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Listing Information: General listings are provided free of charge. An ad featuring pictures and detailed information can be purchased monthly or yearly for a nominal fee. For 2 months the cost is $20, for 6 months $40 and for a whole year just $60. Ads can be updated at any time thru out the year with whatever you like as long as it does not exceed the alotted space. All listings must pertain to belly dance in some manner. For example: any classes offered in belly dance, performers of belly dance or even workshops and music that may or may not be belly dance related but might attract those from the world of belly dance will be acceptable. Listing qualifications will be decided by NJ Belly Dancing. If you wish to list something in any of the categories on the pages of NJ Belly Dancing, we ask that you please review the section that would be appropriate and send an email detailing information in the same format, meaning: if all the listings state name, location and web address then this is all you will need to send. For workshops, you may provide as much information that you feel you will need as old information is routinely removed and space is ample. Please give us ample time to list. If you have additional questions, you may contact us and we will be more than happy to help! ( Pictured at right ) : 3 generations of the Devine Family, major contributors of Belly Dance, not only in New Jersey, but thru out the country. Photo by Carl Sermon.
Favorite Instructor Leila
Leila
began her journey in the art of Belly Dancing over 23 years ago.
She has had a great
passion for this artistic dance form for many years and sought
to incorporate dance as a secondary career in her life.
Leila is a full time NJ. School Psychologist and has
dedicated many years to servicing children with special needs.
She later persevered to create a nurturing balance between her
love for her profession and as a belly dance artist.
Favorite Performers Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble directed by Kim Leary (Alexia) and Dave Merritt performs dances and plays percussion instruments from cultures around the world. The ensemble performs culture-specific traditional pieces as well as our own original compositions. Some compositions are more traditional, loyal to the cultures that they represent while others are a fusion of musical ideas and traditions. Genres include but are not limited to Middle Eastern, Turkish, West African, Afro-Puerto Rican and Flamenco. Many of the group’s performances have been sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble is the resident performance group of Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond located in Lawrence, New Jersey (Princeton area). Some of the group's performances include the Monroe Arts Center, The Kenndey Center (Burlington), Two River Theatre, guest performers with Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat, Paramount Concerts on the Beach, Austin Belly Dance Convention, 2010 & 2011 NY Theatrical Belly Dance Conference, Lafayette Grill NYC as well at many festivals and conventions. http://www.drumdancecenter.com/performanceensemble.html
Favorite Musicians Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble
Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble directed by Kim Leary (Alexia) and Dave Merritt performs dances and plays percussion instruments from cultures around the world. The ensemble performs culture-specific traditional pieces as well as our own original compositions. Some compositions are more traditional, loyal to the cultures that they represent while others are a fusion of musical ideas and traditions. Genres include but are not limited to Middle Eastern, Turkish, West African, Afro-Puerto Rican and Flamenco. Many of the group’s performances have been sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble is the resident performance group of Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond located in Lawrence, New Jersey (Princeton area). Some of the group's performances include the Monroe Arts Center, The Kenndey Center (Burlington), Two River Theatre, guest performers with Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat, Paramount Concerts on the Beach, Austin Belly Dance Convention, 2010 & 2011 NY Theatrical Belly Dance Conference, Lafayette Grill NYC as well at many festivals and conventions. http://www.drumdancecenter.com/performanceensemble.html
Favorite Promoter Kim Leary (Alexia) Kim Leary (Alexia) is a belly dance performer, choreographer and instructor in Central New Jersey. Kim Leary’s (Alexia) dance accomplishments include teaching both credit and non-credit dance at Princeton University. She is Co-Artistic Director of Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble and Co-Director of her school, The Drum & Dance Learning Center in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Ms. Leary has performed at numerous prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, The Ohio Theatre (SOHO), CAMI Hall (NYC), DanceSpace (NYC), FIT (NYC), The Evolving Arts Theatre (NYC), The Black Box Theatre (NJ), as well as at many colleges, universities, and festivals as a soloist and with her own dance company, SaZ Dance Theatre, Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat and Dalia Carella's DNA Project. She also has taught regularly at Rutgers University and Middlesex County College.As an artist-in-residence in various schools throughout the state, her arts-in-education training is from Union County's CATALYST Initiative, Artsgenesis, and the Kennedy Center (DC) through the New Brunswick Cultural Center. Kim holds a certification in Training & Development as well as in Multiple Intelligences and the Arts from Kean University. She is a Level 2 Certified Dancer and has been training in the Suhaila Salimpour Format since 2000. In 2008 Kim became certified Level Two in the Jamila Salimpour Dance Format and earned a Level One Certification in Sahra Saeeda's Journey Through Egypt Program. Kim received a dance scholarship award from Dance New Jersey and was voted New Jersey's Favorite Belly Dance Teacher in 2008. Kim has studied dance for most of her life and has received extensive training in jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, Middle Eastern, Turkish and Afro-Caribbean dance. Kim has spent a significant amount of time with dance masters such as Tasha, Elena Lentini, Roberta Koch and Azsmara of SaZ Dance Theatre, Sabah Nissan, Dalia Carella, Artemis Mourat, Suhaila Salimpour, Jamila Salimpour and Richard Gonzalez all of whom have had great influence on her dance.
