Belly News

May Belly News (4/17/09)

Dearest Dancers, (if you are getting this in error, let me know. If you already got this, let me know? And if you just feel like letting me know you got this, I's appreciate it- still working out kinks. I did NOT get it from myself last time, but I know at least one person did.) I am attempting something new, which is to send out a newsletter from the wonderful www.marylandbellydance.com site. I don't know what it will look like, but if successful I will send it out again, maybe in a month.... any feedback is appreciated! I am excited about many upcoming events: You can join www.marylandbellydance.com for free and get your own page. You can also join www.meetup.com/Baltimore-DC-Bellydance/ for free! Both sites offer a calendar of bellydance events in the area. I am teaching a series of veil choreography workshops that will be performed by anyone who learns it at Artscape, July 17th! What fun, I hope you'll join us! Amer's Cafe is starting haflas, again! "Amer's Cafe Spring Revival Hafla" Sunday, April 26, 2009, Doors open 3:00P.M. Show time 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. $25 May 2nd- Herdeljezi International Romani (Gypsy) Festival 2009 The ONLY Romani (Gypsy) Festival of it’s kind on the East Coast! 3215 Powder Mill Rd Adelphi, MD 20783 INFO: www.wmfolklifecenter.org (Click on the "Herdeljezi" button) or email admin@wmfolklifecenter.org May 3rd- slight changes to the All Seasons Hafla featuring Nadirah Nasreen- We will have the BUFFET BEFORE the SHOW, and not take an intermission... you can come in as early as 3pm, but the show will start at 4pm... May 9th- "Moments of Magic", MiaNaja's Magical Mothers Day Show! Pricing Mother's Day $25, Regular Adult $20, Child $10 35 Belly dance acts.... what more can I say? Tuesday, May 12, 8-9:30pm Amina Salah Workshop! She's back from Colorado and teaching at my home studio! Egyptian style dance, with feeling.... May 17, Meklena teaches workshops on Shimmies and Spins in Columbia! May 17, Amina teaches down in Chesapeake Beach. Contact Carmen (410) 257-9602 for registration, or look on the meetup for more info! May 23rd has an SCA event where we are squeezing in some bellydancing, and even the Artscape workshop... May 30, Masani Noor has asked me to teach a workshop at the studio where she teaches- Shimmies for Work and Play! May 30th is also the Belly Bacchanalia at Joe Squared, featuring Kallisti Tribal! Does that sound fun or what? June 7 is the All Seasons Hafla again, and June 13 there will be workshops and performances byy New York and local dancers... find the details at www.bellydancebaltimore.com very soon.... -- www.NinaAmaya.com 443-834-3191 www.AllSeasonsHafla.com http://www.meetup.com/Baltimore-DC-Bellydance/ WORKSHOPS {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=2} Jewels Belly Dance Co. @ 0 See Description {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1236} The Gibby Art Center Annex in Middletown De,w tribal improv workshop... Nina Amaya @ Studio NinaAmaya {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1230} Nina Amaya’s group veil choreography will be taught at workshops. One workshop is $20, take it twi... Nina Amaya @ 0 See Description {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1053}

Shimmies for Work and Play

Maani Noor is hosting this workshop. bdtofe@aol.com 443-739-9... PERFORMANCES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=3} MiaNaja al Sephira @ All Seasons Hafla {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1041} Provi of MODE and Raks Divas will both be performing at this month's Hafla.... MiaNaja al Sephira @ Slayton House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1042} MiaNaja's annual show promises to be one of her best ever. She's pulling in friends all over the Eas... Amartia @ Slayton House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1068} Join Amartia and her student troupe Cinque Terra at Mianaja's Moments of Magic hafla. for more info... Eva Nadira @ Slayton House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1239} MiaNaja's Mother's Day Hafla... Nina Amaya @ Slayton House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1231} MiaNaja's Moments of Magic Hafla- huge bellydance show- Nina Amaya and Belly Dance Delight will be a... Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance @ Anne Arundel Community College {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=646} Latifa and Banat al-Beled perform for American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Anne Arundel Community... Nina Amaya @ {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1233} At the MAryland Faerie Festival! Email Nina for more information...... SUNDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi @ Saffron Dance Studio {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=113} Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi @ 0 See Description {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=113} Yucy @ Colony South {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=158} MONDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Nina Amaya @ Studio Nina Amaya {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=2} Naimah @ Meadow Mill {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=5} Belly Dance Delight @ Studio Nina Amaya {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=100} Piper @ Meadow Mill {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=106} MiaNaja al Sephira @ Studio MiaNaja {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=133} @ 0 See Description {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=190} TUESDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Amartia @ 0 See Description {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=4} Amartia @ {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=4} Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance @ Kellys Herb House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=101} Despina Bast @ Severna Park Community Center {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=110} MiaNaja al Sephira @ Slayton House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=133} WEDNESDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Nina Amaya @ Studio Nina Amaya {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=2} Naimah @ Studio MiaNaja {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=5} Damiena @ Merritt Athletic Club {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=6} Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi @ Saffron Dance Studio {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=113} MiaNaja al Sephira @ Studio MiaNaja {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=133} Zobeide @ {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=141} THURSDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance @ Kellys Herb House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=101} Shems @ MAC Wellness Center, Downtown {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=123} MiaNaja al Sephira @ Studio MiaNaja {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=133} FRIDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Nina Amaya @ Studio NinaAmaya {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=2} Bastet @ Avalon Yoga Studio {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=93} MiaNaja al Sephira @ Studio Inspire {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=133} SATURDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Egyptian Sun @ Johns Hopkins University {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=119} Okay, did that work?

(+/-) May Belly News (4/16/09)

TEST WORKSHOPS {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=2} Jewels Belly Dance Co. @ 0 See Description {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1236} The Gibby Art Center Annex in Middletown De,w tribal improv workshop... Nina Amaya @ Studio NinaAmaya {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1230} Nina Amaya’s group veil choreography will be taught at workshops. One workshop is $20, take it twi... Nina Amaya @ 0 See Description {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1053}

Shimmies for Work and Play

Shimmies for Work and Play! Maani Noor is hosting this worksho... PERFORMANCES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=3} MiaNaja al Sephira @ All Seasons Hafla {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1041} Provi of MODE and Raks Divas will both be performing at this month's Hafla.... MiaNaja al Sephira @ Slayton House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1042} MiaNaja's annual show promises to be one of her best ever. She's pulling in friends all over the Eas... Amartia @ Slayton House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1068} Join Amartia and her student troupe Cinque Terra at Mianaja's Moments of Magic hafla. for more info... Eva Nadira @ Slayton House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1239} MiaNaja's Mother's Day Hafla... Nina Amaya @ Slayton House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1231} MiaNaja's Moments of Magic Hafla- huge bellydance show- Nina Amaya and Belly Dance Delight will be a... Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance @ Anne Arundel Community College {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=646} Latifa and Banat al-Beled perform for American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Anne Arundel Community... Nina Amaya @ {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?scheduleId=1233} At the MAryland Faerie Festival! Email Nina for more information...... SUNDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi @ Saffron Dance Studio {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=113} Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi @ 0 See Description {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=113} Yucy @ Colony South {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=158} MONDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Nina Amaya @ Studio Nina Amaya {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=2} Naimah @ Meadow Mill {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=5} Belly Dance Delight @ Studio Nina Amaya {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=100} Piper @ Meadow Mill {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=106} MiaNaja al Sephira @ Studio MiaNaja {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=133} @ 0 See Description {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=190} TUESDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Amartia @ 0 See Description {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=4} Amartia @ {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=4} Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance @ Kellys Herb House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=101} Despina Bast @ Severna Park Community Center {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=110} MiaNaja al Sephira @ Slayton House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=133} WEDNESDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Nina Amaya @ Studio Nina Amaya {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=2} Naimah @ Studio MiaNaja {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=5} Damiena @ Merritt Athletic Club {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=6} Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi @ Saffron Dance Studio {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=113} MiaNaja al Sephira @ Studio MiaNaja {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=133} Zobeide @ {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=141} THURSDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance @ Kellys Herb House {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=101} Shems @ MAC Wellness Center, Downtown {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=123} MiaNaja al Sephira @ Studio MiaNaja {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=133} FRIDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Nina Amaya @ Studio NinaAmaya {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=2} Bastet @ Avalon Yoga Studio {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=93} MiaNaja al Sephira @ Studio Inspire {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=133} SATURDAYS CLASSES {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?eventId=1} Egyptian Sun @ Johns Hopkins University {http://marylandbellydance.com/schedule.php?comId=119} Enter text here that goes below schedule lists. Please promote Maryland group for members and links. THANK YOU!!!!!!

(+/-) October Belly News (10/01/07)

Nina Amaya’s October Bellynews

I have been sending out this newsletter monthly for over 2 years now, although some of you are getting it for the first time. The address list has grown to hundreds and I have gotten a lot of ‘thanks for the news’ emails and a few ‘take me off’s (usually when people move). I’m not sure I can continue; running the monthly hafla, classes I teach, performances and a troupe- and I need to TAKE classes, of course. So, this might be the last one. Or maybe someone wants to help, if this is a resource people really want. There IS Habibi Hon AND MD Meetup where you can look up information.

Feedback appreciated. (but not soo much the "why didn’t you put in my event?" feedback... sigh, no one is omnicient, though I try.)

Monday October 1- every Monday evening! A master teacher! See her dance to live music at the All Seasons Hafla October 7.
Piper's Level I class 7-830
Piper's Level II class 8-930

Meetup Calendar

October 2, 1pm Daytime class! Belly Dance Basics-drop in class
Tuesdays and Thursdays- Nina Amaya
Lunchtime 45 minute class at the Downtown MAC Wellness Center! Starting in September on Tuesdays and Thursdays, a drop in class for just $10!
655 President Street PHONE: 410.625.5000 at the end of 83 south!


October 3 Wednesday nights at the Timonium MAC- Bellydance 1 and Belly Dance 2 w/Nina Amaya
7pm - advanced class We will work on challenging moves and combinations
Bring finger cymbals and veil, or borrow mine. Fast, short veil choreography taught in October
Slow, long veil choreography taught in November. Zils every week.
www.NinaAmaya.com
8pm- Beginnng class- learn posture, moves, and a short sassy choreography- no veil or cymbals needed
Bring a friend who signs up for the session and receive a free coin belt!


Belly Dance: Wellness and Workout Series with Rebecca in Silver Spring
Connect with your inner dancer and experience belly dance from the core.
http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/6296354


Mia Naja- children's classes!
Baby bellydance 4-8 yr olds classes at Slayton House on Saturdays starting October 6
Mommy and Me for 6-12 yr olds same day
MiaNaja


Sunday, October 7, 2007, 12:30 PM
Middle Eastern Music class! Filling up- lots of fun!
12-30-2pm, $15 1020 Regester Ave. Baltimore , MD 21239
Middle Eastern music class with Melissa of "Ishtar", Pittsburg's classic bellydance band
Learn basic Middle Eastern melodies to play on any instrument
Drummers will learn how to play with an ensemble and change rhythms within a song
Basic knowledge of rhythms will be helpful
Sheet music will be available to borrow or to purchase
For class registration, please contact Meetup Calendar
Visit Dorku for sheet music downloads.


