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New studio grand opening - Memphis Raqs!

lilbitlizz — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:41:37 GMT

Memphis Raqs School of Bellydance will be holding a grand opening of their brand new bellydance studio, Dance Oasis!

The event will feature free beginner classes throughout the day, as well as performances, raffles, meet & greets with instructors, etc. See our full schedule of events at www.memphisraqs.com or www.myspace.com/memphisraqs

Saturday, May 31
10:30am until the lights go out!

Dance Oasis is located at 2946 Stage Plaza North – Stage Road at Elmore Park – behind Exline’s pizza and next to Bartett Lanes.

Join us in starting our Summer Session with a bang! Summer classes begin in June and registration for beginner classes is OPEN! Classes fill quickly,so register online or call Liz 901-605-5520

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Memphis Raqs is a bellydance company in Memphis, TN. "Raqs" (pronounced rocks) is an Arabic word meaning "dance", and we specialize in a modern form of bellydance known as tribal fusion, which incorporates Middle Eastern dances, North African, Indian, and even flamenco and hula with modern dance, hip hop, and any other little spices we can toss in!

Memphis Raqs was featured in the recent issue of ArtsMemphis magazine (www.ArtsMemphis.org) as well as at the Memphis in May "Splendors of Turkey" performance at the Orpheum this month.

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Everyone ok after the tornados???

Patrisha — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:38:28 GMT

Hi all, we have seen the news of the devastation in teh south by the recent storms.
Everyone OK out there?

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DaVid of Scandinavia in Nashville, TN Jan. 19-20, 2008

shava — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:15:37 GMT

Put DaVid on your holiday wish list! Al Janoub, the Tennessee Chapter of MECDA, proudly presents DaVid of Scandinavia in his first workshop and show in the Southeastern United States. DaVid is an internationally acclaimed performer and instructor specializing in Rak Sharki, Bhangra, and Bollywood and one of the co-founders of the Ethnic Dance Academy in San Diego.

Please join us January 19-20 in Nashville, Tennessee in welcoming DaVid to the Southeast as he teaches workshops in Raks Sharki Combos, Bollywood for Bellydance, and Bhangra. Workshops will be held at the Global Education Center at 4822 Charlotte Pike in Nashville starting Saturday, January 19 with Raks Sharki Combos at 11:30am and Bollywood for Bellydance at 2:30pm. Sunday's Bhangra workshop will begin at 11am, January 20. Workshops are $35 for one, $65 for two, or $90 for the weekend if you register by December 15, 2007 (just in time for holiday gift shopping). DaVid will also be available Sunday for private lessons by appointment at the Global Education Center (advance registration required--limited availability). There will be a show Saturday night at the West Nashville United Methodist Church at 4710 Charlotte Ave, Nashville at 7:30pm. Admission is $10.

The Global Education Center is conveniently located in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is an easy driving distance from several states, and there is an abundance of affordable accommodations available for your stay. Special rates are available at Baymont Inn and Suites at 5612 Lenox Ave, Nashville. Just mention you are with MECDA.

Arriving early? We'll be opening the weekend with a hafla on Friday, January 18th at Fattoush Café at 260 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN (City Square Shopping Center) at 7pm. We hope you'll join us there!

Visit us at the following link for more information, full pricing information and to register for this event:
http://madamexcostumes.com/davidworkshop

For more information about Al Janoub, to get a code for 10% off if you're a MECDA member, or to schedule a private lesson for Sunday, January 20, please contact us at aljanoubmecda@gmail.com . You may also visit our website at http://www.myspace.com/aljanoubmecda for more information about us or to view video clips of DaVid.

For more information about DaVid, you may visit his website at: http://www.davidofscandinavia.com

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Hafla this Saturday in Hendersonville

shava — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:00:19 GMT

It will be held at Fattoush Cafe in Hendersonville, TN. It starts at 7pm.
Mike, the owner, is really excited that we are coming!
He wants us to come often as we like.
So see you there! If you want to dance, please make it authentic as possible.
He does not want it to be alternative! Plus this is a family establishment, so please dress so.....

Fattoush Cafe
206 W. Main St.
Hendersonville , TN 37075
615.822.8225

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We are bringing DaVid to town...

shava — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:01:13 GMT

in October. More info to come....
More on DaVid go to http://www.davidofscandinavia.com

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What kind of workshops would you like to see?

shava — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:34:21 GMT

We, Al Janoub MECDA, are trying to get a feel for ideas of workshops to have. Ideas from bringing people to town to using local teachers. We also want to do some "how to" workshop similar to the Stage Dynamics.
Feel free to throw out those ideas.....

