 Let a belly dance show warm you up this winter! I'm performing in three public shows over the next couple months - I'd love to see you in the audience!
Friday, January 27 - Sophie's Grill & Bar, Cary, NC Tuesday, January 31 - Beer & Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery, Cary, NC Saturday, February 11 - QC Hafla at Divine Barrel Brewery, Charlotte, NC
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Enjoy this video of my original choreography to Amal Hayati by Umm Kalthoum!
Want to learn this choreography? Check www.aisha-studios.com - recording option coming soon!  Presented by Aisha Studios and Rhythm and Rhinestones
Immerse yourself in the art of bellydance and Middle Eastern music! This showcase features professional and semi-pro bellydancers from around the Triangle along with their student troupes. Enjoy classic raqs sharqi (bellydance) and Middle Eastern folk dances in this exciting performance you won’t want to miss. Aisha and her dance students will be a part of the lineup! This show is family-friendly. Guests of all ages will appreciate the sparkling costumes, beautiful music, and elegant choreographies. Saturday, December 3 in Carrboro, NC (also streaming online!) Doors Open at 2pm EST Show Starts at 2:30pm EST  About this event In this 2 hour workshop, you’ll learn an all-levels choreography set to Amal Hayati, a classical Egyptian song originally sung by legendary singer Umm Kalthoum. This romantic and dreamy choreography will transport you to the Golden-era of Egyptian belly dance. This workshop also features a 20 minute SharQui - The Bellydance Workout warmup taught by Lina (@rhythmandrhinestones). It will leave you feeling energized and ready to dance! Take advantage of the early registration discount when you register before October 8th. This workshop is part of the Aisha Studio’s fall classic choreography series. Register for the November 19th workshop here. Save on multiple workshops - you will be automatically emailed a discount code for the next workshop after you register for this one. Join In-Person or Online Choose your own adventure for this hybrid workshop! Learn in-person at Elite Ballroom in Morrisville, NC or attend online via Zoom. The beautiful, spacious Elite Ballroom is centrally located in the Triangle, NC area just 20 minutes from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Space is limited for in-person attendees to allow for social distancing. Register early to secure your spot. A recording of the workshop will be sent to all attendees within 48 hours. Recording access will be available for 30 days. Frequently Asked Questions How much dance experience do I need to take this workshop? This workshop is appropriate for dancers with all levels of experience in bellydance / raqs sharqi. The pace will be fairly fast in order to learn as much choreography as possible during the workshop. That being said, we still encourage you to join and challenge yourself if you’re a beginner! A recording of the workshop will be emailed to all participants and will be accessible for 30 days. You will be able to review this recording as many times as you like, so it’s a great way to learn at your own pace even after the workshop ends. Can I perform this choreography? Yes, go for it! Please credit Aisha as the choreographer and link to her website (www.aisha-studios.com). Where can I find a translation of the song we’re dancing to? We will be dancing to Amal Hayati by Umm Kalthoum, which you can listen to here for the version we'll dance to, and here for the original. See a translation of the song here. Can I switch from in-person to online or vice versa? Yes, email Aisha at aishacdance@gmail.com to change your registration if space is available. I already registered but can no longer attend. Can I get a refund? All sales are final. However, you can transfer your registration to another attendee if you both email Aisha at aishacdance@gmail.com to request the transfer. Another option is to switch to an online registration by emailing Aisha, or to participate via the replay. All participants (including those attending in-person) will receive a recording of the workshop you can access for 30 days.  September 24 Workshop - Workshop AND Optional Performance Opportunity! In this 2 hour workshop, you’ll learn an intermediate/advanced veil choreography to Set El Hosen, a classical mejence (entrance) song originally written for bellydance superstar Nagwa Fouad. You’ll enter the stage with swirling, elegant veil work, then transition to earthy Egyptian hipwork. The overall choreography shows off your range as a dancer and is perfect for a standalone number or as a dynamic start to a larger set. Prop Requirement: one rectangular veil (around 3 yards long) made of silk, chiffon, or a similar lightweight material. Extra veils will be available for in-person attendees to borrow if needed. This workshop also features a 20 minute SharQui - The Bellydance Workout warmup taught by Lina (@rhythmandrhinestones). It will leave you feeling energized and ready to dance! Take advantage of the early registration discount when you register before September 10th. Performance option is available! Registering for the performance opportunity includes the workshop, 4 rehearsals, and a troupe costume. Hello Friends!
I received an invitation from the wonderful Amustela to perform in her Merry Month of May show! I was delighted, and decided to craft a choreography for a song I've been obsessed with for two months now - Mahraganat Bent el Gheran by Hassan Shakosh and Omar Kamal! I've been fortunate enough to not only craft the choreography and perform it myself, but also teach it to students in North Carolina and online throughout the world this summer. I will get to share the stage with students tomorrow night at Beer & Belly Dance in Cary, NC. Want to learn this choreography yourself? You can stream the workshop online! Thank you for watching everyone! I hope you enjoy 💜 It was so great to get back to live performances after nearly two years of living in a world of Covid.
Thank you to Aladdin's for having me, and for my friend Yara Sultan for inviting me!  Whoop whoop! I'm so excited to be back dancing with you all!
I'm partnering with a lovely community organizer and public health official in Triangle area to bring you this community belly dance class on Saturday, September 25! This is a class for all levels and all ages. We will be moving through the basics and grooving to some of the hottest Egyptian tunes. I'd love to see you -- bring a friend and come join the fun!
Here's my performance from Amustela's virtual show, Cure the Winter Blues! I hope you enjoy and dance along with me :) - the song is that fun!
Song: Chic Chac Choc (also known as Shik Shak Shok)
This version is from Suhaila Salimpour's Beyond Byblos album
Did you hear??
I was interviewed by Asmara Bellydance Intiative, a nonprofit organization that facilitates and funds events celebrating belly dancers from the diaspora. It was so great speaking with Sabia, and sharing how my views and perspectives on current issues in the belly dance community, and sharing how my dance education degree is shaping my ideas and thoughts on the art form. Give it a watch and let me know what you think! I'd love to be in discussion with you about what you hear <3 |
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