ALL SEASONS HAFLA at the Cafe Spice, October 7th, 2007, 330-6pm (321 York Rd, Towson)
Grand Opening with Live Music! Excellent Indian Food Buffet and Show, open dancing to the band! $20
The Five Seasons Hafla has been Relocated and renamed!
Please come out to support the Hafla built by the Bellydancers, of the Bellydancers and for the Bellydancers
Melissa and Ken, of Pittsburg's classic belly dance band, ISHTAR, will be in town and playing with local percussionists- our own Rashid Aladeen on riq and Zhenya on darbuka.
Ishtar's My Space Page
This is the place where dancers learn to perform for an audience:
student members of Nina’s "Belly Dance Delight" and Piper’s students will perform
MiaNaja's student, Epiphany, and Sara Beth will dance, And Jeannie and Erin will do a duet!
Professional dancers also perform for us- Piper, co-director of the Daughters of Rhea, will dance with the band, and so will Kostana!
Kostana specializes in dancing to Live Turkish music!
Piper won Belly Dancer of the Year in 2000, and danced to live music 7 nights a week in Greece for years- I am so excited to have her dance for us! Her mother is a professional belly dancer and teacher in Athens, Greece.
There will be open dancing to the live music!
Put your sparklies on!
To send a student or to dance in an upcoming show, please email nina@cavtel.net
(taking January applications)


Despina Bast Belly Dance Class
New 8 Week Session
New 8 week session in Pasadena, MD from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Visit Gypsy Fusion for more info


BALKTOBERFEST 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 6 pm to 2 am
Sponsored by The Balkanics & World Music Folklife Center
Over 6000 sq. ft of Maple dance floor!
2 stages running alternately!
12+ bands! (representing various Balkan cultures and a few others).
Visit Balktoberfest
Hollywood Ballroom
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904
(just minutes from the capital beltway!)
Tickets sold at the door:
$28 for adults, $20 for students with a valid ID, $10 under 18, children under 6 no charge


Info on Takoma Park Folk Festival


Info on BIRDS Festival


October 14, 2007
5th Annual Turkish Festival
DC: Pennsylvania Ave between 13th & 14th
Turkmen and Uyghur dances will be part of SilkRoadDanceCo’s contribution to this free family event in downtown DC.
Turkish Festival


Saidi class with Atef from Egypt- 6 weeks!
Monday or Tuesday nights in Towson- weigh in! Limited to 7 students
email nina@cavtel.net


Workshop w/ Yousra El- Banan
Saturday, October 20, 2007, 2:00 PM Yousra El-Banan (popularly known as Yucy!)
Towson MD
2 hours of Modern Egyptian bellydance!
Only 8 students allowed!
PLEASE RSVP, as the workshop WILL not happen w/out 8 students.
The only true reservation is a paid reservation, as this is a space-limited class.
http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/6417763


Naimah's New Dance Session
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Beginning Belly Dance I: 6:45-8:15 pm
Beginning Belly Dance II: 8:15-9:45 pm
Location: Carver Center for the Arts (through CCBC).
http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/6295055


Karim Nagi of Turbo Tabla October 27 & 28 @ Sahara Dance
Silver Spring
rachel@saharadance.com


Gypsy Fusion 2nd Annual Hafla
Saturday October 27th, 2007
Laurel Gray Teaching Bollywood 10AM - 1PM
Asharah Teaching Pops, Lock & Tick-Tocks 2PM-4PM
Gypsy Fusion


Wednesday October 31st at 8pm
Mark your calendars for a special evening of Halloween Magic
One hour show with multiple dancers, sizzling dinner special and "magic" drinks
For more information contact: Devra Johari at devrajohari@yahoo.com
Sizzling Bombay
2108 Emmorton Rd. Suite 3
Bel Air, MD 21015


ALL SEASONS HAFLA at the Cafe Spice
November 4th, 2007
330-6pm
(321 York Rd, Towson)
Kallisti Tribal, Baltimore, MD
Jewels Belly Dance Company, Bear, DE
Sahmiah Ahlam, Eugenia, Jennah, Nina Amaya, Jehna, Layla Leianni


FROM MIANAJA:
Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11
DANCERS: RAQ THE CAMERA!
Soloists only. Just bring yourselves, 1 costume (plus 1 backup costume), and freshly washed, moisturized face, hair styled
All makeup and photographic supplies will be provided
Contact AZHIA for professional references, samples of work, payment of deposits, and to schedule your appointment.
Azhia
215-400-0572


Nov. 17, 2007 Gul-I-Bakkawalli
Thomas Jefferson Theater
SilkRoadDanceCo performs a guest role as Persian fairies in Asha Vattakutti’s choreographic version of traditional Indian fairy tale
The production premiered in 2006 as part of the Kennedy Center’s Local Dance Commissioning Project.
Idea Dancers Calendar


The incomparable Morocco will be at Swingtime Ballroom in Fallston, MD
DECEMBER 1st and 2nd, 2007!
Ruta Moragh, Barefoot Dragon


DECEMBER 2nd
ALL SEASONS HAFLA at the Cafe Spice
321 York Rd, Towson
Amustela, Wash., DC
The Ladies of Sansar, DC
Carey, Laurel, MD
Kaoru, Baltimore, MD
Carrie, Bel Air, MD
Verve Tribal, Baltimore, MD
and more TBA....
Nina Amaya
443-834-3191

(+/-) September Belly News (9/01/07)

