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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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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| 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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| Full Class Schedule at http://Aszmara.com/Classschedule |
| EMAIL ASZMARA AT: aszmara@aszmara.com WEBSITE: www.aszmara.com View her Schedule updated 5/17/10 and Biography below. |
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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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| 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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| 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 |
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| Folk Tours Newsletter :13 January 2011 http://www.folktours.com EVENTS 2011 Middle Eastern Dance & Music Camp Memorial Day weekend Friday May 27th - Monday May 30th 2011 INTRODUCING OUR 8th Annual Folk Tours Middle Eastern Dance & Music Camp. We welcome all levels of dancers and musicians, from beginner to professional! Come join us IN OUR NEW LOCATION in the beautiful countryside, just west of NYC in West Milford, NJ. CAMP VACAMOS--- (Located approximately 25 miles from New York City-- easy to reach by car or bus -- 100 miles From Philadelphia (2 hours drive) and 4.5 hours from Washington DC) -- Also, only 45 minutes from Rakkasah Spring Caravan, right off rt. 287-- (we are offering day rates so you can visit both events) Experience the magic of singing, dancing, and making music in nature. Camp Vacamas is located in Northern New Jersey, only 45 minutes from New York City, on 230 private wooded acres with a spring-fed lake. Their Labadorf Conference Center is the ideal choice for day trips & weekend retreats. The camp offers a huge indoor theatre with indoor and outdoor seating, also an outdoor amphitheatre overlooking the lake, inside fireplace, cozy upstairs balcony area with couches, large front porch with chairs for just hanging out, kitchenettes, large dance class studio areas, and rustic cabins for music classes. Enjoy three hearty meals a day, dormitory style cabins in the woods, nightly dance parties with extraordinary music (10 musicians + student musicians & guest artists), professional and student cabaret dance performances to live music and, of course, daily music and dance classes 12 dance classes/15 music classes per day, plus special dance classes with musical accompaniment. Also there will be vendors, henna artists, energy healing, tarot & massage therapists. NEW EVENT! Camper pre-show performance showcase -- Sat & Sunday-- 8:30- 9:30 pm- to participate see details In order to include more performance practice for the campers, this year we will have practice performance showcases from 8:30 - 9:30pm, sat & sun. All dancers will have 5 minutes to perform (12 slots per night)-- Camp dancers will get to perform according to their registration sign-up date. One faculty musician will organize the camp musicians and Ayshe will organize the camp dancers. As camp date nears performers can contact Ayshe & to talk about their expectations OUR 2011 DANCE TEACHERS: Sema Yildiz, Nourhan Sharif, Amel Tafsout, Aszmara, Ayshe, Darshan, Ibrahim Tunc and Tayyar Akdeniz, OUR 2011 MUSIC TEACHERS: Souren Baronian, Ali Kahya, Sami Abu Shumays, Rachid Halihal, Seido Salifoski, Mike Uzarmaciyan, Ossama Farouk, Umut Yasmut, and Tayyar Akdeniz Some PAST teachers and performers have included such luminaries as Artemis Mourat,Tayyar Akdeniz, 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, Haig Manoukian, Souren Baronian, Ibrahim Tunc, Ede Thurell, Fahtiem, Morocco, Christina King, Rachid Halihal, Sami Abu Shumays, Avram Pengas, Maurice Chedid, Umut Yasmut, Brad Sidwell, Amir Naoum, Rayhana, Azsmara, Ossama Farouk, Ayshe, Nursel and many other wonderful talents! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL UNTIL APRIL 11th $375 REGULAR PRICE AFTER APRIL 11th $400 Special day rates are available at $110 per day 10:00am to 6:300pm LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MAY 12, 2011. BALANCE DUE IN FULL MAY 12, 2011 Please come and join our Folk Tours family for an unforgettable experience! New special offer! Any camper who sends us 10 people can come to camp FREE! See Registration page for details ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` UPDATE: Emailed 5/03/11 Folk Tours Newsletter: 30 April 2011 EVENTS Come and join with us at Memorial day weekend 2011 Middle Eastern Dance & Music Camp Memorial Day weekend Friday May 27th - Monday May 30th 2011 INTRODUCING OUR 8th Annual Folk Tours Middle Eastern Dance & Music Camp. We welcome all levels of dancers and musicians, from beginner to professional! CAMP VACAMAS; (Located approximately 25 miles from New York City. Easy to reach by car or bus. 100 miles From Philadelphia (2 hours drive) and 4.5 hours from Washington DC) Also, only 45 minutes from Rakkasah Spring Caravan, right off rt. 287 (we are offering day rates so you can visit both events) OUR 2011 DANCE AND MUSIC TEACHERS: DANCE TEACHERS: Sema Yildiz, Nourhan Sharif, Lee Ali, Aszmara, Ayshe, Darshan, Ibrahim Tunc and Tayyar Akdeniz, MUSIC TEACHERS: Souren Baronian, Ali Kahya, Sami Abu Shumays, Rachid Halihal, Mike Uzarmaciyan, Seido Salifoski, Ossama Farouk, Umut Yasmut, and Tayyar Akdeniz. NEW EVENT! Camper pre-show performance showcase EARLY BIRD SPECIAL UNTIL APRIL 20th $375 REGULAR PRICE AFTER APRIL 20th $400 Special day rates are available at $110 per day 10:00am to 6:30pm LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MAY 12, 2011. BALANCE DUE IN FULL MAY 12, 2011 (**REFERS TO ENTIRE WEEKEND CAMPERS ONLY) Please come and join our Folk Tours family for an unforgettable experience! New special offer!----Any camper who sends us 10 people can join to camp FREE! See Registration page for details FOR COMPLETE DETAILS GO TO OUR USA EVENTS PAGE Sema Yildiz Workshop Lee Ali Lee Ali was voted Favorite Ethnic Dancer and Golden Belly Award Winner, 2008. She's a multicultural shapeshifter who bridges the boundaries between East and West, modern and traditional. She's both a riveting performer and respected a folklorist in Moroccan and pan Arabic dance. With a Moroccan dancer Read More AYSHE WINGS Ayshe is a New York dance artist, choreographer and designer. Ayshe blends her Greek and American heritage to create an exotic and unusual dance style. She has trained extensively in classical ballet, modern dance, yoga, and numerous ethnic dance forms, particularly Middle Eastern dance, ancient Pharaonic dance, and Indian dance. She holds a B.A. from Hunter College in Dance & Human Movement, Archaeology, and Middle Eastern Studies.Read More SEMA YILDIZ Turkish Oriental & Romany (Gypsy) Dances One of the “Ladies” of Oriental Dance in Turkey, was born in Sulukule the gypsy quartier of Istanbul. She started her professional career in 1973 dancing in Kervansary, even today the first place for bellydance in Istanbul.She also performed many years in Gar casino in istanbul.Read More DARSHAN American Tribal Style Dance Darshan aka Cammi Vance chose the dancer's path in 1991 as she began the avid study and practice of bellydance. Oh, there had always been dance in her life: music, dance, and spirituality were key elements in her family. Growing up, her movement studies included ballet, jazz, gymnastics, martial arts. As with many on the path, her soul ran off with bellydance and left no return address.Read More NOURHAN SHARIF Egyptian Oriental Dance Prolific, gifted, and tireless, New York ’s Nourhan Sharif keeps expanding the educational and artistic horizons for Middle Eastern dance. She persistently creates new ways to bring this dance to newcomers and new audiences and executes opportunities, new ideas, and projects for professionals.Read More IBRAHIM TUNC Turkish Folk Dance ails from Denizli, Turkey and graduated from the respected Manisa Youth and Sports Academy in 1979. After graduation Ibrahim performed in various folk dance organizations in Izmir until 1981 when he joined The Turkish State Folk Dance Ensemble as a performer and an instructor for "Zeybek" dance. Read More TAYYAR AKDENIZ Turkish Folk and Gypsy Dance Tayyar has been involved as a dancer, musician