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Video of Alexia & Groove Merchant @ Spring Caravan 2009

alexia — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:10:01 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kK1m6vjcC8

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Alexia teaches Belly Dance Funk Fusion Long Valley April 24

alexia — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:10:47 GMT

MOVE! the anti-gym
Presents A perfect "GIRLS NIGHT OUT"!

Party - Cocktail Party Belly Dance Workshop
Friday, April 24, 2009

7:30pm - 9:30pm

MOVE! the anti-gym
40 E. Mill Road
Long Valley, NJ

9088761876

aaron@movetheantigym.com

Come get your groove on! with funk, jazz and belly dance combinations to keep you moving. This dance workshop breaks down technique & foot patterns and then shows you how to put it all together. Great music, great dance, great fun! AND fabulous food and drink to follow!

Registration Required
$45 before April 17th
$55 after April 17th

Register here:
http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=1125&stype=-8&sTG=11&sVT=40&sTrn=100000033.

For more information about the instructor, Kim Leary:
http://www.movetheantigym.com/who/newsDisplay.php?pId=72.

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East Coast Belly Dance Certification Workshops with Suhaila Salimpour Level One & Level Two

alexia — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:14:09 GMT

September 2009
East Coast
Belly Dance
Certification Workshops
with
Suhaila Salimpour

Level One & Level Two
in New Jersey

at
The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt. 206 & South & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ

Register Now!
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

September 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2009
Level One Workshop
Sept 16, 17 & 18
9am - 3pm
One Hour Lunch Break
No experience necessary.

$425 for 15 Hour Level One
($400 if paid in full by May 30, 2009)
Optional Testing on Friday Sept 18

Level Two Workshop
Sept 16 & 17 4- 10pm
Sept 18 6:30 - 10:30pm(no break)
Sept 19 10:00am - 4pm
45 min Meal Break
Must be Level One Certified to take this workshop.
$550 for 20 hours
($525 if paid in full by May 30, 2009)
Level Two Certification Choreography is included.

Optional Testing on Saturday Sept 19

@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt. 206 & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ
No one - day rates available
Pre Registration Required
Optional Testing Fee is separate
SSSD CEC's are available

Visit website for details and to register:
www.drumdancecenter.com
Kim Leary (609) 324-7383
ddlcnj@gmail.com

@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Suhaila Salimpour is one of the world's most sought-after teachers of Middle Eastern dance. A second-generation belly dancer, Suhaila has developed a format combining her heritage with classical dance training. After touring the Middle East and Europe she returned to the US to open her school - offering a fully comprehensive Certification program in Belly Dance.

Suhaila creates instructional and performance DVDs for all dance levels, CDs for percussion artists and printed dance manuals. Suhaila has orchestrated Middle Eastern dance musicals and is director of both the Suhaila Dance Company and Bal Anat.

Experience training led by the world renowned performer, choreographer and instructor Suhaila Salimpour.

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Groove Merchant & DDLC students Spring 2009 performance schedule

alexia — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:22:21 GMT

...and some workshops too!

April 4 – Dance Performance @ DDLC
7pm
The AYAAD Dance Project presents their solo works in progress. $10 @ door.

April 24 - Workshop with Alexia - Belly Dance Funk Fusion
Long Valley, NJ
Register at www.movetheantigym.com

April 26 – Alexia & Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble perform at Lurainya’s World Dance Extravaganza $25 Get tickets at www.lurainya.com
4pm

May 2 - Alexia & Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble perform at
Spring Caravan at the Ukranian Cultural Center in Somerset
www.rakkasah.com
7pm

May 8 – WORKSHOP with Alexia Understanding Undulations (Technique)
8-10pm at DDLC in Bordentown $30
www.drumdancecenter.com

May 16 - Alexia & Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble perform at Tasha’s 30th Anniversary Hafla @ Easton Yoga $15
3-6pm

May 17 West Windsor Ren Faire

June 7 - Alexia & Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble performs with Pennington Dance. More details to come

July 25 – Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble presents it’s full theatre production in Hamilton, NJ. SAVE THE DATE!
7pm show

Sept 2009
Workshops with Suhaila Salimpour @ DDLC in Bordentown, NJ
Level One & Two Certification Workshops
Certification is optional.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Ask for details
www.drumdancecenter.com

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AYAAD Dance Project Performance Salon

alexia — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:15:28 GMT

April 4, 2009
AYAAD Dance Salon at DDLC
7-10pm
Come out and see the AYAAD dancers present their solo works in progress. $10 admission. Limited seating. Reserve your space online at www.drumdancecenter.com or at DDLC.

@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 South & Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ
(609) 324-7383

The dancers: Kim Leary, Erika Meyer, Naylon Dunbar Larrane, Donna Manalo, Kirsten Mascioli, Jennifer Bridgewater, Dawn Davis, Suzanne Onesti, Danielle Nordyk, Marilyn Ham, Donna Sullivan, Tammy Stewart, Tony Ann Albano, Rosibel Mota, Maryanna Paolinie, Jo Wall

Mission Statement
A Year and a Day Dance Project is an opportunity for dancers of all levels to join a collaborative experience committing one full year to developing a piece of choreography (any style of dance) of their own through goal setting and personal development. Classes, workshops, performance, and group feedback, and evaluation sessions will provide the dancers with tools for growth. The goal is to support the creative process and allow individuals to develop with a clear set of tasks to achieve that goal. The project will culminate in a showcase of the works in February 2010.

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Free Belly Dance & Yoga Classes Bordentown Feb 22, 25 & 26

alexia — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:52:36 GMT

FREE Yoga Class!
February 22, 2009
9:00 - 10:15am Sunday
Intro Class

@ DDLC, Bordentown, NJ
www.drumdancecenter.com
No experience necessary. Bring a mat and a friend!
Let us know you are coming!
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FREE Belly Dance Basics Class!
February 25, 2009
6:30 - 7:30pm Wednesday
This class gives you a foundation of basic moves including isolations, foot patterns, and arm, hand, and upper body movements. This is the foundation on which all DDLC classes are built. Regardless of previous belly dance experience, this class is recommended for everybody. Belly Dance Basics works on an 8-week rotation. You can start this class anytime in the rotation. Great compliment class to "Just Belly Dance".

@ DDLC, Bordentown, NJ
www.drumdancecenter.com
No experience necessary. Bring a friend!
Let us know you are coming!
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FREE Just Belly Dance Class!
February 26, 2009
7:15 - 8:15pm Thursday
This class helps you put it all together with combinations to keep you moving. Technique from the Basics class will be referenced but not broken down. Just Belly Dance is a great class to combine with any other class to help you hone your skills and put them into action. Just Belly Dance is also great if you just want to move to exciting and fun music. Great compliment class to Belly Dance Basics.

@ DDLC, Bordentown, NJ
www.drumdancecenter.com
No experience necessary. Bring a friend!
Let us know you are coming!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

FREE Belly Dance Basics Class!
February 26, 2009
8:30 - 9:30pm Thursday
This class gives you a foundation of basic moves including isolations, foot patterns, and arm, hand, and upper body movements. This is the foundation on which all DDLC classes are built. Regardless of previous belly dance experience, this class is recommended for everybody. Belly Dance Basics works on an 8-week rotation. You can start this class anytime in the rotation. Great compliment class to "Just Belly Dance".