September bellynews Nina Amaya’s Bellynews If you want off my list, just tell me- if you want to forward any of this to someone, go ahead! I am recovering from a bout with melanoma, but will be ready to teach and perform in a few weeks. Thanks to all who have sent good wishes! Please visit my site or my house for veils- I can still dye stuff to match your costumes, “look ma, one arm!”) and get those moles checked.... Scroll down for more info on each subject! 1. Belly Dancing Classes with Nina Amaya Beginner Tues. 9/19-10/17, 6:45pm Adv. Beginner Tues.9/19-10/17, 8:15pm Carver Center, 938 York Rd., Towson www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed/spring/le_dance.htm (CRC location) 1A. DAYTIME CLASS! FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 10AM, TOWSON kids welcome! 2. September 10th, Baltimore: Five Seasons Show and Workshops! Ruta and MiaNaja teaching and headlining. (I am sorry, but due to a funeral, I will NOT be vending or performing.) 3. Latifa’s Millersville, MD new session September 5th through October 17th beginning Workshop, Saturday September 9th: Traveling Steps. September 14th through October 19th Bootcamp classes www.bintbeled.com/classes.htm 4.September 14, 2006 – January 26, 2007 Devra Johari teaches belly Dance in Bel Air! devrajohari@yahoo.com 5. SEPTEMBER 17: PERCUSSION STUDY GROUP WITH SIDQI (Brad Sidwell) www.raks-n-rhythms.com 6. DC Tribal Cafe the last sunday of the month featuring Naimah, Belladonna or Mavi and Benat Baharat. Doors open at 6 show starts at 7. @ the Asylum located at 2471 18th St. NW. Admission is $10 7. September 23 – 24 Suha Azar in DC! September 30 – October 1 balahadiamark@yahoo.com 8. Aziza will perform and teach for WAMEDA! September 16-17, 2006 www.wameda.org/haflaworkshops.html 9.Trillian teaches in Timmonium Beginner classes are on Tuesday nights, beginning Sept 12: 7:00 - 7:30 pm - Mommy and Me Belly Dance 7:30 - 8:30 - Introduction to Belly Dance 10.In October- Dansations! and 1002 Nights, the Tale Continues.... 1. Arabian Belly Dance with Nina Amaya $45 for 5 classes Beginning classes: Instruction in techniques, rhythms, veil, finger cymbals. The beginning class will learn a short and easy choreography. Tuesdays 9/19-10/17, 6:45- 8:15pm at 938 York Rd., Towson (2nd session Tuesdays, 10/24-12/5, 6:45- 8:15pm) Intermediate classes: The intermediate class will learn more combinations, learn to dance with their zills (finger cymbals) and veils. Tuesdays 9/19-10/17, 8:15- 9:45pm at 938 York Rd., Towson (2nd session Tuesdays, 10/24-12/5, 8:15- 9:45pm) No classes on Halloween or election night! People of all shapes and sizes are welcome. Wear comfortable attire: tee shirt and leggings are suggested, and a scarf for your hips. Veils are 3 yds of a light material; silk veils are available for purchase in class. Zills can be purchased online or at the store Comics Kingdom in Hampden. Inexpensive zills are also available at local bookstores like Barnes and Noble- in the “Bellydance in a Box” Kit. To register online: www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed/spring/le_dance.html My classes are the ones at the CRC location: #s 70429, 70430, 70431 and 70434. Registration information is on the left sidebar. 1A. DAYTIME CLASS! FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 10AM, My little girl wants to go to bellydance class, so I’m having one at my house- only $5 as you will have to put up with my daughter and any other children who would like to come- if interest is high, it will become a weekly class. 1020 Regester Ave. TOWSON 21239 443-834-3191 2. “The Double Teacher Feature” Workshops and Hafla At the 5 Seasons Restaraunt 830 Guilford Avenue Baltimore, MD 21201 September 10th Schedule: 11:00-11:30 Registration 11:30-1:00 Ruta teaches technique for dancing with a sword. This one is for the warrior goddesses. 1:00-1:30 Lunch (please pack a light lunch) 1:30-3:00 Mia Naja recently certified in the Amaya technique be teaching Flamenco, fusion Zambra Mora and Gitana (Spanish gypsy) style dance. 4:00 Live show featuring Ruta Moraugh and Mia Naja el Sephira 3. Tuesday night classes begin Tuesday, September 5 (right after Labor Day). Please note the change in start date! (I moved it up so that we could all go see the Belly Dance Superstars show in Annapolis, which fell on a Tuesday night. Right after I had 500 flyers printed, they changed the date of their show!! It was just too complicated to change back.) Tuesday night classes are choreography based. You’ll be learning proper dance technique and mastering a series of movements that interpret the music we’re working with. There will be emphasis on expression and transitions, to make your dance a complete work of art! On the final night of the session, there is a class party (7-9 PM). Each class will show off the dance they learned for the other students. These classes are a lot of fun. 6 week session, $75. During this session only, there will be a Video Night at Kelly's, 7-10 PM, on September 26th. Details TBA. Thursday night Bootcamp classes begin Thursday, September 14. No choreography, no frills -- just technique and drills to make you a better dancer. You'll work up a sweat and improve your skills! Register for the whole session ($75) or drop in whenever you want ($20 per class). Sign up for both nights and get a $10 discount! To register for a class session or find more info, go to www.bintbeled.com/classes.htm. Second Saturday Workshop, Saturday September 9th: Traveling Steps. Learn to move with grace and be light on your feet. Students will explore the concepts of moving with focus and energy; creating different moods through the way you move; how to adapt specific traveling steps to different styles of music and performing environments. Latifa will teach a variety of traveling step combinations. Bring a veil. Suitable for all levels. Workshop will be held at Kelly’s Herb House, 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD. $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 Latifa 4. Fall 2006 Belly Dance Classes With Devra Johari County Ballet 2232 Old Emmorton Rd. (Off 924 & Wheel Rd. behind the Festival Shopping Center) Bel Air, MD 410-515-0031(Studio) 410-937-0024 (Devra) Thursday Nights 7:00 – 8:00 pm Intermediate (check with instructor for eligibility) 8:00 – 9:00 Beginner 16 Week Session begins September 14, 2006 – January 26, 2007 No Class November 23, December 21, 28, and January 4th 5. SEPTEMBER 17: PERCUSSION STUDY GROUP WITH SIDQI (Brad Sidwell): Don't miss this opportunity to review and practice techniques learned in Souhail's workshops before he returns in October! This class is FREE to all who have taken any previous workshop offered by Raks-n-Rhythms. Drop-ins & Beginners who have not taken a previous class with us are WELCOME, and are only $5.00 per class. Beginner Technique Review: 1pm-1:45pm Advanced Technique Review: 2:15pm-3pm Classes are in our home in Arlington, VA. Please let us know if you are coming: Call (703) 867-8533 or email sidqi2@yahoo.com Another study group OCTOBER 15! Raks-N-Rhythms Fall Calendar Update: OCTOBER 20-22 - ARAB MUSIC WEEKEND WITH SOUHAIL KASPAR & NASER MUSA! Two days of music workshops, plus special drum solo workshop for dancers! Learn how to do a live drum solo with Souhail, one of the top soloists in this country! The weekend begins with a LIVE ARABIC DANCE PARTY - Friday, October 20 at the Casablanca Restaurant, Alexandria, VA - 10pm, $10 Cover ($15 minimum spend in restaurant on drinks/appetizers) Souhail & Naser perform Songs of Love & Passion from the Arabic Gulf, including lively Khaliji music & traditional Egyptian music. Special bellydance performances by Shems and Lotus Niraja plus lots of open dancing for everyone! To hear a sample from their Khaliji CD go to: RT Productions. Call 571.332.4865 to reserve your tickets, or buy them on-line at our secure website: www.raks-n-rhythms.com (Paypal Tickets are $11/each to offset service charges). OCTOBER 21 & 22 - Weekend Arabic Music Classes at Montgomery College in Takoma Park, MD include: Fundamentals of Egyptian Dumbek Intermediate/Advanced Egyptian Dumbek Arabic Riq Drum Solo for Dancers Maqam, Improvisations & Ornamentations in Arabic Music Arabic Ensemble Class (voice & instrumental) 6. 7. Suha Azar in DC! Master Lebanese Oriental Dance Instructor returns to the DC area to teach two brand new workshops on tabla technique and Lebanese Oriental. Suha Azar is a Lebanese Oriental Dance instructor from Beirut, Lebanon. Her depth of knowledge is contributed to being born in a family of folkloric dancers and artists. Suha’s dance lineage harks back to an older style from Lebanon. This predates what the oriental dance community within and outside Lebanon believes is the original Lebanese Oriental style. There has been a “disconnect” between the older Lebanese style and the current, modern, interpretation, which can be attributed to the influences of Nadia Jamal and the Lebanese civil war. After the civil war, the Lebanese Oriental dance scene started up again and dancers looked to Nadia Jamal for inspiration because the older style was almost lost. Fortunately, Suha Azar is one of the last remaining experts in the original Lebanese style and hopes to show the world what Lebanese style is really about. To learn more about Suha, check out her website at www.suhaazar.com. Suha will be continuing on previous themes that she taught at her first workshop series in the DC area. However, she will be giving more emphasis on technique and combinations. This September, Suha will be focusing on Lebanese style tabla technique as well as Lebanese Oriental. These workshops will be spread out over two weekends for flexibility. Sign up fast because space is limited! September 23 – 24 Where: Studio Artemis: 2945 Woodstock Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. For directions, call Mark Balahadia @ 703-508-0959. When: Saturday: Lebanese style tabla technique Sunday: Lebanese Oriental technique + choreography with an emphasis on arms and hands Registration at 9:30 am and workshop from 10 am – 1 pm. Payment: Price: $150 for both days and $90 for one day if you pay before September 11. After September 11, the price is $160 and $100. Please email Mark at balahadiamark@yahoo.com to confirm your space in the workshop. Once you are confirmed a space, please pay via paypal: balahadiamark@yahoo.com September 30 – October 1 Where: Studio Artemis: 2945 Woodstock Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. For directions, call Mark Balahadia @ 703-508-0959. When: Saturday: Lebanese style tabla technique Sunday: Lebanese Oriental technique + choreography with an emphasis on arms and hands Registration at 9:30 am and workshop from 10 am – 1 pm. Payment: Price: $150 for both days and $90 for one day if you pay before September 18. After September 18, the price is $160 and $100. Please email Mark at balahadiamark@yahoo.com to confirm your space in the workshop. Once you are confirmed a space, please