and director of folkloric troupes for 25 years in Turkey. He has performed and traveled extensively around the world with the Turkish State Folk Dance Assemble and several other distinguished dance companies from Turkey.Read More OSSAMA FAROUK Arabic tabla (Instructor/performer) Ossama Farouk, known as Farouk to friends and colleagues, is a self-taught performer of Middle Eastern percussion. Egyptian-born, he has been playing the popular Arabic hand drum instrument named table (other names for this drum include darbuka, dumbek, doumbek, derbakeh) since the age of 5. A natural talent, he was the first in his family to develop a passion for music and percussion.Read More RACHID HALIHAL Arabic oud, Arabic singing (Instructor/performer) Is a world class musician who began his studies in his native land of Morocco as a child. He is classically trained.Read More UMUT YASMUT Turkish kanun (Instructor, Performer) Studied kanun, chorus and violin at the Bogazici Music Foundation in Istanbul. He has performed in concert with many classical Turkish singers, such as the Erkose Brothers, Inci Cayirli, Safia Ayla, and many others. He has been living and performing in NYC since 1998Read More SAMI ABU SHUMAYS violin, Arabic maqam and singing (Instructor/performer) Studied Arabic violin with Simon Shaheen in New York, Alfred Gamil in Cairo, Abdul-Baset Bakkar and Abdul-Min'im Senkary in Aleppo, Syria, and Arabic classical singing with Mohammad Qassas in Aleppo.Read More ALI KAHYA Turkish singing, maqam, ensemble class (Instructor/ performer) A longtime professional entertainer, is a diversely skilled musician, playing and singing in both Eastern and Western styles. Read More SEIDO SALIFOSKI Turkish darbuka (Instructor/ performer) A Roma born to a singer mother and a folk dancer father in Prilep, Macedonia, Seido has palyed darbuka / dumbek in Balkan and Middle Eastern style for 30 years. With his extensive experience playing Turkish, Greek, Balkan, and Middle Eastern percussion Read More SOUREN BARONIAN clarinet (Instructor/performer) Is an Armenian born artist in NYC. He has performed throughout the US and abroad as a soloist for over 35 years. His groups "Taksim" a Near Eastern jazz-fusion ensemble and "Transition" a folkloric Read More |
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| Happy New Year 2011! Happy New Decade! 2010 was an exciting year and I'd like to thank all those who hosted me from Canada to Baltimore and the many places in between. Thanks to all of my lovely hosts and to the wonderful dancers with which I worked. We had a great time in these workshops exploring the dancer within as we connect to the music and audience. * "The Passionate Veil "Workshops Hosted by Farasha and Su'ad in Connecticut and Najia in Philadelphia * "Dance is Emotion in Motion" hosted by Nina Amaya in Baltimore * NYC Theatrical Belly Dance Conference created by Ranya and Anasma * Mahmoud Reda Concert in Danbury CT Thanks to Dolores Riskallah * Gypsy Caravan Enterprises Annual Spring Fling hosted by Chadia * Performance Skills Workshop hosted by Ileena in Ebensburg, PA * Tribally Yours 2010 Special 5th Edition Tribal Fusion Wokrshops & Concert in Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Quebec Thanks to Marthyna * Folktours Camp Memorial Day Weekend * Plus my Master Class Series at Anahid's Studio, Choreographed the New Rochelle Opera's production of 'Turandot' and hosted The New York City Nightclub on a Sunday Afternoon in New Rochelle This year I'll be returning to Folktours in their new location in New Jersey ( Folktours.com ) and to Najia's in Ardmore, PA. The Master Class Series at Anahid Sofian's Studio will resume this month with subject and date TBA. I am accepting bookings for my popular "Be The Music" , " Dance is Emotion in Motion" and "Performance Skills" workshops and would love to spread the joy of discovering the music within us. Contact me at Aszmara.com or call 914.664.9018 Yes, I have finally joined the Facebook gang - and you can visit my page and see reviews of workshops and some videos on my wall - Dance Your Dreams and Live Your Dance *~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~* New Class Schedule