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Stage Dynamics Workshop

shava — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:33:04 GMT

The Tennessee MECDA Chapter, Al Janoub, proudly presents its premier workshop & hafla event.
STAGE DYNAMICS: A theatrical approach to Bellydance performance & afternoon hafla.
You will benefit from Diana’s 19+ years of experience and training in the Theatre, Storytelling, and Dance - including a degree in Theatre and Xenia’s 12+ years of Middle Eastern dance experience. They will introduce you to elements of stage performance which will help you better familiarize yourself with the stage environment & improve your stage presence so that your audience sees your best performance when you’re on a big stage. Appropriate for all levels. This is a 2 hour informative workshop, so bring a notebook!

Workshop followed by hafla. Open floor performance, sign up for your 5 minute dance slot at the door!

Workshop $20 at 1pm
Attend the workshop & get into the hafla for FREE!
Hafla $5 from 3:30 – 6:30 pm

Sunday, March 11, 2007
Global Education Center 4822 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209

Potluck event: Bring goodies to share!
Vendors welcome! shava@matandsarah.net
For more information: http://xeniaraqs.us/stage.html

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SOJ host HOLIDAY HAFLA Sunday Dec 17 Alabaster AL

jamillarasa — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:09:20 GMT

Sirqus of Jreams Holiday Hafla, welcomes all friends and dancers! Come share an afternoon with us in the holiday spirit! Bring your costumes and dance if you like! This is an old fashion hafla where the dance floor is open to everyone! Students, teachers, everyone, lets all get together and just have a great party! *PETITE JAMILLA* will be home for the holidays and will join us at the hafla....come chat, eat, SHOP, Dance and generally just have a good time. See you there!

*DECEMBER 17 * SUNDAY
from 5pm-7pm doors open at 4:30pm......this place is fantastic it is an old school house from the late 1800's that has benn renovated....most fabulous.........wood floors to die for ......lots of room to dance! Come join the fun, dance , chat, eat, SHOP.......enjoy the holidays with us!!

*$5 cover charge for the rental*

Here are the directions........

65 South go toward Montogmery (17 miles south of Bham)
exit at 238/Alabaster
It will be at the Alabaster Exit at the
Colonial Promenade
( Our new Shopping center! is located on Highway 31 at Interstate 65 (Exit 238 off of Interstate 65).

At the end of the exit TURN LEFT onto old hwy 31, as if you were going to the mall, you will cross over hwy 65 and see the new shopping mall to your left.....after the red light at the Colonial Promenade you will go straight, cross over 2 railroad tracks and the next red light (the first red light after the Colonial Promenade) you will TURN LEFT toward Columbiana....right there at the light you will see the CAMP BRANCH COMMUNITY CENTER on your LEFT, it is a large old white wooden building.........it is so easy to get to!!! (It is about ½ mile from the Colonial Promenade)

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Reminder: Al JAnoub Hafla

shava — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:11:10 GMT

The Al Janoub MECDA hafla is this coming Saturday from 6-10.
It is held at:
Fun in the Sun Studio
1781 Highway 41 S.
Ridgetop, TN 37152
615-855-2449

I hope that you can come!

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Al Janoub MECDA Hafla & Fundraiser

shava — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:55:04 GMT

Al Janoub Tennessee MECDA would like to invite you to our first hafla/fundraiser.
It will be held Saturday November 4th, 2006 from 6-10 at the Fun in the Sun Studio in Ridgetop, TN.
Fun in the Sun Studio is located on Highway 41 (Main St/Dickerson Rd) in Ridgetop.

You don’t have to be a member to come & join us! Kids are welcome!
There is a $5 door fee. We ask that you please bring a snack to share.
There will be dancing, drumming, even a small Bellydance garage sale. So if you have anything* you want to sell or trade, please do so. This is a great time to find that gift for your dance sisters or yourself!
There will be henna available too.

We are trying to raise money to hold workshops with David and also with Tahja Starr.

If you are interested in performing please contact Sarah/Shava at shava@matandsarah.net

Info on David ( http://www.davidofscandinavia.com/ )
Info on Tahja Starr ( http://www.tahjastarr.com/ )

*Please be Bellydance related unless you have cleared that with Shava.

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BDSS Sonia drum solo workshop OCTOBER 14

jamillarasa — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:59:43 GMT

*Sonia*
Drum Solo Workshop
OCTOBER 14
Childrens' Dance Foundation
1715 27th Ct, Homewood, AL
1pm-4pm
$65.00
pay with paypal
www.bellydancesuperstars.com
local contact information
jamillarasa@yahoo.com

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Petite Jamilla Bellydance Superstars fame in Bham AL Aug 12 workshop/show

jamillarasa — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 21:34:31 GMT

PETITE JAMILLA Workshop and Evening Show!
August 12 (Saturday)
Childrens' Dance Foundation
1715 27th Ct, Homewood, AL
1pm-4pm Veil Workshop
8PM Evening show featuring Petite Jamilla and some of the south's finest dancers

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
DOUBLE VEIL AND SPINNING
Teaching her 7 techniques to double veil in addition to spinning pointers, Petite Jamilla uses Visualization and meditation methods to relax the body and focus the mind on spinning through which she found her own spiritual connection.

