August 18th, 2009 - Next Update will be September 1st
This list serves the greater Portland, Or. / Vancouver, Wa. area and
NW United States. It is open to any who wish to post an event related
to Middle Eastern performance arts or one of it’s modern forms. If
interested in posting an event, please see guidelines at bottom.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 23
Bill Naito Legacy Fountain event
The Caravan Dance Collective
-south of the Burnside Bridge
Honoring Portland’s immigrants and also celebrating the Grand Opening
of Saturday Market in its new location.
11:40 am
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111837191388&ref=share>
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Saturday, Sept. 19, noon-1PM, Acoustic, Bellissimonde (Kevin Ferguson
on acoustic guitar, Monty Cowles on percussion), @ The Portland Pirate
Festival in Cathedral Park (N. Edison St & Pittsburg Ave. under the
St. Johns Bridge), St. Johns, OR. Info via phone: 503-853-1497
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**Gypsy Caravan with Raquy and the Cavemen!
with guest musician Jeff Rees
TWO shows…
Saturday, September 26th McMenamin’s Grand Lodge, 5:30 pm
and
Sunday, September 27th at McMenamin’s Edgefield, 5-6 pm…
WORKSHOPS and Classes
**Drum workshop with Raquy from the Cavemen!
Sunday September 27th
10:30am-noon, all-levels middle eastern rhythm (possibly a later
time)
dumbek workshop, $25.00 at Om Studio
request for advanced workshop, let me know!
Don’t miss this opportunity to study with a master drummer!
Contact Paulette for more info
dance@gypsycaravan.us
www.gypsycaravan.us
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Saturday, Sept. 26, 10:30am-12:30 pm, Acoustic, Bellissimonde (Kevin
Ferguson on acoustic guitar, Monty Cowles on percussion), Lake Oswego
Farmers Market. The Market is located at Millennium Plaza Park in
downtown Lake Oswego: 200 First Street (Corner of First and Evergreen)
Lake Oswego, OR 97035 - (503) 288-3231
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Portland workshops with AZIZA!
2 DAYS
October 17th Saturday, 12pm-3pm (TECHNIQUE COMBOS)
October 18th Sunday, 12pm-3pm (SASSY CHOREOGRAPHY)
WHERE
Euphoria Studios, 1235 Division St, Portland OR, 97202
PACKAGES
$55 each class before October 3rd
$65 each class after October 3rd
$100 for both classes before October 3rd
REGISTER
Contact Rachel at 503-866-1800
Email to Rachel@RachelBellyDance.com
EVENING SHOW
Featuring Magidah, Claudia and AZIZA.
Sunday October 18th at 8pm
Pasha’s Restaurant, 19 NW 5th Ave, Portland OR,
Reservations call 503-222-1667
($10 at door)
Weekly / Monthly Events
Arabesque
Weekly Community Middle Eastern
Music & Dance Party
Featuring The Finest Local & National Dancers
$ 5 at Door
Every Wednesday 8:30 PM
It’s a Beautiful Pizza
SE 34TH & Belmont PDX, OR
Every Thursday 8 PM
Pasha Mediterranean Grill
19 SW 5th Ave. PDX, OR
For more information call 503/760-7851 or http://www.baladi.com
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Balkan Dance Night !
Every Tuesday from 9-11pm
Live Music and Folk Dancing
It’s A Beautiful Pizza
Belmont Ave between SE 33rd and 34th Street, Portland
Ongoing Classes
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Tribal Bellydance at The Nest (SE Portland) with Michele Gila
Weekly classes, 8 week sessions. Class sizes limited.
http://origindance.wordpress.com
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Kristnh’s Turkish Style Bellydance
Saturdays 12-1:15pm
Middle Eastern Rhythm and Movement for Dancers!
Saturdays 1:15-2:15pm
At: Euphoria Studios www.euphoriastudios.net
Contact Kristnh: pussykatfeet@hotmail.com
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Bellydance Your Bliss with Bhrigha GypsiKelt!
