The Egyptian Gardens is where I really learned more about that 9/8 (Karshlama) that Sabah had whipped out for Athena. All the Turkish dancers used it. I never worked the Egyptian Gardens.
These are the dancers that did work there during my time in New York and they are the ones that I watched every chance I could.
Top sitting is Athena/to her right clarinet, still one of Greece’s top -Panayotis (Pete) Haliyannis
Bottom left, another top Bouzouki player John Angelou, singer
I don’t remember but middle is famous Turkish dancer Princess Nyeela,
Far right famous clarinet Costas Stavastakis. I can’t swear to the correct spelling.( We SAT!)
Give your Father the ultimate gift: Entertainment from “The Harem Jewels” for a fun and festive memorable moment. They are Dallas’ Favorite Belly Dancers and are ready to entertain for your Special Father’s Day Event. The third Sunday in June is Dad’s time. Contrary to what some cynics contend, this holiday was not the invention of a greeting card company – commercial greeting cards as we know them didn’t even exist when Sonora Smart Dodd thought up Father’s Day in 1909. The Harem Jewels are a special treat for a Father’s Day Event. In the event you cannot be there, we will deliver the special message for you and a special jewel to him as a token.
“Bringing Belly Dancing to the Women” is a unique concept with the simple goal of making belly dancing available to all women for summer fun. Exactly what does “Bring Belly Dancing to the Women” mean? We’ve heard from women everywhere that they simply can’t find the time to do belly dancing on a regular basis. We want to make it possible for every woman to “sample” belly dancing before committing to a routine regime. Belly dancing is an amazing form of exercise that strengthens the belly, torso and back muscles; sculptures the body to the beautiful hour glass figure that is hidden in every women; enhances flexibility and balance, lets your body move to rhythms that are so foreign to the feminine body, but exciting to the mind.
The beauty of belly dancing is that it is challenging, yet not too extreme and therefore accessible to every women. The ages of our students range from 8 to 80. Belly Dancing has many benefits because it is great for the mind, body, and soul. This experience can be had for a very affordable temporary price. In a world of stress, especially in the HOT, HOT, HOT summer, belly dancing helps women escape and achieve a sense of inner feminine strength.
The Summer Session Begins June 2 and ends August 15!
$10 Summer Drop in Fee for an Hour of Belly Dancing Fun
Schedule
Tuesday-7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday-6:45pm-8pm
Saturday-11:30am-12:30pm
Location: Dana’s Dance Academy: 414 S. OConnor Road, Irving, Texas 75060
Join us every this Summer (June 2-August 15) for peace of mind.
The Harem Jewels welcome you with open Arms.
We want you to feel as good as we do.
Re-Create yourself with Belly Dancing!
Happy Shimmies and Summer Fun, Love Neenah
Email us if you have any questions www.belly-dancing.net or call 214-497-7984
In the entrance to the Britania, in New York, was a 6 foot picture “not this one” of this Prima Ballerina Marlena from Brazil that I would later meet and work with in Chicago and later continue our friendship here in Houston. She died here in Houston in a car accident in the late 70’s. I will always remember her finale. She would go into a fast spin, lift one foot up to her knee and finish the last 5 to 6 spins, spinning on one foot, then gently curtsy. Damn!