Maryland Middle Eastern Performing Arts

Classes
Sundays
Sundays 6:15pm-7:15pm	Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi 571-332-4865 kostanadancer@yahoo.com	Saffron Dance Studio 3260 Wilson Boulevard; Arlington, VA	Beginner 1: Technique & Drills Saffron Dance Studio 3260 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA

Sundays 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM	Yucy 703-509-9682 yucy@bellydanceforlife.com	Colony South 7401 Surratts Road; Clinton MD 20735 (301)856-4500 (Mapquest)	Sunday Classes at Colony South Hotel (John Carroll Room) 8 weeks session from (April 13, 2008 to June 8, 2008) No classes on May 11, 2008 (Mother’s Day) Time: 2:30 PM Beginner level classes focus on proper posture, body alignment, basic isolations and movements, including: Hip lifts, drops, twists, and locks, pelvic contractions and releases, basic travelling steps, graceful arms and hands, basic upper and lower shimmies, and much more! Drop in Fee: $15.00 Cost: $104.00 (8 week session) Sunday “Belly Dance For Life Fusion” Class-: Time: 3:30 PM This is an earthy fusion of Belly Dance , Latin Hip Hop blended with the native dances of the Middle East, Africa, and India. Shimmy and vibrate your hips, undulate your torso, flutter your tummy and be expressive with hypnotic and graceful arms! This grounded group dance is a beautiful way to lift your soul and leaves you smiling! If you are looking for an excellent and fun workout that tones your body while developing grace, flexibility, strength and most of all, confidence, this is it! Open to all shapes, sizes, ages and fitness levels. Drop in Fee: $15.00 Cost: $104.00 (8 week session) Sunday “Belly Dance For Life” -Intermediate Level -: Time: 4:30 PM Review of Beginner level, plus: the next level of technique, including various undulations, shimmies, and upper body isolations. There is an increased emphasis on musical styles, rhythms, structure and choreography. You will continue to develop technique with more advanced movements and combinations. Drop in Fee: $15.00 Cost: $104.00 (8 week session) http://bellydanceforlife.com/mdclasses.html

Sundays 4-6 p.m.	Egyptian Sun egyptiansunbd@gmail.com	Johns Hopkins University 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD	Fall Semester starts Labor Day weekend! Beginner Classes First class is FREE! After the first class, the rate is $12 per class (drop-in), or $120 for the semester. You get three FREE classes by paying for the semester in advance. Full-time JHU undergrads: Beginner class is always FREE! Other full-time students: After the first class, the rate is $10 per class (drop-in), or $100 for the semester. You get three FREE classes by paying for the semester in advance. Location: 33rd and Charles St. Mattin Arts Center Offitt Building Dance Room (directions) Wear comfortable clothes that you are able to move in. Bring a snack and water. For more information on classes, including Intermediate and Advanced classes, click here. Dori is also available for private lessons if you would like more personalized attention. Rates are $40/hr or $25/hr for those who paid for a semester of class.

Sundays 7:30pm-8:30pm	Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi 571-332-4865 kostanadancer@yahoo.com	Saffron Dance Studio 3260 Wilson Boulevard; Arlington, VA	Students will learn how to incorporate Assaya (cane) and Zills (finger cymbals) intro their dance technique and combinations. Each class will teach and drill zill playing technique through Arabic percussion rhythms and musical patterns. Classes will also introduce Assaya technique and adapt Assaya into dance combinations. Assayas and Zills will be available for purchase at the studio. Completion of LI or above is required.

Sundays 1pm-2pm	Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi 571-332-4865 kostanadancer@yahoo.com	0 See Description	JANUARY 13 - MARCH 16: Sidqi teaches Introductory Dumbek Classes at the House of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park, MD (10 week series) - $150 These classes are geared towards beginners and those seeking to improve their technique. Sidqi will teach beginner technique with use of Turkish Romani, Arabic and Balkan rhythms. You must pre-register for the class at lessons@hmtrad.com or call 301-270-9090 to sign up.

Sundays 11 am~12 noon	Layla Bahari 301 257-4059 laylabahari@yahoo.com		Cardio bellydance at Fitness 4 You in Damascus MD

Mondays
Mondays 8 to 9:30pm	Piper piper@comcast.net	Meadow Mill Hampden; Baltimore, MD	Location: Meadow Mill in the Hampden area of central Baltimore. The Level II class begins with Open Dance (something different every week!) together with Level I). Technique and steps begins at 8:30 with a focus on drills for speed, beginning layering, and traveling steps with smooth transitions. $75 for a 5 week session or $18 drop-in.