@ DDLC, Bordentown, NJ
www.drumdancecenter.com
No experience necessary. Bring a friend!
Let us know you are coming!

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UNLIMITED BELLY DANCE CLASSES MONTHLY at DDLC

alexia — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:56:31 GMT

UNLIMITED BELLY DANCE CLASSES MONTHLY!
For one low price ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Register Now!
See the weekly schedule at www.drumdancecenter.com

New class format begins March 1, 2009!

This is an awesome opportunity to dance more and spend less.
~ Learn basics
~ Sharpen and brush up your technique
~ Put it all into action with our "Just Belly Dance Class"
~ Take it to the next Level with our boot camp and choreography classes

Zumba World Dance workout is part of the unlimited mix too!
Forget the workout and join the party!

Also check out our Special events and workshops! Something for every dancer.

Hope to see you soon! Alexia

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Ranya (NYC) Teaches in NJ Feb 15

alexia — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:54:03 GMT

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS DAY IN NEW JERSEY:
Breathwork, Acting for Dancers, and Egyptian Cane Technique and Combinations!!
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15th!
Hurry--early deadline for advance rate--pay by Feb. 8 for discount
Sponsored by Alexia and The Drum and Dance Learning Center!

February 15, 2009
11:00am - 2:00pm Sunday
Dance Development Series: with Ranya Renee (NYC)
Learn how to use breath in dance to increase fluidity, intention and energy. Dive into acting techniques designed for dancers to develop a variety of emotions and characterizations to diversify your dance.
@
The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ

Pre-Registration required
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html
(609) 324- 7383
Some dance experience suggested.
$85 if registered by Feb 8
$95 after
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February 15, 2009
3:00 - 5:00pm Sunday
Saidi Combos and Stylization: Sticks for Chicks! with Ranya Renee (NYC)
Build solid technique and learn some fun combinations for cane dance. Learn how to incorporate breathwork, posture and flair to project confidence and mastery while working with this versatile prop, and minimize nervousness when doing cane tricks!
@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ

Pre-Registration required
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html
(609) 324- 7383
Some dance experience suggested. Bring a cane or stick. Some available to borrow.
$40 if registered by Feb 8
$50 after

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West African Dance Feb 8

alexia — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:42:23 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2009
CONTACT: Kim Leary (609) 324-7383
Calendar Listing/Possible Feature

WEST AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOP IN BORDENTOWN

The Drum and Dance Learning Center hosts a West African Dance workshop with Audrey Davis on Sunday February 8, from 3-5pm. The Center is located at The Barracks Trading Post Plaza, 209 Rt. 206 in Bordentown. Workshop fee $30.
Audrey Davis specializes in traditional West African dance and has taught students of all ages and is known for her energetic and interactive teaching style. Ms. Davis has also served as the former choreographer for the Nia Dance Ensemble, a children's performing troupe and is currently the Assistant Artistic Director of the Iwa Lewa Heritage Ensemble.
To register call (609) 324-7383 or visit www.drumdancecenter.com

The Drum & Dance Learning Center, LLC, founded by teachers/ performers Kim Leary and Dave Merritt, encourages personal growth and provides foundational learning skills through on-going classes, workshops and student performance opportunities as well as lectures with guest instructors. The courses are designed to meet the needs of both the casual student and those students with a life long dedication to learning.
The Drum & Dance Learning Center believes that personal dedication to an artistic discipline whether as a hobbyist or professional, develops essential life skills. These include: communication, teamwork, cultural awareness and understanding as well as developing aesthetic values, problem solving and analytical skills.
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Belly Dance Workshop: Mastering 3/4 Shimmy with Alexia

alexia — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:41:10 GMT

January 31, 2009
2:15 - 4:15pm
Saturday

Belly Dance Workshop: Mastering 3/4 Shimmy with Alexia
@ DDLC, Bordentown, NJ
Pre-Registration required
Sponsored by The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Jiggling all over the place? Learn a tried and true method for making your ¾ shimmy strong, consistent and musical. We will cover ¾ on the up, down and hagallah walk. No experience necessary.

$25 if registered by Jan 21 $30 after

Register online at www. drumdancecenter. com

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
(Across from Chickie's & Pete's)
Rt 206 South & Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ

(609) 324- 7383

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Belly Dance Flamenco Fusion Workshop in Bordentown

alexia — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:40:30 GMT

January 18, 2009
11am - 1pm Sunday Hip Hop Belly Dance Fusion Workshop with Donna
@ DDLC, Bordentown, NJ
Pre-Registration required
Sponsored by The Drum & Dance Learning Center $30

January 18, 2009
1:15 - 3:15pm Sunday Belly Dance Flamenco Fusion Workshop with Alexia
@ DDLC, Bordentown, NJ
Pre-Registration required
Sponsored by The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Some dance experience suggested
$30

Register online www. drumdancecenter. com

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 South and Elizabeth St
(Across from Chickie's & Pete's)
Bordentown, NJ

(609) 324-7383

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Hip HOP BELLY DANCE FUSION WORKSHOP in Bordentown

alexia — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:40:08 GMT

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A Year & A Day Dance Project Start Date Jan 24

alexia — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:53 GMT

A Year and a Day Dance Project (AYAAD Dance Project)
Produced by The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Artistic Director/Facilitator: Alexia (Kim Leary)

Mission Statement
A Year and a Day Dance Project is an opportunity for dancers to join a collaborative experience committing one full year to developing a piece of choreography of their own through goal setting and personal development. Classes, workshops, performance, and group feedback, and evaluation sessions will provide the dancers with tools for growth. The goal is to support the creative process and allow individuals to develop with a clear set of tasks to achieve that goal. The project will culminate in a showcase of the works.

Commitment:
Dancers must fully commit to the yearlong process and be able to attend the group meetings and selected workshops and critique sessions. While group choreography is welcome, it is important that all involved keep their commitment to the project for the full year.

Our start date is Jan 24, 2009. E-mail me for full details on cost, date commitment and other info. Space is limited.

Kim Leary (Alexia)
ddlcnj @ gmail.com

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Favorite Instructor of 2008!!!

Shushanna — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:42:55 GMT

Kim Leary got voted the Favorite Instructor of 2008 for all of New Jersey by NJBellydancing.com! Go Kim!

Check it out: http://www.njbellydancing.org/#___NJ_Belly_Dancings_Greats_in_2008_

The next session of classes starts the week of January 10th, so sign up today!
http://www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html

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DDLC onYoutube

alexia — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:08:48 GMT

Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejW8bMojWT4

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Free Belly Dance Classes Jan 4 Bordentown

alexia — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:11:12 GMT

DDLC OPEN HOUSE
Noon - 4pm

January 4, 2009
FREE mini classes and performances throughout the day.

12:15 pm FREE - Mini Belly Dance Class
1:00 pm FREE Zumba World Dance Workout
1:30 pm Chat Eat Schmooze
2:00 pm Drum & Dance Performances
2:45 pm FREE Zumba World Dance Workout
3:15 pm - FREE - Mini Belly Dance Class

This all ages event is free and open to the public. For more information call (609) 324-7383.
The Drum & Dance Learning Center offers dance and percussion classes from cultures around the world.

* Weekly alternative workout classes in Belly Dance, Zumba World Dance workout and more!

* New sessions begin every 6 weeks.

* Some drop in classes available.