Drum & Dance Learning Center
Chadia Favorite Vendor
Chadia
has dedicated a large part of her life for the past
24 years to Middle Eastern Dance!She encourages everyone to
express themselves through dance and to experience the joy
that belly dance brings to each individual. Chadia shares
her love of belly dance through teaching
and currently teaches beginner and intermediate levels in
Belleville and Bloomfield. Her technique is based on the
classical Egyptian style into which she incorporates her
own interpretive style emphasizing poise, grace,
self-empowerment and most importantly fun. iThe Director of
"Chadia & The Caravan Dancers", a dance troupe featuring
Chadia and more than 15 ladies. She has seen her beautiful
students and troupe members blossom into talented and
amazing dancers! As President of Chadia's Dance Productions,
Chadia continues to spread the joy of belly dance by
offering the finest, most informative, ational Oriental
dance workshops and haflas that provide the belly dance
community with wonderful, fun-filled dance opportunies. For
more information, please log on
to: www.gypsycaravanenterprises.com
Chadia
CHADIA’S
DANCE PRODUCTIONS!
Favorite Restaurant Roxy & Dukes
2013 Favorites! Favorite Instructor Kim Leary (Alexia) Kim Leary (Alexia) is a belly dance performer, choreographer and instructor in Central New Jersey. Kim Leary’s (Alexia) dance accomplishments include teaching both credit and non-credit dance at Princeton University. She is Co-Artistic Director of Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble and Co-Director of her school, The Drum & Dance Learning Center in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Ms. Leary has performed at numerous prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, The Ohio Theatre (SOHO), CAMI Hall (NYC), DanceSpace (NYC), FIT (NYC), The Evolving Arts Theatre (NYC), The Black Box Theatre (NJ), as well as at many colleges, universities, and festivals as a soloist and with her own dance company, SaZ Dance Theatre, Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat and Dalia Carella's DNA Project. She also has taught regularly at Rutgers University and Middlesex County College.As an artist-in-residence in various schools throughout the state, her arts-in-education training is from Union County's CATALYST Initiative, Artsgenesis, and the Kennedy Center (DC) through the New Brunswick Cultural Center. Kim holds a certification in Training & Development as well as in Multiple Intelligences and the Arts from Kean University. She is a Level 2 Certified Dancer and has been training in the Suhaila Salimpour Format since 2000. In 2008 Kim became certified Level Two in the Jamila Salimpour Dance Format and earned a Level One Certification in Sahra Saeeda's Journey Through Egypt Program. Kim received a dance scholarship award from Dance New Jersey and was voted New Jersey's Favorite Belly Dance Teacher in 2008. Kim has studied dance for most of her life and has received extensive training in jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, Middle Eastern, Turkish and Afro-Caribbean dance. Kim has spent a significant amount of time with dance masters such as Tasha, Elena Lentini, Roberta Koch and Azsmara of SaZ Dance Theatre, Sabah Nissan, Dalia Carella, Artemis Mourat, Suhaila Salimpour, Jamila Salimpour and Richard Gonzalez all of whom have had great influence on her dance.
