily.The last week long event sold out 2 months in advance. See http://www.casbahdance.org/STUDIO.htm.
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Jan 12
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The New Deal Café
113 Centerway
Roosevelt Center
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
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Saturday, 8-10:45pm. Starlight Shimmy: A Night of Middle Eastern Dance at the New Deal Café.
Join us for an evening of performances by professional and semi-professional belly dancers.
Enjoy the delicious food and comfortable atmosphere of the New Deal Café while you are regaled by the sights and sounds of Middle Eastern dance. (301) 474-5642
http://www.newdealcafe.com/. http://www.zareendances.com/ss.
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Jan 19,20
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Global Education Center
4822 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN
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DaVid is an internationally acclaimed performer and instructor specializing in Rak Sharki, Bhangra, and Bollywood and one of the co-founders of the Ethnic Dance Academy in San Diego. Saturday, January 19 with Raks Sharki Combos at 11:30am and Bollywood for Bellydance at 2:30pm. Sunday's Bhangra workshop will begin at 11am, January 20. DaVid will also be available Sunday for private lessons by appointment at the Global Education Center (advance registration required--limited availability). Show Saturday at 7:30pm. Visit us at the following link for more information, pricing info and reg: http://madamexcostumes.com/davidworkshop. See http:/www.myspace.com/aljanoubmecda for more info. about host or to view video clips of DaVid.
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Jan 25
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Taste of Morocco
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January 25th - Show at Taste of Morocco with the Turkish Band Camp All Stars. Dancers include Artemis and Samira...others soon to be announced.
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Jan 26,27
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Maryland Youth Ballet
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January 26th drummer, dancer and musician workshops at Maryland Youth Ballet 12:30-1:30 Baby Beginner Doumbek workshop with Carmine Guida 1:45-3:45 (Drummers and Dancers) workshop with Carmine Guida and Samira 3:30-4:30 Melissa Murphy music workshop (TBD) January 26th evening - Jalsah. Still looking for venue. January 27th - private doumbek lessons available with Carmine. More details to follow see http://www.samirashuruk.com.
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Feb 3
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The New Deal Café
113 Centerway
Roosevelt Center
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
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WAMEDA Teachers Showcase of classes. Teachers, topics and location TBD. See
http://www.wameda.org/for updates.
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May 10,11
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American University's Greenberg Theatre
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The 6th Annual "Under a Desert Moon" Sahara Dance Student Gala will be held.
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Sept 13,14
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TBA
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WAMEDA Presents SADIE!!! Check out the U tube video, check on other U tube video, Google her, check her web site, IAMED Instructional and Performance Videos, her own "Temptations of Bellydance" DVD, etc., etc.Get ready for the Bellydance Blast from the Weekend Hafla Celebration of 2008 that will always be remembered!!!Official news release in upcoming Wameda Newsletter -Frankee Sunshine, 2008 WAMEDA Vice President of Programming
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Nov 16
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Middle Eastern Dance Pagent
Cherry Hill
New Jersey
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Jewel of the Nile; Middle Eastern Dance Pagent. Troupes or soloists. Grand prize Trip to compete in the US or abroad. http://www.TheDanceCoop@hotmail.com. Workshop featuring Dondi Bellydance Superstar. http://www.www.dondibellydancer.com
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