Weekly group classes in Bellates® (Pilates for Bellydancers),
Classical Pilates, GypsiKelt© & Tribical© Bellydance Fusion in
multiple small settings in Clark County, WA & Portland, OR. Private &
semi-private Classical Pilates apparatus & dance instruction also
available near Yacolt, WA.
For more info:
http://www.bhrigha.com/Classes_Events.html
BhrighaRaks@Bhrigha.com
360-686-1707 (office)
407-341-0817 (cell)
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Euphoria Studios is Portland’s unique movement artspace, offering
the largest variety of dance/body awareness classes in Portland. With
2 absolutely gorgeous studios with sprung maple floors, & our Euphoria
Bazaar, we strive to create a strong, artistically rich community,
full of a love of the arts. Here you will discover high quality
instructors in every genre!
1235 SE Division 503.240.1997 www.EuphoriaStudios.net
May you find your passion
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Tribal Bellydance with Colette
A former member of FatChanceBellyDance, Colette teaches Tribal Style
Bellydance in Hood River, OR. Classes focus on moves and their
cues,
practicing group improvisation, and proper body mechanics and
posture.
Learn combos to practice at home to increase your bellydance
vocabulary.
Bring zils and yoga mat.
www.scarletthistlestudio.com for class times, specialty classes
offered,
and upcoming performances and events.
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American Cabaret Style Bellydance Classes with Tiffany
Viscount Dance Studios
724 E. Burnside Portland, Or. 97214
www.tiffanybellydancing.com
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MIDDLE EASTERN WORLD MUSIC DRUM CLASSES with Michael Beach of
Brothers of the Baladi & Arabesque
* Beginner & Intermediate Levels of Instruction on Doumbek/Arabic
Tabla,
Def/Framedrums, Riq/Tambourine OR any drum you bring.
* Basic instruction of Arabic, Turkish, Armenian, Persian & North
African Music.
* Dancers - learn your Middle Eastern Rhythms so you can speak the
language of your other half – the music. Know your rhythms!
* Learn how to play with others in a Group or Ensemble.
* Learn drum pieces/solos. Everyone gets to play together.
* Have a great time and do something you never thought you could
do.
Special Group Classes - Private Lessons Anytime
Please inquire for scheduling & fees.
FOR INFO CALL 503/288-4684 or email: info@baladi.com
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Magidah - Belly Dance Classes
Current schedule at:
http://www.bellynet.net
503-957-5926 or magidah@bellynet.net
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Lilah Perry teaches advanced classes in Arabic dance.
Held at Euphoria studios at 1235 SE Division Street
Mondays from 8-9:30pm, $14 drop-in or $48 for 4 classes
Lilah can be reached at (503) 730-9308 or dancer_lilahperry@yahoo.com
or see www.lilahperry.com for upcoming events/class schedule
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Classes with Grace
Belly Dance Fusion ~ Wednesdays 7pm-8pm
Learn Grace’s unique fusion that embraces many styles. Great
low-impact workout with drills & conditioning; focus on form,
musicality & fun. Class begins with a yoga warm-up. This class is
ongoing, multi-level, for all ages & body types. Drop-ins are welcome.
Belly dance is for everybody!
Advanced Belly Dance Fusion ~ Wednesdays 8:15-9:15pm
Designed to complement the earlier class; expand your dance
vocabulary with props, combinations, unusual styles, in a matrix of
creative improvisation! Students of all levels are welcome, as long as
you attend the 7pm class (so that everyone is dancing in the same
language.) Performance opportunities are associated with this class.
Zenana Spa 2024 SE Clinton Street Portland, Oregon
Class Fees: $12 drop in, 5 class card for $50, and 10 class card for
$85.
www.deviantdance.com
grace@deviantdance.com
503.459.9541
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Paulette and the Caravan have new tribal belly dance classes
every six weeks in Portland
In Portland…
Tuesdays and Saturdays at SOMA Space
SOMA Space 4050 NE Broadway, Portland
Tuesdays, next session starts March 10th,
6 PM—Beginning Level One and Two combined, a good workout, great
for new dancers too!
7 pm—Intermediate Level One and Two combined, let’s dance!