Mondays 8:30-9:30	Naimah naimah@naimahraks.com	Meadow Mill Hampden; Baltimore, MD	Modern Tribal Bellydance with Naimah Modern Tribal Style bellydance, also known as Tribal Fusion, is a blend of American Tribal style bellydance and other forms of dance such as Flamenco, Hip Hop, Classsical Indian, African and more. In this class students will learn basic tribal style technique and posture, fluid arm movement, popping, locking, tick tocking, floorwork and serpent-like body movements. This class will also include fun combos and playful choreography. Each class will begin with an intense body conditioning warm up and drills to improve muscle control, flexibility and isolation so be prepared to feel the burn. Attire: Comfortable dance pants. No skirts please. The instructor needs to see how you are moving to make sure it is the correct way. Hip scarves are optional. Ballet slippers, socks or bare feet is ok. No street shoes please. Drop ins are $15/class Sessions are $60/5 classes 1st class is free! The next session will begin on January 7, 2008 Paypal link coming soon or you can pay with cash or check in class.

Mondays 7:00-8:00	Naimah naimah@naimahraks.com	Meadow Mill Hampden; Baltimore, MD	PiperMethod Level I Technique and Steps taught by Rowena This class focuses on posture, body alignment, and the basics of hipwork. Arm and torso movements are introduced. First class is free. Drop-ins: $15 Session: $60/5 classes

Mondays 630, 8pm	Belly Dance Delight 443-834-3191 ninadances@gmail.com	Studio Nina Amaya Regester Ave; Towson MD 443-834-3191 ninadances@gmail.com	630- beginnig class, 8pm, advanced class. Learn a choreography that the troupe performs in the beginning class, or learn n in the advanced class! We always do a bit of improvisational dancing as well. ninadances@gmail.com for more information!

Mondays 7pm	Ruta Moragh 443-421-6144 moragh_21030@yahoo.com	Maryland Kinesiology and Wellness Institute 3505 Pinkney Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215 410-358-9580 info@MDKWI.com	Class designed for the advanced beginner, or intermediate level student. We go beyond the basics and learn layering, motion, advanced techniques and musicality. New students with experience will be assessed on skill level before being placed in intermediate or advanced classes

Mondays 8:30 pm	Ruta Moragh 443-421-6144 moragh_21030@yahoo.com	Maryland Kinesiology and Wellness Institute 3505 Pinkney Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215 410-358-9580 info@MDKWI.com	Here is where you learn the basics. Core muscle training, posture, muscular engagement, balance, and the core techniques based off of Egyptian and Turkish movement.

Mondays 6-7pm		0 See Description	Due to popular demand we are offering another beginner belly dance class at sthe Golden Light Wellness Center, 350 Lincoln Street, Oxford PA $10/ class if full 5 week session is paid in full or $15 for walk-in email diane@deebah.com for more info

Mondays 6-7pm		0 See Description	Deebah Dance & Fitness www.deebah.com Due to popular demand we are offering another beginner belly dance class at sthe Golden Light Wellness Center, 350 Lincoln Street, Oxford PA $10/ class if full 5 week session is paid in full or $15 for walk-in email diane@deebah.com for more info

Mondays 630pm	Nina Amaya 410-377-6828 ninadances@gmail.com	0 See Description	Belly Dance Delight - Beginning Class Starting August 30th! My classes are fun and for mixed levels of ability. I'm great with beginners, because the dance didn't come easily to me, and I know how hard it can seem at first. I'm a working professional dancer, and can help an intermediate dancer work to bring her dance to the next level. This class is an ongoing drill of the basics, with a choreography embedded, great for beginners, for experienced dancers who want to drill, or who are just starting with me. There are plenty of veils and hip scarves here to borrow or purchase, or bring your own. Wear comfortable clothing, yoga pants are perfect. I do want to be able to see your posture. $48 for 4 weeks. (no class Labor Day) Paypal is at the bottom of this page, Send a check to Nina Amaya 1020 Regester Ave. Baltimore MD 21239 or bring a check or cash the first day of class. Pre-registration makes it easier to plan a good class, and guarantees you a spot. Please park on Sharon Rd., as the driveway will fill with cars for the class after yours and block you in. Once you have learned some of our choreographies through the basics classes, or through workshops, you might join us in troupe! We have a lot of fun and perform a lot. You can see us on YouTube by searching for :"Artscape Belly Dance". Troupe dues are $45/ month and cover classes, practices, performances and access to some costumes and props, such as swords. Troupe members do need to buy and make some personal costumes to match the troupe.

