Congratulations fall of 2006!
Congratulations to the following studio members:
Restaurant Gigs, Competitions, Awards, Continuing Education, Goals met, Videos, performances & more!
(Above Left: Riesa dancing with the NN~ Middle:Sofia Saharr, Saffron, Dharma, & Laylia as Patwork Sands Right: Yasmilah at Ali Baba's)
Show Troups:
The Naughty Navels~Laylia, Huria, Kalina, Zenobia and sometimes Micheal Rosa had a great run! Huria had no problems when the producer Laylia left for her Germany trip! Zenobia premiered her tray and 3 bowl feat and rolled quarters! We had some special surprise Guests ~Dancer Riesa and Drummer Zach of Sacred Shimmy! Inari was a life saver by stepping into one of the shows when Laylia was ordered to bed!
Laylia, Kalina & Zenobia also performed at the Fall Aziza Show at the Oasis
Patchwork Sands~Laylia,Dharma,Saffron, Sofia Saharr All did a solo's in a collaborative piece. Laylia selected the music, directed the order of dancers, performance ideas, and created the transitions between solos- then the dancers were given free range for their solos! Tribal section: Dharma, Saffron Cabaret Section: Sofia Saharr, Laylia
Ali Baba Dancers~ Laylia, Deanna, Inari, Yasmilah, Dharma, (Kittia)~ This restaurant was wild! The dancers enjoyed performing for an all-ethnic clientèle! Often the diners would amaze us with feats of knife dancing and more! Amazing tips, Amazing food, amazing Fruit smoothies! Last night we had 4 dancers dancing with one more in line!
Phoenicia's Mediterranean Bar & Grill~ Dharma & Sofia Saharr ~ were 2 of the house dancers for this fun restaurant! Laylia got to enjoy watching Sofia Saharr perform Cane and veil!
(Above Left: Angies Advancing tribal class~ Top Right:Angie Bottome Right: OU Student )
Groups:
Laylia's Students @ Ohio University~ Completed a quarter of credited classes including Tribal lead and follow, Cabaret Chorus lines, solo improve and combinations, and short choreographies! GOOD JOB!!!
Angies Intermediate Tribal Class~ Completed the first section of her classes and were treated to live drumming by Amanda, Zach, and Bob for a dress up day! How Fun!!!
Red Hat Club~ We certainly enjoyed having you at the studio!!!
Laylia's Students @ LLL Upper Arlington~ Completed 3 hours of credited classes including Tribal lead and follow, Cabaret Chorus lines, solo improve and combinations, and short choreographies! GOOD JOB!!!
Individuals~
Big Tall White Girl~ Put her dance classes on hold an began her dream of playing the piano. She is currently studying beginner piano for fun, privately with Laylia. She has mastered her scales and many pieces with her eyes closed..
Dharma~ Took workshops with Zoe, Aziza & Dondi and performed in the Aziza & Dondi show. Continuing on with her private parties and small seminars! And she got booked for Snakes Rising's 'White Tour'
Saffron~ Taught her first full 8 week beginner's class for the studio! She surprised us all by being an amazing task master! She was a big hit with the ladies and got a lot done! “AND THE MUSIC WILL PLAY AGAIN!!!” She has also has been delving into Belly Dance photography! Beautiful photos are here!
Sofia Saharr~ for getting her own restaurant & private gigs! She also performed a 2nd numbers in Salome's Fall show. A solo- representing herself! Her goal with patchwork sands was to stretch herself any try new thing! She sure did! Sofia also performed at Tribal Night 4 hosted by Raks Jahanni! She went completely dark- and those in the dance community loved it! Look to see her in upcoming competitions! Seminars: Aziza, Shakira,
Yasmilah~ Booked herself at New Years 2006/2007~ Cafe Istanbul! And previously at the Blue Nile. She also has created a beautiful website with business cards, videos and gorgeous photos! Yasmilah competed in Shakira's personal Best competition and placed 2nd! Congratulations for booking your own restaurant & private gigs
Angie Never
(Instructor)~ For completing her syllabus in Beginner's Tribal (Gypsy Caravan Style) and starting up a new beginners class! Performances with Sacred Shimmy at 2 of the tribal nights! Especially this last one where they did their Pirate #!!! Seminars: Raquy's drum retreat in NY, Raquy's Drum/Riq seminar In Dayton, Triboriginal in NC, Carolina & Megah,
Laylia (Instructor)~ For successfully teaching 2 fall quarter credited Belly Dancing Classes for Ohio University! And for teaching a great Upper Arlington Seminar. Performances:Tribal Night 1-3, Rimarah Hare show, The Navel Academy's Akron Show. Seminars: Rimarah Hare (Carnival Samba) Cleveland, Zoe (tribal isolations) Cincinnati, Wyldfire (poi) Indiana , Raquy's Drum/Riq seminar In Dayton Future Bookings:click here