NEW TIMES! Saturdays, starting March 7th
*10:30am — Beginning Level One/ Two, great for new dancers. let’s
get those rhythms and zils.
*11:30-Intermediate One, with Carol
www.gypsycaravan.us
In Clatskanie, OR with Paulette
Wednesdays, new session February 11th, 6-7 pm, 6 weeks
at the Goldenspire, 147 N Nehalem, Clatskanie
Out of Town - Oregon
Outside of Portland/Vancouver Vicinity
Events
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Scarlet Thistle Studio presents: “Fundamentals of Tribal Style”
September 26, 2009 - The Dalles, OR
A day of workshops with the originator of American Tribal Style
Bellydance,
Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance
wkshop 1: Tribal Basics & Zils 9-12
wkshop 2: Tribal Combos & Shimmies 1-4
$35 per workshop or $60 for both
contact Colette for more info and to register:
colette@scarletthistlestudio.com
www.scarletthistlestudio.com
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Classes
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For the Newberg/Yamhill County area
Belly dance classes will be restarting after the summer hiatus.
Location is the Newberg Armory Dance room on Morton
Contact the Chehalem Park and Rec office at 503-538-7454
Beginning classes will be at 5:30pm
Intermediat/Advanced at 6:30pm
Classes may be combined for a discount and will be ongoing every
month.
I may be reached by email for more information at benefzigi@yahoo.com
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New summer Belly dance (beginner and advanced) classes are starting
the first week in June.
Check out the website for more details.
http://www.tiazza.com
Hope to see you in class!
Tiazza
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Bellydance Classes by Ayesha in Medford, Or
Ayesha has been teaching and performing for over 30 years. She is
well versed in all styles of Bellydance and teaches all levels.
Besides learning techniques and a variety of rhythms, you will also
learn to play finger cymbals, use veils, perform with swords, canes
and fans.
Class Schedule
Beginning : Wednesdays 6 to 7:15 pm
Intermediate : Mondays 6 to 7:15 pm
Advanced : Tuesdays 6 to 7:15 pm
All classes $8.00 or $40 for a 6 week session
Location :
Ayesha’s Oasis Dance Studio
3052 Samike Dr.
Medford, OR
Contact: Ayesha @ mandala79@aol.com
(541) 779-3940
www.ayeshasoasis.com
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Bellydance Classes with Emily Alrick of Circus Tribal Bellydance Co.
In Southern Oregon
Contact Emily for more info or registration:
Emily@circustribal.com
541-227-1273
Private lessons and gift certificates are available!
Please inquire or check www.circustribal.com for more information
about our various workshops.
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Celebration Belly Dance and Yoga studio, 1840 Willamette Suite 200 in
Eugene! (Formerly The Spirit Moves). more info: www.sabinedance.com
Mondays: Beginner 2 Tribal Improv with Portia, 7pm-8:10pm
Beginner3/Intermediate Drills and Formations with Portia,
8:20-9:30pm.
Tuesdays Beginner 1 Tribal Improv with Sabine 7pm-8:10. Intermediate
Tribal Inmprov with Sabine 8:20-9:30.
Wednesdays: Intermediate Arabic and fusion Belly Dance with Elena
7pm-8:15pm
Advanced Tribal improv with Tribalation! 8:30-9:40pm.
Thursdays Beginning Egyptian belly dance with Razia 8-9pm starts Sept
18th! www.raziadance.com
Out of Town - Washington
Events
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Hidmo’s Live African Music Night Features MB Orchestra with Suzanna
Sun 9/20, 8:00-10:00pm
www.hidmo.org
2000 S Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98144-2236 - (206) 322-4715
Free and All ages
Sunday evenings at Hidmo are becoming very popular, but still a best
kept secret. Community driven, with excellent live music matched by
enthusiastic and soleful dance participation. This special appearance
featuring MB Orchestra with Suzanna will be no exception, so come
prepared to dance, eat, and dance some more. Delicious food to order
in big portions at reasonable prices and a full bar. Join the fun in
a
“house-party” atmosphere… And try to be on time — it really does
end at 10pm.
