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Venues

Venue listings are for the tri-state area, NY, NJ and PA. Disclaimer: NJ Belly Dancing does not endorse any particular venue or restaurant nor does the site have any affiliation or obligations in regards to the events provided on this page.

Major Venues ~ Restaurants ~ Local Events/Haflas

~ Ren Faires

 

Spring Caravan

Fourth annual Spring Caravan is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 - Sunday, May 2 2010!!!
We are gathering the belly dance forces to come come together once again with fabulous workshops and amazing performances!

Our fabulous instructing staff for 2010 are:

Alexia, New Jersey
Ashye, New York
Carmine Guida, New York, NY
Heather Stants, California
JeniViva, New York
Mimi Fontana, New York
Naimah, Baltimore, MD
Tempest, Rhode Island
Sera Solstice, New York
Suhaila Salimpour, CA
 

The festival will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center,135 Davison Ave, Somerset, New Jersey.  
Friday April 30  - 7pm - 11pm - $15
Saturday May 1 - noon - 10pm - $18
Sunday May 2  - 12noon - 8pm. -$18

 

 

Restaurants

 

Afghan Kebab House:
(listings thru out NJ and NY)

Aladdin's:
http://www.nj.com/dining/reviews_ledger.ssf?10546?10546

Trenton

Al Khimah:
(609) 427-0888
Cherry Hill

Kaptan Turkish Grill and Restaurant:
http://kaptanrestaurant.com/  
Hackettstown

Cedar's:
http://www.cedarsfinecuisine.com/
Somerville

Cinderella Sabbaba:
http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Cinderella.Sabbaba.Restaurant.856-227-6537

Turnersville

Club Aladdin:
http://www.clubaladdin.com/about.htm
Hackensack

CousCous:
http://www.couscousnj.com/
Cherry Hill

Fire n Ice:  Hookah Lounge with Belly dancing every Friday night. www.FirenIceNJ.com
Woodbridge. (732) 417-1999

Marakesh:
http://www.marakesh.com/
Parsippany

Marmara Turkish Restaurant:
http://www.marmararestaurant.com/
Manalapan

Mediterranean Cafe:
973 744 1300
Montclair
 

Sultana Restaurant & Cafe:
http://www.sultanarestaurant.com/promo.html
Edison
 

Tedman's Mediterranean American Cuisine:
526 Main St., 732-361-8784
Shows are every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm starting Saturday, September 16th featuring NJ Dancer and Instructor Zarouhi!

Toros:
Toros Restaurant (Mustafa Bayram) - (201) 742-6877
1083 Main St. Paterson, NJ 07503

 

Local Events/Haflas


July

 

Summer Belly Jam
 

Belly Jam 7/23/10 6:30 PM
Easton, PA now has a fantastic Middle Eastern Restaurant called Phonecia http://www.phoeniciaonline.com/ . The food is phenomenal, the owner, George, is a wonderful host, and the live music and belly dancers makes Phonecia an awesome experience.
You and your guests are invited to a Belly Jam on Friday, July 23, starting at 6:30. Phonecia will supply live musicians, and you and your guests will have the opportunity to sample wonderful food, BYOB, and dance with the band.  I will generate a lineup of dancers for those of you who would like to "costume up" and do a small show. The floor will also be open for anyone who would like to get up and dance without formal costuming.


To ensure there are sufficient guests to bring in the musicians, as well as enough seating and wait staff, Phonecia has asked that I generate an "interested" list. Please email me your interest and number of guests expected. Once I have sufficient replies, I will confirm your participation and reserve a table for your party.
http://www.tashabellydance.com/Classes.html

Looking forward to it! Happy Dancing! Tasha


 

 

The Original Master of Egyptian Dance - Mahmoud Reda
July 31

Sat 10:00 AM

Edmond Town Hall
45 Main Street.
Broomfield, CT 80020

Who’s coming?
2 Belly dancers
Who's hosting?
Tashira

Price
$115.00 per person
refund policy
.Mahmoud Reda is the most widely recognized name in connection with Egyptian dance. Come experience this true Master teacher in a rare US visit. His troupe is famous world wide and he is presently the Artistic Advisor to the Minister of Culture in Egypt. This is a "must" for any serious student of Middle Eastern Dance. Contact [masked] or Riskallah at www.riskallah.com. for more information.

