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| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YOCO EL YOSHIKAWA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oriental Fusion /Belly Dancer CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR, INTERNATIONAL PERFORMER, CHOREOGRAPHY PRODUCER, COSTUME DESIGNER. |
| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YOCO El YOSHIKAWA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Oriental Fusion/Belly Dance Certified Instructor, Choreography Producer, Performer, Costume Designer ~ Raised in Tokyo, Japan~ Since 1991, Yoco has studied and performed all over the world and is experienced in various styles of dance, including: Jazz, African, Latin, various Middle eastern and Asian styles. Since she became a fusion belly dancer, she has been performing with different types of artists, including: Turkish, Egyptian, Greek, Armenian, Moroccan, Hungarian, Balkan, Cuban tress guitar, Jazz music band, Irish fiddle player, Pantomime artist, Hip-hop dancers, Flamenco dancers, and more. Since 2002, she has been a NY based professional dance artist. Yoco uses original as well as classical movements and rhythms to evoke a seamless fusion between the various styles of dance she has studied and communicates her unique personality through her movements. She created DIVA-JPN, a Fusion Oriental Dance group based in New York City and Tokyo Japan, which she choreographs and performs. She has joined onstage by first daughter Barbara Bush in NYC 2004 and recently appeared in feature films, NY cableTV, USO broadcast, News papers in New York, more. Yoco also creates her own unique costumes that express a fusion of traditional and contemporary cultures. Teaching Technique Total Stretching. Body discovering basic exercise~Body Technique Discovery training, Total body control with Belly dance technique drills, Body exercise, Dance Movement exercise, Fusion Belly Dance Choreography (Performance and Dance technique exercise), Relaxing & Meditation stretching. I pay atenttion to a person as an individual and I will help to increase flexibility, discovering body's detail movements, sculpt and tone the body. You will know how to focus your body movements and be able to dance with more detailed movements and technique for belly dancing. This is to know how to make connection with your mind and body, and finding the way to control your body better." ........above narrative from Yoco. CONTACT YOCO IN THE LONG ISLAND, N.Y. , AREA in U.S.A.. EMAIL: BellyDance@DivaYoco.com Website: http://www.DivaYoco.com Studio : 7 Flowerfield, St.James, NY 11780 Telphone : +1 347-528-8292 Check schedule for her classes ( 347) 528-8292 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Artistic Director, Choreographer, Concert Performer, Master Teacher, Designer, Workshop Teacher, Seminar Leader and Guest Lecturer of new and old world dances of the Middle East. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| EMAILED FROM AMARA ON 5/17/07 .AMARA AL AMIR iworldartists.com 919 803 0931 "Amara is an Artistic Director, Choreographer, Concert Performer, Master Teacher, Designer, Workshop Teacher, Seminar Leader and Guest Lecturer of new and old world dances of the Middle East. She has been awarded performances for the United Nations, The Tourism Authority for Egypt and Egypt Air, and The Egyptian American Professional Society. She has been successfully producing educational dance workshops and dance programs for stage, fund-raisers, corporate functions, and cultural events for more than twenty years." ..... from Amara's website. CONTACT AMARA IN THE Raleigh, N.C. AREA, in the U.S.A. Samira of SyriaSamira has graciously consented to accept students from Amara's Tapestry Academy into her school in Plainview L.I., N.Y . Her authentic dance style is direct from Syria, where she learn and performed as a professional. 69 Manetto Hill Rd. Plainview Phone 516 935 1155 Samira Studio Lili Rosa A protege of Amara, Lili Rosa is an established professional dancer with a school in Queens and Nassau. Also, accepting Amara's Tapestry Students. Sincerely, Amara Al Amir Amara Al Amir www.iworldartists.com amara@iworldartists.com iworldartists.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Aszmara's Bio International Performances & Workshops Uhuru World Festival: Weeklong Workshop & Performance. Soloturn, Switzerland Lenk Symposium for Music & Movement in Lenk, Switzerland Yearly Performance & Workshop Tours through Switzerland: Zurich, Bern, Luzern, Winterthur, et al. Since 1989 Yearly Weeklong Dance Workshops in Switzerland Weeklong Workshops on regular basis in Toscana, Italy Trinity College, Dublin Dublin, Belfast, Galway & Cork, Ireland Performance Tours in Egypt, Greece, Turkey, France, Bahamas & Bermuda National Performance & Workshops 2003, 2001, 2000 & 1999 Festival of the Nile, Florida Workshop Series in Newburgh, NY Adjunct Professor at The College of New Rochelle since 2002 Ongoing class schedule in Manhattan, New York & Connecticut; instruction, coaching & choreography for dance companies and solo performers Workshop Series in Manhattan Guest Artist & Teacher in New Hampshire, Vermont, Florida, Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey & Pennsylvania Workshop Series in Stamford, Connecticut Weekend Workshops in New Jersey, Boston, Vermont & New Hampshire Regular Performer in all the major NYC nightclubs: Fazil’s, Baba’s, Darvish, Marrakesh, Ibis... Frequent Guest Artist