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The First Monday of every month
Raqs Serpentine presents:
The Pyramid Lounge
-Seattle’s monthly bellydance gathering celebrating music & dance-
Opening Live Music by Dar Sirena A blend of ambiant and electronic
music with Middle Eastern and Flamenco influences Dance Dance Dance
by: Dakmar, Mary Ioli, Kaori, Latin Spice, Shakti Moon
Featuring Sabura, holds the national title “Bellydancer USA” for 2000
and 1996, and was chosen by audition for inclusion in the King County
Arts Commission/4Culture Touring Arts Rosters for 2000 - 2008. In
2001, she became the first Middle Eastern dancer to receive a
Performing Arts Award from the Seattle Arts Commission. In May of
2000, she won first place in a citywide talent contest held by
Seattle’s newsweekly, The Stranger. All that is true but really let me
tell you what you are gonna get if you get out the door on a Monday
night. Magic. She holds us all spell bound. You can’t look away. You
don’t breath. You don’t even know that you are holding your breath
until she releases you and you fall back into your chair and back into
your own body.
High Dive
513 N 36th
Seattle, WA 98103
206.632.0212
Doors open at 7:30pm
Live Music at 8:00pm Dar Sirena
Dance Show at 8:30pm
No cover 21+ w/ID
Come early if you want a seat!
The High Dive opens at 5pm and has happy hour specials.
More info: www.RaqsSerpentine.com // www.PyramidLounge.com
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Come this August to the spectacularly beautiful Pacific Northwest to
study with
Helene Eriksen and Rowan Storm!
Five-Day Intensive for men and women:
Immerse yourself in dance, rhythm and song of North Africa, the
Balkans, the Middle East and Central Asia.
- Learn to connect deeply with rhythm and movement through singing,
dancing and drumming with two deeply experienced artists.
- We will investigate the profound interface between movement and
rhythm from many overlapping traditions ranging from North Africa to
Central Asia.
- Each student will have ample opportunity to explore individual
questions.
- We look forward to celebrating together the glorious music and
dance traditions of these regions.
Become synchronized with the therapeutic roots of rhythm and discover
unique self-expression and confidence.
+ Yoga practice every morning
+ Techniques for a variety of Frame Drums
+ Techniques for a variety of dance styles
+ Learn to play rhythms with ensembles of percussion and traditional
Middle Eastern and Balkan music
+ Learn to play, sing and dance simultaneously
+ Learn to improvise and stay grounded ‘in time’ both on drums and
with your body
+ Learn to coordinate rhythm into dance
+ Understand the different regional dance rhythms and how they create
styles of movement
+ Celebrate the collective power of rhythm and dance
Frame Drums:
+ Bring your own Frame Drum if you have one
+ A variety of Frame Drums are available at the workshop
+ Rowan Storm Dayereh is available for purchase at the workshop
Helene and Rowan have known each other for over 20 years and are
thrilled to be able to offer this special week of music and dance
together!
HELENE ERIKSEN
Helene Eriksen celebrates 30 years of teaching this year. She is an
internationally acclaimed touring artist, choreographer and teacher of
traditional dance from the countries from North Africa to Central
Asia. Her knowledge is based on years of field research and
collaboration with renowned international artists. She has conducted
research in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria,
ex-Yugoslavia, Romania, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia and with immigrant
communities and artists in Europe and North America. She leads yearly
music and dance study tours to places like Turkey, Armenia and
Morocco. After living for 25 years in Europe Helene has settled in
Seattle in the beautiful Pacific Northwest where she is deeply
involved with the Northwest Folklife Festival and with directing her
ensemble ANAR: Helene Eriksen’s Traditional Dance Theatre. To read
more about her repertoire and to see photos and videos please visit
www.helene-eriksen.de or visit her network on Facebook “Helene Eriksen
Dance Ethnologist”.