* Just 20 minutes away from Route One, Princeton

DDLC has hosted specialty workshops with instructors from around the world. The Drum & Dance Learning Center serves Mercer and Northern Burlington Counties. Visit www.drumdancecenter.com for weekly class schedule and special events and workshops.

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Last Chance to Dance in 2008

alexia — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:17:58 GMT

The Drum & Dance Learning Center

Join us!
December 31, 2008
9:30 - 10:30am
BELLY DANCE DRILLS!
No technique breakdown, just drill! Get a great workout while honing your skills!
Previous dance experience required.
$10 at door

Belly Dance Funk Fusion with Alexia
December 31, 2008
10:45 - 11:45am
BELLY DANCE
FUNK FUSION WORKOUT
Last chance to get your groove on at DDLC in 2008 with this quick paced fun class!
$10 at door

www.drumdancecenter.com

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 South & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ
609-324-7283

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Belly Dance Photo Shoots - East Coast ~ 5/09 :)

pixievision — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:35:14 GMT

5/14, 5/15 & 5/16 - Dunedin Florida
5/19, 5/20 & 5/21 - Portsmouth Virginia
5/23 & 5/24 - Shrewsbury Pennsylvania
5/26, 5/27 & 5/28 - New York City

The May 2009 shoots are using available light outdoors. All travel shoots are $300 per hour. Email for more info pixie@pixievisionproductions.com

NEW PORTFOLIO~ :)
http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/portfolio

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BELLY DANCE FUNK FUSION WORKSHOP DEC 7

alexia — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:05:14 GMT

BELLY DANCE
FUNK
FUSION WORKSHOP
with
Alexia

Sunday
December 7, 2008
11am - 1pm

$25 if pre-registered
$30 after November 30

The Drum & Dance
Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 South & Elizabeth Street
(Across from Chickies & Pete's)

Kim Leary (Alexia) is a belly dance performer, choreographer and instructor in Central New Jersey. Her dance accomplishments include teaching both credit and non-credit dance at Princeton University. She is past advisor of (2000-2006) Raks Odalisque, Princeton University's Middle Eastern Dance Company. She is Co-Artistic Director of Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble and Co-Director of her school, The Drum & Dance Learning Center in Bordentown, 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, with SaZ Dance Theatre and Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat. 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 through the New Brunswick Cultural Center is certified in educational training and development. Kim is a Level 2 Certified Dancer and has been training in the Suhaila Salimpour Format since 2000.
She 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.

Philosophy: "A strong foundation of dance movement, belly dance technique, musical understanding and the creative process are the things that drive me. My hope is that each time you see me dance you learn another facet of what is going on creatively for me at that particular moment. And for my students, that each explores their own path and has their own voice with a strong base and ongoing process of growth to support that." - Kim Leary (Alexia)

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Free Belly Dance Class Nov 1 in Bordentown

alexia — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:39:45 GMT

SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 1, 2008
1-2PM

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
(Across from Chicky's & Pete's)
Rt 206 & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ

www.drumdancecenter.com
Bring a friend!

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HiP HOP BELLY DANCE FUSION WORKSHOP in Bordentown

alexia — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:34:44 GMT

HIP HOP
BELLY DANCE FUSION WORKSHOP
with
Donna

Sunday
November 9, 2008
11am - 1pm

$25 if pre-registered
$30 after October 30
www.drumdancecenter.com
609-324-7383

The Drum & Dance
Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 South & Elizabeth Street
(Across from Chicky's & Pete's)
Bordentown, NJ

Drawing from both Western and Eastern dance forms, Donna continually strives toward finding new ways to express her musicality with both honesty and respect. Although she was raised in various forms of dance including ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop, it was bellydance that inspired her to strengthen her connection to music and movement. Donna currently studies Middle Eastern and West African dance at the Drum & Dance Learning Center in Bordentown, NJ, where she is also an instructor and a performance ensemble member. She is working towards Level 2 Certification in the Suhaila Salimpour Format, as well as studying the Gypsy Caravan Tribal Bellydance Format through the Collective Soul Certification Program.

Her passion for dance drives her innovative expression of music, but it is her love of music that reminds her to seek knowledge and inspiration from all forms of dance. She truly hopes that her work conveys the respect and honor she holds for all those musicians and dancers who have led her thus far.

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Belly rhythms w/ Tunisian drummer Najib Bahri, Darbouka for musicians & dancers

nbahri_rhythms — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:06:07 GMT

Hello everyone!

Mixed level percussion workshop- This is a RARE opportunity to learn about Tunisian rhythms firsthand !!!

Najib has been playing the darbouka since age 9. He studied at the Tunisian Conservatory & has accompanied numerous renowned Arabic musicians & singers during his career. He has played drum solos for several bellydancers in Europe & the US. He has worked with Reda Darwish, Aisha Ali, Hossam Ramzy, George Yazbek, Aboud Abdel 'al, Khalidah Kali, and Rebaba (to name a few). To see vid's of Najib, please go to: http://www.myspace.com/najibbahrielamal

Najib will cover some Tunisian & Andalusian rhythms. Please bring a drum. There will be few drums available for borrow. Dancers, please bring finger cymbals so you can learn how to transpose drum rhythms to the cymbals.

Time: Saturday, September 27th, 12:00 to 1:30 PM (90 minutes)
Place: Wall Street International1431-39 North 52nd StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19131
Cost: $30.00, Pre-register to reserve your spot with Rasheedah @215-817-0570.

Would you like to sponsor a Tunisian drum & dance workshop? Please contact us! nbahri_rhythms@hotmail.com
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DDLC Open House Sept 3 & 13

alexia — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:01:30 GMT

THE DRUM & DANCE LEARNING CENTER

OPEN HOUSE

The Drum and Dance Learning Center hosts its open house on Wednesday September 3 from 7-9pm and Saturday, September 13 from noon until 4pm. The studio is located at The Barracks Trading Post Plaza, Rt. 206 & Elizabeth Street in Bordentown.

September 3 FREE mini classes and performances

7:00 pm FREE Mini Belly Dance Class

7:30 pm Belly Dance Performances

8:00 pm FREE Mini Zumba World Dance Workout

8:15 pm FREE Mini Belly Dance Class

8:45 pm Belly Dance Performances

September 13 FREE mini classes and performances throughout the day.

12:15 pm FREE - Mini Belly Dance Class

12:45 pm Belly Dance Performances

1:15 pm FREE Zumba World Dance Workout

1:45 pm Drum & Dance Performances

2:00 pm FREE - Mini Belly Dance Class

2:45 pm Belly Dance Performances

3:15 pm – FREE Mini Zumba World Dance Workout Class

This all ages event is free and open to the public. For more information call (609) 324-7383.

The Drum & Dance Learning Center offers dance and percussion classes from cultures around the world. Weekly alternative workout classes in Belly Dance, Zumba World Dance workout and more! New sessions begin every 6 weeks. Some drop in classes available. DDLC provides an environment for both the casual student as well as a path for growth for life long learners. DDLC has hosted specialty workshops with instructors from around the world. The Drum & Dance Learning Center serves Mercer and Northern Burlington Counties and is just 20 minutes away from Route One, Princeton. Visit www.drumdancecenter.com for weekly class schedule and special events and workshops.