Winter 2011 Monday Hugh A. Doyle Senior Center, 94 Davis Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10805 2:00 - 2:45 pm - Free to New Rochelle Seniors and Westchester Senior Omni card Holders Pelham Ballet Arts, 504 Fifth Ave, Pelham, NY 8:15 - 9:15 pm - 10 consecutive week card $220 - Drop in Rate $25 Tuesday Pelham Ballet Arts, 504 Fifth Ave, Pelham, NY 10:00 - 11:00 am - 10 consecutive week card $220 - Drop in Rate $25 Scarsdale Wellness Center, 531 Central Park Ave, 3rd Floor, Scarsdale, NY 7:30 - 9:00 pm - $25 per class or $60 for monthly 3 consecutive class card Wednesday Greenwich Continuing Ed, Harding Ave, Greenwich To Register: Greenwich Continuing Ed 203.625.7474 or www.greenwichace.com 6:45 - 7:45 PM Belly Dance ~ The Secret Desire Level 2 Intermediate 8:00 - 9:00 PM Belly Dance ~ The Secret Desire Basic Beginner $149.00 for 10 week class Classes Begin January 26th, 2011 Thursday Dance Connex, 592 Main St, 2nd floor NY 7:30 - 8:30 pm Starting Date TBA *~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~*-*~* Aszmara DVD's Some of you may not know that I have two DVD's available for sale at the present. I am in the process of working on two more which will be announced soon. To order, contact Aszmara via Aszmara@Aszmara.com Aszmara & Transition in Concert, Unedited, Truly Live Master musicians Haig Manoukian, Souren Baronian and Mal Stein join Aszmara in concert at the Ossie Davis Theater for an exciting performance. At the heart of their musical tradition is improvised solos with the dancer interpreting the changing play of music. The connection between music and dancer is apparent with two different shows that include Zills, Veil, Kashima, Laz, 6/8 and Drum Solos as only Aszmara can do! $25 includes Shipping and Handling Belly Dance... The Secret Desire A dancer's dancer and a teacher of teachers, Aszmara brings her joy of dance discovery with exacting movement descriptions and exercises that are invaluable for teachers, professionals as well as novices. In Dance Stretch & Hip Energy, after a full body stretch routine, work all of the basic hip movements including body alignment hints to increase your dance vocabulary, technique building exercises, and a choreographed dance routine. The video culminates in a performance that highlights the hip movements. Experience the Emotion in Motion that is Oriental Dance. Read a review of Belly Dance... The Secret Desire: Dance Stretch & Hip Energy Video are still available - $10 includes Shipping and Handling DVD $35.00 includes Shipping and Handling 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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| Aszmara Fall Class Schedule Aszmara Fall Class Schedule Now that fall is in the air, it's time to get back to dance! Tone Up, Tune Up, Reduce Stress and Feel New Dance Possibilities while you Dance your Dreams.... Register for Classes Now! By Appointment: Daytime or Evening Private and Semi-Privates with Aszmara contact Aszmara@Aszmara.com, 914.664.9018 Greenwich Performing Arts Studio - Class size: minimum three, maximum four dancers 261 E. Putnam Ave Daytime or Evening Semi-Privates - 4 One Hour Sessions - $200.00 To Register: director@greenwichperformingarts.com or (203)273-7827 Monday at Pelham Ballet Arts ~ 8:15 - 9:15 pm ~ Beginner/Intermediate Level Classes Begin Sept 12th 504 Fifth Ave, Pelham, NY - 10 consecutive week card $220 - Drop in Rate $25 Mondays at Hugh A. Doyle Senior Center ~ 2:00 - 2:45 pm 94 Davis Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10805 Free to New Rochelle Seniors and Westchester Senior Omni card Holders Tuesday at Scarsdale Wellness Center ~ 7:30 - 9:00 pm ~ Intermediate/Advanced Level 531 Central Park Ave, 3rd Floor, Scarsdale, NY $25 per class or $60 for monthly 3 consecutive class card Wednesday at Greenwich Adult Ed Intermediate 6:45 - 7:45 Beginner 8:00 - 9:00 pm Classes Begin Sept 28th 10 Hillside Road, Greenwich, CT 06830 (off of Route 1) 10 sessions $149.00 To Register: www.greenwichace.com or 203.625.7474 Thursday at Dance Connex ~ 8:00 - 9:00 pm ~ Beginner 529 Main St. 2nd floor New Rochelle, NY10801 Enter on Division St. Classes Begin Sept 15th To Register: danceconnex@danceconnex.com or 914.576.5515 If you wish to not receive these updates, 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~September 24 - 25, 2011 "Be The Music" Dance Intensive Weekend Dancer's praise Aszmara's signature workshop stating that it has changed how they view and feel their connection to dancing. With Insights into Music and Movement, Aszmara never fails to lead dancer's into finding new nuances in the Mind, Body and Spirit of Dance. For Next Year Intensive Dance Retreat at Wainwright House, Rye, NY September 21- 23rd 2012 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For for all the details of these special events as well as ongoing class information, please visit http://aszmara.com/Aszmara/Events_-_Workshops.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you wish to not receive these updates, 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! |
| EMAILED 6/11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There's a few Spots Left! ~Saturday, June 4th - 3:00 - 5:00 pm~ Veiled Expressions Master Class Anahid Sofian Studio, 29 West 15th Street, 6th Floor Filling the stage with your presence and your Dance Partner, the Veil. Go beyond tricks and technique to Creating Moving Sculptures and images that show your Veiled Expressions MUST Pre-Register ~ $35.00 on workshop day Workshop Limited to 15 Participants! Contact Aszmara via Aszmara@Aszmara.com or 914.318.8605 ~Sunday, June 19th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm~ Atelier Orientale Anahid Sofian Studio, 29 West 15th St., 6th Floor, NYC Multi-Media Event featuring rare dance videos and performances by: Anahid Sofian, Aszmara, Azza Amon & Dancers, Jean Musacchio, Mimi Fontana & Dancers, Sira Melikian $20 donation - limited seating, reserve your space early 212.741.2848 or Sofiana@tiac.net If you wish to not receive these updates, 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 ~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Register NOW for Folktours and Theatrical Belly Dance Conference and Aszmara's First Ever Dance Intensive Weekend September 24 -25th! See Full Details at http://www.aszmara.com/Aszmara/Events_-_Workshops.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you wish to not receive these updates, 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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DETAILS & REGISTRATION I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN...AMARA ISLAND RAQS PRESENTS SUMMER TROPICS IN LI...AMARA AL AMIR ON FIRE IN NY 8/20/11 WORKSHOPS & SHOW / PARTY SIZZLE THIS SUMMER WITH WORKSHOPS & SHOW BY AMARA AL AMIR. AMARA RETURNS TO NEW YORK TO REUNITE WITH FRIENDS, STUDENTS, TAPESTRY AND OTHERS AMARA BRINGS HER OWN CLASSICAL BRAND OF DANCE STYLE BASED IN AUTHENTIC EGYPTIAN ORIENTALE & AUTHENTIC FOLKLORE AMARA TEACHER OF TEACHERS AND TOP PROFESSIONALS IN NY IS HERE TO CHARM YOU ALL 1. Learn Classic Oum Kolthoum Veil Choreography 10am to 12:30 2. Learn Sassy Saidi Cane Choregraphy to El Leilah 1pm to 2:30 3. Dance Showcase 7:30pm (reserve to perform) N.E.D.C 4 New Hyde Park Rd. Franklin Square, LI, NY Early Bird by 8/1 DETAILS & REGISTRATION slide show of amara in dance lilirosa@lilirosa.com (516) 234 2424 www.amaraalamir.com amara@amaraalamir.com (919) 803 0931 Kaleidoscope Of Visions, A Spectrum of Colors Exhilarating Movements That Stir The Senses And The Soul Amara has spent a lifetime across all aspects of Belly Dance. She focuses her work on workshops, events and classes that communicate this knowledge around the .world. How wonderful to learn about Belly Dance as a performance Art with a cultural heritage, as fun and for health, as a means to income and more. Amara's resources and calendars are carefully planned to provide a layering of skill, technique, information, history an absolute unlimited possibilities and experiences. "I strive and only hope to provide an experience to women that will be remembers and are most proud of when they look back at their life. What this lifetime of work has accomplished for me personally in body, mind and soul is what I most want to share with others" Workshop Testimonials 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. Amara