ROWAN STORM
Rowan Storm is recognized internationally for her drum workshops and
Carpet Concerts, singing in several languages, and performances of
traditional Middle Eastern percussion instruments. From 2000 to 2006
Rowan studied and performed dayereh and daff in concert tours with the
great Master of Classical Persian music, Mohammad Reza Lotfi. Rowan
has been living in Greece since 1993, where she is a leader in the
contemporary movement to embrace shared Oriental heritage. Her
performance venues include New York City’s Lincoln Center,
celebrated venues throughout Europe, ancient amphitheaters of Greece
and Cyprus, Istanbul’s Reshid Rey Concert Hall, as well as countless
carpet concerts throughout the world. Rowan invites you to join her
network on Facebook for updates and information. Please see also
www.rowanstorm.com.
The Rowan Storm Dayereh is an updated version of the traditional
Iranian frame drum, now featured in the Artist Innovation Series by
Cooperman Drum Company, www.cooperman.com/coopermanaiseries.php.
DETAILS
August 5-9, 2009
Classes will be held at Studio Motion and Rest in Ballard, Seattle
6 hours each day and a final celebration/concert eveing on Sunday.
Price $500 before July 1st, $550 after July 1st.
Includes all classes, lectures and performances.
Please contact Helene mail@helene-eriksen.de for a registration form
and hotel list.
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Classes
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Suzanna’s Belly Dance Classes
Embody the magic of this captivating art form. Suzanna guides you
through an intensive hour of belly dance drills and hot combos,
awakening powerful hidden core strength, and skillfully engaging
subtle body mechanics to develop accurate muscle memory, musicality,
movement vocabulary, and improvisational capacity, preparing you for
more fluent movement of ANY kind. A great start for beginners as well
as a technical foundation builder for all levels and disciplines.
RSVP
at planetsuzanna@gmail.com to confirm your spot.
More info at: www.planetsuzanna.com/instruction
Mondays 5:30-6:30 at Westlake Dance Center
10701 8th Ave NE # 101, Seattle, WA 98125 (one block east of
Northgate
Mall, behind the Gene Juarez Beauty Academy)
Saturdays 11:30-12:30 at Groovy Dancer
1400 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 (18th & Union in the Central
District)
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An exciting new multi-level technique class will soon begin,
conveniently located near Northgate Mall - Mondays 5:30-6:30
Westlake Dance Center
(one block east of Northgate Mall, behind the Gene Juarez Beauty
Academy)
10701 8th Ave NE # 101, Seattle, WA 98125
Dance with mystical power and grace and embody the magic of this
captivating art form.
Suzanna guides you through an intensive hour of belly dance drills
and hot combos, awakening powerful hidden core strength, and
skillfully engaging essential body mechanics and subtle weight shifts
to develop accurate muscle memory, musicality, movement vocabulary,
and improvisational capacity. A great start for beginners as well as a
technical foundation builder for practicing dancers of all
disciplines.
Suzanna has offered classes and private coaching in Seattle since
2004. Students experience growth at a turbo pace through her incisive
teaching style and wealth of knowledge acquired from years of
performance as well as travels and field study with Egypt’s most
renowned choreographers.
See westlakedance.com for pricing info, or call (206) 621-7378. Lots
of flexible and affordable options.
*Please RSVP at planetsuzanna@gmail.com if you plan to attend. As
this is a trial month, your participation now will assure that it
continues. Feel free to forward this to those you think may be
interested.
More info, photos, and video at: www.planetsuzanna.com/instruction
…(yes, I FINALLY updated it)
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Kashani has all levels of classes…
~Make Your Own class - get 5-6 people together and talk to Kashani
about making your own class.
~Private lessons and Workshops - available by appt.
Contact Kashani via
www.mas-uda.com (or 360-459-3694)
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Olympia, WA
Beginner classes - Mondays 5:30-7 at the Woman’s club, corner of 10th
& Washington, downtown Olympia. Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 through The
Evergreen State College Leisure Ed program.
Beyond Beginner - Wed evenings 6:30-7:00 for those wanting some good
drilling and/or review
Intermediate and performance classes meet on Thursday evenings at
Shakes Dance Center, Black Lake Blvd.