in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Ethical Cultural Society Brooklyn Academy of Music, Niklaus/Louis Choreospace, Washington Square Church with Elena Lentini & Co Scottish Rites Auditorium, Hollywood, California with Ramzi El Adlibi Dance Co. Commissioned choreography for New Rochelle Opera Company, & New Rochelle Civic Theatre Yearly Educational Dance programs at New Rochelle Library Dance Companies Oriental Images Workshops & Concerts artistic and co-artistic director with Carmen & Majda, choreographer, producer, performer & instructor for over ten years Annual Workshops in New Jersey & Pennsylvania American Academy of Middle Eastern Dance Hall of Fame Recipient of AAMED Hall of Fame Award 1997 SaZ Dance Theatre co-artistic director with Robert Koch, choreographer, producer & performer NYC Evening Length Productions of: "Out of Time" "Time Sojourns" "Non-Stop Belly-Dance" "Veiled Threat" Performance Venues: Ohio Theatre Evolving Arts Theatre Movements Afoot Knitting Factory SounDance Repertory Dance Space Morocco's Tent Theater “Aszmara, an internationally known dancer, provided one of the highlights of the day with an exquisite solo. Using every inch of her eloquent body she clarified the music in all its depth and richness.” Reading Times, PA “There were several vivid solos. ‘Herosi Bar,’ choreographed and performed by Aszmara... began languidly, then grew increasingly intense.” Jack Anderson, New York Times “Aszmara... respected for their high production value and their repertory of dances spanning the Middle Eastern spectrum” Arabesque Magazine, NY “... frenzied moments surfaced when Aszmara made full use of theatrical possibilities of the finger-cymbals and swirling chiffon costumes of her own design.” The Irish Times, Dublin “She is the most beautiful... and dances so, that one is first in the story of a Thousand and One Nights.” Zurich Press, Switzerland “... a fire red whirlwind is Aszmara. Her artistic movements go beyond this dance.” Neue Zurcher Zeitung, Switzerland ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Serena Wilson Dies at 73, An Icon of Belly Dance from Amara It is with great sadness and love that Serena Wilson, the most famous pioneer of Belly Dance, has passed away. I started with Serena in 1978 at her famous Studio in NYC. Serena changed my life as well as many other women's lives. I was fortunate to learn the Art of Belly Dance with Serena in the early years of my training. Her artistic and integrated approach to Belly Dance and Dance in general was a foundation that served me well for the next 31 years. Serena passed on Sunday, June 17, 2007 from a pulmonary embolism. I have included in this newsletter more obituaries written about Serena that will provide additional illumination into her life and achievements. My deepest condolences to her husband Rip, son Scott and wife Leni. Article Headline Serena Wilson I spent 5 years at Serena Studio's taking every class she offered every day. I worked hard and became a professional in less than one year, thanks to Serena. I became a principal dancer in The Serena Dance Theatre which proved to be the best foundation for becoming a choreographer and learning how to bring Belly Dance to the Stage. Thanks to Serena, I was trained in The Serena Technique and was a teacher at her studio for a long time. Then moved onto teaching as a lifetime profession. I was fortunate to featured in her Video and first Book also. Serena provide the foundation that has provided a life time career for me and in turn pass onto my students her legacy forever. Serena on You Tube Please link to Videos of Serena in 1965 here and 1975 here Thanks to Shake My Day Newsletter Article Headline New York Times Obituary For four decades, Ms. Wilson ran Serena Studios, now at 939 Eighth Avenue, at 55th Street. The studio, one of the first large-scale ventures in the country devoted exclusively to belly dancing, offers instruction as well as dancers for hire. Ms. Wilson, who published several books on the subject, also taught workshops throughout the United States and abroad. Serena sponsored yearly recital at the Band Shell in Lincoln Center. An event we all looked forward to with Awe. My mother wrote this poem after seeing Serena dance... The sun fell behind the horizon and the night began. The lights flashed on, illuminating the outdoor band shell. The audience hushed their neighborly conversations as the band assembled; some dressed in Arab caftans and headbands. The harsh, persistent sound of the Middle Eastern drums, the stringed oud and various other instruments including a ram's horn, heralded the beginning of Serena's annual ethnic dance festival...My Mother's Poem Please find a links to Serena Bio to learn more about Serena and her Studio ...................... EMAILED 6/24/07 FROM AMARA. http://www.amaraalamir.com/amara/articls/Serena%20Has%20Passed%20Away.htm ..............The above emailed 6/26/07 from Amara |
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In North Carolina Festivals at the Raleigh, N.C. State Fair Grounds: N.C. Turkish American Association: http://www.ncturkishfestival.org See page 31 for more information on this organization. ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ N,C. Lebanese American Association http://www.tlanc.org ~~~~~~~~ |
