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NJ's Senior Dancers
Lovely Senior dancers, students of Sandi (Steuer) Cohen from Teaneck,
NJ who prove that you are never too old to dance.Featured dancers
range in age from 55 to 85. If you are a senior and love to dance,
visit Sandi who has more than 30 years experience and specializes in
senior dance only.
sanndi@msn.com
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
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 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
Favorite Instructor: Kim Leary Alexia's ( Kim Leary's) ethnic dance life spans 20 years of learning, dancing, playing and teaching. She has trained under such greats as Tasha (NJ), Artemis Mourat, Jamila & Suhaila Salimpour among others. Kim has performed as a soloist and with notable dance companies such as SaZ Dance Theatre (NYC), Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat, Dalia Carella's DNA Project (NYC) as well as with her own group, Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble. In addition to teaching at her studio, The Drum & Dance Learning Center in Bordentown, NJ she has taught both credit and non credit courses at many universities and community programs. She has been a guest instructor at workshops around the US including Rakkasah East in 2007. This is what our community had to say about her (and what aspiring Instructors should take note of): ~ She is a gifted and dedicated teacher who is never content to rest on her laurels or to allow her students to do so. ~ She is not pretentious. She encourages creativity AND discipline. ~ Kim is down to earth and makes you feel welcomed in her studio. ~ Her studio is a safe environment for creative growth and expression, with the highest emphasis on dance technique and physical health ~ She shows how, and allows her students, to develop their own dance abilities. Moreover, her classes are a place for inner growth and for connecting with our feminine sides. You can find Alexia at: www.drumdancecenter.com and www.alexiadance.com
Favorite Performers: Anka Kusu
Meredith Balin Hull- Lead Vocalist, James Hanna – Lead Guitar, Kellie Friedberg – Lead Darbuka/ Vocals/ Music Director, Tom Berger - Darbuka/vocals, Chuck Eckert - Riq/ Percussion, W. "G string" Friedberg- Bass, Miriam Berger - Dance Director/Choreographer/Dancer, Jenness Territo - Dancer, Tina Lubin - Dancer, Athena McAlarney - Dancer, Linda Finne - Dancer, Barbara Klein - Dancer Though we didn’t have a comment section for this category, one voter summed this troupe up by saying: “So different!” You can find Anka Kusu at: www.ankakusu.net
Favorite Promoter: Michelle Devine Temporarily bio shy...stay posted!!! ( She is so damn busy with all her events! ) Some comments left in regards to her seasoned skills as a promoter: ~Enough said! ~Very helpful, organized, fun event, and wonderful helpers/volunteers, makes the event easy to attend and fun to be there. You can find Michelle at: www.mahalat.org and, of course: www.rakkasah.com
Favorite Vendor: Silk Dancer
As an artist, I have been drawn to color and beauty for as long as I can remember, as well as a desire to share my findings with others. I am enchanted with silk. It seems to have a life of its own, embracing the dancer as she moves. In this way it becomes an integral part of her and the music. To me this is the perfect medium, a living canvas so to speak. I strive to share and express myself creatively while producing a quality product that will be cherished for years to come. I am further pleased to watch my work in the hands of other artists and sharing in their own expression of creativity This is what the community had to say about Silk Dancer: ~ Beautiful and great price ~ Beautiful products and great attitude ~ Shaula makes beautiful silk veils and sells them with honesty to show the true integrity of both the creator/seller and the products she creates. You can buy Shaula's products at: www.silkdancer.com
Favorite Restaurant: Cous Cous of NJ
Happy memories w/ music food and dancers = best place in Jersey to eat that I know!
Favorite Musician: Carmine Guida
Performer: I
love to play music for people to dance and groove to. I have had the
pleasure of performing at these wonderful venues (as well as several
others): Here's what our voters had to say about Carmine: ~Dedicated to the belly ~He's the man ~Good musician but also very personable. ~Because he plays everything and plays just about everything, and always very well. ~Fabulous musician, great presence! You can find Carmine at: www.carmine.com
Community Spirit...Pom-Pom winner: Anne Marie
What was said about her: ~Bringing the community together with the website and her outgoing, supportive, wonderful attitude ~Anne Marie for being awesome!! ~Always upbeat and on top of things. Go AnneMarie!! ~She supports everyone, the NJ Belly Dancing site is a huge asset to the community You can find Anne Marie right here at NJ Belly Dancing!
As for “How can we make our events better?” Someone wrote: “You mean you could make them better?? No, seriously...” Our reply: You betcha! Here at NJ Belly Dancing, we have an event planned for 2009 like no other with all new challenges for our performers and our audience. We can’t wait! We won't give away any info yet but we can tell you that one of our performers can expect an untimely and very 'NJ Belly Dancing' style demise. ;)
Copyright © 2007 Anne Marie & Cerisa. All Rights Reserved.
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Welcome to NJ Belly Dancing!
THE most
comprehensive list for *anything* and *everything* Belly Dance in
New Jersey. Serving the tri-state area ( NJ, PA NY) and DE. New Jersey Belly
Dancing was created to provide a resource for teachers,
students, performers, musicians, vendors, promoters and fans of
Belly Dancing in New Jersey and the tri-state area. Reference the
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Please visit often for
regular updates!
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. 
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. 