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Workshops with Sabriye at DDLC in Sept 2008

alexia — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:42:52 GMT

The Roots of Tribal Belly Dance
► Learn the History of Bal Anat
– America’s original Tribal Dance Troupe
► Learn the Jamila Salimpour Dance Format
– the roots of the Tribal Dance evolution

Saturday September 6 - 11am -2pm
$60 – Pre Registration Required

Tribal Fusion Dance Combinations
 Learn Bal Anat Style Combinations

Saturday, September 6 – 3-5pm
$40 – Pre-Registration required

Register for both – only $95

Suhaila Salimpour Belly Dance Format
► Layering & Dance Movement with Finger Cymbals

Sunday, September 7 11am – 2pm
$60 – Pre-Registration Required

Suhaila Belly Dance Choreography
►Learn how to apply the format to a beautiful Arabic Belly Dance composition.

Sunday, September 7 - 3pm – 5pm
$40 – Pre-Registration Required
Register for both – only $95

Workshops at The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Route 206 & Elizabeth Street, Bordentown, NJ
Register Online www.drumdancecenter.com

CEC’s are available for these workshops

Sabriye Tekbelik is a level 3 certified dancer in the Suhaila Salimpour Format as well as a member of the Suhaila Salimpour Dance Company and Bal Anat. She is currently based in the Middle East and tours internationally as a performer and instructor. www.sabriyetekbilek.com

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Thank you to the students of the DDLC!

Trisha — Sun, 04 May 2008 15:51:51 GMT

Just a quick thank you SO much for your wonderful performance last night at the Mahira Tribe spring hafla! our lineup wouldn't have been complete without your energy and enthusiasm. Thanks for sharing your talents with us! :)

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Specialty Workshops with Alexia April - June

alexia — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:10:03 GMT

Specialty workshops on Saturdays from 1:45 - 3:45pm at

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ

With Alexia

April 5 1:45 – 3:45PM $35
Belly Dance Improv Skills and Rhythm Exploration
Explore movement possibilities and develop interesting phrases using a variety of Arabic rhythms.

April 19 & 26 1:45 – 3:45PM ($35 for one $65 for both)
Belly Dance Choreography – Chik Chak Chook – Egyptian Fusion
A fun upbeat choreography to a 1950’s Egyptian musical.

May 3 1:45 pm – 3:45pm $35
Understanding Middle Eastern Music for Dance
We’ll cover instrument identification, sections of a full belly dance routine and basic rhythms used in Middle Eastern Dance

May 10 & 17 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm ($35 for one $65 for both)
Belly Dance Choreography – Desert Trance – Tribal Fusion
Folkloric movement fused with unique modern and tribal stylization. Fun & challenging hip work!

May 31 1:45 – 3:45 pm $25
History of Belly Dance – Discussion about styles and history
Film footage of dance styles. Bring your questions and we’ll discuss!

June 14 & 21 1:45 – 3:45 pm ($35 for one $65 for both)
Belly Dance Choreography Workshop – Reda’s Flower Drum Solo
A fun, challenging Arabic drum solo!

Register on-line: www.drumdancecenter.com
No refunds or transfers for any of the workshops

Alexia (Kim Leary) is a performer, choreographer and instructor in Central New Jersey. Her dance accomplishments include teaching both credit and non-credit dance and advising Raks Odalisque, Middle Eastern Dance Company at Princeton University. She is Co-Director of her school, The Drum & Dance Learning Center in Bordentown, 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 teaches regularly at Rutgers University and Middlesex County College and has been an artist-in-residence throughout the New York/New Jersey tri-state area.

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 is the recipient of an Alliance for Arts Education Arts for EveryKid Mini Grant. She is also the Assistant Curator of "Flowing Fabrics - Flowing Forms", an exhibition of women’s ethnic dance clothing sponsored by the Woodbridge Township Cultural and Heritage Commission.

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Join DDLC on You Tube

alexia — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:02:25 GMT

Subscribe to DDLC's YouTube page:
www.youtube.com/drumdancecenter

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Turkish Romany Dance Workshop with Reyhan Tuzsuz at DDLC

alexia — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:59:18 GMT

Turkish Romany Dance with Reyhan Tuzsuz
Monday, May 19, 2008
7:30 - 9:00 pm

Reyhan Tuzsuz lives in the Romany neighborhood of Gazi Osman Pasa in Istanbul Turkey. She brings us dance that she learned growing up from family, friends and her neighborhood. Don't miss this rare opportunity to study with Reyhan!

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt. 206 & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ
(609) 324-7383

www.drumdancecenter.com
ddlcnj@gmail.com

Pre-Registration required
$40

Directions: www.drumdancecenter.com/map.html
DO NOT USE MAPQUEST

Sponsored in collaboration with The World Life Folk Center
For more classes with Reyhan and the SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL HERDELJEZI (ROMA/GYPSY) MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL visit www.wmfolklifecenter.org
This is a great party! Don't miss it!

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Free Drum & Dance Performance March Willingboro, NJ

alexia — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:32:56 GMT

Drum & Dance Learning Center Ensemble
Performance
Women's History Month Program
Saturday, March 8, 2008

2:00 - 3:30pm
@ The Kennedy Center
429 JFK Boulevard, Willingboro, NJ
Free Performance - Reservations suggested (609) 265-5068

Celebrating Women, Past and Present Music & Dance from:
West Africa
Spain
North Africa
the Middle East
the Caribbean and more!!
Read the September 2007 Showcase review: http://www.drumdancecenter.com/2007review.html

Performers
Kim Leary, Dave Merritt, Dan DiFlavis, Gus Johnson, Alex Lewko, Kazutaka Horinouchi, Donna Manalo, Kirsten Mascioli, Naylon Dunbar, LaToya Morgan, Janessa Jones, Jennifer Bridgewater, Dawn Davis, Marilyn Ham, Erika Meyer, Mary Nogami, Suzanne Onesti, Stephanie Campbell, Aisha Khan, Rosibel Mota, Donna Sullivan and Vino Iyer.

Guest Artists:
Audrey Davis
Patricia Irizarry - Barreto
Lisa Botalico

Sponsored by the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders; Department of Resource Conservation; Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs and Tourism. Also made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more info about classes and workshops at the Drum & Dance Learning Center, visit our website: www.drumdancecenter.com

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Belly Dance Jazz Fosse Fusion & Contemporary Arabic Workshops in New Jersey

alexia — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:25:34 GMT

Belly Dance Fosse Fusion & Contemp Arabic workshops in New Jersey Message
Belly Dance Workshops with Aubre @ DDLC
Sunday, April 13, 2008

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Belly Dance Jazz
Fosse Fusion
Combining the sizzle of Fosse jazz and the beauty of bellydance, learn a fun and sassy choreography as well as drill technique related to this stylization. Some dance experience suggested.

$60 Pre-Registration Required

3:00 - 5:00 pm
Contemporary Arabic Choreography
Learn contemporary stylization including Aubre's signature lyrical use of space and line. Some dance experience suggested.