Drum & Dance Learning Center Favorite Performers Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble directed by Kim Leary (Alexia) and Dave Merritt performs dances and plays percussion instruments from cultures around the world. The ensemble performs culture-specific traditional pieces as well as our own original compositions. Some compositions are more traditional, loyal to the cultures that they represent while others are a fusion of musical ideas and traditions. Genres include but are not limited to Middle Eastern, Turkish, West African, Afro-Puerto Rican and Flamenco. Many of the group’s performances have been sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble is the resident performance group of Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond located in Lawrence, New Jersey (Princeton area). Some of the group's performances include the Monroe Arts Center, The Kenndey Center (Burlington), Two River Theatre, guest performers with Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat, Paramount Concerts on the Beach, Austin Belly Dance Convention, 2010 & 2011 NY Theatrical Belly Dance Conference, Lafayette Grill NYC as well at many festivals and conventions. http://www.drumdancecenter.com/performanceensemble.html
Favorite Musicians Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble
Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble directed by Kim Leary (Alexia) and Dave Merritt performs dances and plays percussion instruments from cultures around the world. The ensemble performs culture-specific traditional pieces as well as our own original compositions. Some compositions are more traditional, loyal to the cultures that they represent while others are a fusion of musical ideas and traditions. Genres include but are not limited to Middle Eastern, Turkish, West African, Afro-Puerto Rican and Flamenco. Many of the group’s performances have been sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble is the resident performance group of Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond located in Lawrence, New Jersey (Princeton area). Some of the group's performances include the Monroe Arts Center, The Kenndey Center (Burlington), Two River Theatre, guest performers with Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat, Paramount Concerts on the Beach, Austin Belly Dance Convention, 2010 & 2011 NY Theatrical Belly Dance Conference, Lafayette Grill NYC as well at many festivals and conventions. http://www.drumdancecenter.com/performanceensemble.html
Favorite Promoter AND Pom-Pom Winner Miriam
Miriam
is a central New Jersey belly dancer, teacher, writer and event
producer. As a novice belly dancer 10+ years ago she was
thrilled to discover the local belly dance community as well as
the great big world of belly dance beyond. Now that she's a
little further along in her journey, Miriam finds great joy in
introducing those things to others as they take their first
steps (or would it be shimmies?) into the belly dance world, and
in supporting and encouraging the amazing and unique creativity
she sees in the dancers around her. Whether it be through
teaching classes in Highland Park, NJ, performing as a soloist
or with Anka Kusu, the troupe of Middle Eastern dancers and
musicians that she directs, writing articles for
www.NJBellydancing.org or
www.BellyDanceatAnySize.com , or through producing events
like the monthly Belly Dance Night at Roxy 'n Dukes, she hopes
to throw the doors open and welcome as many people as possible
to enjoy all that the great big universe of belly dance has to
offer!
Favorite Vendor Chadia C HADIA’S DANCE PRODUCTIONS!SPECIALIZING IN T-SHIRTS ADORNED WITH GORGEOUS SWAVORSKI CRYSTAL HAMSAS, EYES OF PROTECTION, AND EYE OF HORUS!! IN ADDITION, WE SELL BEAUTIFUL COSTUME JEWELRY AT AFFORDABLE PRICES, COSTUMES AND VARIOUS OTHER ITEMS FOR THE BELLY DANCE ENTHUSIAST EMAIL: chadiasdanceproductions@aol.com WEBSITE: www.gypsycaravanenterprises.com
Favorite Restaurant Roxy & Dukes
Favorite Instructor Chadia
Chadia's
has dedicated a large part of her life for the past 22 years to
Middle Eastern Dance. She encourages everyone to express
themselves through dance, to experience the incredible joy that
Belly Dance brings to each individual, and to discover the
Goddess within!! Chadia shares her love of belly dance through
teaching and currently teaches beginner and intermediate levels
in Belleville, Bloomfield, and Newark. Her technique is based on
the classical Egyptian style into which she incorporates her own
interpretive style emphasizing poise, grace, self-empowerment
and most importantly fun. Chadia is the Director of "Chadia &
The Caravan Dancers", featuring Chadia and more than 15
beautiful & dedicated ladies. She has seen her students and
troupe members blossom into talented and amazing dancers!
