Authentic Belly Dancing Entertainment & Academy

proudly presents the

Summer Shimmy Shake-Down Seminar

Join Neenah, Aliki and Dalida for a day of workshops, and fun!

Sunday August 29th, 2010

Dana’s Dance Academy

414 North O’Connor   Irving, TX.  75060

Please register in advance on our website with paypal to reserve your spot in class.

Please select:

1 Class $40.00 2 Classes $75.00 3 Classes $100.00

Select your first class:

Aliki- 11:30-1:30- Intro to Samba Dalida- 1:30-3:30- Egyptian Composition Neenah- 3:30-5:30- Zills and Sword Routine

Select your second class:

Aliki- 11:30-1:30- Intro to Samba Dalida- 1:30-3:30- Egyptian Composition Neenah- 3:30-5:30- Zills and Sword Routine None

Select your third class:

Aliki- 11:30-1:30- Intro to Samba Dalida- 1:30-3:30- Egyptian Composition Neenah- 3:30-5:30- Zills and Sword Routine None

Class Schedule:

Aliki- 11:30-1:30- Intro to Samba

Dalida- 1:30-3:30- Egyptian Composition

Neenah- 3:30-5:30- Zills and Sword Routine

Class Fees:

1 class  = $40

2 classes = $75

3 classes = $100

Classes are from 11:30- 5:50.  Doors open at 11:15 am for sign-in.

Make your reservation today… Space is limited!

For more information, contact Neenah- neenahbelly@gmail.com | 214-497-7984

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I wear to class?  Do I wear shoes or is it ok to go barefoot?

Wear comfortable clothes, suitable for a good workout.  Many women wear yoga pants, a form-fitting t-shirt or sports bra and a hip scarf.  You are not required to expose your belly; however, belly dance is accepting of women of all shapes and sizes, therefore there is no reason to feel self conscious.  Most women dance barefoot, but dance shoes are ok too.

Where do I get a hip scarf to wear in class or belly dance music to practice at home?

Check out www.VivaBellyDance.com Owned by Jenaviva, one of the ABDE dancers.

Where can I see a belly dance show in Dallas?

The ladies of ABDE perform regularly at area restaurants around town.  Check out the website for the latest and greatest calendar.

http://belly-dancing.net/calendar/

I want to perform!  How can I get into that scene?

Practice and dedication!  J  Beginners are welcome to show off their shimmies at our monthly hafla at Stratos Greek Taverna!  Harem Nite is an open forum for dancers- beginners to professionals alike.  It is a supportive environment, and all students are encouraged to perform with their class when they feel ready.  Check out our website for more information.

http://belly-dancing.net/about/harem-nite/

Resources for Beginner Belly Dancers

Little Egypt

http://www.littleegypt.com/costumes.htm

Located in Garland, you can find costumes, props, hip scarves (and much more)

Shira.net

http://shira.net

A popular web site dedicated to Middle Eastern music, dance, and culture!  This site offers over 1,000 articles related to belly dancing: historical & cultural information, poetry, translated song lyrics, tips & tricks.

Dance Names

http://www.bdancer.com/med-guide/names/fnames.html

It’s a good idea for performing belly dancers to have a dance name.  This site has many appropriate Middle Eastern names to choose from.

Forums – BellyDanceForums.net

http://www.bellydanceforums.net/

Forums and more – Bhuz.com

http://www.bhuz.com/

Belly Dance Classifieds

http://BellyDanceClassifieds.com

If you are ready to buy your first costume, save money and check this site out first before buying a new costume from a retailer or vendor.  BDC is a website dedicated to the Belly Dance Community where dancers can buy & sell pre-owned costumes and props.

Belly Dancing for Oil Spill Recovery at Stratos Greek Taverna!

ABDE and Stratos are joining forces again to support a good cause!  We will be hosting 3 Harem Nites where 50% of all food sales & all dancer tips will be donated to the national Wildlife Federation and the Nature Conservancy benefiting the Gulf Coast relief efforts.  Please join us to raise money for this great cause!

WELCOME DALIDA BACK AND JOIN HER  BELLY DANCING CLASSES

TWO TIME 1st PLACE WINNER:

2006 International Belly Dancing Oasis Festival Competition &

2007 Russian Raks Sharki Belly Dancing Competition

Daida has been dancing since she was 6 years old. She studied in the Russian Classical Choreography School of Dance, and studied Belly dancing in the school of Asha – Alevtina Suvorova (Russia), taking classes from the best Russian Belly Dance stars. She visits Cairo 2 times a year to take classes from the famous bellydance choreographers such as: Mahmoud Reda, Aida Nour, Farida Fahmy, Farouk Moustafa, Nour, Freiz, Tito, Hasan Khalil, Magdy Youns, Khaled Mahmoud and many others.

CLASS DESCRIPTION AND TIME

Tuesday Evening @ 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Intermediate Egyptian-Technique and Simple Choreography

Tuesday Evening @ 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Advanced Egyptian-Technique and Challenging Choreography

LOCATIONIN IRVING:

Dana’s Dance Academy @ 414 S. O’Connor, Irving, Texas 75060

TUITION FEE
$40/Month for one Class- Session
or
$70 for Both Class- Sessions

CLASSES WILL BEGIN TUESDAY JULY 6TH 2010!!!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN CLASS!

SPECIAL HAREM NITE!  Dancin’ for Kaiden’s Kure!

Monday, May 24, 2010

7:30pm – 9:30pm

Stratos Greek Taverna

2907 Northwest Hwy

Kaiden Brennfoerder is the 2 1/2 year old son of a family friend that recently had a golf ball size grade 4 Supra-tentorial PNET (primitive neuroectodermal tumor) removed from his brain. His chemotherapy treatments have started and he will also have to undergo radiation.

Through everything, his beautiful face keeps smiling and the strength of his parents is truly an inspiration. You can follow his story via the Prayers for Kaiden Facebook group or athttp://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kaidenbrennfoerder

I am excited to announce that the Authentic Belly Dancing Entertainment & Academy (ABDA) and Stratos Greek Taverna have agreed to hold a special Harem Night Fundraiser for Kaiden’s ongoing treatments and in support of May being brain cancer awareness month!

This event is open to everyone and Stratos is very family friendly!!

Awesome friends, tons of fun, amazing food, entertainmentand the chance to help out with a good cause. There is NO better way to spend a Monday night!!!

Donation Ideas:
•The beautiful and talented members of the ABDA’s professional dance troop have agreed to donate all tips earned to Kaiden’s Kure.

•Stratos has half price dinners on Monday nights. Donate the other half to Kaiden’s Kure.

•Receive a Kaiden’s Kure bracelet for a $5 minimum donation