Make Your Own class - get 5-6 people together and talk to Kashani
about making your own class.
Private lessons and Workshops - available by appt.
Contact Kashani via
www.mas-uda.com (or 360-459-3694)
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Classes with Karena in Tri-Cities, WA
Learn from scratch or continue your Belly Dance experience. Karena
presents dance classes that feature fitness with flair, as well as:
improved balance, strength, flexibility, and confidence while having a
great time! Focus on Belly Dance skills, increase stamina for your
weekend workshop enjoyment, add zest and verve to your repertoire!
Karena is also available for workshops!
Please email for schedule
djimmah@hotmail.com
Other information by phone
509-547-2551
Tours / Camps / Festivals - In the U.S. and Middle East
The one and only ….
Mendocino Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp!
August 17th through the 24th, 2008, Mendocino, California
A full week in the Redwoods with some of the best Middle Eastern
Musicians and Dancers on the Planet! Fantastic Concerts, Exquisite
Instruction, All-Night Dance Parties, New Friendships and more…
http://www.middleeastcamp.com/
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Dear Students and Friends,
Rakkasah is the ultimate Bellydance Event. Cassiopeia is organizing a
group to travel to Rakkasah by bus.
This is a wonderful, affordable, and fun way to go to this awesome
event that attracts dancers and vendors from all over the world and
has been touted the largest Bellydance event in the world (really).
Please google Rakkasah and see the Rakkasah West site fo more
information on classes, performances, vendors and more.
Please contact Cassiopeia to reserve your spot at
cassiopeia222@netzero.net
Mailing Lists in the Northwest
Please contact these folks to be placed on their mailing lists…
Oregon:
Origin - http://origindance.wordpress.com/
Jewels - jewelsdances@aol.com - http://Jewelsdances.com -
503-502-5242 - American Cabaret
Severina - goddessseverina@yahoo.com - Tribaret
Kafana Club: Balkan Musical Group - http://kafanaklub.com
Shara/Sambali Productions: shara@sambali.com
Paulette Rees-Denis/Gypsy Caravan/ Caravan Dance
Collective–503-490-6628, dance@gypsycaravan.us - www.gypsycaravan.us
Emily Alrick and Circus Tribal Bellydance Co. - Modern Fusion
Bellydance performance and instruction - emily@circustribal.com -
www.circustribal.com
Dulcinea Myers-Newcomb of Gemini Project: sketch@spiritone.com -
www.geminiprojectdance.com - Modern (belly) Dance
Euphoria Studios - Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net - Neo-Tribal, Egyptian
Cabaret, Yoga & Fire Dance
Jareeda Magazine / Belly Dancer U.S.A. - jareeda@jareeda.com
Astryd Farah deMichele - www.DanceAstryd.com - International Middle
Eastern Dance Artist
Sedona performer/producer - WWW.SEDONARAKS.COM ,
bellydancersedona@comcast.net
DJ Layla - world music and bellydance events - layla@djlayla.com
Charlotte McFarlane/ performance and instruction
ckmcfarlane@earthlink.net 503-348-8125
Sarab - Fabulous Middle Eastern Music - writeme@belindaunderwood.com
Julia D. Sanasarian - dancingspirit8@yahoo.com -
www.thejoecockerdancers.com
Washington:
Kashani of Mas Uda Dancers Olympia, WA — berubej@comcast.net,
www.mas-uda.com, http://www.myspace.com/masudaolympia
Bhrigha’s Bellyworks/Murfeus Productions (Theatrical Drum & Dance
Arts) at http://www.bhrigha.com
Greater Portland/Seattle Event Calendar -
http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/BDCal
House of Tarab - Exceptional Arabic Music- www.houseoftarab.com -
info@houseoftarab.com
Northwest Event Listings and Mailing list - www.nwbellydance.com
Nadira - nadira@nadira.com - http://www.nadira.com - Cabaret/Producer
Helene Eriksen - Traditional North African to Central Asian
Dancer/Dance Ethnologist - www.helene-eriksen.de/contact.htm
*Please do not add the above people to any distribution lists without
their permission.
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