Favorite Musicians & Favorite Performers Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble directed by Kim Leary (Alexia) and Dave Merritt performs dances and plays percussion instruments from cultures around the world. The ensemble performs culture-specific traditional pieces as well as our own original compositions. Some compositions are more traditional, loyal to the cultures that they represent while others are a fusion of musical ideas and traditions. Genres include but are not limited to Middle Eastern, Turkish, West African, Afro-Puerto Rican and Flamenco. Many of the group’s performances have been sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble is the resident performance group of Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond located in Lawrence, New Jersey (Princeton area). Some of the group's performances include the Monroe Arts Center, The Kenndey Center (Burlington), Two River Theatre, guest performers with Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat, Paramount Concerts on the Beach, Austin Belly Dance Convention, 2010 & 2011 NY Theatrical Belly Dance Conference, Lafayette Grill NYC as well at many festivals and conventions. http://www.drumdancecenter.com/performanceensemble.html
Favorite Promoter Michelle De Vine & NJ Belly Dancing
Pom-Pom Winner Chadia
Chadia's has dedicated the past 20 years of her life to Middle Eastern Dance. She encourages everyone to express themselves through dance and to experience the joy that belly dance brings to each individual. Chadia shares her love of belly dance through teaching and currently teaches both beginner and intermediate levels in Belleville, Bloomfield, Clifton, and Hoboken. Her technique is based on the classical Egyptian style into which she incorporates her own interpretive style emphasizing poise, grace, self-empowerment and most importantly fun. Chadia is the Director of "Chadia & The Caravan Dancers", a dance troupe featuring Chadia and more than 15 ladies. She has seen her beautiful students and troupe members blossom into talented and amazing dancers! As President of Gypsy Caravan Enterprises, Chadia continues to spread the joy of belly dance by offering the finest, most informative Oriental dance workshops and haflas that provide the belly dance community with wonderful, fun-filled dance opportunities. For more information, please log on to: www.gypsycaravanenterprises.com
Favorite Vendor Silk Dancer In traditional cultures, air is often seen as a universal power or pure substance. Its fundamental importance to life can be seen in words such as aspire, inspire, perspire, and spirit, all derived from the Latin spirare ("to breathe"). No bellydance accessory captures the essence of air more so than the veil. As an artist, Shaula has been drawn to color and beauty for as long as she can remember. Silkdancer strives to share and express creativity while producing a quality product that will be cherished for years to come. Since 2007, Shaula of Silkdancer has been bringing color to the dancing world. Her focus on creating unique and beautiful silks, as well as the happiness of her customers has continually allowed Silkdancer to double production each year since. Silkdancer veils have shipped worldwide, to almost every region of the country and have been featured in many major productions. Always trying to reinvent and create new designs, Shaula looks forward to delighting the dance community for many years to come. www.silkdancer.com Photo credit: Lina Jang
Favorite Restaurant Marakesh
http://www.marakesh.com/welcome.html
NJBD' s 2011 Favorites
Favorite Performer Dena Stevens
Favorite Instructor
Favorite Musicians Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble directed by Kim Leary (Alexia) and Dave Merritt performs dances and plays percussion instruments from cultures around the world. The ensemble performs culture-specific traditional pieces as well as our own original compositions. Some compositions are more traditional, loyal to the cultures that they represent while others are a fusion of musical ideas and traditions. Genres include but are not limited to Middle Eastern, Turkish, West African, Afro-Puerto Rican and Flamenco. Many of the group’s performances have been sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble is the resident performance group of Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond located in Lawrence, New Jersey (Princeton area). Some of the group's performances include the Monroe Arts Center, The Kenndey Center (Burlington), Two River Theatre, guest performers with Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat, Paramount Concerts on the Beach, Austin Belly Dance Convention, 2010 & 2011 NY Theatrical Belly Dance Conference, Lafayette Grill NYC as well at many festivals and conventions. http://www.drumdancecenter.com/performanceensemble.html
Favorite Promoter Michelle De Vine
Pom-Pom Winner Chadia