Tuesdays
Tuesdays 8-9pm	Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance 410-544-5925 latifa@bintbeled.com	Kellys Herb House 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD 410-729-4321 sales@kellysherb.com (Mapquest)	Advanced Choreography. Next session is April 29-June 3. Each 6-week class session is $75 (that’s one 1-hour class per week).

Tuesdays 5-6pm	Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance 410-544-5925 latifa@bintbeled.com	Kellys Herb House 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD 410-729-4321 sales@kellysherb.com (Mapquest)	Beginner Choreography. Next session is April 29-June 3. Each 6-week class session is $75 (that’s one 1-hour class per week).

Tuesdays 7-8pm	Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance 410-544-5925 latifa@bintbeled.com	Kellys Herb House 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD 410-729-4321 sales@kellysherb.com (Mapquest)	Advanced Technique. Next session is April 29-June 3. Each 6-week class session is $75 (that’s one 1-hour class per week).

Tuesdays 6-7pm	Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance 410-544-5925 latifa@bintbeled.com	Kellys Herb House 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD 410-729-4321 sales@kellysherb.com (Mapquest)	General Technique (Beginner to Intermediate). Next session is April 29-June 3. Each 6-week class session is $75 (that’s one 1-hour class per week).

Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm	MiaNaja al Sephira 443-864-1446 mianaja@yahoo.com	Slayton House Columbia, MD	Level I Cabaret

Tuesdays 7:40-8:40pm	MiaNaja al Sephira 443-864-1446 mianaja@yahoo.com	Slayton House Columbia, MD	Level II Cabaret

Tuesdays 8:45-9:45pm	MiaNaja al Sephira 443-864-1446 mianaja@yahoo.com	Slayton House Columbia, MD	Level III Cabaret

Tuesdays 7:00PM to 8:00PM & 8:00PM to 9:00PM	Despina Bast 410-218-5891 despinabast@yahoo.com	Severna Park Community Center	Level I/II & Level II/III Fusion Style Belly Dance Class. Please visit www.gypsyfusion.com for more information.

Tuesdays 7-930pm	Amartia amartiabellydancer@yahoo.com	SwingTime Ballroom 2315 Belair Rd, Suite A-3; Fallston MD 20147 (410)877-2633 (Mapquest)	Join Amartia for bellydance class at swingtime ballroom. New Session starts September 7, 8pm Four Week Sessions, Monthly Tuition $40.00 Walk in $12.00 8-9pm all levels class. Things are broken down for the beginners and difficulty levels are added for the more advanced.

Tuesdays 6:00 pm	Shems 202-320-8749 slc_chic@hotmail.com	MAC Wellness Center, Downtown 655 President Street \| Baltimore, MD 21202 PH 410.625.5000	Belly Dance Basics Sessions ongoing. Please see www.shemsdance.com for latest start date. This class will introduce basic belly dance vocabulary, isolations and musical phrases. There will be some cultural background given and a simple choreography will by taught. Special attention will be paid to proper body alignment, and clean execution of movements. No pre-requisite, Open to all levels. Each 6 week session is $75 ($60 for MAC members). Drop in rate is $20 ($15 for MAC members)

Tuesdays 6:30 pm	Bahiya 571-643-8821 bahiya@comcast.net		Learn the Thriller dance sponsored by B.A.R.C. (Brunswick Area Rec Council) Brunswick City Park Building, Brunswick, MD

Wednesdays
Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm	Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi 571-332-4865 kostanadancer@yahoo.com	Saffron Dance Studio 3260 Wilson Boulevard; Arlington, VA	Beginner 1: Technique & Drills Saffron Dance Studio 3260 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA

Wednesdays 7:30-8:30	Zobeide 703-389-0956 Zobeide@comcast.net		Beginning I at Kinetics Dance in Ellicott City.

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00	Naimah naimah@naimahraks.com	Studio MiaNaja Columbia, MD mianaja@yahoo.com	Want to add the little extra sass and pizzaz to your choreography? In this class students will learn basic tribal style technique and posture, fluid arm movement, popping, locking, tick tocking, and serpent-like body movements. This class will also include sassy choreography with or without props. Each class will begin with an intense body conditioning warm up and drills to improve muscle control and memory and isolation skills. Be prepared to sweat at home as well. This is an intermediate/advanced class. Some bellydance experience is required. Drop Ins: $15/class Class card: $60/5 classes

Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Damiena damiena@damiena.com	Merritt Athletic Club 8757 Mylander Lane, Towson, MD 21286 410- 821-0160	Damiena teaches a fitness based belly dance class at the Towson location. The class is open only to gym members at the present time.

