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Athene: Belly Dancing, Birthday Parties, Children's Parties, Special Events - Athene is an artist from South Jersey who recently studied in Greece, as well as taught belly dance there. Consider commissioning her for belly dance sketches, when free clip art doesn't fit your needs.
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Some of our own Superstar Photos -
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Herencia Arabe with Joey & Michele Tayoun -
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Carmen Mazzagatti, 2006 Jewel of the Nile Photographer - Carmen Mazzagatti was the official pageant photographer for the 2006 pageant. Check out his work.
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Sitar Bob's Tribe - Ya know he's running for President.
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ALEXIA Multi-Cultural Productions - Classes with Alexia in Princeton, Edison, and Bordentown too!
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Looking for Indian Dance classes? Check this link, classes listed in Cherry Hill -
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SORAYA'S "EVERYTHING ABOUT ME" WEBSITE - Anything Middle Eastern in Atlantic City usually involves Soraya. She is very friendly and always looking for new talent. World reknown.
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BELLY DANCE NEW YORK - Okay, so you've exhausted your resources here in NJ and you're off to make it in the big Apple. This is where to start! Stella, the lady who runs Belly Dance NY, never forgets her Jersey friends and is a member of MED in SJ!
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Caravan of Entertainment - The owner of this company is a belly dancer! Your MED in SJ moderator is pictured on the home page, but you'd never guess it was me!
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COUS COUS -Live dancing & hookah bar in Cherry Hill -
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DISCO AMERICA - So why am I mentioning Disco? Donna Boyle founder of Disco America is a former belly dancer, student of Nagwa Sa'id and has even featured El Raks Sa'id in one of her shows. She has produced several shows in South Jersey a good person to know if you want to try some ballroom.
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GROOVE MERCHANT DRUM & DANCE ENSEMBLE - is a percussion & dance ensemble that plays instruments from different cultures around the world. Some compositions are more traditional, loyal to the cultures that they represent while others are a fusion of musical traditions. There are also arrangements of pre-existing tunes so dancers can perform to familiar tunes, but with the fun and energy of live music. Groove Merchant is also dedicated to teaching traditional percussion, rhythms and dance. Groove Merchant is in residence at the Drum and Dance Learning Center in Bordentown. Visit the website or e-mail: info@drumdancecenter.com
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FARASHA - Farasha of Jackson, NJ - performer, teacher and choreographer. I teach private lessons at my home studio, and owner of Farasha's Dance Treasures, vendor of dance costumes & accessories. Sponsor of the annual Dancefest New Jersey event (April 9 this year!) and the New Jersey "master" series, featuring Dalia Carella on Sept. 17, 2005. For more information, contact me at: farashadance@hotmail.com.
www.farasha.com
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Aisha A'noor - All about Aisha A'noor, regularly featured dancer at Norma's in Cherry Hill and Casablanca in DE.
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The Coveilance Dance Project - The Coveilance Dance Project endeavors to bond the art of Belly Dance with joy and inner strength. Located in the Delaware valley, we strive to add an alternative edge to the sensual and hypnotic art of Belly Dance in and around Philadelphia.
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2002 Dragon's Guide to Philly Fabrics - A guide to all the best fabric stores in the area.
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Greek Agora Festival, Cherry Hill - The Greek Agora Festival is held annually early October at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill. This is a fun place to mingle,but no belly dancing until the priests go home!
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The Yoga Village - Baraba Gini of the Yoga Village, also teaches belly dancing at Camden County College
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Jubili Beads and Yarns.com - Located in Collingswood-Camden County. Judy sells all kinds of beads to embellish your costumes and the supplies and classes to help. She has a room she can rent for about $35/hour for dance classes and in the spring she will be opening a vintage bead apparel store and will take your old costumes on consignment.
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Cinderella Sabbaba & Indian Cuisine - - This is just a restaurant listing, not a home page. But I didn't know they had Indian, too! Fantastic! Someone write a review and mention the dancing, please!