Chadia's has dedicated the past 20 years of her life to Middle Eastern Dance. She encourages everyone to express themselves through dance and to experience the joy that belly dance brings to each individual. Chadia shares her love of belly dance through teaching and currently teaches both beginner and intermediate levels in Belleville, Bloomfield, Clifton, and Hoboken. Her technique is based on the classical Egyptian style into which she incorporates her own interpretive style emphasizing poise, grace, self-empowerment and most importantly fun. Chadia is the Director of "Chadia & The Caravan Dancers", a dance troupe featuring Chadia and more than 15 ladies. She has seen her beautiful students and troupe members blossom into talented and amazing dancers!As President of Gypsy Caravan Enterprises, Chadia continues to spread the joy of belly dance by offering the finest, most informative Oriental dance workshops and haflas that provide the belly dance community with wonderful, fun-filled dance opportunities. For more information, please log on to: www.gypsycaravanenterprises.com
Favorite Vendor Silk Dancer
In traditional cultures, air is often seen as a universal power or pure substance. Its fundamental importance to life can be seen in words such as aspire, inspire, perspire, and spirit, all derived from the Latin spirare ("to breathe"). No bellydance accessory captures the essence of air more so than the veil. As an artist, Shaula has been drawn to color and beauty for as long as she can remember. Silkdancer strives to share and express creativity while producing a quality product that will be cherished for years to come. Since 2007, Shaula of Silkdancer has been bringing color to the dancing world. Her focus on creating unique and beautiful silks, as well as the happiness of her customers has continually allowed Silkdancer to double production each year since. Silkdancer veils have shipped worldwide, to almost every region of the country and have been featured in many major productions. Always trying to reinvent and create new designs, Shaula looks forward to delighting the dance community for many years to come. www.silkdancer.com Photo credit: Lina Jang
Favorite Restaurant Marakesh
http://www.marakesh.com/welcome.html
Favorite Performer Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble directed by Kim Leary (Alexia) and Dave Merritt performs dances and plays percussion instruments from cultures around the world. The ensemble performs culture-specific traditional pieces as well as our own original compositions. Some compositions are more traditional, loyal to the cultures that they represent while others are a fusion of musical ideas and traditions. Genres include but are not limited to Middle Eastern, Turkish, West African, Afro-Puerto Rican and Flamenco. Many of the group’s performances have been sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble is the resident performance group of Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond located in Lawrence, New Jersey (Princeton area). Some of the group's performances include the Monroe Arts Center, The Kenndey Center (Burlington), Two River Theatre, guest performers with Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat, Paramount Concerts on the Beach, Lafayette Grill NYC as well at many festivals and conventions. http://www.drumdancecenter.com/performanceensemble.html Favorite Instructor Kim Leary (Alexia) is a belly dance performer, choreographer and instructor in Central New Jersey. Kim Leary’s (Alexia) dance accomplishments include teaching both credit and non-credit dance at Princeton University. She is Co-Artistic Director of Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble and Co-Director of her school, The Drum & Dance Learning Center in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Ms. Leary has performed at numerous prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, The Ohio Theatre (SOHO), CAMI Hall (NYC), DanceSpace (NYC), FIT (NYC), The Evolving Arts Theatre (NYC), The Black Box Theatre (NJ), as well as at many colleges, universities, and festivals as a soloist and with her own dance company, SaZ Dance Theatre, Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat and Dalia Carella's DNA Project. She also has taught regularly at Rutgers University and Middlesex County College.As an artist-in-residence in various schools throughout the state, her arts-in-education training is from Union County's CATALYST Initiative, Artsgenesis, and the Kennedy Center (DC) through the New Brunswick Cultural Center. Kim holds a certification in Training & Development as well as in Multiple Intelligences and the Arts from Kean University. She is a Level 2 Certified Dancer and has been training in the Suhaila Salimpour Format since 2000. In 2008 Kim became certified Level Two in the Jamila Salimpour Dance Format and earned a Level One Certification in Sahra Saeeda's Journey Through Egypt Program. Kim received a dance scholarship award from Dance New Jersey and was voted New Jersey's Favorite Belly Dance Teacher in 2008. Kim has studied dance for most of her life and has received extensive training in jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, Middle Eastern, Turkish and Afro-Caribbean dance. Kim has spent a significant amount of time with dance masters such as Tasha, Elena Lentini, Roberta Koch and Azsmara of SaZ Dance Theatre, Sabah Nissan, Dalia Carella, Artemis Mourat, Suhaila Salimpour, Jamila Salimpour and Richard Gonzalez all of whom have had great influence on her dance.