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| 2009 USA Events FOLK TOURS OUR FABULOUS 2009 CAMP WILL TAKE PLACE ON MEMORIAL DAY MAY 22nd - 25th 2009! (Located approximately only 45 minutes from Philadelphia, 2 hours from New York City and 3 hours from Washington DC) Folk Tours is excited to announce our seventh 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 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 Yunikov, Tamer Pinarbarsi, Hamit Golbasi, Cassandra, Nourhan Sharif, Eva Cernik, Kajira Djoumahna, Dalia Carella, Sahra Saeeda, Paulette Rees-Denis, Steve Kotansky, Mohamed Shahin, Jajouka, Samara, Aszmara, Ara Dinkjian, Sonar Cicek, Karim Nagi, Ali Kahya (our very popular student ensemble leader), Haig Manoukian, Souren Baronian, Ibrahim Tunc, Christian King, Fahtiem, Morocco, Ede Thurrell, Rachid Halihal, Mike Uzatmaciyam, Sami Abu Shumaysand many other wonderful talents! Please come and join our Folk Tours family for an unforgettable experience! Special offer! Any camper who send us 10 campers can come to camp FREE !!!!! See Registration page for details Please visit our website at www.folktours.com/campusa.html |
| Aszmara's New Classes & Events Update Welcome to the dawning of a new day .... and dance your way into that day. Some disappointing news - The always looked forward to Folktours Camp on Memorial Day Weekend (where I was to teach this year!) has been cancelled and the "A" Team of Turkish Dance perofrmance I was planning for March has had to be postponed. However, there are some great events coming up and new classes to explore including a new requested DAYTIME CLASS! Asz on YouTube Folktours '08 - you can see a snippet of my show last year by going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZapZBu6a5Q&feature=PlayList&p=3101697CEB150C21&index=7 Gilded Serpent is running my article series "Professional Presence - Stories and Advice from 30 Years Under the Hip Belt And Counting..." I'm so excited! Here's the link: http://www.gildedserpent.com/art46/aszmarasetlist.htm http://www.gildedserpent.com/art44/aszmarapro.htm Hope to see you dancing soon and remember to dance your dreams. ~~ Aszmara *~*~*~*~*~*NEW CLASS SCHEDULE*~*~*~*~*~* ***NEW CLASS ~ MONDAY 8:00 - 9:00 pm Open level ***NEW CLASS ~ TUESDAY 9:30 - 10:30 am Open Level Beginner Dance Fun at The Ballet Arts Studio, 504 Fifth Ave in Pelham, NY 914.738.8300 <http://www.ballet-arts.net/> TUESDAY 7:30 – 9:00pm Dance is Emotion in Motion Int/Adv February Theme - Fan Dance * ·Dance is Emotion in Motion - Aszmara's signature style combines music/body connections, impeccable technique along with great expression. This class focuses on all these elements through working with interesting and exciting dance choreographies. The Scarsdale Wellness Center, 531 Central Park Ave, 3rd floor, Scarsdale, NY $20 per class ***Starting WEDNESDAY February '08! 10 Class Session Starting February 25th - May 13th 8:00 - 9:00 pm Belly Dance The Secret Desire Basic Beginner 6:45 - 7:45 pm Belly Dance The Secret Desire Level 2 Intermediate Greenwich High School ~ Hillside Ave ~ Greenwich, CT I-95 Exit 4 - South on Rt 1 $149.00 To Register: Greenwich Continuing Ed 203.625.7474 or www.greenwichace.com THURSDAY 10:30 – 11:30 am Basic Beginner Technique Learn the Basics - Brush Up Your Technique Greenwich YWCA ~ 259 E. Putnam Ave ~ Greenwich, CT Y members Free / Non Members - Get a day pass for $40.00, have a spa day then take the class! Contact The Greenwich Y 203 869 6501 or www.ywcagreenwich.com ***NEW CLASS ~ Starting THURSDAY February 5th to May 8th 6:30 pm– 7:30 pm Belly Dance Basics Open Level Come join us on campus at the beautiful College of New Rochelle's Brand New Wellness Center ~ Liberty Place, New Rochelle, NY To Register: Contact CNR Wellness Center 914.654.5845 http://www.cnr.edu/StudentLife/Membership THURSDAY 8:15 pm– 9:30 pm Belly Dance Basics Plus Open Level Come join us in the beautiful studio for Dance Basics plus Fun Dance & Surprises The Loft ~ 92 Main Street, Yonkers, NY 914.751.6240 www.theloftdance-fitness.com SATURDAY 11:30 – 1:00 Belly Dance Movement Exploration Open Level February Theme - Fan Dance * Movement Exploration is for all levels of dancers - from beginners through professionals. We break down Oriental movements to their absolute basic forms and take them to heightened possibilities of expression. By finding new ways to use movements some of us have been using forever, our dance vocabulary grows along with our dance abilities. The last part of the class is choreography based on the movement theme of evening. It is a wonderful way to expand your vocabulary, expand your expression and challenge yourself. Lynn Academy, 42 Magee Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 $20 per class Check Aszmara.com Events page for all the details of these special events as well as ongoing classes. If you wish to not receive these update, please reply with Remove in the subject box. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Aszmara, a Master Teacher with over 30 years experience. A Dancers Dancer and a Teacher of Teachers, she inspires every level of student with clear information and earnest intent, all presented in a light hearted manner. Feel what other dancers have been saying about working with Aszmara - exciting and inspiring dance experiences! *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~~~~~~~~ Dance is Emotion in Motion ~~~~~~~~~~~ visit Aszmara.com |