The show will offer a number of Mahmoud Reda's choreographies and will feature:
Elena, Riskallah and her troupe, Rania Rene, Tashira, Azmara and other top dancers.

Plan to make a week-end of it with the Master Eqyptian Dance Artist!

Space will fill quickly and is limited.

Saturday Workshop - $110.00 with Registration by June 15.
Sunday Workshop - $110.00 with Registration by June 15.
Show 20.00 with Early Registration

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August

 

THE HABIBA DANCE ENSEMBLE with the music of master percussionist Hafez El Ali Kotain and his musical ensemble

Wednesday, August 4, 2010


7-8:30pm

Kennedy Plaza located on the Atlantic City Boardwalk across from Boardwalk Hall

Presented by The Atlantic City Free Public Library and the City of Atlantic City. as part of the their weekly International Night Series on Wednesdays in July and August. The performance is FREE and suitable for all ages

Sponsored by the Middle East Center, University of Pennsylvania



The Habiba Dance Ensemble

Whether performing the difficult feat of balancing a water jug on the head in the Tunisian Pot Dance, the earthy Saidi Dance of the Egyptian peasant, the solo interpretive classic, Raqs al Sharki (belly dance), or the Ghawazi (a dance of the Egyptian Gypsies), The Habiba Dance Ensemble is mesmerizing. Spectacular costumes, made by hand in Egypt and Tunisia, enhance the performance.

The Habiba Dance Ensemble was founded by Habiba in 1983. Its mission is to preserve traditional Middle Eastern dance forms and to present both traditional and interpretive works set to Middle Eastern Music. It specializes in the folkloric dances of Egypt and North Africa as well as the classical dance of Egypt, Raqs al Sharqi (belly dance) and the Andalusian repertoire as handed down in Tunisia. The choreographies are based on the research that Habiba has conducted in the Middle East for over 25 years. Audiences of all ages will be stirred by the excitement of the music and find the performances vibrant and colorful.

Habiba

Habiba is internationally recognized as a performer, choreographer, teacher and authority on dances of the Middle East. She has performed extensively throughout the United States and abroad. She has done extensive fieldwork in Egypt and Tunisia. She is an outreach lecturer for the University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and a Fellow of the Middle East Center of the University of Pennsylvania and author of numerous articles for national magazines. The American Academy of Middle Eastern Dance (AAMED) inducted her into the hall of Fame in 1997 and The International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance named her Ethnic Dancer of the Year 2001. She is on the roster of Young Audiences of Eastern Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Arts in Education Roster. Habiba places great importance in being a part of the cultural landscape in Philadelphia and has been invited to participate in many dance programs like Transit Dances (1995), 2000 Feet (1999) and The Horse’s Mouth (2003.)

www.habibastudio.com


Hafez El Ali Kotain

Hafez is an accomplished master percussionist, fluent in both Arab and Latin rhythms. Born in Venezuela of Syrian heritage, he grew up in Syria until the age of 16 years. He began playing the doumbek at the age of seven, first performed on stage when he was nine, and went on to study with master Syrian percussionist Hady Jazan, winning the regional percussion competitions in Syria for five consecutive years. In Venezuela he studied percussion at the TMV Institute for Music in Valencia, where he also taught middle and high school students for several years, blending Arab and Latino music. Since beginning his residency in Philadelphia, he continues playing Arab percussion, singing maqam, and performing with a variety of musicians. Hafez teaches percussion in Al Bustan’s educational program for young people and adults.