Drum & Dance Learning Center Favorite Musicians Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble directed by Kim Leary (Alexia) and Dave Merritt performs dances and plays percussion instruments from cultures around the world. The ensemble performs culture-specific traditional pieces as well as our own original compositions. Some compositions are more traditional, loyal to the cultures that they represent while others are a fusion of musical ideas and traditions. Genres include but are not limited to Middle Eastern, Turkish, West African, Afro-Puerto Rican and Flamenco. Many of the group’s performances have been sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble is the resident performance group of Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond located in Lawrence, New Jersey (Princeton area). Some of the group's performances include the Monroe Arts Center, The Kenndey Center (Burlington), Two River Theatre, guest performers with Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat, Paramount Concerts on the Beach, Lafayette Grill NYC as well at many festivals and conventions. http://www.drumdancecenter.com/performanceensemble.htmlFavorite Promoter
Pom-Pom Winner
Chadia's has dedicated the past 20 years of her life to Middle Eastern Dance. She encourages everyone to express themselves through dance and to experience the joy that belly dance brings to each individual. Chadia shares her love of belly dance through teaching and currently teaches both beginner and intermediate levels in Belleville, Bloomfield, Clifton, and Hoboken. Her technique is based on the classical Egyptian style into which she incorporates her own interpretive style emphasizing poise, grace, self-empowerment and most importantly fun. Chadia is the Director of "Chadia & The Caravan Dancers", a dance troupe featuring Chadia and more than 15 ladies. She has seen her beautiful students and troupe members blossom into talented and amazing dancers! As President of Gypsy Caravan Enterprises, Chadia continues to spread the joy of belly dance by offering the finest, most informative Oriental dance workshops and haflas that provide the belly dance community with wonderful, fun-filled dance opportunities. For more information, please log on to: www.gypsycaravanenterprises.com Favorite Vendor: Silk Dancer
As an artist, Shaula has been drawn to color and beauty for as long as she can remember. Silkdancer strives to share and express creativity while producing a quality product that will be cherished for years to come. Since 2007, Shaula of Silkdancer has been bringing color to the dancing world. Her focus on creating unique and beautiful silks, as well as the happiness of her customers has continually allowed Silkdancer to double production each year since.
Favorite Restaurant
http://www.marakesh.com/welcome.html
NJ Belly Dancing's Mighty Fine in 2009
Mighty Fine Performer
AMIRA MOR "People's Choice For Favorite Belly Dance Performer" Amira Mor is an internationally renowned Belly Dancer, Certified Fitness Instructor, and founder of "Amira Mor International Entertainment Company." She was born in Israel to Iraqi parents and was infused with a love for music and dance. She has received world-wide acclaim as a performer, choreographer, producer and director. Amira has drawn a large, devoted audience that has made her one of the world’s most sought-after contemporary belly dancers. She has
developed her own remarkable style of belly dancing,
combining her love of classical movement with her passion
for modern innovation. The result is a thrilling combination
of opposing elements: hypnotic undulations and exciting hip
rhythms, finger cymbals, sword balancing and the
incorporation of a sheer soft veil. She is an inspiration to
both her students and her audience, encouraging them to move
and feel their own sensuality as they dance to the pulsating
energy of Middle Eastern music. Amira Mor owns her own dance school and studio complete with her own series of instructional DVDs and full boutique of dance wear and costumes. She gives Belly Dance classes to Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced dancers in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. She is also on staff at Broadway Dance Center, NYC. One of her favorite accomplishments is the Off-Broadway production; “The Secrets of the Desert” with her dance company. Amira Mor's
Motto is: "Moving beautiful, is feeling beautiful, is being
beautiful at any age.”
Mighty Fine Instructor
Gia al Qamar "My life isn't about dance...dance is my life." So is laughing and eating, and laughing and kissing my Chihuahua's belly and laughing and kissing my husband's cheek (not necessarily in that order.) I am blessed to lead a life of abundance...I have a wonderful husband, a great family, fabulous friends and the best students in the world! It is this very abundance that makes my dancing so full of life! I have studied all forms of dance, from ballet, jazz and modern to Middle Eastern dance extensively as an adult with Yousry & Nourhan Sharif, Raqia Hassan, Anahid Sofian, Rayhana, Aszmara, Morocco, Shoshana, Artemis Mourat, Fahtiem, Ansuya, Jehan, Samara, Ayshe, Rachel Brice, Andrea Anwar and so many more NJ teachers that I can't name them all! As a performer, I began my dance-life at local shows and haflas in NJ and eventually became the favorite performer at many Middle Eastern restaurants, including Marakesh, Cambaz, Samdam, and Al Kasbah where I was house dancer for 3 years. I still perform joyously at shows in NJ and in NYC at Lafayette Grill, the Grisly Pear and other venues throughout the year! I set out in my life as an instructor of Belly Dance by giving my students what I didn't always get in the classes I took as a student. I decided to give gentle, supportive feedback, personal attention and to teach not only the 'steps', but to give each student an education about Middle Eastern culture, music, performing and themselves in a fun, relaxed, safe, non-competitive atmosphere! The result has been overwhelming! My
students are loyal, devoted and succeeding in their lives and
dancing and dance careers in ways that none of us could have
imagined! Testimonials
from Gia al Qamar's Belly Dance Students and Professional
Dancers:
http://www.idreamofgia.com/Student_Testimonials.html
,
www.IDreamOfGia.com
I am also the proud founder, choreographer and artistic director
of The Urban Desert Dancers, a performing Middle Eastern troupe
who're celebrating their 5th year!