Wednesdays 7 - 8pm	Rebecca Lucy 443-812-6057 firehorsehealing@gmail.com	Blue Heron Wellness Center 10723-B Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-754-3730 info@blueheronwellness.com	BELLY GONG FREE NIGHT! Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm June 17, 2009 Bellydance Intro to Level I: Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm June 24, 2009 - July 29, 2009 Registration $95 Have fun and gain confidence! Connect with your inner dancer and experience belly dance from the core. We will approach this ancient dance through chi gong breath and body awareness warm-ups, then build dance skills with isolations, conditioning and steps. Learn the basic movements of belly dancing and experience the harmony of breath and mind. Class is suitable for Beginning thru Level 1 dancers. No prior experience required.

Thursdays
Thursdays 8:15pm	Shems 202-320-8749 slc_chic@hotmail.com	MAC Wellness Center, Downtown 655 President Street \| Baltimore, MD 21202 PH 410.625.5000	Technique & Musicality - for advanced dancers New sessions and subjects starting regularly. See www.shemsdance.com for latest start date and focus topic. Steps & movements are taught built into musical phrases. Focusing on building both dance vocabulary and musical connection, this class will also delve into transitions between movements, rhythms & cultural context. Previous belly dance experience required. 2009 we will be focusing on famous dancers, Samia Gamal, Souhair Zaki, Fifi Abdo, Mona Said, Randa Kamel, Dina, etc... Prerequisite - serious dance training, teacher approval recommended. Each 6 week session is $75 ($60 for MAC members). Drop in rate is $20 ($15 for MAC members) www.shemsdance.com \| 202-320-8749 \| shemsdance@gmail.com

Thursdays 6:00pm	Shems 202-320-8749 slc_chic@hotmail.com	MAC Wellness Center, Downtown 655 President Street \| Baltimore, MD 21202 PH 410.625.5000	Belly Dance Basics Sessions ongoing. Please see www.shemsdance.com for latest start date. This class will introduce basic belly dance vocabulary, isolations and musical phrases. There will be some cultural background given and a simple choreography will by taught. Special attention will be paid to proper body alignment, and clean execution of movements. No pre-requisite, Open to all levels. Each 6 week session is $75 ($60 for MAC members). Drop in rate is $20 ($15 for MAC members) www.shemsdance.com \| 202-320-8749 \| shemsdance@gmail.com

Thursdays 6-7pm	Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance 410-544-5925 latifa@bintbeled.com	Kellys Herb House 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD 410-729-4321 sales@kellysherb.com (Mapquest)	Advanced Beginner Choreography. Next session is May 1-June 5. Each 6-week class session is $75 (that’s one 1-hour class per week).

Thursdays 7-8pm	Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance 410-544-5925 latifa@bintbeled.com	Kellys Herb House 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD 410-729-4321 sales@kellysherb.com (Mapquest)	Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Technique. Next session is May 1-June 5. Each 6-week class session is $75 (that’s one 1-hour class per week).

Thursdays 8-9pm	Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance 410-544-5925 latifa@bintbeled.com	Kellys Herb House 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD 410-729-4321 sales@kellysherb.com (Mapquest)	Intermediate Choreography. Next session is May 1-June 5. Each 6-week class session is $75 (that’s one 1-hour class per week).

Thursdays 9-10pm	Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance 410-544-5925 latifa@bintbeled.com	Kellys Herb House 401 Headquarters Drive, Millersville, MD 410-729-4321 sales@kellysherb.com (Mapquest)	Beginner. Next session is May 1-June 5. Each 6-week class session is $75 (that’s one 1-hour class per week).

Thursdays 7:15pm	Shems 202-320-8749 slc_chic@hotmail.com	MAC Wellness Center, Downtown 655 President Street \| Baltimore, MD 21202 PH 410.625.5000	Belly Dance Essentials New session ongoing. Please see www.shemsdance.com for latest start date. We will be using finger cymbals in this class. This class will build belly dance vocabulary, introduce more difficult techniques and explore musicality more deeply. Various special focus topics will be covered, including sword, veil, drum solos and other specialties. This class is meant to be taken continuously for about a year. Prerequisite - belly dance basics or previous belly dance experience. Each 6 week session is $75 ($60 for MAC members). Drop in rate is $20 ($15 for MAC members) www.shemsdance.com \| 202-320-8749 \| shemsdance@gmail.com

Thursdays 6:30 pm~ 7:30 pm	Layla Bahari 301 257-4059 laylabahari@yahoo.com	0 See Description	Home studio in Clarksburg MD. Please contact Layla for directions.