$40 Pre-Registration Required

Both Workshops $95
*Bring your lunch

Register Now!
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt. 206 & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, Nj
(609) 324-7383

www.drumdancecenter.com
ddlcnj@gmail.com

Directions: www.drumdancecenter.com/map.html
DO NOT USE MAPQUEST

See Video
www.youtube.com/watch

Aubre has been studying movement her entire life, everything from Bellydance, Jazz, Tap, Hiphop, Social dance, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Pilates, and Yoga. She is a lifelong student of Suhaila Salimpour and teaches bellydance technique based on the Suhaila format. The blend of her influences creates a strong basis for dynamic and innovative performances and teaching. With over 14 years of teaching experience and a broad background of movements, she gives her students the tools they need to progress and grow. With years of experience in jazz and the world of musical theatre, she passes along key elements to creating artistic and intriguing performances. Her classical Pilates training greatly influenced her own practice and thus the work she could offer her students, including injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Aubre is on faculty at California State University, Los Angeles teaching accredited bellydance and Pilates classes as well as teaches a full bellydance program at The Center of Worldance. She can also be seen on fitTV's "Bellydancing with Aubre: All Star Workouts." And recently released her first instructional dvd, "Bellydance Core Fitness." For more information, visit www.aubredance.com.

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Bal Anat Choreography & Dances of the Gulf Region

alexia — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:01:54 GMT

The Drum & Dance Learning Center presents
Workshops with Sabriye Tekbilek
Sunday, March 2, 2008

11am - 2pm Turkish 9/8 technique and Bal Anat's exciting and sassy karshilima choreography. Bring finger cymbals. Some finger cymbal experience is recommended.
$60

2-3pm Lunch break (bring your lunch)
3-5 pm Khaleegy & dances from the Gulf Region
$40

both $95
Pre registration is required. No walk ins.
www.drumdancecenter.com

Workshop @
The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth St.
Bordentown, NJ

Directions: DO NOT USE MAPQUEST
www.drumdancecenter.com

Sabriye Tekbilek is a performer and instructor of Middle Eastern dance whose stage presence and technique have been shaped by a lifetime of international performance and study.
Daughter of renowned Turkish musician, "Haci" Ahmet Tekbilek, and Lisa Djeylan,pioneer of Belly Dance in Sweden, Sabriye was born into an environment of music and dance. As a child and young adult Sabriye studied many dance forms, including Middle Eastern Dance, Ballet and Flamenco.

While attending the University of California in Berkeley, she began taking classes with the internationally renowned Suhaila Salimpour, and quickly became a member of the Suhaila Dance Company and Bal Anat. It was while studying with both Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour that Sabriye was encouraged to begin teaching, awakening a new passion for instruction.

In 2005 Sabriye based herself in the Middle East, where she has been touring and performing ever since. She has danced across the U.S., in Sweden, Norway, England, Turkey, Spain, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and India. She has performed at exclusive venues including the Nobel Prize Party, Warner Bros. Studios, the Miss India Competition; and she has opened for popular Arabic
stars such as Ragheb Alama and Wael Kfoury, and regularly performs globally for dignitaries.

During her travels Sabriye continues to explore the depths of Middle Eastern Dance and music through studying and teaching workshops along her way. www.sabriyetekbilek.com

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Jan Mini Session at DDLC Bordentown, NJ

alexia — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:51:25 GMT

Next six week session begins Jan 12
Register Now!

Jan 3 - West African Dance with Audrey Davis
Jan 5 - Belly Dance Folkloric Fusion
Jan 5 - Funk Fusion Dance Workout
Jan 8 - Belly Dance Floorwork Workshop with Rayhana
Jan 9 - Conditioning for Dance: Pilates with Phil
Jan 10 - Zumba! Latin Dance workout with Vin
Jan 10 - Belly Dance Drum Solo Choreography: Sahra Saidi

Register Now!
www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ
609-324-7383

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DDLC 2007 Showcase Review

alexia — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:35:56 GMT

http://www.tcnj.edu/~unbound/article.php?id=264

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DDLC Shop & Swap Boutique Dec 8

alexia — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:18:43 GMT

Saturday, December 8, 2007
2:00 - 6:00 pm

Dancers -Sell and trade your belly dance bling that's been hanging in your closet for way too long. Costumes, accessories, CD's DVD's, Books, etc. (Contact Kim by Dec 1 if you plan to bring items info@drumdancecenter.com)

Great opportunity for family members to pick up a gift for you!

-New & Used items for sale
-SharifWear is in stock!! Tops, pants, skirts, hip scarves
-Discounted hip scarves! as low as $10
-CD's, DVD's, Books and more!
-DDLC gift certificates available
-Gift Wrapping Available
-Refreshments & Fun
-Door Prizes
-Bring a canned food item for the food drive supporting the Food Bank of South Jersey (Most Needed Items - protien non perishables)

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ
www.drumdancecenter.com

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Join DDLC on MySpace

alexia — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:12:09 GMT

just in case Tribe goes away.....
http://www.myspace.com/drumdancecenter

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats - Repost

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:23:12 GMT

Hi Folks,
We recently released a debut album. It's a mix of electronic and arabian styles. We're hoping it might appeal to the tribal and belly dance community, and also people that are into this sort of vibe and music. Please feel free to have a listen on myspace where we have four full tracks available to listen online.

http://www.myspace.com/nomadiqa

It would also be great to promote it through the network of tribal and/or belly dance teachers who might be interested to sell it at a class or bazaar. We can offer it at wholesale prices with plenty of capacity for the seller to make a decent profit on top of the wholesale price.

Please contact info@nomadiqa.com for further details. Sorry for the self promotion.

Hope to hear from you.

Many thanks,

Nomadiqa
http://www.nomadiqa.com

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December Class Special @ DDLC

alexia — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:36:21 GMT

Class card only $100 - Save $15
Good for 2 months from date of purchase

Check out all the awesome classes this December! Drop -in OK too!
www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html

Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm Conditioning for Dance
(Open Level) Pre-Registration Suggested, Drop in & Class Card OK
December 4, 11 & 18 $50

Tuesday 8:15 - 9:15 pm Belly Dance (Intermediate)
Finger Cymbals & Combos/Veil
(DDLC Belly Dance Adv Beg Two & instructor's permission) Pre-Registration Suggested, Drop in & Class Card OK
December 4, 11 & 18 $50

Wednesday 6:45 - 7:45 pm Belly Dance Veil Open Level
Pre-Registration Recommended, Drop in or class card OK
Some viels available to borrow.
December 5, 12 & 19 $50

Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 pm Belly Dance Folkloric Fusion (Open Level)
Pre-Registration Recommended, Drop in & class card OK
December 5, 12 & 19 $50

Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 pm Belly Dance: Folkloric Fusion
(DDLC Belly Dance Adv Beg One and above) Pre-Registration Recommended, Drop in & Class card OK
December 6, 13 & 20 $50

Thursday 8:15 – 9:15 pm Belly Dance Gypsy Fusion (Open Level)
Pre-Registration Recommemded, Drop in & class card OK
December 6, 13 & 20 $50

Thursday 7:00 - 8:00pm Middle Eastern Drum Class(Open Level) Pre-registration Recommended, Drop-in or class card OK
December 6, 13 & 20
$50

Thursday 8:15 - 9:15 pm West African Drum Class(Open Level) Pre-registration recommended, Drop-in or Class card OK
December 6, 13 & 20
$50

Saturday 9:30 - 11:00 am Belly Dance Basics (Open Level)Pre-Registration Required
December 1, 8, 15 & 22 $80

Saturday 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Belly Dance: Combinations
(DDLC Belly Dance Basics Required) Pre-Registration Recommended, Drop in or class card OK
December 1, 8, 15 & 22 $60

Monday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Funk Fusion Workout
(Open Level) Pre-Registration Recommended, Drop in or class card OK
December 31 $15

all classes at
The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ
(609) 324-7383

Directions: www.drumdancecenter.com/map.html

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ME Drum Workshop with Bill Koutsouros - Nov. 19 (cross posted)

SilentOrpheus — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:25:34 GMT

Just thought I'd help spread the word about this upcoming workshop:

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Middle Eastern Percussion Workshop with
Bill Koutsouros – of Animus
“Odd Time Signatures and Middle Eastern Fusion”

Monday, November 19, 2007
7-9pm
@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth St.
Bordentown, NJ
(609) 324-7383

Pre –registration recommended
$30
Register now!
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

Open to all levels of experience.