Mighty Fine Musicians Anka Kusu offers a unique and refreshing blend of music and dance that has its roots in Israel, Turkey, Armenia, Egypt, The Balkans, Greece, Syria, and other points in the Middle East, all presented with an aggressive American edge. The musicians in their band create the foundation for this troupes unique style by taking folk tunes and adding a hint of their own touch to the familiar melodies as well as by creating original pieces that have that same "long ago and far away" sound to them.To learn more about all of Anka Kusu please visit www.AnkaKusu.net .
Mighty Fine Promoter
Mighty Fine Vendor
AMIRA MOR AS "PEOPLE'S CHOICE FOR FAVORITE BELLY DANCE VENDOR 2009"
Amira Mor is a favorite for finding your perfect costume, dance wear, belly dance shoes, coin belts swords for balance dancing, Isis Wings and hip scarves along with her own line of exciting, instructional DVDs! See her shopping mall site at www.bellydancemall.com where she frequently gets new, gorgeous arrivals of merchandise as well as her full series of DVDs, and her own CDs. Come and visit her studio where she has her own boutique filled with glittering costumes of every kind. She has a seamstress on staff to fit you in your costume to perfection. Amira and her team will take time to see that your wish is their command regarding your belly dancing needs. She also has many hot deals and mega sales each month along with Gift Certificates of any amount. Her studio and boutique are located at 182 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. (201) 257-8710
Amira Mor has
produced an educational and informative series of instructional
Belly Dance DVDs that sell internationally which she designed to
maximize fat burning and body toning, while maintaining a
balance between fun and fitness.
Her DVD series
is the most exciting and popular exercise for woman of all ages,
body shapes and sizes. A new angle in the world of fitness
and a new attitude taught. This is fitness made simple and easy
with step by step technique and choreography that will empower
you and change your body & your life style! Create,
Stimulate, Inspire & Energize with her DVDs!
Community Pom-Pom Winner Amira Mor has been a performer for and supporter of many non-profit and charity benefits, including Susan G Komen for the Cure For Breast Cancer, The Humane Society USA, Eve Ensler's V-Day, Meals on Wheels, the Henry Street Settlement House Foundation, the Tourette Syndrome Association and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America to name a few.
Amira Mor also donates her time to give fun, uplifting and well received Belly Dance classes to breast cancer survivors at the Albert Einstein College Of Medicine as well participating in numerous Health Fairs and Health Expos educating people on the health advantages of Belly Dance.
In addition to Amira Mor's Performing Arts Center's bi-annual student showcases, the students under her direction perform and organize fund raisers for many research foundations such as The Leukemia Society, and an upcoming benefit extravaganza show for Autism NJ, Amira’s talented dancers perform all over including The State Fair at the Meadowlands and The Hambletonian Society Parade and Festival.
Feb
27 2010 Amira Mor and students will perform in A
DAY OF DANCE, A Amira Mor is also the CEO and Artistic Director of "AMPAC" (Amira Mor Performing Arts Center) located in Hasbrouck Heights NJ where she teaches Belly Dance Beginner/Open Level through Advanced with a full boutique of professional costumes, coin belts, hip scarves, belly dance shoes, chiffon shirts and veils, jewelry, her own series of DVDs and everything belly dance! Her beautiful school and studio also has classes in Kids Ballet, Adult Jazz and Kids Hip Hop. Amira is always researching her next cause to help raise awareness and raise funds for through her amazing and carefully created dance shows. Amira Mor's Next Benefit Show to raise money for NJ Autism
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