Fridays
Fridays 6:30pm-7:30pm	Bastet bastet@raqsbastet.com	Avalon Yoga Studio 15 Mellor Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228 410-869-9771 info@avalonyogastudio.com	COMBINED CLASS LEVELS 1 and 2: Tribal Belly Dance Level 1 blends the basic techniques of Belly Dance with the unique lead and follow moves that make Tribal what it is: a group exploration of dance! Level 2 and above class will focus on group and individual improvisation using the moves learned in Level 1. We will further explore ways of transitioning between moves and formations, while building on intermediate and advanced techniques.

Fridays 9-10am Starting September 10	Nina Amaya 410-377-6828 ninadances@gmail.com	Studio Nina Amaya Regester Ave; Towson MD 443-834-3191 ninadances@gmail.com	Belly Dance Delight - Beginning Class Starting September 10th! My classes are fun and for mixed levels of ability. I'm great with beginners, because the dance didn't come easily to me, and I know how hard it can seem at first. I'm a working professional dancer, and can help an intermediate dancer work to bring her dance to the next level. This class is an ongoing drill of the basics, with a choreography embedded, great for beginners, for experienced dancers who want to drill, who are just starting with me, or who want to pick up a choreography. There are plenty of veils and hip scarves here to borrow or purchase, or bring your own. Wear comfortable clothing, yoga pants are perfect. I do want to be able to see your posture. $48 for 4 weeks. Paypal is at the bottom of this page, Send a check to Nina Amaya 1020 Regester Ave. Baltimore MD 21239 or bring a check or cash the first day of class. Pre-registration makes it easier to plan a good class, and guarantees you a spot. Once you have learned some of our choreographies through the basics classes, or through workshops, you might join us in troupe! We have a lot of fun and perform a lot. You can see us on YouTube by searching for :"Artscape Belly Dance" .Troupe dues are $45/ month and cover classes, practices, performances and access to some costumes and props, such as swords. Troupe members do need to buy and make some personal costumes to match the troupe.

Fridays 6:30 pm~ 7:30 pm	Layla Bahari 301 257-4059 laylabahari@yahoo.com	0 See Description	Home studio in Clarksburg MD. Please contact Layla for directions.

Performances
February
2/12/10 7:30	Ruta Moragh 443-421-6144 moragh_21030@yahoo.com	Bombay Nights 410-248-3131	Fine Indian food in a lush, exotic location. Conveniently located in White Marsh

2/27/10 7:30	Ruta Moragh 443-421-6144 moragh_21030@yahoo.com	Sizzling Bombay 2108 Emmorton Road, Suite 3; Bel Air, MD 21015 410-569-0148 (Mapquest)	Beautiful venue in Bel Air, excellent Indian food, conveniently located

April
4/18/10 All Star Show	Bahiya 571-643-8821 bahiya@comcast.net	0 See Description	All Star Show in Philadelphia with Live Music by Zar Dust. Tickets may be purchased from Najia at the following - http://s95204971.onlinehome.us/najia/masterworkshop.htm

4/24/10 7:30 pm	Bahiya 571-643-8821 bahiya@comcast.net		Ebensburg, PA - Aszmara Workshop Hafla with guest artists, Tears of Aset. Contact Ileena at Ileena10022@hotmail.com or 814-312-7116 for details.

4/28/10 7pm	Zarifa 301 873 3258 zarifa@zarifadances.com	0 See Description	Wednesday Nights are Bellydance Night at The Taj India of Hagerstown MD Zarifa performs every 4th Wednesday! 28 S. Potomac Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 (301) 714-0040 http://www.tajindiamd.com/

May
5/08/10 7:00 PM	Bahiya 571-643-8821 bahiya@comcast.net		Mia Naja Moments of Magic with Tears of Aset

June
6/05/10 6-10pm	Amartia amartiabellydancer@yahoo.com	0 See Description	Join Amartia at the Austin Bellydance Convention in TEXAS. She will be performing in the Belly Dance Happy Hour and Gala Show with live music from Wind & Fingers and performance by Ava Fleming. Go to http://www.theabdc.com for more info!