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MUSHIRAH - Mushirah, Middle Eastern Belly Dance Instruction and Professional Performance
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NAGWA SA'ID and EL RAKS SA'ID - Nagwa Sa'id is now BACK in the US! Available for classes & private lessons Friday afternoons to Sunday.
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National Dance Showcase - This is a national competition based in New Jersey. The will host belly dancers under their Ethnic-Folkloric catergory. The have had competitions in Voorhees, Mayslanding, Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
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Naturopathy of New Jersey - One of MED in South Jersey's member's site, Dr. Jennifer Phillips. She also teaches belly dance and wishes to form a tribal troupe.
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NJ Bellydancing Organization - by Anne Marie & Cerisa.
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NYLA - Nyla of the Stone Fortress. A Middle Eastern Dancer from the land of the ancient Silk Road, performing in the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia areas.
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Philly Flamenco is belly dance friendly -
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Raks Odalisque - Princeton University's Middle Eastern Dance Troupe
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Raja - Professional bellydancer available for upscale entertainment venues- Corporate events, Arabic weddings, Birthdays, etc. Pager 1-888-282-1730. Phone: 732-319-1207
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RAKKASAH - Don't be fooled, Rakkasah East is truly the "DON'T MISS" belly dancer event on the East Coast and we are very lucky to have it right here in New Jersey. Even if you've never taken a lesson, come and see what it is all about. Held annually, mid-october, in Somerset. If you need a Rakkasah East flyer send a request with a Self-Addressed-Stamped-Envelope to:
RAKKASAH
1564 'A' FITZGERALD DRIVE #124,
PINOLE, CA 94564
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Ru'yah - All about Ru'yah a regular performer at Oasis Grill in Cherry Hill.
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Scheherezade Imports - Lucy Smith may live in Virginia, but if you visit her site you will see she is frequently scheduled for events in our area. Once you get to know her, you might agree, she is the best belly dance supplier in the US. Scheherezade Imports 2420 Hampden Row Rockville, Virginia, USA 23146 (804) 749-3059 (804) 749-3480 (FAX) sherzade@earthlink.net
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Tapestry Tribal Bellydance - Improv-based tribal in the Delaware Valley. Tapestry 's dancers formerly performed with Philadelphia Tribal Bellydance.
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Belly Grams in South Jersey -
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HIPNOSIS - Hipnosis is an American Tribal Style belly dance troupe from the Philly PA area. We offer classes, workshops, performances, and henna.
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Tribal Dance Arts - Our friend Ashtar's site.
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Typsy Gypsys - Of Texas AND south Jersey!
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How to Make a Full Belly Dance Skirt by Alexandra Ahnide - Perfect hem - no wasted fabric – no pattern necessary – no bunching at the waist, using my very own “amazon handkerchief skirt” technique.
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Suggestions for Teaching Your First Belly Dance Class -
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http://www.raidahdance.com - WWW.RAIDAHDANCE.COM Ra'idah is a dancer, teacher and performer based in Blackwood, NJ. She regularly dances at Cinderella Sabbaba in Turnersville, NJ andat Casablanca in Philadelphia, PA. This site contains the most up-to-date source of information on Ra'idahs classes, restaurant appearances and other performances.
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www.drumdancecenter.com - The Drum & Dance Learning Center, LLC 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. Students may choose a specific series of classes or set up their own course study of the class series offered at DDLC. Students may also enroll in our Performer Program, a curriculum DDLC has developed to prepare students and give them all of the essential tools, skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. Classes year round! Belly Dance, Finger Cymbals and Combinations, World Dance, Hip Hop, Turkish Romany/Oriental, Middle Eastern and West African Drumming Location: The Barracks Trading Post Plaza, Rt 206 South, Bordentown, NJ Mailing adddress: Drum & Dance Learning Center, P.O. Box 264, Bordentown, NJ 08505 info@drumdancecenter.com (609) 324-7383 Directors: Kim Leary (Alexia) & Dave Merritt http://www.drumdancecenter.com
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