| Aszmara's GAE Belly Dance Level I & II Classes Start This Week! In case you've misplaced or haven't received our Spring '09 Catalog, Aszmara is again offering Both of her Belly Dance classes again, "The Secret Desire", for Beginners and “The Secret Desire Level II”; both beginning Wednesday, February 25th, at 6:45PM & 8:00PM in GHS Dance Studio. The Beginner class is for those who wish to start or to continue to hone the Basics, whereas the Level II, is to take you past the Basics with more advanced movements. Since you've registered for her class previously, I thought this would be a good reminder. As before, you can register On-Line @ www.greenwichace.com, Phone: 625-7474, Mail: by sending the registration form either from the back of the catalog or by down-loading it from our Web Site above, or by Fax: 625-7476. Any qu estions, as always 625- 7474... Thanks for your support of GACE. Respectfully, Joe Hope to see you dancing soon and remember to dance your dreams. ~~ Aszmara Belly Dance - The Secret Desire Unleash your Inner Diva and connect with your Feminine Nature. The movements of this beautiful art form give you a safe whole body work out without strain to joints and muscles. Learn the specialized techniques as we build body strength, improve posture and body awareness while having fun dancing. Begin with warm up exercises, the basic movements and short choreographies. All are welcome, no matter what age or life experience. Wear comfortable clothing (leotard, crop top, footless tights or leggings, ballet slippers or bare feet. Belly Dance - The Secret Desire Level 2 Prerequisite: Completion of Belly Dance Basics at GCE or equivalent experience. With Movement Exploration, go past the basics with more advanced movements, more choreography and dance, dance, dance! Connect with the music, body, mind and soul. Asz on YouTube Folktours '08 - you can see a snippet of my show last year by going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZapZBu6a5Q&feature=PlayList&p=3101697CEB150C21&index=7 Gilded Serpent is running my article series "Professional Presence - Stories and Advice from 30 Years Under the Hip Belt And Counting..." I'm so excited! Here's the link: http://www.gildedserpent.com/art46/aszmarasetlist.htm http://www.gildedserpent. com/art44/aszmarapro.htm Aszmara, a Master Teacher with over 30 years experience. A Dancers Dancer and a Teacher of Teachers, she inspires every level of student with clear information and earnest intent, all presented in a light hearted manner. Feel what other dancers have been saying about working with Aszmara - exciting and inspiring dance experiences! ~~~~~~~~ Dance is Emotion in Motion ~~~~~~~~~~~ visit Aszmara.com |
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| Dear Friends; FOLK TOURS DOES IT AGAIN! Turkish Events 5th Annual FESTIVAL ALATURKA! Dance and Music Festival in Istanbul July 5th - July 13th, 2009 Registration deadline is June 12th, 2009. Sign up now at www.folktours.com Happy dancing and hope to see you in Istanbul ! Folk Tours Tayyar Akdeniz Director of Folktours Folk Tours recommends; Please keep in mine please do some travel insurance can cover your flight ticket cost just in case. Folk Tours events videos http://www.vimeo.com/folktours/videos/page:3/sort:newest |
ALATURKA! Dance and music festival in Istanbul . July 5th – 13th, 2009 Early Bird Registration deadline May 28th, 2009. Full price Registration deadline June 12th 2009 Greetings music and dance friends! Just a quick note reminding you that our registration deadline for our Alaturka! Istanbul dance and music festival is just around the corner on July 1st. If you sign up now not only will you be in for a great time but you can save some money as well! We are very excited to bring you more dance class hours than any other event in Turkey . Our master instructors are all native to the Middle East and include Turkish superstar of belly dance SEMA YILDIZ and other talented and famous teachers HALE SULTAN, REYHAN TUZSUZ and TAYYAR AKDENIZ We are honored and thrilled to present such a dance legends! You will get an authentic feeling and flair for true Turkish style! You will be also be able to study with Egyptian master MOROCCO ! www.folktours.com Folk Tours Tayyar Akdeniz Director of Folktours Folk Tours events videos http://www.vimeo.com/folktours/videos/page:3/sort:newest |
| Aszmara’s August '09 Update Fill your last days of summer with dance! You know you meant to go to more classes so now’s the time to do it! Classes on Tuesday in Scarsdale and Saturday in Stamford are open level for the month of August. Check Aszmara.com/Class Schedule for complete info as well as classes starting in September. You may also contact directly starting dates in September for the Greenwich YWCA via t.potrzebowski@ywcagreenwich.org, The Ballet Arts in Pelham via sheran@ballet-arts.net and the beautiful Loft in Yonkers via jbouet@theloftdance-fitness.com MONDAY MASTER CLASS SERIES 6:00 - 8:00 pm Anahid Sofian Studio, 29 W. 15th St. (btw 5th & 6th Ave, 6th Floor) · August 10th ~ Floorwork: Techniques and choreography for sensuous, strong and safe gliding and sliding floor dancing · August 17th ~ Kashlima: Fire and emotion in 9/8! · August 24th ~ Thrilling Zilling: Drills and Rhythmic Play Aszie's Way! Workshop Limited to 15 Participants! Must Pre-Register ~ $30.00 per Master Class Contact Aszmara via Aszmara@Aszmara.com or 914.664.9018 ~ Tuesday, Sept 15th 8:00 pm Birthday Dance at The Cupping Room with my guys Mid East Dance Night at the Cupping Room.... ( West Broadway and Broome St. ) With my guys! Souren, Mal and Haig playing traditional and untraditional dance music Music starts @ 8 goes till 12am...open dancing for all.... Never a Cover, Never a Minimum. ~ Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 – Candra (Carylon Miller) presents Aszmara in a Workshop and Halfa Alert Fire Company building in Emigsville, PA (York County). Vendors include Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs. Contact Carylon Miller at 717-764-8915 for more information. ~ October 2- 3, Fri at 9 pm and Sat at 8 pm - METAMORPHOSIS show Aszmara will present a new piece, ‘Trilling’ in the show "Metamorphosis" produced by the Venus Upraising with Autumn Ward, Ayshe, Blanca, Jeniviva and Mystic Hips, Michelle De Vine and Mahalat, Neon, Ranya Renee, Sarah Skinner, Sera and Solstice, Sherene Vismaya, Tanna Valentine and Aszmara. Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St, NYC ~ March 13, 2010 - Connecticut Master Seminar The fiery Aszmara is our 2010 Connecticut master seminar teacher on Saturday, March 13 at the gorgeous Connecticut College dance studio on campus! All-day workshop with this incomparable artist, plus our regular evening showcase featuring Aszmara, Farasha, Su'ad and workshop participants. Details to be announced soon, but you'll want to add this to your dance calendar now! http://www.vimeo.com/folktours/videos/page:3/sort:newest Aszmara, a Master Teacher with over 30 years experience. A Dancers Dancer and a Teacher of Teachers, she inspires every level of student with clear information and earnest intent, all presented in a light hearted manner. Feel what other dancers have been saying about working with Aszmara - exciting and inspiring dance experiences! ~~~~~~~~ Dance is Emotion in Motion ~~~~~~~~~~~ visit Aszmara.com |
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| Welcome to refreshing September, where the urge to buy notebooks is almost overwhelming! I look forward to teaching the new semester at The College of New Rochelle plus all of the wonderful new classes beginning this month. The often requested Zill Master Class takes place this month as well as many exciting performances. Hope to see you Dancing Soon! ~ Aszmara UPCOMING EVENTS (Scroll down for full details) This announcement was supposed to go out on Monday so the registration deadline is still open! I do not have e-mail connected to my phone so if you can't let me know by e-mail by Saturday morning, do call 914.318.8605. Hope to see you for this luscious veil routine. ~~ Aszmara ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Class News Class Themes for December Hips Hips Hips - Monday evening at Ballet Arts Dancing to the Classics - Tuesday at Ballet Arts & Scarsdale Wellness Center, Thursday at Dance Connex Stamford's Saturday Class is no longer running - Announcement forthcoming as to where and when we continue - Thanks to all those who danced with us in that inspiational space For Full Class Information, please go to Aszmara.com Class Schedule Page ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check Aszmara.com Events page for all the details of these special events as well as ongoing classes. If you wish to not receive these update, please reply with Remove in the subject box. I do apologize if you have received this e-mail in error as I transition to a new program. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aszmara, a Master Teacher with over 30 years experience. A Dancers Dancer and a Teacher of Teachers, she inspires every level of student with clear information and earnest intent, all presented in a light hearted manner. Feel what other dancers have been saying about working with Aszmara - exciting and inspiring dance experiences! ~~~~~~~~ Dance is Emotion in Motion ~~~~~~~~~~~ visit Aszmara.com THIS MONTH’S CLASS THEME Drum Solos - Exploring the different Rhythms and Patterns to make your drum connection stronger and more expressive Open Level Ongoing Classes Tuesday in the Scarsdale Wellness Center and Saturday in Stamford's Lynn Academy of Irish Dance Please check Aszmara.com/Class Schedule page for full information NEW CLASSES Monday 8:00 - 9:00 pm and Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 am (baby sitting service available) "Open Level Belly Dance" Pelham Ballet Arts , 504 5th Ave, Pelham Starting Sept 21rst. Register via http://www.ballet-arts.net Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 pm "Belly Dance Level II" Dance Connection , 592 Main St., New Rochelle Starting Sept 17th. Register via http://www.danceconnex.com Wednesday "Belly Dance Level II" 6:45 - 7:45 pm "Belly Dance Level I" 8:00 - 9:00 pm Greenwich Continuing Ed , Greenwich High School Starting Sept 30th. Register via http://www.greenwichace.org UPCOMING EVENTS ~ March 13, 2010 - Connecticut Master Seminar The fiery Aszmara is our 2010 Connecticut master seminar teacher on Saturday, March 13 at the gorgeous Connecticut College dance studio on campus! All-day workshop with this incomparable artist, plus our regular evening showcase featuring Aszmara, Farasha, Su'ad and workshop participants. Details to be announced soon, but you'll want to add this to your dance calendar now! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check Aszmara.com Events page for all the details of these special events as well as ongoing classes. If you wish to not receive these update, please reply with Remove in the subject box. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aszmara, a Master Teacher with over 30 years experience. A Dancers Dancer and a Teacher of Teachers, she inspires every level of student with clear information and earnest intent, all presented in a light hearted manner. Feel what other dancers have been saying about working with Aszmara - exciting and inspiring dance experiences! ~~~~~~~~ Dance is Emotion in Motion ~~~~~~~~~~~ visit Aszmara.com |
