Authentic Belly Dancing Entertainment and Academy

ABDA Belly Dancing Classes in September: Be Ready to Shimmy with these beautiful teachers in the Academy

By

So Happy to announce our new !  Radhiya Taj will bring her experience and talent to teach the beginner classes from 7:30pm-8:30pm and Kira will bring her spirited influence teaching ABDE’s winning choreography from 8:30pm-9:30pm Two great team members of ABDE will share their knowledge and get you dancing so you will not want to stop!!

You want more dancing?? Dalida, who is a beautiful addition to the ABDE program will teach her beautiful classical Egyptian style on Saturdays beginner classes at 11am-Noon and intermediate at noon-1:00pm. A renown performer and a love of the dance will make you love it too.

Reyna will be teaching on Tuesdays Nites: Beginner at 7:30pm-8:30pm and intermediate from 8:30pm-9:30pm…Her teaching will make you wonder why it took you so long to take belly dancing classes…She will keep you busy, learning choreography and of course you will learn what she had to go through in Neenah’s zill drill classes for so many years because she is going to show you…We gotta keep the rhythm going..XXXOO!!!

Neenah, is back full fledged (which means get ready to push the limit and keep up with all that she gives) on Wednesday Nites: Beginner 6:45pm-8:00pm and the advanced program (by invitation only) at 8:00pm-9:00pm…Her classes continue to take your BREATH Away (no kidding!!)

 

ABDE Troupe Auditions- Harem Jewels 2011

By

Authentic Belly Dancing Entertainment & Academy will be holding auditions to join our professional performance company, Harem Jewels!

The Performance Company is strictly limited to the elite performance level dancers and is considered a high honor.  Our performers have an exceptional reputation and we strive to hold our standards high.  ABDE is the most sought after belly dance troupe and receives many requests throughout the DFW area and beyond for belly dance shows.

All dancers who are interested in auditioning, please download the Audition Information Sheet and Enrollment Form below for requirements and further instructions.

[download id=”1″]

[download id=”2″]

WHEN:

JANUARY 30, 2011

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHERE:

STRATOS GREEK TAVERNA

2907 W. NORTHWEST HWY.  DALLAS, TX

AUDITION FEE:

$15.00 PER DANCER paid via PayPal below, or by check.


Name:
Stage Name:



Prior to audition day, dancers must submit their Audition Enrollment Form, a photo and a $15 audition fee NO LATER than Thursday, January 27, 2011.   You may submit your enrollment information via email to auditions@belly-dancing.net or in person by calling 214-497-7984. Further instructions can be found on the Enrollment Form and Audition Information Sheet.

Audition fees can be paid by check or via PayPal above.  Please indicate your payment method on the enrollment form.

Late paperwork will not be accepted…no exceptions!

Stratos opens at 11AM to allow you ample time to get ready. If you want to invite your family to watch you audition, Stratos will be serving lunch and dinner throughout the audition time period. Enjoy your time with us and Happy Dancing.

~Neenah

FAQ & Resources for Beginner Belly Dancers

By

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 Viva Belly Dance.  You can find a variety of items for belly dance practice and performance here like Hip Scarves , Silk Veils , Finger Cymbals , Swords , Canes , Dance Shoes , Yoga & Dance Pants , DVD’s, Books and CD’s.

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.

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

Practice and dedication!  Beginners are welcome to show off their shimmies at our monthly hafla!  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.

 

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/

 

New Tuesday Classes with Dalida!

By

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!