pay via paypal: balahadiamark@yahoo.com 8. September 16-17, 2006 www.wameda.org/haflaworkshops.html The form to sign up for this year's hafla for the dinner and workshops is now online at www.wameda.org! It is on the home page, toward the top. Aziza, 2003 IAMED Cabaret Dancer of the Year, 2002 Belly Dancer of the Universe, 2002 Belly Dancer of the Year and 2001 Best Soloist, will present a special master's class this year, a drum solo, on Sunday! We are also offering new discounts this year--tables of 8 for the dinner, paid at the same time, are a $50 discount off the price for 8 dinners. (Please note it on the form until I update the website again). Workshop prices include lunch--what other workshop provides that for you, so that you don't have to try and find lunch and get back on time for class? It should be a great set of classes and a wonderful show--many of our local teachers are performing, including Latifa, a past WAMEDA President, Yasmin, Lotus and Piper just to name a few! 9. Trillian will begin teaching at the Megan Rich Physical Therapy studio (see www.meganrichpt.com/) in Timonium, on Deerco Rd. just south of Padonia Rd. Trillian is a student of the Piper Method of American Belly Dance (www.pipermethod.com/), and has studied and performed with Piper and others for several years. She has over 10 years' experience in modern dance, jazz, and ballet, and an extensive background in anatomy and physiology. Her teaching style combines the step-wise approach of the Piper Method, including an emphasis on precision movements, strong posture, and safe dancing, with the structured exercises of classical dance, emphasizing fluidity and flexibility. Beginner classes are on Tuesday nights, beginning Sept 12: 7:00 - 7:30 pm - Mommy and Me Belly Dance This class is intended for children ages 3-7, with parental participation. The class will combine the teaching principles of the Piper Method with elements from early childhood music and dance education. Students will learn about different Middle Eastern rhythms, and how different body movements reflect sounds within the music. We will also begin to learn the fundamentals of belly dance, such as learning to isolate motions in different body parts, developing smooth and lyrical arm movements, traveling across the floor in time to music, and practicing simple step combinations. 7:30 - 8:30 - Introduction to Belly Dance This class is open to all skill levels, and is appropriate for students from ages 8-80 - or beyond! The class will cover skill elements from Levels 1 and 2 of the Piper Method, and will focus on translating natural motions of the body into the stylized movements of belly dance. Students will learn to interpret music, put together simple combinations, and learn more complex choreographies. We will work towards a goal of a class performance in the winter, for those who are interested. Classes are $15 drop in (this includes both parent and child for the Mommy and Me class), or $50 for a month of classes. If you pay by the month, you may make up a missed class by taking another class at the facility - see their website for a full schedule. 10. ANTONIA AND SAMARA PRESENT “DANSATIONS! II” ~A Masquerade~ SUNDAY, OCT. 29th 2-7 p.m. $23 ($28 at door) (Light appetizers, beer, wine, soft drinks, dessert, coffee, included) Kingsville Fire Hall 11601 Bellvue Avenue Kingsville, Md. 21087 (Just North of Perry Hall off of Belair Road) Sassier and pizzazzier than ever! New Elevated Stage Featuring live music Including Guest Artists And an exciting array of dancers! (We encourage coming in costume or mask) Send checks to: Antonia Monokrousos 2838 Aspen Hill Road, Baltimore, Md. 21234 410-668-4024 , 443-413-3504/dansequeen@msn.com. or: Angie Rounis (“Samara”) 1607 Forest Park Avenue Baltimore, Md. 21207 410-747-9339 (Proceeds to benefit “Save the Children Foundation”)

(+/-) August Belly News (8/01/07)

August BellyNews It’s BellyNews Light this month! I’m off to dance and teach and play at Pennsic for half of August anyway. Scroll down for more info on most subjects! Send me your stuff for September! THNK YOU TO MAIA FOR THE VEIL PLUG!!! 1.August 6 Five Seasons Show! 830 Guilford Ave. Baltimore 2.August 10 Colony South show! 3.Friday, August 11, 2006 - Baltimore MD Shems' first performance at the Three Kings of Egypt Cafe. 11pm-2am 1027 Light St. Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 244-8445 Shems is Hot, Hot, Hot! (editorial comment) 4. August 26th Chesapeake Pride Festival, Nina Amaya performs in the afternoon, and teaches a class! www.chesapeakepridefestival.org/ Free practice Wednesday August 23rd for any students who want to perform at Pride! email me! 5.September 10- I’ll be performing at the Five Seasons show and vending my silk veils again- feel free to peruse them at: www.ninaamaya.com and now in 100% silk chiffon!! Woo Woo! 6. Nina Amaya’s classes start again September 19th at Carver through CCBC Tuesdays- 5 hour and a half classes for $45, and Arabian BellyDance II will have lots of veil work...(yeah, yeah, I know the “Arabians” don’t use the veil that much, but I don’t get to make up the titles or descriptions at CCBC!) www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed/spring/le_dance.html My classes are the ones at the CRC location: #s 70429, 70430, 70431 and 70434. 7. Mooshkila's swap meet! When: Saturday, August 19, 2006 Where: 15621 Bond Mill Road Laurel, Maryland 20707 Please e-mail MaiaFatinah@hotmail.com for directions! Time: 11 AM to 2 PM 8. Bellydance at the PA renn Faire- see below 9. Piper audio interview and pics at the Sun site 10. Aleta's teaching in Takoma Park- see end of message 1. August 6th The Double Teacher Feature At The Five Seasons Restaraunt 830 Guilford Ave., Baltimore, MD. 21201 Features: Latifa and Samira Shuruk The show 3:00 doors open for show 3:30 buffet is served 4:00 Show featuring Samira Shuruk and Latifa begins with live drumming Also performing: Mirage Serpentina Karen Graff Amina Malik Jennifer Guy and her troupe Naimah and Bint al beled Admission is $15 in advance and $17 at the door. For more information call Naimah at 410-446-7488. 2. Yucy El-Banan welcomes you to your favorite Arabian Nights show! And proud to present! The Belly Dance Rising Stars Show! Thursday, August 10,?2006 Colony South Hotel 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Please join us for an evening of fun dancing and great entertainment, By the Rising Stars dancers. Featuring at the Decoy lounge Caleena Janay, Katie Kemple Along with Rising Stars: Alexis, Sehar Queen Sheena, Damiena Naimah, Amartia Eirelav, Netra, Positive Pat and Gypsy Fusion of Annapolis Decoy Lounge 7401 Surratts Road Clinton, MD 20735 21 or more to attend Admission: $5 For more information, please call Yucy at (703) 509-9682 Email: yucyme@aol.com or yucy@bellydanceforlife.com www.bellydanceforlife.com 4.The 2006 Chesapeake Pride Festival will be held on Saturday, August 26th from 1 until 7 PM (rain or shine) at the Historic London Town and Gardens (established 1683) located at 839 Londontown Road, in Edgewater, Maryland 21037, USA, near Annapolis, Md. This year's Festival will include local entertainers, food and ice cream vendors, beverage vendor (water, soda, tea & lemonade, as well as Bud & Bud Light Beer on tap all day), various other vendors, exhibitors, and special speakers. CHESAPEAKE PRIDE RAFFLE: We are also having a Pride Raffle for two (2) roundtrip airline tickets to anywhere in the continental U. S. A. served by Southwest Airlines. Raffle tickets are only $1 each and will ONLY be sold at the Festival. Raffle drawing will be held at the Festival at 6 PM. FESTIVAL TICKETS: Tickets for the Festival are only $5 in advance or $8 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free (with adult). All proceeds from tickets sales go to the Chesapeake Pride Festival General Fund to help pay for Festival expenses, advertising, and such. Tickets are available by mail, from any Chesapeake Pride Planning Committee Member, or online via Pay Pal. Tickets have been going fast! This event is taking off! We hope to see YOU there! 7.Date & Time: Saturday, August 19, 2006 more on this date 11:00 AM Back by popular demand, it’s Mooshkila’s Swap Meet!! Alright dancers, clean out your belly dance closet!! Please bring your previously loved treasures to sell or swap. Or just bring yourself and your wish list. Costumes, CDs, DVDs, veils, skirts, swords, and canes, drums, anything you want to sell or trade. Solomon’s mine will be vending! You’re sure to find a treasure! When: Saturday, August 19, 2006 Where: 15621 Bond Mill Road Laurel, Maryland 20707 Please e-mail MaiaFatinah@hotmail.com for directions! Time: 11 AM to 2 PM Fee: $10 table fee if you are a vendor (If you own a business that sells belly dance related items). No fee to get in Please bring blankets or small tables to lay you stuff on. Please also bring chairs if you will be hanging out with us! E-MAIL MOOSHKILA FOR RAIN DATE We will be collecting donations for the Leukemia Foundation. A near and dear friend, and supporter of Mooshkila, has been recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Please help us support this great cause. Please support those people who are not dancers, but stand behind us and support us. It’s time to show how much we appreciate the boyfriends and husbands, parents and friends of belly dancers. Please contact Mooshkila at www.mooshkila.com for additional information or directions. You can find us on Myspace now to, www.myspace.com/mooshkila We look forward to seeing old friends and new on Aug 19! 8. My name is Chris Glaudel and I work with a gypsy group in Pennsylvania called Jyannissimi that is cultural and interactive show with dancers and musicians that performs in and out of the state. We are currently working on getting a website up for the group. However, I wanted to let bellydancers all around know that we will be performing at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire starting Aug 12th and running through the end of october. This is a fun and informative day for the whole family. Thank you, Christina Glaudel AKA Katabuska the Gypsy 9. Cool feature on the Baltimore Sun website- you might have to paste the link in as only half of it wants to pop up.... and then it doesn't work. Highlight, copy and paste it in! www.baltimoresun.com/news/lo...18.story Click on the picture on the right to see a wonderful slide show with Piper's narration- thank you Piper! great job!! 10. from Aleta, for those close to Takoma Park: Hello my friends, I will be teaching a beginner belly dance course at all2dance studio in Takoma Park, Thursday evenings 6:30 - 7:30, starting September 7. I have attached the flyer with the nice blurbs and the details; if anybody wants to forward it around I would be thrilled. But essentially this email is to make all my friends aware that I'm now teaching regularly, so if you know or meet anybody interested in learning belly dance, my name's in the hat. cheers Aleta