Directions:
DO NOT USE MAPQUEST
www.drumdancecenter.com/map.html

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You Tube - ANIMAL!! - The Drummer!!

The Drum & Dance Learning Center — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:22:29 GMT

Check it out!

http://people.tribe.net/0562cf37-c23b-4673-92a6-b3ffe7cd6d2b/blog?topicid=f3eec0d8-7f3a-43f4-9853-b1f9109b08b4

Join the DDLC tribe!

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2007 Fall Class and Workshop Schedule

alexia — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:25:39 GMT

Save the Date!!!

Actually, save all these dates.......

September 5, 2007

September 15, 2007

October 8, 2007

October 28, 2007

November 18, 2007

December 9, 2007

http://www.drumdancecenter.com//newsltr.html

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Pictures!

kirsten — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:00:17 GMT

Performance at the Butterfly Festival In Pennington, NJ on August 11th, 2007.

Album is here:
http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z142/Azorana16/Groove%20Merchant/?

Slideshow (it's easier to see the pictures):
http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z142/Azorana16/Groove%20Merchant/?action=view&slideshow=true

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West African Dance with Audrey Davis July 2007

alexia — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:15:18 GMT

West African Dance with Audrey Davis

Date & Time: Thursdays, July 5- 26, 2007
8:15 -9:30 pm

View the Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3RG5llLqZY

Location: Drum and Dance Learning Center (Located in the Barracks Trad
Route 206 & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505 view map
More Info: (609) 324 - 7383
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

The Drum and Dance Learning Center welcoms Audrey Davis for a workshop on West African Dance. Ms. Davis takes great pride and joy in sharing the richness of African dance and culture. This workshop is for dancers at all levels. Pre-Registration is recommended and available online at www.drumdancecenter.com

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West African Dance with Audrey Davis June 2

alexia — Thu, 24 May 2007 19:43:12 GMT

West African Dance with Audrey Davis

Date & Time: Saturday, June 2, 2007
4:30 PM

Location: Drum and Dance Learning Center (Located in the Barracks Trad
Route 206 & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505 view map
More Info: (609) 324 - 7383
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

The Drum and Dance Learning Center welcoms Audrey Davis for a workshop on West African Dance. Ms. Davis takes great pride and joy in sharing the ricness of African dance and culture. This workshop is for dancers at all levels. Workshop is from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. It is $20.00 if pre-registered, and $25.00 at the door. Pre-Registration is recommended and available online at www.drumdancecenter.com

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Changes to Spring Two session schedule

alexia — Thu, 24 May 2007 19:39:38 GMT

check website for most up to date class schedule:
www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html

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Spring Session Begins

alexia — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 01:03:51 GMT

Check out our April Schedule
Classes begin April 7

Belly Dance Classes
Belly Dance Choreography Classes
Folkloric Puerto Rican Dance Classes
Weekdays
Evenings
Weekends

Register for Spring Session One April 7 - May 19

Check out workshops for more dance & drum stuff!

Winter Weather Advisories:
The best way to check if a class is cancelled due to weather is to visit the website and call the studio number for updates.
www.drumdancecenter.com
(609) 324-7383

www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html

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Folkloric Puerto Rican Dance Class

alexia — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 01:05:51 GMT

Folkloric Puerto Rican Dance Class
April 11 - May 9
Wed 8-9:30 pm
$95
www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html

Learn both Bomba & Plena with Patricia Irizarry- Baretto

Plena is known as the "singing news paper" for the lower classes, and used to spread messages among people, similar to the corridos in Mexico. The traditional center of plena was probably San Antón, a barrio of Ponce, although the black neighborhood of Loíza aldea is also mentioned as the heartland for the genre. Its popularity peaked in the 1920s. Plena is played throughout Puerto Rico especially during special occasions such as the Christmas season, and as the musical backdrop for civic protests, due to its traditional use as a vehicle for social commentary. Whenever plena is played the audience also joins in the singing, clapping, and dancing.

Bomba is one of Puerto Rico's most famous musical styles. Although there is some controversy surrounding its origin, most agree that it is a largely African music. The rhythm and beat are played by a set of hand drums and a guiro. Bomba is described to be a challenge between the drummer and the dancer. The dancer produces a series of gestures to which the primo drummer provides a synchronized beat. Thus, it is the drummer who attempts to follow the dancer and not the other way around.

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Dancing with Frame Drums and Tambourines Workshop with Aszmara

alexia — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:24:59 GMT

April 20 7:30 -9:30 pm

@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Bordentown, NJ
Open Level
No musical experience neccesary. Brings frame drums and tambourines if you have one. Some available to borrow.
$45 by April 9 $55 after

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Not so far...

alexia — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:02:53 GMT

So when you hear someone say Bordentown...... you think, OMG that's so far away. Really it's not :)
We are located in an area that is very accessible by many main highways:
Rt 295
Rt 95
Rt 195
NJ Turnpike
Rt 130
Rt 206
Rt 31

See directions to the studio: www.drumdancecenter.com/map.html

On a weekly basis we see students and friends traveling from all over the state:
Flemington, Frenchtown, Brick, Ocean Grove, Highland Park, Old Bridge area, Parlin across the river in PA - Yardley and Philly and even a few trek up from Maryland.

For workshops, it spans even wider - as far as Washington, DC, Marlyland, Delaware, STATE COLLEGE PA, Staten Island, Long Island, the list goes on.

Take a ride and check it out! Hope to see you soon!

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West African Dance classes

alexia — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 21:46:21 GMT

Save the date!!!
Thursdays, 8-9:30 in July 2007
Audrey Davis teaches West African Dance

Audrey Davis specializes in traditional West African dance and conducts classes at Rutgers University, Middlesex County College, Synapse Studios, Inspira Dance Theatre and The Drum & Dance Learning Center. She has taught students of all ages and is known for her energetic and interactive teaching style. Ms. Davis has also served as the former choreographer for the Nia Dance Ensemble, a children's performing troupe and is currently the Assistant Artistic Director of the Iwa Lewa Heritage Ensemble founded and directed by Yewande Kelly Johnson.
Audrey has performed at the PNC Arts Center, Crossroads Theatre, the State Theatre, as well as countless weddings and cultural events. She has also conducted workshop for the Julliard School, Johnson & Johnson, the Princeton School System, and many other organizations. Ms. Davis takes great pride and joy in sharing the richness of African dance and culture.

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New class session begins Feb 17

alexia — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:23:27 GMT

Check out our February Schedule
Classes begin Feb 17

Belly Dance Classes
Belly Dance Choreography Classes
West African Dance Classes
Weekdays
Evenings
Weekends

Register for Winter Session Two Feb 17 - March 29

Check out workshops for more dance & drum stuff!