Al Amir Director " inside my chest, where no one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this a DANCE , when you are broken open,." Rumi Tapestry Academy" World Artists' Productions MEDLS Raleigh - Durham Belly Dance Meetup Socials www.amaraalamir.com http://www.facebook.com/amaraalamir (919) 508 7782 amaraalamir@amaraalamir.com __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group Visit MEDLS on http://www.amaraalamir.com/amara/MEDLS/medls.htm MEDLS Guidelines for Posts and Replys: http://www.amaraalamir.com/amara/MEDLS/medls_yahoo_group_guidelines.htm POST your events on MEDLS YAHOO GROUPS SEE new Events and Post to your calendar POST your photos to your own Photo Album on MEDLS YAHOO GROUP PHOTO POST your links on MEDLS YAHOO GROUP LINKS POST your Articles under FILES on MELDS YAHOO GROUP |
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Ring in Your New Dance Year with Aszmara's Drum Solo with Zils Master Class Sunday ~ January 8, 2012 ~ 1:30 - 4:30 pm Drum Solo with Zils Master Class Anahid Sofian Studio, 29 West 15th Street, 6th Floor A dancers is a musician whose instrument is her body... Drum Solos highlight the rhythm escaping from our being to Become the Rhythm Well known for her amazing skills with rhythm and cymbal playing, Aszmara leads us through a Drum Solo choreography that connects rhythm and dancer. MUST Pre-Register - Workshop Limited to 15 Participants $45 Pre Paid Registeration by Jan 4th - $50 at the Door Contact Aszmara via Aszmara@Aszmara.com or 914.318.8605 Tuesday ~ January 10th ~ 7:30 pm Official Book Signing and CD release party Souren Baronian and Mal Stein's CD Release Party for Branching Out A beautiful meditative CD with a hint of Mischief and Souren's Autobiography "The Magic Carpet Ride; my life so far" They will be autographing Copies of the book and CD ...If you know Souren its a GREAT read if You dont know Souren....its a GREAT READ Taksim will start playing at 7:30...we will also have a special Dance performance by Aszmara This is going to be a Great night of Music and Dance and I look forward to see all of You. No Cover No Min...Great Food and Staff ... I strongly suggest that you make Reservations! (212) 925-2898 The Cupping Room 359 W Broadway New York, NY 10013-2209 ~~~Dance is Emotion in Motion~~~visit Aszmara.com~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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! |
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| Email 10/18/11 SAMIHAPDANCEPROJECTS PRESENTS WORKSHOP & MULTIMEDIA SHOW Friday November 18, 7-10 pm Lafayette Grill & Bar, 54 Franklin St., ( bet. B'wy &Lafayette) Multi-Media show highlighting Zahra's career in Egypt and the U.S. as told by Zahra. Show features Zahra and dancers from N.Y.C. and Los Angeles. $15. Admission Call (212) 732-5600 for reservations DJ Sofia ~~~~ One day workshop with Zahra, master teacher/artist Sharpen your technique and artistry as you learn a complete oriental choreography on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 12-4 p.m. CAPS21 STUDIO, 18 W. 18th St. $75. (advance); $85. door, cash (no refunds). (Send your check to Leona Marsh, Ph.D., 305 Riverside Drive, #7C, New York, N.Y. 10025. For details: samihadanceprojects@gmail.com or call (212)864-3110 |
Aszmara's Master Class Series at Anahid Sofian Studio is Back!!! Sunday ~ December 4, 2011 1:30 - 4:30 Fan Veil Master Class Anahid Sofian Studio, 29 West 15th Street, 6th Floor Not your Ordinary Fan Veil... Aszmara's twist on working with the Fan Veil is delightful and different with techniques and nuances sure to inspire your dance experience. Choreography to "Egyptian Dance" from Omar Faruk Tekbilek's 'Mystical Garden' MUST Pre-Register - Workshop Limited to 15 Participants $45 Paid Pre-Registered by Nov 28th - $50 at the Door Contact Aszmara via Aszmara@Aszmara.com or 914.664.9018 Sunday ~ January, 6, 2012 Taking Requests for Master Class Topic Let me know what topic YOU want to Ring in the New Year with Dance! ~~~Dance is Emotion in Motion~~~visit Aszmara.com~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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! |