Workshop Price: $45.00 pre-register
Workshop Price $50.00 at door

8pm Evening Show Tickets $12.00 general public, $10 senior citizens, students

Workshop Contact and Registration: Jamilla Rasa- 205-621-0609- jamillarasa@yahoo.com

Studio Restrictions: 20-25 people

Parking: Free and lots of space

Directions to Workshop Location: (205) 870-0073 Call studio for directions

ABOUT PETITE JAMILLA:
Bellydance Superstars youngest member Petite Jamilla, as pictured on the cover of “Live at the Follies Bergere” DVD has been touring with the Bellydance Superstars since January of 2004. Performing the celestial and inspiring double veil as a featured part of the show, is just a fraction of what this talented dancer has to offer. Since she was 17, Petite Jamilla has been teaching workshops that range from Zill Techniques with Modern Incorporations, Choreographed Fusion Drum Solo’s, and Spinning Introductions with Double Veil “How To’s.” By the age of 20, she had produced 2 instructional DVD’s [Beginner’s Dance Movements, and Secrets of the Double Veil] available for purchase through www.bohemianmarket.com. Cross-Cultural Fusions are a passionate focus for this dancer as her Irish/Native American ethnicity became the incentive to further explore and push the boundaries of fusion in dance. With training in Bellydance (taught by her mother, Jamilla Rasa), Polynesian, Scottish Highland, Modern Irish, and Cape Breton Step Dancing her unique blend began an unclassifiable style. Dually equipped as a classically trained musician in Western style compositions and Scottish/Irish blends - it was, of all things, the Highland Bagpipes that showcased Petite Jamilla’s talent for the critically acclaimed Rod Stewart in February of 2000.

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Ariel Workshop Nashville Global Education Center June 10

Anderia — Sat, 27 May 2006 02:33:30 GMT

GLOBAL EDUCATION CENTER
presents
egyptian dance workshops
featuring Visiting Artist, Ariel of New York

Saturday, June 10, 2006
at
Global Education Center – 4822 Charlotte Avenue

Saturday student showcase – 8:00 pm

The Global Education Center is proud to welcome back Ariel Norwood, who will be teaching two special Egyptian dance workshops for area students. She will also join local artists for an exciting student showcase at the Global Education Center on Saturday night (performers will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis at time of registration).

Workshop Schedule
Saturday, June 10
Workshop I 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Professional Polish and Technique
A class for all levels! This workshop will include an in-depth warm-up, technique training through dance rather than drills, with a focus on expression through arms and more. We will also cover professional topics – NYC advice for pro’s and those aspiring to become pro’s. Q & A encouraged.
Workshop II 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Egyptian Style Choreography
Put what you know and what you learned in Workshop I to good use. This class is best suited for intermediate to advanced/professional dancers, although beginning students are welcome. The choreography will focus on expression, layering and solid Egyptian style techniques (both modern and classic). We will also focus on use of stage space, alternate staging possibilities for the choreography and how to approach your audience. This is usable choreography for almost any event. Music is included in workshop fee. Although you do not have to take Workshop I in order to take Workshop II, it is recommended that you do so.
Workshop Fees
$45 for one workshop; $75 for both
$40 for one workshop; $65 for both (advanced registration discount – by June 5, 2006)
Student Showcase - $5 (food and drink additional)

Call 292-3023 for tickets and information
Made possible with support from Metro-Nashville Arts Commission & Tennessee Arts Commission

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Southern Women's Show

Amira Lina — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 22:21:41 GMT

Due to unfortunate events, we will not be performing at the Southern Women's Show this year.

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There is a new MECDA Chapter...

shava — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:34:59 GMT

I'd like to announce that TN has formed a chapter of MECDA.. We are Al Janoub MECDA...
I am excited.. We will have a table at the BDSS show here in Nashville on Febuary 18th...
I hope that we can make this into a wonderful chapter & if you are not, please visit www.mecda.org & sign up.

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Nashville Bellydance Group's topics - tribe.net

New studio grand opening - Memphis Raqs!

Everyone ok after the tornados???

DaVid of Scandinavia in Nashville, TN Jan. 19-20, 2008

Hafla this Saturday in Hendersonville

We are bringing DaVid to town...

What kind of workshops would you like to see?

Stage Dynamics Workshop

SOJ host HOLIDAY HAFLA *Sunday Dec 17* Alabaster AL

Reminder: Al JAnoub Hafla

Al Janoub MECDA Hafla & Fundraiser

BDSS *Sonia* drum solo workshop OCTOBER 14

*Petite Jamilla* Bellydance Superstars fame in Bham AL Aug 12 workshop/show

Ariel Workshop Nashville Global Education Center June 10

Southern Women's Show

There is a new MECDA Chapter...

SOJ host HOLIDAY HAFLA Sunday Dec 17 Alabaster AL

BDSS Sonia drum solo workshop OCTOBER 14

Petite Jamilla Bellydance Superstars fame in Bham AL Aug 12 workshop/show