Winter Weather Advisories:
The best way to check if a class is cancelled due to weather is to visit the website and call the studio number for updates.
www.drumdancecenter.com
(609) 324-7383

www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html

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Salimpour Drill Intensive with Kim Leary Feb 18

alexia — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:21:04 GMT

Sunday, Feb 18, 2007
11am - 2pm
@ DDLC
$40 by Feb 13
$50 after

Suhaila Salimpour Format - Technique Intensive
*Taught by Kim Leary (Alexia), Certified Level 2 Dancer , Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance.
Kim is not an authorized instructor in this format but bases the technique intensives on her 6+ years training in the format.

The Suhaila Salimpour Technique is based on the expansion and evolution of the dance format created by Suhaila's mother, pioneer belly dancer Jamila Salimpour. Jamila was the first dance instructor to define the steps, such as "Basic Egyptian","Maya" and "Turkish Drop" now familiar to so many belly dancers in the United States and throughout the world. Her technical analysis of the movements and positions, which comprise belly dance has enabled students to assimilate this dance form in a logical manner for over 40 years. The Suhaila Salimpour Format method of instruction delineates which muscles are engaged in each movement as well as suggest specific exercises designed to build the muscular strength and endurance necessary to execute movements well. Each session will focus on technique with a strong emphasis on drills and other exercises to develop stamina, core strength and control. The sessions will also include vocabulary and concepts unique to the Suhaila Salimpour Format.

Previous experience in the format is required for this workshop.
Click here for more info on weekly intro classes based on this format.

Register Now! New Shopping Cart!

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A few new pics up....

alexia — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:11:42 GMT

see album

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New Session Begins Jan 6

alexia — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:08:51 GMT

Register now! See schedule
www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html

Belly Dance
Finger Cymbals
Middle Eastern & West African Drum

Daytime, Evening and Weekend classes

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FOLKLORIC PUERTO RICAN DANCE Jan 14

alexia — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:04:19 GMT

FOLKLORIC PUERTO RICAN DANCE IN BORDENTOWN

The Drum and Dance Learning Center hosts a Folkloric Puerto Rican Dance (Bomba) workshop with Patricia Irizarry on Sunday, January 14 from 2-4pm. The Center is located at The Barracks Trading Post Plaza, 209 Rt. 206 in Bordentown.

Come experience this energetic celebration of dance with Patricia Irizarry! African in origin, Bomba's earthy movements evolved in Puerto Rico. No experience necessary. Bring a big skirt if you have one (some available to borrow).
To register call (609) 324-7383 or visit www.drumdancecenter.com

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Drill Intensive Jan 21

alexia — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:02:51 GMT

Sunday, Jan 21, 2007
11am - 2pm
@ DDLC
$40 by Jan 15
$50 after
@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Bordentown, NJ
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

Suhaila Salimpour Format - Technique Intensive
*Taught by Kim Leary (Alexia), Certified Level 2 Dancer , Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance.
Kim is not an authorized instructor in this format but bases the technique intensives on her 6+ years training in the format.

The Suhaila Salimpour Technique is based on the expansion and evolution of the dance format created by Suhaila's mother, pioneer belly dancer Jamila Salimpour. Jamila was the first dance instructor to define the steps, such as "Basic Egyptian","Maya" and "Turkish Drop" now familiar to so many belly dancers in the United States and throughout the world. Her technical analysis of the movements and positions, which comprise belly dance has enabled students to assimilate this dance form in a logical manner for over 40 years. The Suhaila Salimpour Format method of instruction delineates which muscles are engaged in each movement as well as suggest specific exercises designed to build the muscular strength and endurance necessary to execute movements well. Each session will focus on technique with a strong emphasis on drills and other exercises to develop stamina, core strength and control. The sessions will also include vocabulary and concepts unique to the Suhaila Salimpour Format.

Previous experience in the format is required for this workshop.
For more info on weekly intro classes based on this format: www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html

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Turkish Article by Artemis

alexia — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:01:08 GMT

http://www.serpentine.org/artemis/turkishdance.html
Alexia (Kim Leary) gets a mention.....

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DDLC Holiday Party 12/9

alexia — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:08:28 GMT

Thanks everyone for coming out! Special thanks to all our performers!

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Technique Intensive Nov 19

alexia — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:32:19 GMT

with Kim Leary

Sunday, Nov 19, 2006
11am - 2pm
$50
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-7283

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Suhaila Format Drill Intensive Oct 1 at DDLC

alexia — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:31:36 GMT

with Kim Leary

Sunday, Oct 1, 2006
11am - 2pm
$40 pre-paid by Sept 25
$50 after 9/25
http://www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-7283

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Thank you!

asharah — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:14:25 GMT

I just wanted to thank the DDLC for hosting me yesterday at the lovely new studio. I had a great time, and I hope that we get to do it again sometime!

Hopefully I'll see some of you up at Rakkasah in a coule of weeks!

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Burlington County Times Article

alexia — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:57:42 GMT

"Feel the Beat"
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/112-08062006-694144.html

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Tribal Fusion Workshop with Asharah

alexia — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:05:33 GMT

Date & Time: Sunday, September 24, 2006
1:00 PM
More Info: www.drumdancecenter.com/asharah.html

Strong Technique for Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Asharah (DC)
Sept 24, 2006
1-4pm
at
The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 and Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ
(609)32407383

$40 advance registration
$50 after September 10

www.drumdancecenter.com/asharah.html

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Summer 2006 Classes

alexia — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 01:50:22 GMT

Classes begin June 27
See www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html
for schedule

Some classes are full

Hope to see you there!

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Music Theory: Percussion Class

alexia — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 01:56:41 GMT

At DDLC
www.drumdancecenter.com/registration.html

Thursdays 8:15 - 9:30 pm

This class is geared toward making your drumming, dancing and zill playing more musical. Learn specific exercises to sharpen your timing, listening skills while expanding your musical perspective and skill.

Class taught by Dave Merritt, Co-Director of The Drum & Dance Learning Center

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Newbie performers-to-be question

missdiane — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 16:22:34 GMT

I was going to be editing a few songs to settle on one to start working up choreography for (so that when I *can* make it to class that I'll be at least partially up to snuff).

How long do you think this should be for us first-timers? I was thinking around a two minute performance for something of medium to faster tempo and perhaps slightly longer if I choose a slower more lyrical song.

What do you think - or anyone else since this tribe has PLENTY of members? *pokes you guys*

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Rajistani Dance Class @ DDLC

alexia — Thu, 04 May 2006 13:12:36 GMT

Thursday, May 4, 2006

The Drum & Dance Learning Center presents Rajistani Folk Dance
with Mehkala Natavar

8:15 - 9:30 pm
@ DDLC,
Rt. 206 & Elizabeth st. Bordentown, NJ

$20 drop in or students can use DDLC class cards.
(609) 324-7383
info@drumdancecenter.com

Learn the earliest root of Romany dance!

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Hawaiian & Polynesian Dance Classes at DDLC

alexia — Thu, 04 May 2006 13:14:14 GMT

The Drum and Dance Learning Center is hosting Hawaiian and Polynesian dance classes Fridays from 7- 8:15pm. The six week series runs from May 12 – June 23 and is $100. Pre-registration is recommended. The Drum & Dance Learning Center is located at The Barracks Trading Post Plaza, 209 Rt. 206 in Bordentown and offers classes in multi-cultural dance and drum including, funk fusion workout, belly dance, Hawaiian and Polynesian dance, world dance, West African, Celtic and North African drumming as well as drum set. Classes are geared for adults. To register call (609) 324-7383 or visit www.drumdancecenter.com

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About our studio....

alexia — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 02:23:38 GMT

We opened the doors to our very own studio in September 2005.