(+/-) July Belly News (7/01/07)

Nina Amaya’s Bellynews If you want off my list, just tell me- if you want to forward any of this to someone, go ahead! If you get this more than once, press reply from both and I’ll remove you from one list. I will be vending silk veils at BellyPalooza (August), and always online and at my house. www.ninaamaya.com To find regular dance schedules of lots of people and venues, go to : http://habibihon.com/ - more coming, but a lot is already there - performances and classes, etc. whew! Here is what is happening around Baltimore: There are not a lot of ongoing summer classes, but look here: http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/ Devra has some; MiaNaja’s studio has some; Piper offers intensives in her home- just a few students per class- what a deal! If you would like your classes and events listed, just tell me! It’s free. If you are planning an event, check for scheduling conflicts on the meetup calendar! For instance- check out July 14th below!! Where will you go? Thursday, June 28, 2007, 7:00 PM 'GYPSY' DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY W/SKIRT AND TAMBOURINE (all levels) From our own Antonia,blend of Turkish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish and Indian Gypsy/Snake Charmer dances. dansequeen@msn.com Indicate if you will need to borrow a tambourine. 1001 Nights at the Latin Palace Thursday, June 28th Doors open: 7:00 pm Telesma with Indra Lazul 509 S Broadway Fells Point, Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 522-6700 Cover: $10 http://www.myspace.com/1001_nights Sunday July 1, 2007 10AM - 3PM RHYTHM ESSENCE & CYMBAL WORKSHOP WITH MARY ELLEN DONALDat the 5 Seasons... this a Master Zil teacher- here is a testimonial from Driana: “Mary Ellen Donald is a superb instructor who can teach to all different levels in the same class. I know because as a beginner, I had the opportunity to take a class with her and it elevated my near non-existent zil skills level from just the one class! I am not leading you astray when I say that this workshop is not to be missed. ” http://www.habibihon.com/5sdancers/ Sunday July 1, 2007 5 Seasons Monthly Hafla presentation A COMING TOGETHER OF THE GENERATIONS featuring Vasha Hatal! LAST HAFLA AT THIS LOCATION! Be there or be square... Early Bird Registration deadline July 1st, 2007 :ALATURKA! Music and dance festival in Istanbul. August 27th - Sept 4th 2007 www.folktours.com. Full price Registration deadline July 21st 2007 This years Alaturka instructors are: DANCE: Nesrin Topkapi, Birgul Beray, Nourhan Sharif, Artemis Mourat, Sahra Saeeda, Reyhan Tuzsuz, Sehnaz, Bulent Kurtisoglu and Tayyar Akdeniz. MUSIC: lots of teachers... JULY 6TH, FRIDAY, 6pm Nina and Luke’s “Cinnamon Hafla” a celebration of all things cinnamon and all things bellydance! 1020 Regester Ave- email for directions nina@cavtel.net The stunning Naimah will perform, and some of my new troupe, Belly Dance Delight, but mostly we will party- outside if it’s nice, inside if not- please bring instruments, friends, and maybe some cinnamon.... Let me know if you would perform something, too! JULY 7-8 Tribal Wokshops DCTribal is proud to host the exclusive partnership of Devyani Dance Company and FatChanceBellyDance the weekend of July 7 & 8, 2007. Tribal:Pura is an alchemy of art and science and a unique exploration of Traditional Tribal Style Bellydance in its original form; using the guidelines of classical art and the science of anatomy to communicate an absolute style. for more information or to register, visit http://www.dctribal .com/tribalpura2 007.html JULY 9th, 630pm, Towson Middle Eastern Rhythms Class with Rashid Aladeen Learn common rhythms used in belly dance music! Play drum, tambourine, finger cymbals, or ask to borrow an instrument. Really fun! http://habibihon.com/ninaamaya/classes.php July 14 JULY 14 & 15: ARABIC MUSIC & DANCE WITH SOUHAIL KASPAR, RACHID HALIHAL & THE FABULOUS DAHLENA! I can’t put ALL of these amazing classes on here, so go here: http://www.wmfolklifecenter.org/ About Souhail: www.neareastmusic. com About Rachid: www.rachidhalihalmu sic.com About Dahlena: www.dahlena. com So many classes.... such quality.... JULY 14th Kallisti Tribal’s Viva Bastile Day Inappropriate hafla....See Kallisti tribal for more info http://maryland.tribe.net/event/July-14th-Kallisti-Tribal-Viva- Bastille-Day-Inappropraite-Hafla/maryland-us/dfa89322-cee7-421b-baf7- f989233ec169 FREE! Enjoy cheeky acts by local bellydancers, as well as free-dancing, food and vendors! July 14th - Latifa: Introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms This workshop will introduce you to the most common syncopated rhythms used in Middle Eastern dance, help you recognize them, and give you some ideas about how to dance to them. Workshop will be held at Kelly's Herb House, 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD. $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 Sunday July 15, 2007 at Colony South Hotel 10am -230pm “Meet The Teachers” Workshop with Master Teachers Artemis and Yasmin http://bellydanceforlife.com/whatsnew.html http://bellydanceforlife.com/artemis.html JULY 15 - Special Hafla at Taste of Morocco, Silver Spring, featuring live music of Souhail Kaspar and Rachid Halihal, plus special performances by Dahlena, an American bellydance icon, and local performers Kostana, Nadira, Shadiyah, Samira Shuruk, Shems & MORE! Seating is at 2pm. Show starts at 2:30pm. Cost is $35 for full Moroccan meal and show. For details, visit www.wmfolklifecenter.org. For reservations, call Kostana at 571-332-4865. JULY 20- LAST DAY FOR PRE-REGISTRATION PRICING FOR BELLYPALOOZA WORKSHOPS IN AUGUST! http://www.pipermethod.com/bellypalooza2007schedule.html July 20, 21, 22 Baltimore’s Artscape! Belly Dance Street Theater! Nina Amaya and her troupe, Belly Dance Delight are joined by local luminaries like Devra Johari for Giant dancing puppets and belly dancers galore- come join us in celebrating art and dance in Baltimore! "Belly Dance Delight" at 6pm Friday, and 7pm on Saturday and Sunday. right in front of the Main MICA Building on Mt. Royal Avenue - come drop a move with us and stay for a drink at the Tavern afterward...Friday the troupe will be under Devra’s direction, as I’m out of town- come back Saturday or Sunday and dance wih me- all performance slots are taken, but just come dance along; if you’re on this list, we’d love to see you! Sunday July 22, 2007 "MidSummer Magic 2007" Anthea's annual student recital including classical, interpretive, group improv styles of bellydance; live drumming & dancing; plus Special Guests: To The Earth; Noor Jihan; Janan. Raffle! Vending by Nazani's Artisan Imports! Free, donations accepted. Central Rappahannock Library Theatre, 1201 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, Va. 2:00-4:30pm. Doors open at 1:30. More info: http://www.kawakib.com/recital.html Friday, July 277-9pm Beginning Belly Dance -One Time Class! 1020 Regester Ave; Towson MD 443-834-3191 nina@cavtel.net $20 for a two hour class. Join me to learn (or practice)the basics; shimmies, hip drops and lifts, figure eights, steps and turns. August 4 and 5 Bellypalooza- workshops, shopping, shows http://www.pipermethod.com/bellypalooza.html BellyPalooza workshops and the Belly Dance Magic show are fee based, but the International Bazaar is free and open to the public. Come to the lovely Mattin Center on the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus and take a peek at all the sparkly sequined costumes, traditional folkloric items, silk veils, drums, cymbals, swords, hipscarves, and so much more! SATURDAY, AUGUST 4: ISSAM HOUSHAN AT BALTIMORE BELLYPALOOZA! (Issam from Bellydance superstars!) ISSAM'S BEGINNING DUMBEK WORKSHOP (3:30pm-5pm) : ISSAM'S MIDDLE EASTERN RHYTHM WORKSHOP FOR DANCERS (2pm-3:30pm) SUNDAY, AUGUST 5: ISSAM HOUSHAN - ADVANCED DUMBEK WORKSHOP Sidwell Studio, Arlington, VA (12pm - 1:30pm) - Location: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD To register for Issam’s workshops go to: http://www.wmfolklifecenter.org/ Friday, August 31 Dancing with a Veil 7-9pm Regester Ave; Towson MD 443-834-3191 nina@cavtel.net $25 for a two hour class. The wonderful thing about dancing with a veil is you have a beautiful Dance Partner that will never step on your toes or envelop you in garlic breath. Learn to glide, swoop and turn while getting a wonderful workout for your arms. Good for developing grace and good posture in dance. Bring 3 yards of a lightweight fabric, or, better, silk veils start at $20, and are available for purchase in class- participants get a discount on any veil at: http://habibihon.com/ninaamaya/silks.php Join the Bellydance and Music Meetup for Baltimore! http://bellydance.meetup.com/284