July
7/11/10 4 pm	Tydirah tydirah@comcast.net	Kitchen of India 1842 E. Joppa Road, Parkville, Md. 21234 410-663-6880	NEW OPTION TO ATTEND ALL SEASONS HAFLA - PAY BY PHONE!! Call Kitchen of India to reserve your spot today!! Get 'em early!! COME OUT AND HAVE A BLAST AT ASH: KITCHEN OF INDIA!!!! Please visit www.kitchenofindiaus.com!! Come and enjoy a delicious veg and non-veg buffet!! Look what's in store.....MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! OMG, WHAT A LINE-UP!!!!!!! Performances by: The Amazing and Beautiful...SHIRAZ RAQS of Delaware!!! Joining her.... Ouranitsa Anani I'naru Alizarin Tribal Spirit of PA Bagoas Kala Nikki Jewel L. and yours truly (if there's time) :) The first Sunday of every month, there's a party for the bellydancers and friends in Parkville, MD, at the Kitchen Of India, 1842 E. Joppa Rd. Parkville. If you would like to dance, shoot an email/call Tydirah at tydirah@comcast.net/410-302-6064. All skill levels and bellydance styles are welcome. SWAP MEET!! Bring your stuff! Lots of bargains. DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 sharp!! (Dancers arrive at 3:30 to check in!) Tydirah & Jeanne hosts, and Jonathan & Dj Vexamus(emcees too!) opens with drumming. Sometimes we have an entire band! You are invited to put on your zils and hip scarf to dance and play along. Please bring an instrument if you can. (Contact Tydirah, before the show, to see if she can fit you on the musician's discount list!) Everyone can join in Open Dancing at the end of show (if time permits)! Due to show being sold out, it's strongly suggested to purchase advanced tickets. Tickets on sale now at venue and Tydirah!! Advanced tickets are $20 and guarantees front row tables first and must be purchased 1 week before show. Please contact Tydirah at 410-302-6064 for purchase, pick up at Kitchen of India, pay by phone (call Babu or Selma @ Kitchen of India), or mail payment to: Ms. T. Brown P.O. Box 1384 Owings Mills, Md. 21117 Please make check or money order payable to Kitchen of India. Tickets are $22 at the door...please bring cash to make sure check in goes smoothly!! This charge will be for all who do not purchase advance tickets. Children prices are: 4yrs and under are free; 5 to 9yrs- $8; 10 yrs and older full price. Pictures are allowed and please share!! Send them to tydirah@comcast.net or post them to the bellydance meetup!! See you very soon!!

August
8/13/10	Egyptian Sun egyptiansunbd@gmail.com	0 See Description	Ouranitsa performs with troupe Barakaat at Saffron Dance's Egyptian Nights featuring Mohamed El Hosseny and Mohamed Shahin, direct from Egypt! Saffron Dance artists and others will be performing as well! This event will take place at the Spectrum Theatre, 1611 North Kent Street, Arlington, VA. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door and can be purchased here.

8/27/10 all weekend	MiaNaja al Sephira 443-864-1446 mianaja@yahoo.com	0 See Description	Calling all Divas! ~ VIVA LA DIVA ~ THE USA 2010 DIVA CROWN MiaNaja will be judging and MODE members will be competing! August 27/28/29,2010 Fr. Nite/ Saturday/Sunday ~ Two days of Workshops, Gala Shows, Tributes The Grande Dame "Viva la Diva" Bellydance Competition,& The Legendary Icon George Abdo Tribute Conference 2010 Raks Boston New England Bellydance Competition Convention ~ Dance ~ Competition ~ Special Awards ~ Tribute ~ Seminars ~ LIFE TIME SEASONED BELLY DANCERS to THE PRESENT TIME For More Info

8/28/10 9pm-11pm	Nina Amaya 410-377-6828 ninadances@gmail.com	Mosaic Cafe 8145 Baltimore Ave # N; College Park, MD 20740 (240) 297-9874 Info@MosaicCafe.net	A hafla! Nina Amaya headlines another halfa at the intimate and delicious Mosiac Cafe in College Park. Many other dancers will perform, too! Make a reservation, as it is a small place, and you can bring your own wine, if you like. Yummy food, wonderful owners!

September
9/04/10 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm	Bahiya 571-643-8821 bahiya@comcast.net		First Saturday Downtown Frederick at the Carroll Creek Trellis near Structures Salon and Five Guys.

9/10/10 8	Amartia amartiabellydancer@yahoo.com	Bombay Nights 410-248-3131	Join Amartia for an evening of great Indian food and fun!

9/11/10 1030-?	Amartia amartiabellydancer@yahoo.com	Tobacco Center Cafe 1838 E Joppa Rd; Baltimore, MD 21234 (410)284-4275 dsawalhi@yahoo.com (Mapquest)	Join Amartia for an evening of hookah, cigars and dancing!