| Greetings! Register for Amara Al Amir's sensational workshop. Discover at last Egyptian Dance of the Golden Age of Egypt. Your approach to Egyptian dance will be forever altered. You will retain this training and jump light years ahead. Last workshop in August was sold out 4 months in advance. Thank you. Testimonials from workshop SEE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL BELOW Sincerely, Amara Al Amir http://www.facebook.com/amaraalamir www.twitter.com MEDLS Raleigh Belly Dance Meetup Socials Tapestry Yahoo Group Dance Like An Egyptian Star from the Golden Age of Egypt Workshop Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 12Noon to 3PM You've seen the videos and now learn how to dance Orientale from the soul, authenticaly researched dance moves, ,etc that look gentle with crisp accents that are perfect with the music. Learn what made legendary stars like; Tahia Carioca, Samia Gamal, Naqua Fouad, Naima Akef and others Of the Golden Age of Egypt famous. Learn all new dance combinations that are the foundation of Egyptian Dance Stars today. Expand your dance vocabulary and style. Learn the secret of dancing conversationally with combos that will dramatically enhance your dancing and represents the authenticity of Egyptian music and songs. Amara is an Artistic Director of Triangle Tapestry Academy, Choreographer, Concert Performer, Master Teacher, Designer, Workshop Teacher, Guest Lecturer of new and old world dances of the Middle East. Learn more about Amara here. Awarded performances for the United Nations, The Tourism Authority for Egypt and Egypt Air, and The Egyptian American Professional Society. "I felt I was watching one of the best dancers in Cairo"...Hamouda Ali, Violinist, Bandleader Club Ibis NYC, & Naqua Fouad Music Records. "You are true Orientale"...Momo Kadous, Egyptian Workshop Leader. North Carolina Dance Institute, 5910-101 Duraleigh Rd., Raleigh, NC EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $30 BEFORE 10/1/09 $40 after 10/1, $45 Door with reservation. Teacher Free with 4 students Email: amaraalamir@amaraalamir.com Paypal send funds to amara@iworldartists.com Checks; iworldartists.com, 5809 Cameo Glass Way, NC 27612 Amara Al Amir is available to teach workshops Booking now for 2010 Tour Call 919 803 0931 for more information |
| Zill Master Class and Performance at The Cupping Room - Hope to see you Dancing Your Dreams! THIS MONTH’S CLASS THEME Drum Solos - Exploring the different Rhythms and Patterns to make your drum connection stronger and more expressive Open Level Ongoing Classes Tuesday in the Scarsdale Wellness Center and Saturday in Stamford's Lynn Academy of Irish Dance Please check Aszmara.com/Class Schedule page for full information NEW CLASSES Monday 8:00 - 9:00 pm and Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 am (baby sitting service available) "Open Level Belly Dance" Pelham Ballet Arts , 504 5th Ave, Pelham Starting Sept 21rst. Register via http://www.ballet-arts.net Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 pm "Belly Dance Level II" Dance Connection , 592 Main St., New Rochelle Starting Sept 17th. Register via http://www.danceconnex.com Wednesday "Belly Dance Level II" 6:45 - 7:45 pm "Belly Dance Level I" 8:00 - 9:00 pm Greenwich Continuing Ed , Greenwich High School Starting Sept 30th. Register via http://www.greenwichace.org UPCOMING EVENTS Aszmara's Master Class: Thrilling Zilling: Drills and Rhythmic Play Well known for my skill at zill playing, we'll be working Moroccan 6/8 with drills, rhythmic exploration and rhythm play that can be translated to other rhythms. Anahid Sofian Studio 29 W. 15th St. (btw 5th & 6th Ave, 6th Floor) Workshop Limited to 15 Participants! $30.00 MUST PRE- REGISTER! Contact Aszmara@ Aszmara.com or 914.664.9018 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check Aszmara.com Events page for all the details of these special events as well as ongoing classes. If you wish to not receive these update, please reply with Remove in the subject box. I do apologize if you have received this e-mail in error as I transition to a new program. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aszmara, a Master Teacher with over 30 years experience. A Dancers Dancer and a Teacher of Teachers, she inspires every level of student with clear information and earnest intent, all presented in a light hearted manner. Feel what other dancers have been saying about working with Aszmara - exciting and inspiring dance experiences! ~~~~~~~~ Dance is Emotion in Motion ~~~~~~~~~~~ visit Aszmara.com |
| COME IN ...OUT OF THE COLD AND LEARN TO MAKE SOME HOT COSTUMES DESIGN YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM COSTUMES SAVE $$$ COSTUME MAKING WORKSHOP Sponsored by MEDLS & Amara Al Amir Taught by Tamar Alia; a Top Belly Dance, Renaissance and Theatre Costume Designer, Former International Belly Dancer Sunday January 24, 2010 1pm to 5pm North Carolina Dance Institute, 5910-10 Duraleigh Rd. Raleigh, NC Learn How to Select Fabrics, Design, Cut, Sew; Custom Skirts (2 Panel, 3 Panel, Gypsy), Harem Pants, Belts and Bras Includes Pattern Template CLICK FOR FULL DETAILS & EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Ends 12/31/09 |