(+/-) June Belly News (6/01/07)

Nina Amaya’s June Bellynews Join raqsbaltimore at www.yahoogroups.com for the ability to get info, post info, trade gigs and costumes, etc. in the Bmore area. Come see me at the Marrakesh! I will DEBUT June 23rd! www.marrakesh.us - if you haven’t been there, well, it’s an amazing restaurant. Scroll down for lots more info on each subject! If you want off my list, just tell me- if you want to forward any of this to someone, go ahead! Send me info for July. Stuff I’m involved with is first.... 1. June 3rd Fairy Festival - 56 vendors! Dancers! Music! Food! I’ll perform at noon and 4pm! www.habibihon.com/fairy 2. June 4th- Double Teacher Feature and Hafla at Five Seasons! Yasmin and Lucy teach and perform!! 3. June 8 Colony South Show! 3.5 June 15 6pm Drum Circle- Middle Eastern rhythms, free, Baltimore 4. June 17 MiaNaja’s Magical Moments Hafla 5. Silk Veils available at: www.NinaAmaya.com 6. Fantastic dance web designer at www.habibihon.com 7. Shems’ ongoing classes, Baltimore 8. June 10 Saudi and Gulf (Khaleegy) Dance. For more information email latifa@bintbeled.com or call 410-544-4488 9. Please join Nadirah Nasreen for her 10th Annual Hafla on Sunday June 11th! 10. June 1, 2006 An Evening of Egyptian Dance Location: Casablanca 1504 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 11. Washington DC Egyptian Dance Intensive with the Sharifs! saharadance.com/workshops/ saharadance.com/images/wor...rochure.jpg Now all the details... 1. June 3 Wild Wings, Fairies & Things Festival 10 -5 pm Carrie Murray Nature Center 1901 Ridgetop Rd Baltimore MD 21207 410-396-0808 www.habibihon.com/fairy/ $6 admission Volunteers are needed the day of the event, and will receive their entrance fee back, our heartfelt thanks, the fairies’ heartfelt thanks, and a Carrie Murray tee-shirt. Volunteers needed to help set up, run many craft activities for kids, liaison with vendors on site, emcee and/or liaison with entertainers, supervise the moon bounce if set up, work the gate, help cook , sell food, help break down and clean up after event. 10 00am - Ian Humphrey- spiritual/political acoustic folk (stage) 1030-1100 Baltimore Shakespeare - Midsummer’s Night (stage? ) 1100-1115 Naimah (dance square) *1115 - 12 - Tobias Hurwitz Band (stage) 12 -1215 - Nina Amaya and Thalia(dance square) 1215-1245 Deborah "Spice" Kleinmann- acoustic children’s and folk music (stage) 1245-1pm - Eva Nadira (dance square) *1-130pm - Georgie Jessup- singer/songwriter, folk/blues (stage) 130- 145 - Linden Kosub (dance square) 145 - 2 Costume Contest/Parade (around the building) *200- 230 - Terry Gorvley (stage) *230-245 Mia Naja and Troupe MiaNaja (dance square) 245- 315pm Billy Thomson - acoustic indie w/jazz funk twist (stage) 315 - 330 --- Native American Dancers (dance square) *330- 4 - Sankofa (dance square) 4-415 Nina Amaya and Ava (dance square) 415- 5 - Flying Eyes Band (stage) 2. Workshop and Hafla June 4th At The Five Seasons June 4th Scheldule: 11:00-11:30 Registration 11:30-1:00 Lucy teaches the art of interpreting Om Kolthoum (Very serious and powerful arabic music) 1:00-1:30 Lunch (please pack a light lunch) 1:30-3:00 Yasmin teaches the art od Drum solos 3:00 Doors open for show 3:30 Buffet is served 4:00-6:00 Live show featuring Lucy and Yasmin Also Performing: Antonia (performing a special 3 minute peice) Troupe Hip'notic Amartia Mark Balahadia Thalia Ruta Moragh Dorise Salima Aza Naimah Soloman's Mine will have beautiful costumes and other bellydance related items to sell along with Nina Amaya and her elegant silk veils. The Hafla with buffet included is still $15 in advance/$17 at the door. "The Double Teacher Feature" is $45 in advance/$47 at the door (includes two 1 1/2 hour workshops, buffet and live performance). To register email Naimah at tallfeather_89@hotmail.com or call 410-446-7488 The Five Seasons is located at 830 Guilford Ave. Baltimore, MD 21201 3. Yucy El-Banan welcomes you to your favorite Arabian Nights show! Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the Colony South Hotel 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM A unique selection of dancers and troupes demonstrating the various styles of Belly Dancing in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere. Featuring at the Decoy lounge Samira Shuruk and Lucy also performances by, Rising Stars: Queen Sheena, Damiena, Nina Amaya and Naimah along with Dokki Ya Mazika Troupe Calling all dancers! Wear your best hip scarf and shimmy, shimmy, shimmy the night away as DJ Saad will play for you the best Middle Eastern Music Colony South Hotel 7401 Surratts Road Clinton, MD 20735 Must be 21 to attend, Admission: $5 For more information, please call Yucy at (703)509-9682 Email: yucy@bellydanceforlife.com or yucyme@aol.com 3.5 June 15, Thursday 6pm Drum Circle- Middle Eastern rhythms, free, Baltimore Nina’s House- let’s meet at 6pm and drum for an hour or two? This is free, though Rashid Aladeen will probably be there to teach stuff if you need to learn something, but we can also just play some of the easier melodies- beledi, saidi, ayoub, maqsoum- I have them all written down, if you want to bring paper and pen..... bring your dumbek if you have one; zils and tambourines and dancers welcome too. We can meet in my big studio room or in the yard... nina@cavtel.net 4. MiaNaja's Moments of Magic Hafla! The Hafla will be held Saturday, June 17, 2006 from 6:00-9:30 pm at Slayton House-which is the Wilde Lake Community Center in Columbia, Maryland near the Columbia Mall. (410) 730-3987. Tickets are $15. MiaNaja or Maia Fatinah will handle direct ticket sales. Tickets can be purchased online at www.mollyguard.com/event/26784112 5. Silk veils -examples atwww.ninaamaya.com, and I’ll be vending at Five Seasons June 4th ( a little maybe at Fairy Fest June 3rd), MiaNaja’s June 17, and of course, if you want to come by for the Drum Circle June 15, or anyother time or email me, that works too. Troupe discounts. 6. Web Design, site hosting at www.habibihon.com- this is our own Jacqui, dancer and tasteful designer. Come talk to her and see her perform at the fairy fest June 3! 7. Shems is a great teacher. Teaching in downtown Bmore in a great studio... all levels, 3 classes Wednesday nights 6:30-9:30pm at the Eubie Blake Cultural Arts Center on 847 N Howard St. in Downtown Baltimore. There is abundant street parking that time of night. check out her website: www.shemsdance.org/classes/classes.htm 8. Latifa really knows her stuff: June 10 Saudi and Gulf (Khaleegy) Dance. Drawing upon her research and dance experiences and using video footage from her private collection, Latifa will present an overview of Saudi and Gulf dancing. Participants will learn characteristic steps and put them together into a short choreography suitable for troupe performance. Workshop will be held at Kelly’s Herb House, 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD. $35 advance/$40 at the door. Register online at www.bintbeled.com. Registration and shopping 11:30, workshop 12-2. For more information email latifa@bintbeled.com or call 410-544-4488 9. Join Studio Nadirah at Taste of Morocco Restaurant for her 10th Annual Hafla June 11th! Enjoy her troupe choreographies, guest artists Mia Naja al Saphira and Naimah of Baltimore, and more! Share an afternoon of Belly Dance and an authentic, multicourse Moroccan meal with family, friends, and co-workers! Location: 8661 Colesville, Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-588-4003 Cost: 25.00 (cash) payable to Nadirah in advance or at the door. Call Nadirah at 301-518-1355 for reservations. Dance on! Nadirah Nasreen Studio Nadirah LLC 10. Egyptian night at the Casablanca!! Featuring: * Faten Salama * Zaza Hassan * Nourhan Sharif * Rachel Brookmire * Saphira * Elysa * Raqs Sahara Live music by Hicham Al Anmari and band. Part of the First Annual Washington, D.C. Egyptian Dance Intensive Date(s): June 1, 2006 Time(s): Doors open at 7 PM Location: Casablanca 1504 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Tickets: $25 11.Faten Salama and Sahara Dance present the first annual, Washington DC Egyptian Dance Intensive! With Nourhan and Yousry Sharif! Join us for the first annual Washington DC Egyptian Dance Intensive! Enjoy 4 days of intensive training in raqs sharqi choreography, folkloric dances, technique, and how to perform with a live Arabic band. Don?t miss this opportunity to study with four master teachers of Egyptian dance! saharadance.com/workshops/ saharadance.com/images/wor...rochure.jpg

(+/-) May Belly News (5/01/07)

Nina Amaya’s Bellynews If you want off my list, just tell me- if you want to forward any of this to someone, go ahead! If you get this more than once, press reply from both and I’ll remove you from one list. I’m taking a veil-making break- I’ve got giant puppets dancing in NJ, PA and Bmore in May, and my first ever student recital (uh, duh, who knew it would be a lot of work?) is also in May! I will be vending silk veils at Folktours and at BellyPalooza (August). To find regular dance schedules of lots of people and venues, go to : http://habibihon.com/ - more coming, but a lot is already there - performances and classes, etc. whew! Here is what is happening around Baltimore: April 28 Latifa’s Recital, Millersville www.bintbeled.com April 28 Turbo Tabla, DC http://saharadance.com/performances/#p467 April 29 Level I Technique Intensive with Piper, Baltimore http://www.pipermethod.com/workshops.html May 1 Antonia’s Int. Class, ongoing www.antoniadances.com http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/5691285/ May 1 PiperMethod Evaluations, Baltimore http://www.pipermethod.com/workshops.html May 2 Shems’ class, Towson http://habibihon.com/ninaamaya/classes.php May 2 Antonia Advanced classes, ongoing, Parkville http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/5691285/ May 2-6 Rakkasah Spring Caravan http://www.rakkasah.com/spring/ May 3 Indra Lazul and Telesma http://www.myspace.com/indralazul May 5 FREE lesson, demo w/Latifa, Millersville Latifa’s new sessions starts, too! www.bintbeled.com May 6- 5 Seasons: Denmark’s Zanobia, and Giant Dancers http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/5617750/ www.zanobia.dk May 6 Queen Sheena’s show queensheena@gmail.com May 6 Workshop w/ ROMKA DC http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/5656863 May 7 Piper's Level I classes, ongoing , Baltimore http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/5708685 May 7 Open Dance - Cymbals w/ Piper http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/5708531 Check http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/list/ for each open dance subject, as it changes every week! May 7 Piper's Level II classes, ongoing , Baltimore http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/5708547 May 7 Workshop w/Denmark’s Zanobia www.zanobia.dk http://habibihon.com/ninaamaya/classes.php (bottom of page) May 8- New Beg, and Int. sessions w/Ruta, Fallston http://swingtimeballroom.com/ May 9- Beg. and Int. Bellydance w/Nina Amaya begins at MAC, Timonium http://habibihon.com/ninaamaya/classes.php Friday May 11, 2007 “All Tribal Night” at Casablanca Restaurant! http://bellydanceforlife.com/whatsnew.html May 12 Latifa’s “Golden Age of Egyptian Dance”, Millersville www.bintbeled.com May 14 Shem’s Monday classes start- Int. Technique, ongoing,Towson http://habibihon.com/ninaamaya/classes.php May 14 Piper's Level I classes, ongoing , Baltimore http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/5708685 Thursday May 17, 2007 “Arabian Nights” Show at Colony South Hotel! http://bellydanceforlife.com/whatsnew.html May 25- May 28 Folktours Middle Eastern Dance Camp http://www.folktours.com/campusa.html Check out the teachers: http://www.folktours.com/teachusa.html June 9 BELLYDANCE WORKSHOP WITH AZHIA! Columbia http://mianajamagic.eventbrite.com/ June 9 MiaNaja's Moments of Magic Hafla Columbia http://www.mianaja.org/Calender.html June 14-17 12TH ANNUAL CENTRAL ASIAN DANCE CAMP "Babur’s Legacy: Exploring Uzbek-Indian Connections" www.joesmovement.org www.silkroaddance.com June 16th, Yucy El-Banan teaching an Egyptian Pop Choreography, Sterling, VA June 18 – August 17 Belly Dance Classes With Devra Johari devrajohari@yahoo.com registration deadline- June 11 June 23 Workshop with Artemis Mourat, Fallston www.barefootdragon.com http://bellydance.meetup.com/284/calendar/5466906/ Sunday July 15, 2007 at Colony South Hotel “Meet The Teachers” Workshop with Master Teachers Artemis and Yasmin http://bellydanceforlife.com/whatsnew.html August 4 and 5 Bellypalooza- workshops, shopping, shows http://www.pipermethod.com/bellypalooza.html www.NinaAmaya.com 443-834-3191