9/11/10 TBA	Bahiya 571-643-8821 bahiya@comcast.net		In the Streets, Frederick, Maryland

9/17/10 1030-?	Amartia amartiabellydancer@yahoo.com	Tobacco Center Cafe 1838 E Joppa Rd; Baltimore, MD 21234 (410)284-4275 dsawalhi@yahoo.com (Mapquest)	Join Amartia for an evening of hookah, cigars and dancing!

9/18/10 noon	Nina Amaya 410-377-6828 ninadances@gmail.com		American Museum of Art, Smithsonian in Washington DC http://www.americanart.si.edu/multimedia/games/pheon.cfm The launch event for Pheon is Saturday, September 18, from noon until 6 p.m. at the museum. Activities for players will include making objects, texting clues, and finding clues in a belly-dance performance (to get a head start on the belly-dancing clue, be sure to watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuw6l47u4Ys . After the launch event, Pheon will be played via social media websites Facebook and Twitter, and the Internet Archive. The Luce Foundation Center will offer an abbreviated version of this game at the museum beginning November 1, 2010. Contact GoodlanderG@si.edu with questions or to make a reservation.

9/25/10 7:00 PM	Bahiya 571-643-8821 bahiya@comcast.net		Ranya Renee Hosted by Sitamun

October
10/01/10 8	Amartia amartiabellydancer@yahoo.com	Bombay Nights 410-248-3131

10/02/10 2:00pm	MiaNaja al Sephira 443-864-1446 mianaja@yahoo.com	Fells Point Fun Festival	MiaNaja and MODE will be performing at Fells Point this fall, with a full array of diverse troupe and solo pieces.

10/02/10 7pm	Nina Amaya 410-377-6828 ninadances@gmail.com		Belly Dance delight performs at the Multicultural Festival, with other very hot acts! Come on out! FESTIVAL HOURS Saturday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 - 7:00 pm LOCATION 7271 Eden Brook Drive Columbia, MD 2104 http://stmatthewfestival.org

10/09/10 10:30pm	MiaNaja al Sephira 443-864-1446 mianaja@yahoo.com	Rakkasah East 135 Davison Ave; Somerset, New Jersey rakkasah@att.net	MiaNaja and MODE will be closing the show Saturday night at Rakkasah! Join us for the workshops, shopping and awesome performances. More on Rakkasah here

10/30/10 8:30 pm	Bahiya 571-643-8821 bahiya@comcast.net		Square Corner Park Downtown Brunswick, MD Halloween Block Party

November
11/13/10 7:00pm	Zarifa 301 873 3258 zarifa@zarifadances.com	New Deal Cafe 113 Centerway, Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 474-5642 reservations@newdealcafe.com	Artemis, Zarifa & Ishtar Present- In The Moment A fabulous concert featuring ISHTAR- Pittsburg's Famous BellyRock Band ---and Artemis ---and Zarifa Please join us for a great show! $10 admission

11/14/10 3:00pm	Zarifa 301 873 3258 zarifa@zarifadances.com	0 See Description	In The Moment Part II A second wonderful concert in the In the Moment Workshop series. Workshop participants showcase their skills while the amazing ISHTAR band plays! Please join us at India Palace Bar & Tandoor of Germantown Maryland for a delicious lunch & fabulous concert! See www.zarifadances.com for addtional information or to pre-register your seats. India Palce 19743 North Frederick Road Germantown MD 20876 (301) 540-3000

11/20/10 TBA	Bahiya 571-643-8821 bahiya@comcast.net	0 See Description	Belly Dance Nationals - Alternative Fusion Solo and the Nationals Troupe Category on November 21.

Workshops
July
7/11/10 2pm	Nina Amaya 410-377-6828 ninadances@gmail.com	Studio Nina Amaya Regester Ave; Towson MD 443-834-3191 ninadances@gmail.com	Drum Circle with Sidqi- FREE! Bring your darbuka, your tabla, your def.... Sidqi has taught at several east coast Balkan camps, the Folktours Mideast camp, Rakassah East, and last year he taught at the Mendocino Middle East Camp in CA. He has been head of percussion at Sahara Dance for years ( but taking this summer off to do drum circles) He has made several trips to Istanbul, Turkey, in search of Romani (Gypsy) teachers. In addition, he has had great workshops in his home, with Suhail Kaspar and Issam Houshan of the Bellydance Superstars. He is also founder of WMFC, which was the first organization to bring Rehan Tuscuz from Istanbul to DC, to teach Turkish Romani dance. After the drum circle, you can head to the All Seasons Hafla, which is 2 miles away, if that. Please rsvp to let us know how many are coming.

