Do you have what it takes to be crowned the USA Belly Dance Queen™?

The USA Belly Dance Queen™ Competition is a UNIQUE concept that is the first of its kind in USA. This is not your typical belly dancing competition. We recruited some of the best Arab judges that will remain impartial throughout the competition process. We offer no workshops or additional fees that are generally associated with other competitions.

This competition is being held by a non-profit organization thus fees associated are minimal. Each belly dancer that partakes in our competition can rest assured that the only goal of our competition is to establish standards for judging professional belly dancing techniques. All of the steps to becoming the USA Belly Dance Queen™ are straightforward.

Our competition has 3 different levels for participants. The Pro-soloist level is the most difficult. Then there are the Intermediate level. Lastly, the Troupe level allows groups of 3-12 dancers.

Arab American Association is proud to bring such an amazing event to the USA. The art of belly dancing is apart of the tradition and culture of the Middle East & the Arab World. The USA Belly Dance Queen™ Competition is meant to honor that culture and educate the USA on its importance.

Get ready for The USA Belly Dance Queen™ Competition in Arizona February 4th, 2012. Register NOW, Slots are limited!!

Come to the one of the main source in oriental dance ( belly dance)
Come to Amani Oriental Festival 2011 !
From 25 to 29 October 2011

Workshops – Competition – Tourism – Prizes – Leisure and Fun

the Academic Belly dance workshop Festival is back in its third edition !!! And always with the best Master Teachers !!

If you buy a Hotel Package :
- you can have the Whole Workshop Package for 420 US$ ( over than 23 classes )
- if you do not want to buy a Whole Workshop package , than you will have around 10% discount on the Classes you select .
- Registration fees FOR FREE
- To participate at the dance competition : For FREE
- Get your ticket to attend the dance competition nigh: For FREE
- Tour + Lunch + Snack : For FREE
- Get your Ticket for Opening Night : For FREE
- Transportation from airport to hotel and vice versa: For Free
- A souvenir: For Free
- Get your certificate at the end of the festival: For FREE

If you do NOT buy a Hotel Package -
- the Whole Workshop Package is for 500 US$ ( over than 23 classes )
- If you do Not buy a Hotel Package and you do NOT want to buy a Whole Workshop package than you will pay the fees for the Class you select as posted on the program table ( will be online soon on program page)
- Registration fees : 25 US$
- To participate at the dance competition : 50 US$
- Get your ticket to attend the Dance Competition nigh: 35 US$ ( Drinks and snacks)
- Get your Ticket for the Opening Night : 35 US$ ( Drinks and snacks)
- Tour + Lunch + Snack : 75 US$ .
- Get your certificate at the end of the festival : For FREE

Tuesday, October 25 at 12:00pm – October 29 at 11:30pm

amaniorientalfestival.com

Goddess Studio Tribal Fusion Dance Company Auditions
Under the Artistic Direction of Silvana Arbak, and Carmen Garson, Management Director

The Goddess Store & Studio and Silvana Arbak are looking for new talent for our dance company

Dates:
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 8pm

Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 1 pm

CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION
(954) 929-2369

Location: Goddess Store & Studio
(World of Movement Arts Network)
2017 Harrison StreetHollywood, FL 33020
Tel: (954) 929-2369

About the auditions:
Dancers of any styles of Belly Dance are welcome. If not a Tribal dancer, you must be open to
learn Tribal Dance Style, fusions and American Tribal Style.
Must arrive 10 minutes early and wait until the beginner’s class has ended.
Please come in costume, however, full Tribal Costume is not required at this point.
Bring your music in a CD or iPod, towel, water, and a small letter describing the reasons you want to be part of this troupe.
On the first part of the audition, you will present a short solo up to 4 minutes.
On the second part of the audition, you will dance with the group, following Silvana. This will not be ATS style, we just want to see how much you are able to follow and learn combos. You will not do it yourself afterwards, we want to see you in the group.
Results will be revealed the week after Sunday’s audition.

Requirements:
-Excellent attitude, respectful to the director and other troupe members.
-Drama is absolutely unacceptable.
-Must have a minimum of 2 years of consistent Belly Dance training.
-Knowledge of ATS (American Tribal Style) is a big plus, or must be willing to learn ATS, since this is the foundation of any Tribal Style or Fusion.
-Must attend 2 classes per week + rehearsal. Classes are on Tuesdays at 7pm and 8pm. You must attend both classes whether you are intermediate dancer or not. Rehearsals will take place on Fridays; time TBA, (in the evening for sure).
-Technique will be drilled in class, not in rehearsals, if you need extra work in certain moves, you will be able to schedule private classes with Silvana.
-Must be able to learn choreographies and be comfortable to dance in small and big stages.
-Have a budget for costuming. Once you have the basic costuming, creating new combinations becomes affordable. There will be times when we’ll wear special costumes, every effort will be made to keep costs as low as possible.
-Willingness and openness to take constructive criticism.
-Commitment, dedication, determination and strong ethics.
-Love and passion for Belly Dance.
-Must play or willing to learn to play finger cymbals while you dance.
-Have reliable transportation.
-Punctuality is a must.

The Tribal Community is growing fast in South Florida, it will an honor to be part of writing South Florida Tribal history.
Hope to see you!

Vending and advertising opportunities are available…

please contact me for more interest
namira@namiradance.com

Placerville Shakespere Club

2940 Bedford Ave., Placerville, Ca.

Belly Dance Competition 2011

Hello All you Rakstars!!!!!!

WOW! What a weekend!  What incredible STARS! Yousry Sharif, Asmahan, Amir Thaleb, Jillina and of course yours truly. What great teaching and of course what great attendees & students. What a fashion show from Fernando Corona! What an incredible way to celebrate 10 years of my own establishments C.O.M.E. Dance & Rakstar Productions.

Thank you all for being here.

My sponsors from around the world brought their students and friends and we had an amazing time with all of you! It means the world to me that you would all travel from all over the world to share in this incredible celebration. My heartfelt gratitude.

I am happy to hear that you enjoyed it as much as I did. And of course “ONE” my greatest endeavor so far with what I feel is the most important message I have ever had to say in a production. It represented all of you, and all I have had the pleasure of sharing with you throughout my tours and of course classes here at home.

I am so proud of all my dancers how beautiful and dedicated they are! And of course my staff , you were great! Our vendors! Everyone that volunteered and helped out you know who you are! Of course my husband Carlos who runs around from morning til night!

A big thanks to all of you who performed at our nightly Gala shows and our competitors who strutted their stuff on Saturday night. You were all stunning!

Can’t wait to see all of you this year!!!!!

Are you ready to Rak!

RAKSTAR 2011 October 7-10, 2011

EGYPT COMES TO MIAMI!

Virginia & COME Dance presents

Yousry Sharif, Tito, Camelia, Virginia & more to come!

5 legendary instructors, 4 days of intensive workshops, 3 nights of Gala Shows, International Bellydance Competition

All on glorious Miami Beach, Florida.