(+/-) March Belly News (3/01/07)

www.NinaAmaya. com Okay, here's my first draft- tell me what to fix if it's wrong... Nina Amaya’s Bellynews Scroll down for more info on each subject! If you want off my list, just tell me- if you want to forward any of this to someone, go ahead! 1. Silk veils, don’t forget them. 2. Join the meetup- it’s free and a good way to attract new students: http://bellydance. meetup.com/ 284/ 3. Feb 27 and March 1st - Latifa’s new classes start. Millersville 4. March 1st - Devra’s classes start in Bel Air 5. March 1st- drop in class w/Nina Amaya at the MAC, new session March 22nd - Dancing with a Veil. Timonium. 6. March 4th - Five Seasons Show featuring Kostana and a town hall meeting afterwards! Baltimore SIX AND A HALF! Yasmin sponsors Leila from Egypt! March 4 7. March 4th- Lotus Niraja’ Drum Solo workshop. 8. March 5th- New sessionLevel 1 and Level 2 Belly Dance with Piper, Baltimore 9. March 12 New classes w/ MiaNaja, Columbia MD M,T, Th 10. March 10, Latifa Workshop: Cane Dance Millersville, MD 11. March 11 Piper's Fatamorgana workshop: telling a story with dance, Baltimore 12. March 17- Highland Foorde hofla- all day in Hagerstown 13. March 25th Khandi’s Belly Dance Workshop: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Finksburg MD 14. March 31st Spring Bling Shopathon! Fallston Includes Yasmin’s Movie: "Egyptian Bellydance Superstars" 15. INTRO TO IMPROV TRIBAL BELLY DANCE at The Promenade Dance Sport Facility www.mddancesport. com/ Sunday April 8 - May 27th, 1-2pm 16. March 20, Yucy’s classes! Belly Dance with veil! latin fusion! 17. April14 and 15 World renowned and Master Teacher RAQIA HASSAN of Egypt! Oxon Hill, MD 20745 18.May 25-28 Folk Tours !!!!!Camp Greenlane , eastern Pennsylvania (Montgomery County) 19. Venues to support: Best paying gigs attract best dancers: Casbar on Charles St. Saturday nights, Orchard Market and Cafe in Towson, Wednesday nights... there are other good venues, too- if you want me to list them, let me know to put in more of that! 1.Silk veils at www.NinaAmaya. com Handpainted silk! Discounts for troupes or bulk orders of 8 or more veils. New- very lightweight 5mm veil that is only $23 (white) inc. shipping. Everyone needs a white silk veil! I like the 6mm better, but some like the really light ones; and they are cheap! I’ll be vending at the 5 Seasons, and at the March 31st Shopathon, and if you are doing veilwork in your classes, call to see if I can bring veils to your class. You can stop by my home, too. 2. http://bellydance. meetup.com/ 284/ We have 109 memebers, and many are finding it from outside the bellydance community. Link your website, not a ton of junk emails.... free! Good calendar feature. 3. from Latifa: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 and March 1st Where: Kelly's Herb House 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville MD Millersville , MD 21108 My new classes start this week, and students taking classes this session have the opportunity to dance in my annual recital on April 28. Here's my Tuesday schedule: 5-6 PM Beginner: These students will perform a short drum solo at the recital. 6-7 PM Advanced Beginner/Intermedia te Technique 7-8 PM Advanced Technique 8-9 PM Advanced Choreography. These students will be dancing to "Move Your Belly" at the recital. 9-10 PM Beginner: These students will perform a short Turkish dance at the recital. And Thursday schedule: 5:30-6:30 Advanced Beginner: These students will be dancing to a great pop song at the recital. 6:30-7:30 Intermediate: These students will perform a Sa'idi cane dance at the recital. Details and registration at www.bintbeled. com. 4. Devra Johari's Spring Session Begins, Bel Air MD When: Thursday, March 1, 2007, 8:00 PM Description: Devra Johari's Spring Session at County Ballet Dance Studio in Bel Air, (Harford County) begins Thursday February 8th through May 24th. For more information, contact Devra via email at devrajohari@ yahoo.com 5.March 1st- drop in class w/Nina Amaya at the MAC, new session March 22nd - Dancing with a Veil. March 22nd- April 26th Thurdays, 7:30- 8:45 pm Learn classic American Veil Techniques- how to dance with a veil: tricks turns, and wraps. Let the veil dance for you. You can just drop in or take the whole session. 6 week session which covers Raks Sharqi basics: posture, body isolations, and techniques. Learn to move in a natural, expressive way, incorporating Egyptian, Turkish, and other movements into an American Belly Dance style. THE MARYLAND ATHLETIC CLUB & WELLNESS CENTER in studio A 110 West Timonium Road Timonium, MD 21093 Phone: 410.453.9111 Email: teamMAC@macwellness .com Price for six weeks: $60 members/$75/ $15 (drop in) www.NinaAmaya. com 443-834-3191 6.5 Seasons!! Sunday, March 4, 2007, 4:00 PM Where: 5 Seasons Restaurant 830 Guilford Ave Baltimore , MD 21202 410.625.9787 The Five Seasons is a monthly show, put on by the bellydancers, for the bellydancers, and of the bellydancers. It is our celebration of ourselves, and both instructs new dancers in what it 'should' look like and gives new dancers a chance to try performing. There is a buffet and often vendors. The show is usually the first Sunday of the month. March 4th the feature dancer is Kostana, doing Turkish dance. 830 Guilford Ave, B'more. $20 for all that food and dancing- live drummers. too! Doors open at 3pm, bellydance town meeting at the end! SIX and a HALF: Leila from Egypt- mostly sold out, still room in the 2:30 slot on March 4. Yasmin presents Leila from Egypt her only stop on the East Coast AN INTENSIVE WEEK-END OF EGYPTIAN DANCE 4 March 2007 Dansez Dansez 4920 Saint Elmo Ave, Bethesda MD 20814 • • --CHOREOGRAPHY TO WARDA "ESMAOONI" FROM HER NEW CD 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM "Listen to me" is the translation of the title of this Warda song loved thoughout the Middle East, especially by women (you'll understand when you hear the rest of the words - it is a story we can all relate to). The choreography will take you through two movements of the song and introduce some great new steps. Click here to register. Each workshop will be $75.00 or $60.00 before February 15. Spaces are limited. There will be no refunds. The workshops will be 3 hours each. Please contact Yasmin if you would like more information. www.serpenti ne.org/yasmin/ workshops. htm 7. 'WICKED' Drumsolo Choreography! The crème de la crème of drum solo. Lotus takes a "wicked" drum solo song and adds spice to stir it up. Always the audience's favorite, the drum solo is a fun and essential part of the bellydance routine. Never be afraid of complex and complicated drum solos again! Freedom! Take the mystery out of complex hipwork, layered shimmies, expression and add some new elements that will take your audience by surprise! Tame the drum solo! Date: Sunday, March 4th, 2007 Location: Studio A Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Fee: $55 for more info contact Lotus: www.lotusnir aja.com/ 8. Belly Dance lessons with Piper Monday, March 5, 2007, 7:00 PM Level 1, 8 pm Level 2 Description: New session begins today at Meadow Mill in central Baltimore. $18 per class or $55 for the month www.pipermet hod.net/classes. html 9.New Beginner Class Mondays at Studio MiaNaja 6:30 Beginner classes Tuesdays-Slayton House and Thursdays at Studio MiaNaja 6:30 pm. Dance fundamentals, traveling steps, rhythms and beginner choreography. Intermediate Class, Tuesdays at Slayton House and Thursday at Studio Mianaja at 7:30. New Live Drumming at Slayton House for Intermediate class only! Featuring Brad Sidwell and Saleek! Starting on Tuesday March 13. Call Slayton House at 410-730-3987 to register! MiaNaja al Sephira Studio MiaNaja www.mianaja. org 10. March 10, Latifa Workshop: Cane Dance Learn basic cane technique, then a cute choreography in the Egyptian nightclub style. Canes available for purchase. Practice music and choreography notes provided; demo DVD available at nominal charge. Workshop will be held at Kelly’s Herb House, 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD. $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 11. Piper's Fatamorgana workshop: telling a story with dance When: Sunday, March 11, 2007, 1:00 PM Description: Learn fancy hipwork along with chest and torso techniques to express emotion. Arms and hands are also stressed in this workshop at Meadow Mill in central Baltimore. 1-2pm: Technique for slow, sinuous, and dramatic hipwork (L II) 2-3pm: Combos + Graceful Arms for Taqsim (L III) 3-4pm: Piper's Fatamorgana Choreography (L III - V) by March 9: $15 each, $25 for two, or $35 for all three at the door: $18 each, $30 for two, or $45 for all three to register: www.pipermet hod.net/workshop s.html 12.March 17th, 2007 9:00am - 10:00pm The Barony of Highland Foorde invites you to a Hofla, Middle Eastern dance party. There will be dancing, Arts and Science displays and good food. Come dance with us or the dancers with a resounding "Opa." Dancers, teachers and drummers are encouraged to attend. Display your best Middle Eastern area of comfort. Bring mats, pillows, rugs and whatever other items that will express your flair for decorating. There will be tables available for those of our friends who are not able to sit on the floor. Dancing classes will be provided. More information will be available at the site. Those who wish to teach, please come and share your skills with others. There will be no martial activities at this event, however there will be a display of Arts and Sciences with a "Middle Eastern" theme. This is a display only and may be works in progress or finished projects. There will be no competition. Feast: The feast will be a potluck meal. Please bring a dish that will serve 8-10 people. Your dish may be period, if you want to try your skill, but any edible food is acceptable. Cost: Day-Trip Adult, Member 2.00 Adult, Non-Member $5.00 Child (6-17) $2.00 Child (0-5) $0.00 13. March 25th from Khandi: Amerabic Magic Belly Dancers Belly Dance Workshop: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Performance: 4:00pm - 4:30pm Where: At the Cedarhurst Unitarian Universalist 2912 Club House Road, Finksburg MD 21048 When: Sunday - March 25th, 2007 *****All proceeds from this event will be donated to the production of The Vagina Monologues (April 20, 2007 - at the Carroll Community College.)*** ** $10.00 workshop and $10.00 performance or $15.00 for both workshop and performance Refreshments and snacks will be provided All donations larger than the cost of the workshop/performanc e are welcome and appreciated by the community of Women Against Violence. Middle Eastern Dance Workshop 2:00pm – 3:30pm Come and join Khandi, belly dance extraordinaire for a fun and energetic Middle Eastern dance workshop. In this workshop participants will be encouraged to let their inner gypsy surface as we learn basic belly dance techniques. In a supportive and festive atmosphere participants will have the opportunity to celebrate the dance of the soul. No dance experience is necessary for this workshop. ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- - For early registration send check or money order to: Sylviea Tejeda. P.O. Box 1699, Westminster, Md.21157 (Make checks payable to: Sylviea Tejeda) Name:_______ _________ _________ _________ _________ ______ Phone number:_____ _________ _________ _____ Workshop $10.00______ performance $10.00______ both $15.00______ _ Donation ____________ ___(tax deductable #94-3389430) For more information please call Khandi 301-829-1293 14.Saturday, March 31, 2007, 10:00 AM Spring Bling Caravan Puttin' On the Glitz! SwingTime Ballroom 2315 Belair Rd Suite A-3 Fallston , MD 21047 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, Ruta Moragh and Swingtime Ballroom proudly present our dancer’s paradise of baubles, bangles, beads, silk, music and MOVIES! Please join us on March 31st at Swingtime Ballroom 2315 Belair Rd, Suite A-3, Fallston, 20147 (next to ACME) from 10:00am to 4:00pm Phone 410-877-2633 (Please call for detailed directions if needed) www.swingtim eb... To start off the day, from 10 am to noon, we bring Yasmin of Serpentine Communications and Joy of Motion to show her excellent film: The Egyptian Belly Dance Superstars! Join us and Yasmin for a day at the movies and a look at the variety of Middle Eastern Dance from region to region, across three generations. From tribe to tribe and nation to nation, the movements and rhythms of Middle Eastern Dance have evolved into separate and unique dance forms. Through a compilation of the images these and other cameras have caught on film and video, learn to see the difference between Egyptian, Lebanese and Turkish dance and appreciate the finesse of the region's greatest stars, past and present. Experience Badia Masabni, The origin of veil work ,The 19th century Ghawazee and Awalim, Tahia Carioka, Samia Gamal and many others! The cost to present this unique film is $12 in advance, or $15 at the door?.paypal is available at www.barefootdragon. com, or you may call 443-421-6144 for other options? Entrance for shopping, however is FREE!!!!!!!! ! Shopping hours are from 12:30pm to 4pm, prepare to shop til you Drop! Returning to our funfest for ballroom dancers and bellydancers alike are: Brought to you by Shadiyah Shadiyah is the original East Coast Distributor for Eye Kandy Glitter Be creative and discover the glitter that doesn't sweat, smear, smudge or flake off & is available in 48 original colors, plus the exclusive special blends of the Glitter Raks Line! Details and photos may be found at www.ShadiyahDances. com Brought to you by our own Carol Stover Independent Beauty & Wellness Consultant 410-882-6353 carolstover@ comcast.net Latifa's Rhinestones Selected with the dancer in mind, perfect for vintage or modern costumes. Beautiful necklaces, $10-60. Free gift with every purchase. Beads and Glitter your obsession? Allow us to serve you with the finest! Nina Amaya’s hand dyed silk veils For the beauty and flow of the dance, or to enhance any costume or ensemble. Rectangles and half-circles available along with matched pairs, each one a unique work of art! Please join us! For additional information, please contact: Ruta at: moragh_21030@ yahoo.com, 443-421-6144, or at www.barefootdragon. com 15. INTRO TO IMPROV TRIBAL BELLY DANCE at The Promenade Dance Sport Facility www.mddancesport. com/ Sunday April 8 - May 27th, 1-2pm The class will be geared towards people who have had at least one session of belly dance in the past (experience with basic moves like shimmies, body rolls, snake arms, etc.), though I can also offer "prep sessions" at my house for those interested who need to learn the basics. Improv Tribal Belly Dance is a series of moves that are woven together through hand and verbal cues. In this sense, it becomes a universal dance form wherein anyone who learns the moves and their cues can dance together in an improvisational lead and follow fashion. It's a very liberating, proud and joyful dance form that celebrates women in all of their shapes, sizes, colors and emphasizes spontaneity, interaction and a fusion of both individual and group dynamics. The class will focus on American Tribal Style moves as well as other fusion and tribal choreographies that draw from various forms of dance, including Cabaret, African, Indian, Middle Eastern and Greek. Class size will be limited to 15 students to ensure personal attention. Students are encouraged to sign up for the 8 week session in advance to ensure a space in the class. Class Rate: $12/drop-in rate or $80/8 week session in advance. If you have any questions at all about the class structure or need any more information, or want to pre-register via Paypal, feel free to message me at brooke@kallistitrib al.com 16. March 20, Yucy’s classes! Belly Dance with veil! Cleopatra's Closet Alexandria, VA 8 weeks new session will start on March 20, 2007 Tuesdays at 6 PM Beginners level II Class description: In this class you will learn how to hold the veil properly for best results, and lots of easy-to-learn moves and turns, plus a few professional tricks that will help you to move with the veil like you were born to do it. Learn to create mystery, intrigue, and grace by belly dancing with a veil! Class will include instruction in basic veil manipulation, veil combinations and will end the session with a veil dance routine choreographed by Yucy! Tuesdays at 7 PM Shakira Style Latin Fusion Belly Dance (New classes) will start on March 17,2007 Saturdays at 3 PM Beginners class Level I Saturdays at 4 PM Shakira Style Latin Fusion Belly Dance 8 weeks session: $104.00 Drop in fee: $15.00 17. Faten Salama and "BELLY DANCE FOR LIFE" productions proudly presentWorld renowned and Master Teacher RAQIA HASSAN of Egypt! Best Western Potomac View! April, 14 and 15, 2007 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM 6400 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Price before March 1st: $200.00 for Saturday and Sunday $125.00 for Saturday only( lunch provided) $100.00 for Sunday only ( bring your own lunch) Price after March 1st: $240.00 for Saturday and Sunday $125.00 for Saturday only (lunch provided) $125.00 for Sunday only (bring your own lunch) Raqia Hassan is Founder and Director of the acclaimed "Ahlan Wa Sahlan" Festival held annual in Cairo, Egypt! Raqia Hassan is one of the top choreographers in Egypt. Formerly a principal dancer with the National Folkloric Troupe of Egypt, she now works with some of the top dancers that grace the stages of the East. Madame Raqia has trained Azza Sharif, Mona el Said, Nani, Nelly Fouad, Dina, Amani, Soraya, Dandash, Randa Kamal, not to mention countless other dancers in Egypt and all over the world. She is constantly in demand givingworkshops in various parts of the world, and is the producer of the sought after Raqia Hassan technique videos. Raqia's choreographies are full of interesting moves That are challenging withoutlosing the fun and cheekiness of the true Egyptian style. 18. Folk Tours is excited to announce our fifth year of top notch instructors, musicians and dancers in a delightful woodland setting. Camp Greenlane lies nestled among hundreds of beautiful rolling acres in rural, pristine, eastern Pennsylvania (Montgomery County). Experience the magic of singing, dancing, and making music in nature. Enjoy three hearty meals a day, dormitory style cabins or camping in the woods. There will be lots and lots of music and dance classes, nightly dance parties with extraordinary music, professional and student cabaret performances with live music, vendors, massage therapists, henna artists, bonfires every night and a get acquainted party. We have met many great people over the years and are looking forward to spending time with all our friends, old and new! Some of our teachers and performers in the past years have included such luminaries as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Seido Salifoski, Yuri Yukunov, Tamer Pinarbarsi, Hamit Golbasi, Cassandra, Nourhan Sharif, Eva Cernik, Kajira Djoumahna, Steve Kotansky, Mohamed Shahin, Jajouka, Samara, Aszmara, Ara Dinkjian, Sonar Cicek, Karim Nagi, Ali Kahya (our very popular student ensemble leader), Haig Montagian, Souren Baronian, Ibrahim Tunc and many other wonderful talents! Please come and join our Folk Tours family for an unforgettable experience! 19. Damiena, at the Orchard Market Cafe is lovely- Wednesday nights - she says,"They have amazing food! And the desserts are to die for." The Casbar: March 3 - Shadiyah–Egyptian/ Lebanese/ Vintage Cabaret & Persian fusion March 10 - Group Nazer Live Turkish Band with Kostana March 17 - Nesmah - Turkish Cabaret March 24 - Naimah – American Tribal Style/Experimental Fusion March 31 - Amirah Azhar - Lebanese Cabaret April 7 - Damiena - Egyptian Cabaret April 14 - Antonia - Greek/Turkish/ Spanish Fusion April 21 - Nesmah – Turkish Cabaret April 28 - Jahzaal - Lebanese Cabaret posted by: Brandon F. offline Brandon F. Washington, D.C. 258 friends