November
11/12/10 Friday-Sunday	Zarifa 301 873 3258 zarifa@zarifadances.com	0 See Description	Artemis, Zarifa & Ishtar present- In The Moment The Art of Improvisation November 12-14 In The Moment - a truly original workshop focusing on the art of improvisational dance. Using innovative strategies students will learn& practice skills with both Artemis, Zarifa, and Ishtar Not only will Ishtar perform, they will instruct, play during classes, and be a vital role during lessons! Enhance your dance skills with techniques from our wonderful dance teachers! Learn the ins & outs of working with live musicians from our amazing band! *Watch those techniques in action during our Saturday concert featuring our entrancing instructors and marvelous band. Instructors include the legendary Artemis: award winning dancer & teacher; Zarifa: professional educator with over 10yrs dance experience; and Ishtar: gifted musicians & phenomenal band from Pittsburg PA. Classes are Friday-Sunday. Participants must sign up for the entire workshop. Participants must Students must pre-register. This workshop WILL sell out! Pre-register early! Email Zarifa: zarifa@zarifadances.com Fees: $210- includes all classes, ticket to Saturday show, & guaranteed solo in Sunday's show. Register by Paypal or mail. Classes take place at Studio Artemis: 2945 Woodstock Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910 Contact Zarifa: zarifa@zarifadances.com 301 873 3258 for registration. Register SOON! Spots are filling up; the workshop will sell out!!! See www.zarifadances.com or email zarifa@zarifadances.com for more details :)

11/13/10 All day	Zarifa 301 873 3258 zarifa@zarifadances.com	0 See Description	Artemis, Zarifa & Ishtar present- In The Moment The Art of Improvisation November 12-14 In The Moment - a truly original workshop focusing on the art of improvisational dance. Using innovative strategies students will learn& practice skills with both Artemis, Zarifa, and Ishtar Not only will Ishtar perform, they will instruct, play during classes, and be a vital role during lessons! Enhance your dance skills with techniques from our wonderful dance teachers! Learn the ins & outs of working with live musicians from our amazing band! *Watch those techniques in action during our Saturday concert featuring our entrancing instructors and marvelous band. Instructors include the legendary Artemis: award winning dancer & teacher; Zarifa: professional educator with over 10yrs dance experience; and Ishtar: gifted musicians & phenomenal band from Pittsburg PA. Classes are Friday-Sunday. Participants must sign up for the entire workshop. Participants must Students must pre-register & must have taken one of Artemis' Intensive workshops. This workshop WILL sell out! Pre-register early! Email Zarifa: zarifa@zarifadances.com Fees: $210- includes all classes, ticket to Saturday show, & guaranteed solo in Sunday's show. Register by Paypal or mail. Classes take place at Studio Artemis: 2945 Woodstock Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910 Contact Zarifa: zarifa@zarifadances.com 301 873 3258 for registration. Register SOON! Spots are filling up; the workshop will sell out!!! See www.zarifadances.com or email zarifa@zarifadances.com for more details :)

11/20/10 9-1030am	Amartia amartiabellydancer@yahoo.com	Hilton Hotel 8727 Colesville Road; Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-589-5200	This year, the Belly Dance Nationals Competition offers three FOCUS tracks for dancers and competitors! Amartia will be teaching in FOCUS ONE - COMPETITION PREP TRACK (Room 1) How you prepare for a competition is as important as all the talent, technique, and training. In this track, you will be introduced to different approaches to competing from some of the most successful dancers in the country! "Competing Basics: Everything & the Kitchen Sink!" (Amartia) Learn what pitfalls to avoid when preparing for a competition. How to tweak your dance to meet the expectations of the judges, without letting go of your personal style. How to overcome stage-fright, prepare your costuming, music, dance and ego to handle the unpredictability of the world of competitions. Giving yourself a pep-talk before hitting the stage, dealing with wining, losing and everything that goes in-between. Amartia will share her experiences at competitions both on and off the stage from 4 years of being on the competition circuit. to REGISTER GO TO WWW.BELLYDANCENATIONALS.COM

Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi	Yucy	Egyptian Sun
Layla Bahari	Piper	Naimah
Belly Dance Delight	Ruta Moragh
Nina Amaya	Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance	MiaNaja al Sephira
Despina Bast	Amartia	Shems
Bahiya	Zobeide	Damiena
Rebecca Lucy	Bastet	Zarifa
Tydirah