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| Aszmara's Newsletter Happy New Decade! May it be filled with Dance and Dance Dreams Realized! ~ Ring in the New Year with Thrilling Zilling Master Class this Saturday ~ Dance in the New Decade with Monthly Themes ~ Greenwich Adult Ed Special January Sessions - Please enroll TODAY! ~ Auditions for SaZ Dance Theater revival and New Rochelle Opera Company's production of Turandot ~ New look to Aszmara.com with Video Clips and Photo Gallery ~ Master Seminar in CT with Su'ad and Farasha - Tribally Yours in Quebec! - PA performance for Sahra Saeeda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ring in the New Year with Thrilling Zilling: Drills and Rhythmic Play Aszie's Way! ~Saturday, January 9th 2010 4:00 - 6:00 PM Well known for my skill at zill playing, we'll be working Saidi with drills, rhythmic exploration and rhythm play that can be translated to other rhythms. Anahid Sofian Studio 29 W. 15th St. (btw 5th & 6th Ave, 6th Floor) Must Pre-Register by January 8th ~ $30.00 per Master Class Workshop Limited to 15 Participants! Contact Aszmara via Aszmara@Aszmara.com or 914.664.9018 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Greenwich Adult Ed Classes January Extension We don't have to wait until the end of February to dance again! Greenwich Adult Ed has extended the class but you MUST REGISTER TODAY!!! The class has combined the beginner and advanced classes and as always, there is growth for all dancers. Wednesday ~ 7:30 - 8:30 pm Starting January 6th ( this Wednesday!) To Register contact: Greenwich Continuing Ed 203.625.7474 or www.greenwichace.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Monthly Themes for Ongoing Classes ~Ballet Arts Studio 504 Fifth Ave, Pelham Monday Night 8:00 - 9:00 pm and Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 am High Energy Hips - Work the Holiday off your Thighs with exciting Hip work ~Scarsdale Wellness Center, 501 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale Tuesday 7:30 - 9:00 pm Dance is Emotion in Motion - Choreography to connect your soul ~Dance Connex, 592 Main Street, 2nd floor, New Rochelle Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 pm Dance for Joy in the New Decade - Techniques with Drills and Dance Choreography for full class information go to Aszmara.com Class Schedule ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aszmara .com's New Look with Video Clips and Rotating Photo Gallery I've worked long and hard on the new look for my website. It is easier to navigate from the different pages, has video clips on the DVD page ( works best through Safari or Mozilla Firefox browser), and a Photo Gallery Page where monthly I will be changing the albums. I will be putting the Movement and Music Articles up very soon so do keep checking back Let me know what you think! Oh, and by the way, the tiled background is from my calligraphy days. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Auditions for SaZ Dance Theatre and New Rochelle Opera's Turandot SaZ Dance Theatre in the 1990's performed theatrical pieces of cultural statements that have maintained and are even more relevant in these times. Roberta Koch and I have been exploring the possibilities of presenting a few of the pieces and when the venue is decided we will announce an audition for dancers. I am proud to have been commissioned by the New Rochelle Opera's production of Turandot; Puccini's opera of love and death in China. The staging is being discussed this week as far as which scenes and how many dancers are needed for the production. An announcement will go up on my Demi-Bloggess page within the next week or two or you may contact me via Aszmara@aszmara.com to express your interest in this project. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Seminar Schedule ~ March 13, 2010 - Master Seminar Sponsored by Su'ad & Farasha - The Passionate Veil - Connecticut College, New London Celebrate Su'ad & Farasha's 10th anniveresary of their Conecticut Master Seminar and Showcase on March 13, 2010 with a very special Veil choreography workshop with the fiery Aszmara at the gorgeous Connecticut College dance studio on campus! The evening showcase will feature Aszmara, Farasha, Su'ad and workshop participants. You'll want to add this to your dance calendar now! For a detailed flyer, email Su'ad at nancysuad@gmail.com farashadance@gmail.com ~March 26 -28 2010 - Quebec’s Tribally Yours Festival Sponsored by Le Studio de danse Marthyna and in French: Le Studio de danse Marthyna Présente triBalement Vôtre 2010 Two Days of Seminars with Aszmara, Amélia & Josep, Lopa Serkar, Lava, Marthyna, Isidora Bushkowski , Tribu Ghabal Seminar at Centre Civique Bernard-Gagnon, 6 Bella Vista, Saint-Basile-Le-Grand Hafla du vendredi 26 mars, 8:00 pm, Au Centre Civique Bernard-Gagnon, 6 Bella Vista, Saint-Basile-Le-Grand Gala du samedi 27 mars, 7:30 pm, Au Centre Marcel-Dulude, 530 boul. Clairevue Ouest à St-Bruno Contact: Studio de danse Marthyna marthyna@wildmail.com ~April 16-19 Sahra Saeeda's Fine Art Of Cairo Style Belly Dance Level 2~ I'm not teaching but performing in the special live band show now starring Cairo Style participants from all over the USA and Canada including performances by Sahra Saeeda, Aszmara, Najia, Fatima Basmah, Mellilah of Seattle, Emilia from Toronto, CA and from the D.C area we have Suzana Noor, Sitamun, Bahiya, Undine and many more! Sahra Saeeda is a fabulous Master Educator and I highly recommend ANY workshop that she teaches! Contact: Najia - 610-449-7201 or bellydance.najia@verizon.