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Paradise on Long Island
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2008 Festival
2008 Festival
Rayhana
is a perfectionist of over twenty years, Rayhana's dramatic & sensual style
culminate the influences of those with whom she has studied. Rayhana has had the honor of being a member of Serena's Dance Theatre Co.,
Shoshana's Dance Theatre Co., Morocco & the Casbah Experience, United World Artists, Egyptian American folkloric Group, along with the Troupe Fantazaya, the Benat Nessma Dance Co, and Jehan's Goddessdance.
Rayhana invites you to be prepared for your next gig.
Attend her three hour workshop, "Your Show's Style & Management"
This seminar provides survival information for any dancer who wants to, or is currently performing in clubs or corporate festivities. Learn how to handle large and small crowds, nervous patrons, the "would-be" suiters, drunken patrons, over-eager tippers, and how to get management on your side. Also, learn how to present yourself in a most glamorous and professional manner...it's all about the presentation!
is a perfectionist of over twenty years, Rayhana's dramatic & sensual style
culminate the influences of those with whom she has studied. Rayhana has had the honor of being a member of Serena's Dance Theatre Co.,
Shoshana's Dance Theatre Co., Morocco & the Casbah Experience, United World Artists, Egyptian American folkloric Group, along with the Troupe Fantazaya, the Benat Nessma Dance Co, and Jehan's Goddessdance.
Rayhana invites you to be prepared for your next gig.
Attend her three hour workshop, "Your Show's Style & Management"
This seminar provides survival information for any dancer who wants to, or is currently performing in clubs or corporate festivities. Learn how to handle large and small crowds, nervous patrons, the "would-be" suiters, drunken patrons, over-eager tippers, and how to get management on your side. Also, learn how to present yourself in a most glamorous and professional manner...it's all about the presentation!
Nourhan Sharif
An acclaimed and experienced producer, Nourhan Sharif has sponsored
countless festivals, galas, and seminars, which host well-known artists from around the globe. Known for her designer line of Sharifwear, Nourhan's clothes are creatively designed to highlight every movement of dancing ledgends, and those soon-to-be known as such. Nourhan is a
Master Teacher with unyielding skill and boundless energy. She invites
you to attend her three hour workshop, "Sharif Raks"
An acclaimed and experienced producer, Nourhan Sharif has sponsored
countless festivals, galas, and seminars, which host well-known artists from around the globe. Known for her designer line of Sharifwear, Nourhan's clothes are creatively designed to highlight every movement of dancing ledgends, and those soon-to-be known as such. Nourhan is a
Master Teacher with unyielding skill and boundless energy. She invites
you to attend her three hour workshop, "Sharif Raks"
Layla
Zill Master Of the Eastern Seaboard
Layla, a zillicious Veteran of over thirty years, began her path to cymbal mastery at the famous, Serena Studios, in NYC, where she also became a teacher. Layla has performed in Egypt, Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean, as well as the East and West Coasts of the United States. She is known for her technical precision, expert finger cymbals, and enthusiastic audience interaction. Layla welcomes you to take
part in a zillifying three hour workshop, "Cymbals: From A-Zills"
Zill Master Of the Eastern Seaboard
Layla, a zillicious Veteran of over thirty years, began her path to cymbal mastery at the famous, Serena Studios, in NYC, where she also became a teacher. Layla has performed in Egypt, Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean, as well as the East and West Coasts of the United States. She is known for her technical precision, expert finger cymbals, and enthusiastic audience interaction. Layla welcomes you to take
part in a zillifying three hour workshop, "Cymbals: From A-Zills"
Jehan Kamal -
star of ABC's "Wifeswap"
The hypnotic Jehan, has performed from the grand concert halls of the
west, to the temples of the Middle and Far East. She presents the passionate beauty of traditional Middle Eastern and multi-cultural music and dance in her exotic shows - dazzling the senses and sending the
imagination soaring. Whether in an intimate night club, party, or in a large theatrical venue, Jehan remains the quintessential Oriental Dancer. Her unique choreography and music are inspired by the doctrines of magic, devotional ritual, world mythologies, sculpture, and poetry.
Attend her three hour workshop, "Bellydance Fantasy."
star of ABC's "Wifeswap"
The hypnotic Jehan, has performed from the grand concert halls of the
west, to the temples of the Middle and Far East. She presents the passionate beauty of traditional Middle Eastern and multi-cultural music and dance in her exotic shows - dazzling the senses and sending the
imagination soaring. Whether in an intimate night club, party, or in a large theatrical venue, Jehan remains the quintessential Oriental Dancer. Her unique choreography and music are inspired by the doctrines of magic, devotional ritual, world mythologies, sculpture, and poetry.