(+/-) February Belly News (2/01/07)

February Baltimore BellyNews Nina Amaya’s Bellynews Scroll down for more info on each subject! If you want off my list, just tell me- if you want to forward any of this to someone, go ahead! Join raqsbaltimore at the yahoogroup site if you want to stay abreast with local happenings as they happen; join the meetup to find events and newer students (did you hear that teachers?)bellydance.meetup.com/284 At the very bottom is Laurel Victoria Gray’s class schedule in the DC area, because she sent it to me and she’s so great. Anyone interested in a workshop on a Nancy Ajram song in B’more with her, let me know- it’s whispering in m mind that I have to bring her up.... 1. Bellydance Fitness Fusion w/Nina Amaya Thursdays, starting Feb. 1, 9:30 AM ,The MAC in Timonium 2. American Bellydancer Class begins w/Nina Amaya Thursdays, starting Feb. 1, 7:30 PM , The MAC in Timonium 3. Devra Johari's Spring Session Begins , Bel Air MD Thursdays, Feb. 8 on 4. Latifa's "Introduction to Choreography" workshop Saturday, Feb. 10, 12:00 PM Millersville 5. Five Seasons Hafla Baltimore Come to the Show! Sunday, Feb. 11, 4:00 PM 6. Arabian Belly Dance 1 w/Nina Amaya, Towson starts Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:45 PM 7. Arabian Belly Dance 2 w/Nina Amaya, Towson starts Tuesdays 2/13-3/13, 8:15pm-9:45pm... 8. Arabian Nights show! Latifa and Kostana! Alexandria, VA February 16 9. FLOORWORK WORKSHOP w/MINI CIRCULAR VEILS Parkville, MD Saturday Feb. 17. 10:30am 10. Back to the Basics: with Lotus Niraja Sunday, Feb. 18, 1:00 PM 11. Drum Class with Rashid Aladeen! Towson/Baltimore Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6:00 PM Followed immediately by: Hafla! Dance and Drum circle Free! Towson/Baltimore (my house)Wed. Feb. 21, 7:30pm 12. Indra lazul performs with Telesma Annapolis MARCH 3 13. 'WICKED' Drum solo Choreography! Lotus Niraja Sunday, Mar 4, 1:00 PM Baltimore area 14.. CONCERTS AT PHIL. MUSEUM OF ART-w/ Silk Road dance Sunday, Mar 11 all day 15. Lotus Niraja's "Raks Modern Classique" Choreography Sunday, Mar 25, 1:00 PM 16. Veil News! 5mm less expensive rectangular veils available! Better semi-circles, too! 17. Middle Eastern Ensemble Workshop TBA- PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED - any instrument welcome, the teacher would be the fabulous Melissa of Ishtar nina@cavtel.net Saturday, Mar 31, 2:00 PM 18. FOLKTOURS Middle Eastern Dance and Music Camp US MIDDLE EASTERN CAMP FOR DANCERS AND MUSICIANS Friday May 25th - Monday May 28th More info below, but even more on the meetup! 1. Bellydance Fitness Fusion w/Nina Amaya Thursday, Feb 1, 9:30 AM The gentle and natural moves of bellydance utilize muscle groups in the abdomen, pelvis, trunk, spine, neck and arms, working with the body instead of against it. Posture, body isolations and simple techniques are used to give you a low-impact workout while helping you relax! THE MARYLAND ATHLETIC CLUB & WELLNESS CENTER 110 West Timonium Road Timonium, MD 21093 2. American Bellydancer Class w/Nina Amaya Thursday, Feb 1, 7:30 PM (Drop ins allowed) 6 week session covers Raks Sharqi basics: posture, body isolations, and techniques. Learn to move in a natural, expressive way, incorporating Egyptian, Turkish, and other movements into an American Belly Dance style. Class varies with each session, including zils (finger cymbals), veil, choreography and combinations. THE MARYLAND ATHLETIC CLUB & WELLNESS CENTER 110 West Timonium Road Timonium, MD 21093 Phone: 410.453.9111 3. Devra Johari's Spring Session Begins , Bel Air MD "Devra Johari's Spring Session at County Ballet Dance Studio in Bel Air, (Harford County) begins Thursday February 8th. For more information, contact Devra via email at devrajohari@yahoo.com " Thursday, Feb 8 4. "Introduction to Choreography" workshop "This workshop will present the basics for dancers who want to begin choreographing their own dances. Topics include music selection; music diagramming; basic choreographic principles; avoiding common pitfalls...." Saturday, Feb 10, 12:00 PM (Editor’s note- this workshop took me from :drowning in my feeble attempts to choreograph, into: understanding and being able to execute a choreography- now I can not only create ‘em, I can learn other people’s better when I take their workshops, too) Kelly's Herb House, 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD. The workshop is $35 in advance or $40 at the door; more info and registration at www.bintbeled.com. Also, if any students have pieces of music they want to suggest for the workshop (we will choreograph one piece of music during the workshop), they can contact me in advance at latifa@bintbeled.com. I will be vending my rhinestone jewelry starting at 11:30, so if there's a particular costume a dancer wants to accessorize, I can bring my inventory in whatever colors are needed. Workshop is 12-2. 5. Five Seasons Hafla USD20.00 per person 5 Seasons Restaurant, 830 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore, MD To refresh & reaffirm the love and suppport we truly have for each other, our theme is A COMMUNITY OF LOVE: Hometown favorites of Baltimore Bellydance Show!!! With the much sought after headliner DAMIENA..." Sunday, Feb 11, 4:00 PM EDITOR’S NOTE- THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN SEE A VARIETY OF BELLYDANCE STYLES. This is where you can debut when you want to try out performing. I highly recommend this show! Meet half the other bellydancers in town here! There is usually vending too, hip scarves, whole costumes, and of course silk veils... 6. Arabian Belly Dance 1 New session starts with Nina Amaya. nina@cavtel.net for more information- To register online: www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed/spring/le_dance.html My classes are the ones at the CRC location- the carver center, 938 York Rd. Towson starts Tuesday, Feb 13, 6:45 PM 7. Arabian Belly Dance 2 Intermediate classes: The intermediate class will learn more advanced moves, combinations, and learn to dance with their zills (finger cymbals) and veils. we will probably do a new choreography with veil, but there is more than choreography to bellydance! Let’s dance! Tuesdays 2/13-3/13, 8:15pm-9:45pm...To register online: www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed/spring/le_dance.html My classes are the ones at the CRC location- the carver center, 938 York Rd. Towson 8. Arabian Nights show! Latifa and Kostana! February 16: Arabian Nights show at the Casablanca Restaurant, Alexandria, VA. (editor’s note- okay, it’s a long way, but Yucy always puts on these great shows, and if you are a late night person, it ids worth the drive) www.bellydanceforlife.com www.moroccanrestaurant.com Please join us for an evening of fun and nice entertainment! $20 includes buffet, drinks are extra. Friday, Feb 16, 9:30 PM 9. FLOORWORK WORKSHOP w/MINI CIRCULAR VEILS Saturday, Feb 17, 10:30 AM USD15.00 per person Antonia's Studio, Parkville, MD Experience the beauty of swirling silk and mesmerizing floorwork~ Floorwork Workshop with Mini Circular Veils Saturday, Feb. 17th 10:30-12-noon Absolutely captivating! Antonia's Studio... dansequeen@msn.com editor’s note on this one- Antonia PACKS her workshops with usable dance moves. Her floorwork is fantastic, and so is her veilwork- and here they are together. Contact me on how to make the mini veils on your own if you want, or of course II’ll make you some- they are just 45” long. 10. Back to the Basics: with Lotus Niraja www.lotusniraja.com/2007Work...otus.html The Moves You Know So Well? Embracing The Quality of Bellydance. Enhancing your skills and learning to be proficient in your dancing takes training, practice and a heart. Let Lotus Niraja give you tips... Sunday, Feb 18, 1:00 PM 11.Drum Class with Rashid Aladeen! Studio Nina Amaya, Baltimore, MD "Practice playing (Learn to play) Middle Eastern Music on a hand drum! Class will be adjusted for level of drummers attending. $11 in advance by paypal or $12 at the door. 6-7:30 pm FREE DRUM CIRCLE and DANCE party after Wednesday, Feb 21, 6:00 PM Hafla! Dance and Drum circle Come play you finger cymbals, your drums, your clarinet if you've got one! Or dance to the wonderful live music! Yes, it's a Wednesday night, but we won't keep you up late, shake off those end of winter blues... my house! Wednesday, Feb 21, 7:00 PM 12. Indra lazul performs with Telesma "Saturday March 3, 2007 9pm Indra Lazul with Telesma @ The Whiskey 1803 1803 West St. Annapolis, MD * Telesma is the main band and we will be dancing to their songs and doing our bellydance set during Halftime indrazaira@gmail..." Saturday, Mar 3, 9:00 PM 13. ‘WICKED' Drumsolo Choreography! Lotus Niraja www.lotusniraja.com The creme de la creme of drum solo. Lotus takes a "wicked" drum solo song and adds spice to stir it up. Always the audience's favorite, the drum solo is a fun and essential..." Sunday, Mar 4, 1:00 PM 14. CONCERTS AT PHIL. MUSEUM OF ART- "From Laurel Victoria Gray: Celebrate Norooz, a joyous festival of new life observed by Persians and the Tajik, Afghan, Uzbek, and Kurdish people. Let the Silk Road Dance Company dazzle you with their costumes,..." Sunday, Mar 11 15. Lotus Niraja's "Raks Modern Classique" Choreography " Learn a choreography performed by Lotus Niraja. One of her most requested Raks Sharki dances. A mixture of classical movements mixed with the fresh current stylings of modern Egypt.This multi-level workshop..." Sunday, Mar 25, 1:00 PM 16. Here is my new veil news: I now carry 5mm veils for those who like the super light ones ( I don’t) and they are $7 cheaper than my 6mm ones. And on the semicircular front, I have talked a supplier into carrying white silk veils hemmed in silk thread so all I have to do is dye them. Yay! They are really nice, 108” x 45”, semicircular, 8mm. www.NinaAmaya.com - the 5mm rectangles aren’t on there yet, but let me know if you want them. 17. Middle Eastern Ensemble Workshop You might know Melissa from Artemis' Folktours camp, or you might know her from Pennsic. She's that excellent clarinet player who understands everything! If you would like to take a class from her on how to play Middle Eastern music on any instrument and then jam with her band, please let me know. I don’t know if Bmore has enough interest to warrant bringing her. It might be March 31st, if they are still open on that date. She has taught the class many times before, but not here! Saturday, Mar 31, 2:00 PM 18. Folktours Middle Eastern Dance and Music Camp " US MIDDLE EASTERN CAMP FOR DANCERS AND MUSICIANS Friday May 25th - Monday May 28th 2007 in lovely Pennsylvania is going strong with yet another great group of instructors on board! Just the coolest place on Earth (editor’s note). Laurel victoria Gray’s WINTER 2007 CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAYS 8:15 PM Beginner I begins Jan. 2 "BELLY DANCE" RAQS SHARQI Joy of Motion at DUPONT CIRCLE www.joyofmotion.org 9:15 PM Beginner II and above begins Jan.2 "BELLY DANCE" RAQS SHARQI Joy of Motion DUPONT CIRCLE www.joyofmotion.org PERFORMANCE CLASS: Classical Egyptian Raqs Sharqi choreography TUESDAYS 6:30 PM Beginner I begins Jan. 2 "BELLY DANCE" RAQS SHARQI www.joyofmotion.org Joy of Motion BETHESDA 7:30 PM Beginner II begins Jan. 2 "BELLY DANCE" RAQS SHARQI www.joyofmotion.org Joy of Motion BETHESDA 8:30 PM Intermediate/Advanced begins Jan.2 "BELLY DANCE" RAQS SHARQI Joy of Motion BETHESDA www.joyofmotion.org THURSDAYS 6:30 PM Beginner (Jan.18 - Feb. 22) "BELLY DANCE" RAQS SHARQI COLLEGE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER smartlink.pgparks.com use class # 96110 or in person 7:30 PM Intermediate (Jan.18 - Feb.22) "BELLY DANCE" RAQS SHARQI COLLEGE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER smartlink.pgparks.com use class # 96111 or in person SATURDAYS 10:00 AM Raqs al-Muqaddas TM ("Dance of the Sacred") begins Jan.13 The NEW Joe's Movement Emporium www.worldartsfocus.org Mount Rainier, Maryland a group meditative dance experience based on spiritual practices of the Middle East and Central Asia 11:00 AM BELLY DANCE begins Jan.13 The NEW Joe's Movement Emporium www.worldartsfocus.org Mount Rainier, Maryland SUNDAYS 11:00 AM Introduction to Basic Belly Dance RAQS SHARQI "BELLY DANCE" www.joyofmotion.org Joy of Motion FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS 12 NOON Ensemble Mumtaz begins Jan.9 Joy of Motion FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS www.joyofmotion.org membership in Ensemble Mumtaz is determined by auditions 4:00 PM Beginner I at BETHESDA Joy of Motion RAQS SHARQI "BELLY DANCE" www.joyofmotion.org Laurel Victoria Gray Cultural Specialist: Central Asia, Caucasus, and Middle East Artistic Director, Silk Road Dance Company Adjunct Faculty, Dances of the Islamic World, George Mason University Faculty, Joy of Motion Dance Center Director, Joy of Motion Student Ensemble "Mumtaz" www.laurelvictoriagray.com www.silkroaddance.com

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