We have weekly classes in
Belly Dance
Belly Dance Folkloric Fusion (includes finger cymbals)
World Dance
Choreography classes
Belly Dance for Kids
World Dance for Kids
Middle Eastern Drum Classes
West African Drum Classes
Celtic Drum & Ensemble classes
Drum Set
Hammered Dulcimer

We are located @

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ

The mailing and e-mail address:
Mailing adddress: Drum & Dance Learning Center, P.O. Box 264, Bordentown, NJ 08505

info@drumdancecenter.com (609) 324-7383

You can register on line for classes workshops, etc. @ www.drumdancecenter.com

We offer monthly
Technique Intensives in the Suhaila Salimpour Format
Specialty workshops such as
Veil
Finger Cymbals
Turkish Oriental/Romany Dance
Rhythm Exploration for Drummers and Dancers
and much more!!!

Plus a variety of workshops with Guest Instructors!

Be sure to come by for class!

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Great interview with Alexia

Aisha — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 15:16:20 GMT

Check it out!
http://www.thehipcircle.com/article/display.asp?ArticleID=149

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The Voice of YIV - Podcast

alexia — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:24:04 GMT

Check out AJ & Andrew's new podcast series: The Voice of Your Inner Vagabond

http://yourinnervagabond.com/blog/?cat=13

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Article in the Princeton Packet

alexia — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:04:12 GMT

"The Beat Goes on at the Drum & Dance Learning Center"

http://www.pacpub.com/site/myzwire.cfm?newsid=15909578&BRD=1091&PAG=461&dept_id=343157&rfi=6

A huge thanks to reporter Sudan Van Dongen and her husband for putting this together!

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DDLC presents Suhaila Salimpour July 2006

alexia — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 01:31:39 GMT

July 15 & 16, 2006
Saturday & Sunday

@
Indigo Ballroom,
Somerville, NJ

2 Day Intensive Workshop with
Suhaila Salimpour

This 2-Day Intensive with Suhaila Salimpour will focus on
the Suhaila Salimpour Format including technique, dance movement, finger cymbals and a variety of combinations to put it all into practice.

$250 for both days
No One Day Rates

For more info www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

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More Suhaila technique classes

Aisha — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:08:15 GMT

Hey Kim,
Do you have the rest of the winter schedule for the Suhaila technique classes? I can't make it this Sunday (it's my mother in law's birthday) but I want to do more!

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A little birdie told me...

missdiane — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 19:19:54 GMT

That I'd better keep clenching because I might have to SHOW people said clenching ability to music and stuff?

Oh my!

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PARTY!!! Dec 11, 2005 @ DDLC

alexia — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 02:34:10 GMT

The Drum & Dance Learning Center
PARTY!!
Saturday
December 10, 2005
7-10 pm

Come out and dance the night away! Live music and surprise guest performances!Tasty treats and luxurious seats! Confused??? Stop by to see what it’s all about!
$5 donation suggested

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Suhaila Salimpour Technique Intensives

alexia — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 02:32:47 GMT

Suhaila Salimpour Format - Technique Intensive
@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center, Bordentown, New Jersey
*Taught by Kim Leary (Alexia), Certified Level 2 Dancer , Suhaila Salimpour Format
The Suhaila Salimpour Technique is based on the expansion and evolution of the dance format created by Suhaila's mother, pioneer belly dancer Jamila Salimpour. Jamila was the first dance instructor to define the steps, such as "Basic Egyptian","Maya" and "Turkish Drop" now familiar to so many belly dancers in the United States and throughout the world. Her technical analysis of the movements and positions, which comprise belly dance has enabled students to assimilate this dance form in a logical manner for over 40 years. The Suhaila Salimpour Format method of instruction delineates which muscles are engaged in each movement as well as suggest specific exercises designed to build the muscular strength and endurance necessary to execute movements well.

Each session will focus on technique with a strong emphasis on drills and other exercises to develop stamina, core strength and control. The sessions will also include vocabulary and concepts unique to the Suhaila Salimpour Format.

Sunday, January 22, 2006 11:00 am – 2:00 pm $40 pre-paid by Jan. 17/$50 @door
Sunday, February 12, 2006 11:00 am – 2:00 pm $40 pre-paid by Feb. 7/$50 @door

register on line @ www.drumdancecenter.com

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Funk Fusion Workshop 12/31

alexia — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 03:21:02 GMT

Saturday, December 31, 2005
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Funk Fusion Workshop (Open Level) with Alexia
Last chance to work up a sweat and get your groove on at DDLC in 2005!!! You'll have a blast in this high energy class that combines funk and other African based moves. Open to all levels, but be prepared to SWEAT!!
Send out the old year with a bang!! Cost: $15 prepaid by December 23, 2005/$20 at door
Sign up now!

www.drumdancecenter.com

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Veil Workshop 12/27

alexia — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 03:19:49 GMT

Tuesday, December 27, 2005
7:00 - 9:00
Veil Workshop (Open Level) with Alexia
Come explore the flowing movement of veil! Learn the basic elements that make the flowing images of veil essential to the belly dance repetoire. This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Some veils available to borrow.
Cost: $25 prepaid by December 21, 2005/$30 at door
Sign up now!

www.drumdancecenter.com

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Kid's Dance Classes @ DDLC

alexia — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 03:16:36 GMT

Classes for Kids coming in January at DDLC!!

Wed 5:30 - 6:30 Belly Dance For Kids 7-12 yrs Pre Registration Required
By popular demand! Belly Dance for Kids combines basic dance technique with the stylization of belly dance. The students will learn the history and traditions of belly dance as well as the technique for safe and fun movement! (Performance opportunities are available and are optional.)

Sat 9:45 - 10:45 World Dance for Kids 7-12 yrs Pre registration required
Learn basic dance technique while dancing to exciting music from around the world! We’ll explore dance and music from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, Spain, Turkey and the Middle East. A great way for kids to learn about dance, music and places around the world! (Performance opportunities are available and are optional.)

Kids Class Fees
1 class per week $44 per month
2 classes per week $80 per month

Classes begin Jan 7, 2006
Pre-registration is required.
Register at www.drumdancecenter.com

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Turkish Romany Workshop w/Alexia

alexia — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 03:13:53 GMT

Alexia is a belly dance performer, choreographer and instructor in Central New Jersey. Besides teaching classes at Princeton University, Alexia, (Kim Leary) is Artistic Director of Alexia Multi-Cultural Productions and Advisor and guest choreographer for Raks Odalisque, Princeton University's Middle Eastern Dance Company. She has performed and taught as an artist-in-residence throughout the tri-state area.

In this workshop....fantasies of a Gypsy lifestyle come alive as we explore the history and dance of a passionate culture. Using the Turkish 9/8 rhythm, learn skirt work, footwork and gestures. Be prepared to sweat! Bring a very large skirt.

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm (registration 10:30am)

Good for all Levels

LIMITED SPACE SO SIGN UP EARLY!!

Location: Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance 10082 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530

No Refunds, credits or transfers. All transactions are Final.

Register at
http://store.yahoo.com/suhailaonlineshopping/noname.html

December 18, 2005 Workshop w/Kim Leary in El Cerrito, CA wkshpKL1205$25.00

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