Attend her three hour workshop, "Bellydance Fantasy."
Altagracia
The Caribbean Rose
Reina of Spanish-Arabic Fusion, AltaGracia has graced many stages with her flamboyant, dynamic, and creative style. Teaching since the mid 80's, AltaGracia has managed to spice up countless stages with a spicy infusion of modern, jazz, ballet, and Puerto Rican flare, to entertain, thrill, and excite whomever has the pleasure of viewing. Her direction of: Caribbean Rose, Baile Latino Mundial, has left audiences breathless, and inspired others to join the stunning petals of her rose. Attend her three hour workshop,
"Spanish-Arabic Fusion, choreography - Alta Style!" Please bring a
spanish-style, or turkish style flared skirt.
The Caribbean Rose
Reina of Spanish-Arabic Fusion, AltaGracia has graced many stages with her flamboyant, dynamic, and creative style. Teaching since the mid 80's, AltaGracia has managed to spice up countless stages with a spicy infusion of modern, jazz, ballet, and Puerto Rican flare, to entertain, thrill, and excite whomever has the pleasure of viewing. Her direction of: Caribbean Rose, Baile Latino Mundial, has left audiences breathless, and inspired others to join the stunning petals of her rose. Attend her three hour workshop,
"Spanish-Arabic Fusion, choreography - Alta Style!" Please bring a
spanish-style, or turkish style flared skirt.
Kenya
Kenya has been dancing Egyptian Style of bellydance for over nine years, and has experienced other dance forms for over twenty years.
She teaches weekly classes in Uniondale, Westbury, Franklin Square, and Manhasset- Long Island. Kenya is also the first place winner in the arabesque bellydance drum solo competition in San Diego, CA for 2007. Kenya is best known for her infectious smile and articulate technique.
Attention Beginner dancers
Attend her two hour workshop,
"Turn Your Hips ON!"
Kenya has been dancing Egyptian Style of bellydance for over nine years, and has experienced other dance forms for over twenty years.
She teaches weekly classes in Uniondale, Westbury, Franklin Square, and Manhasset- Long Island. Kenya is also the first place winner in the arabesque bellydance drum solo competition in San Diego, CA for 2007. Kenya is best known for her infectious smile and articulate technique.
Attention Beginner dancers
Attend her two hour workshop,
"Turn Your Hips ON!"
Alanhi- a.k.a. Lilirosa
Dancing over 13 years, Alanhi has trained in Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, Modern & Interpretive dance. Approaching her sixth year in Bellydance, Alahni uses Veil, Wings, Cane, Sword, Shamadan and Candle Tray in
many of her shows. She owns & operates Airy Beauty, and Dancers Dreams, two beneficial lines of aroma-spa designed for bellydancers.
Currently on break from teaching, Alahni is attending to several dance projects onstage and film. Best known for her fluid veil, Attention Beginner Dancers Alahni's offers you a two-hour veil technique workshop, "Liquid Veil." Please bring your silk veil.
Dancing over 13 years, Alanhi has trained in Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, Modern & Interpretive dance. Approaching her sixth year in Bellydance, Alahni uses Veil, Wings, Cane, Sword, Shamadan and Candle Tray in
many of her shows. She owns & operates Airy Beauty, and Dancers Dreams, two beneficial lines of aroma-spa designed for bellydancers.
Currently on break from teaching, Alahni is attending to several dance projects onstage and film. Best known for her fluid veil, Attention Beginner Dancers Alahni's offers you a two-hour veil technique workshop, "Liquid Veil." Please bring your silk veil.
Samira of Syria
Dancing comes naturally to this blonde beauty. Of Syrian descent, Samira
has produced countless shows for her students on Long Island. Her authentic style is hard to bottle, but she offers you to taste her magical cane
choreography. This is an open level two hour workshop. Please bring two canes to, "Cane Princess."
Dancing comes naturally to this blonde beauty. Of Syrian descent, Samira
has produced countless shows for her students on Long Island. Her authentic style is hard to bottle, but she offers you to taste her magical cane
choreography. This is an open level two hour workshop. Please bring two canes to, "Cane Princess."
Call now for more information:
718-451-6638
718-451-6638
photo by Jerry Bezdikian