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check Aszmara.com Events page for all the details of these special events as well as ongoing classes. If you wish to not receive these update, please reply with Remove in the subject box. I do apologize if you have received this e-mail in error as I transition to a new program. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aszmara, a Master Teacher with over 30 years experience. A Dancers Dancer and a Teacher of Teachers, she inspires every level of student with clear information and earnest intent, all presented in a light hearted manner. Feel what other dancers have been saying about working with Aszmara - exciting and inspiring dance experiences! ~~~~~~~~ Dance is Emotion in Motion ~~~~~~~~~~~ visit Aszmara.com |
| Saturday Monthly Master Class Series ~ Thrilling Zilling: Drills and Rhythmic Play Aszie's Way! Saturday, February 6th 2010 4:00 - 6:00 PM Well known for my skill at zill playing, we'll be working Saidi with drills, rhythmic exploration and rhythm play that can be translated to other rhythms. Anahid Sofian Studio 29 W. 15th St. , N.Y.C., U.S.A. (btw 5th & 6th Ave, 6th Floor) Must Pre-Register by February 5th ~ $30.00 per Master Class Workshop Limited to 15 Participants! Contact Aszmara via Aszmara@Aszmara.com or 914.664.9018 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Class News Class Theme for February ~~ Sensuous Moves and Hips Hips Hips Monday evening & Tuesday morning at Ballet Arts Tuesday Scarsdale Wellness Center Thursday at Dance Connex Register Now for New Advanced Class at Greenwich Adult Ed Starting February 24th 2010 at Greenwich High School Register via http://www.greenwichace.org Wednesdays "Belly Dance Level II" 6:45 - 7:45 pm ~~ "Belly Dance Level I" 8:00 - 9:00 pm For Full Class Information, please go to Aszmara.com Class Schedule Page ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check Aszmara.com Events page for all the details of these special events as well as ongoing classes. If you wish to not receive these update, please reply with Remove in the subject box. I do apologize if you have received this e-mail in error as I transition to a new program. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aszmara, a Master Teacher with over 30 years experience. A Dancers Dancer and a Teacher of Teachers, she inspires every level of student with clear information and earnest intent, all presented in a light hearted manner. Feel what other dancers have been saying about working with Aszmara - exciting and inspiring dance experiences! ~~~~~~~~ Dance is Emotion in Motion ~~~~~~~~~~~ visit Aszmara.com |
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| Don't Miss the Thrilling Zilling & Shake for the Quake Haitian Relief Events This Month Monthly Master Class Series~ Thrilling Zilling: Drills and Rhythmic Play Aszie's Way! ~ This Saturday, February 6th 2010 4:00 - 6:00 PM~ Well known for my skill at zill playing, we'll be working Saidi with drills, rhythmic exploration and rhythm play that can be translated to other rhythms. Anahid Sofian Studio 29 W. 15th St. (btw 5th & 6th Ave, 6th Floor) MUST Pre-Register by February 5th ~ $30.00 per Master Class Workshop Limited to 15 Participants! Contact Aszmara via Aszmara@Aszmara.com or 914.664.9018 Benefit Performance Shake For The Quake Belly Dancers For Haiti Feb. 28, 2010 from 12 noon - 3 pm Rangoli Indian Cuisine (615 Main Street, New Rochelle NY) $30 entrance fee ($25 senior/student with valid ID) includes delicious buffet lunch (CASH BAR) and a belly dance show featuring local area dancers including Aszmara, Bina, Gina, Morracca, Destiny, and several student dancers. About half of the entrance fee, and a portion of the drinks fee will go directly to the Clinton-Bush Fund for Haiti Relief. For further information or to reserve a space, email: ShakeForTheQuake@Gmail.com or by calling (914)844-4142. Please include your full name and how many in your party. Space is limited, please reserve early! Workshops ~ Saturday, March 13, 1010 ~ Connecticut College, New London, CT Su'ad & Farash Dance & Design present Workshop & Showcase The Passionate Veil with Aszmara Contact www.farasha-suad.com ~ Friday thru Sunday, March 26 - 28, 2010 ~ Saint-Basile-le-Grand and Saint-Bruno, Quebec Tribally yours 2010 Special 5th Edition * Tribal Fusion * Eastern * Contact marthyna@wildmail.com For full event and class information, please visit http://aszmara.com/Aszmara/Events_-_Workshops.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check Aszmara.com Events page for all the details of these special events as well as ongoing classes. If you wish to not receive these update, please reply with Remove in the subject box. I do apologize if you have received this e-mail in error as I transition to a new program. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aszmara, a Master Teacher with over 30 years experience. A Dancers Dancer and a Teacher of Teachers, she inspires every level of student with clear information and earnest intent, all presented in a light hearted manner. Feel what other dancers have been saying about working with Aszmara - exciting and inspiring dance experiences! ~~~~~~~~ Dance is Emotion in Motion ~~~~~~~~~~~ visit Aszmara.com |
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