 

 

 

 

Summer Showcase
A day of performances showcasing student groups,
Groove Merchant
Drum & Dance Ensemble,
Lisa Botalico and Audrey Davis.
SATURDAY
August 7, 2010
3:00 pm Show
7pm Show
$15 at studio or $17 with Paypal
(Limited seating, advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended)
@ YWCA Princeton
59 Paul Robeson Place,
Princeton, NJ
Co-Sponsored by Alexia's Belly Dance & Beyond & YWCA Princeton
www.drumdancecenter.com

 

 

Aisha's Annual Poolside Swap and Sell Hafla
Sunday,  August 15, 2010
12-5    Rain or Shine
 
 Aisha invites you to her home in Beachwood, New Jersey, for an afternoon of fun.  Bring a food item to share, plus your dance items to swap or sell, and a towel!  For information and directions, contact Aisha at 732-244-6296 or Aisha745@aol.com  

 

Drum and Dance in the Woods with Ak'Ana & Terra Serpentis

Date:
Saturday, August 21, 2010

Time:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Silver Lake Nature Center
 
Hear live medieval music by Terra Serpentis, see belly dancing by Ak'Ana and Devi'Ance, and participate in a drum circle and open floor dancing at our Drum and Dance in the Woods event Saturday, Aug. 21, at Silver Lake Nature Center's amphitheater! $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, children under 10 free. Net proceeds go to Silver Lake Nature Center. Bring a drum for the drum circle and a dish to share for the potluck pavilion. Go to http://www.terraserpentis.com/ to hear sound clips, and http://www.ak-ana.com/ to see more photos and video!
 

 

September

 

 

Amira Mor Performing Arts Center presents
Come to the Circus!
A Benefit for Alzheimer's

Over 45 dancers and hundreds of costumes! Acrobatics! Juggling! Fire dancing! Skating! Belly dancing! Indian dancing! Brazilian dancing! Paint dancing! Hip-hop! Zumba! Clowns! & many more surprises!

Sunday, Sept. 19th
1pm to 6pm
Get your tickets today!
Dinner & show: $40 in advance, $50 at door
Call: 201-240-6860 for tickets and info.

email us at info@amiramor.com
www.amiramor.com

 

 

 

 Major Venues

Rakkasah & Spring Caravan: (October and May)
www.rakkasah.com

 

 

Renaissance Festivals

Listings provided by: http://www.renfaire.com/Sites/index.html

 

New Jersey

Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire - Lakewood (Sep)
http://www.faires.com/EventRecord.php?Id=301

Mystic Realms Fantasy Faire - Berlin (May)
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New Jersey Medieval and Fantasy Festival - Long Valley (Jun)
http://www.paladinmusic.com/festivals.html

New Jersey Pirate Festival and Kingdom - Somerset (Jun)
http://www.njkingdom.com/

That Medieval Thing (TMT) - Madison (Apr)
http://www.groups.drew.edu/medfest/

West Windsor Lions Renaissance Faire - West Windsor (May)
http://www.eastkingdom.org/event-detail.html?eid=1199


New York

Bill Johnston Pirate Days - Alexandria Bay (Aug)
http://www.alexbay.org/2005 pirate days event schedule.htm

Catskill Mountains Renaissance Faire - Cairo (Aug)
http://www.caironychamber.com/cairfirmedfa.html

Hawk Creek Wildlife and Renaissance Festival - East Aurora (Jul )
http://www.hawkcreek.org/festival/

Hudson Valley Mayfaire - New Paltz (May)
http://www.hvmayfaire.com/

Kingston Renaissance Faire - New Paltz (May)
http://www.kingstonrenfair.com

Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park - New York (Oct)
http://www.whidc.org/home.html

New York Renaissance Faire - Tuxedo Park (Aug - Sep)
http://www.recfair.com/NY/

Sands Point Faire - Port Washington
http://www.kingdomofacre.org/

Sterling Renaissance Festival - Sterling (Jul - Aug)
http://www.sterlingfestival.com/


Pennsylvania

Fairie Festival at Spoutwood Farm - Glen Rock (May)
http://www.fairiefestival.net

Kutztown Renaissance Faire - Kutztown (May)
http://www.geocities.com/kumrc2000/

Medieval Majesty's Renaissance Faire - Linden (Jun - Jul)
http://www.medievalmajesty.com/

Midsummer Renaissance Faire - Lehighton (Jun)
www.midsummerproductions.com

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire - Manheim (Aug - Oct)
http://www.parenfaire.com

The Village Renaissance Faire - Wrightstown (Sep)
http://www.villagefaire.org

Western Pennsylvania Fairie Festival - Slippery Rock (Jun)
http://www.wpafairiefestival.com/

 

 

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