Venues
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
Amira Mor International Entertainment Company: June 13, 2008 : AMPAC (Amira Mor Performing Arts Center) Presents Vegas Night. $40 (advance) for dinner and show! $50 at the door @ 32 Passaic Street in Garfield, NJ.
Contact us @ Amira Mor International Entertainment Co., PO Box 101, Closter, NJ 07624
Web Site: http://www.amiramor.com
Voice Mail: 201-348-2126
Email: info@AmiraMor.comKeep posted here for more events thru out 2008
Rakkasah & Spring Caravan: (October and June)
www.rakkasah.com
Afghan Kebab House:
(listings thru out NJ and NY)Aladdin's:
http://www.nj.com/dining/reviews_ledger.ssf?10546?10546
TrentonAl Khimah:
(609) 427-0888
Cherry HillKaptan Turkish Grill and Restaurant:
http://kaptanrestaurant.com/
HackettstownCedar's:
http://www.cedarsfinecuisine.com/
SomervilleCinderella Sabbaba:
http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Cinderella.Sabbaba.Restaurant.856-227-6537
TurnersvilleClub Aladdin:
http://www.clubaladdin.com/about.htm
HackensackCousCous:
http://www.couscousnj.com/
Cherry HillMarakesh:
http://www.marakesh.com/
ParsippanyMarmara Turkish Restaurant:
http://www.marmararestaurant.com/
ManalapanMediterranean Cafe:
973 744 1300
Montclair
Sultana Restaurant & Cafe:
http://www.sultanarestaurant.com/promo.html
Edison
Toros:
Toros Restaurant (Mustafa Bayram) - (201) 742-6877
1083 Main St. Paterson, NJ 07503
June
Second Annual Spring Caravan!
Bands this year are Djinn, Raquy and the Cavemen and Pangia.
Classes start Wednesday June 4 and run through Sunday June 8.
The classes and festival will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center 135 Davison Ave, Somerset, New Jersey.
Friday June 6 - 7pm - 11pm - $12
Saturday June 7 - noon - 10pm - $15
Sunday June 8 - 12noon - 8pm. -$15
http://www.rakkasah.com/spring/
Amira Mor Entertainment Company presents: VEGAS NIGHT
Join us for an all you can eat buffet and show. Over 70 entertainers and 300 costumes!
Friday, June 13, 2008, 7pm to 12am
Michelle and Milan catering
32 Passaic Street, Garfield, NJ 07026
$40 in advance/$50 at the door.
http://www.amiramor.com
Hipnotique
An Evening of BellyDance with Tempest
June 21st, Saturday, 6-8pm
@Cabanas Beach bar & Grill, Cape May, NJ
www.cabanasonthebeach.com
www.darklydramatic.com
****Charity Event
The Champagne Girls, Motion with a Mission
Proceeds Will Be Donated To
International Rescue Committee
For victims in Darfur
Tickets: $10
(Show, Light Buffet, Door Prizes)
Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 PM
VFW Post, 69 Carey Ave, Butler
The Champagne Girls, Non-Profit Entertainers
www.dancingchampagnegirls.com
Evening Performance with Zoe Jakes
To be held at Union Pool, Williamsburg Brooklyn, Saturday June 28th!
EvEninG Show with Dance Performances and Rad DJ set with DANCIN'!! at the Union Pool:
Door price is $15.oo, $10.oo for workshop attendee's.* See workshop page for more details!
Troy Productions:
joydance@joydances.com
ph: 203-640-0530
http://trishamcbridedance.com/
www.joydances.com
July
July 12, 2008 - Belly Jam
Open to dancers & musicians of all styles & levels...non-dancers welcome as well! Plenty of open floor dancing. Visit our vendors in the Souk for costume delights. Costumes encouraged!! Come dance the night away, or just sit back and enjoy!
When: Saturday, July 12, 2008 - 7:30 to 11:00pm
Where: B&R Fitness Club, 1040 Mill Creek Road (just off Street Road), Feasterville, PA 19053
Cost: $5.00 per person - children 5 and under free!
Performances starting at 8:00pm by Hipnosis, Tribe Jyannissimi, Tempest, Tribal Spirit, special guests Unmata and more!
Would you like to perform? Email Maeve at maeved@comcast.net for a performer slot.
Bring your favorite potluck dish to share....BYOB!
http://www.tribalbellies.com/events.htm
Pop Raqs
The big 4-0 Birthday event!
Monet celebrates with a spectacular Jim Boz workshop and special edition
Pop Raqs show co-sponsored by Philly Raqs!
When? July 26th and 27th
Where? The Painted Bride in Old City, Philadelphia
www.phillyraqs.com
Please do not contact The Painted Bride for information. Please e-mail
popraqs@gmail.com or webmaster@phillyraqs.com for more information.
September
Night of 1000 Goddesses - NYC - Sept 14th
ChoveXani is proud to present:
Night of 1000 Goddesses 2008
Sept 14th, 7pm
Moroccos Studios, 6 West 20th Street
$30 in advance/$35 at the door
This year's dancers:
Aepril Schaile - MA
Anasma - Paris France and NYC
Ariellah - CA
Ayleeza and Jaffi (yes, there may be a "god" hiding amongst these "goddesses"!) - NY
Crystal - NYC
Desert Sin - NYC and CA
Manhattan Tribal - NYC
Morocco - NYC
Teuta Ilyriana - NYC
ChoveXani (with special guest dancers)
With your host, Mistress Laura McCutchan (flying all the way from Canada!)
and drum stylings with Casey Bond
And our usual array of mad surprises!
For more on our dancers see: www.chovexani.com/NAudition.html
ANNNNND: Ariellah has graced us with her workshop knowledge, yet again. Learn gothic bellydance in Gotham City with this beautiful and consumate dancer! Sept 13th, 1-5pm at 44o Studios in NYC!
Info and workshop purchases can be made at: www.chovexani.com/ARIELLAH.htm
DON'T MISS OUT on this phenomenal weekend! WE ONLY HAVE 1 SHOW this year--100 Seats--so buy your tix NOW!!
For more on the show, tickets, and other mayhem: www.chovexani.com
Alf Layla Hafla and Talent Showcase
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time: 4:30
Cost: $15 admission and $15 minimum per person
Featuring
Shoshana
Chadia
Farasha
Gia Al Qamar
Su'ad
Yasmeen el Qa'hira
and MANY OTHER fabulous guests artists.
All workshop participants are invited to perform.
Performance spots will be available for non-participants as time permits.
For updates and info:
http://www.bellydanceusa.com
or contact Yasmeen @ Yasmeenelqahira@yahoo.com
October
Rakkasah East 2008
The Call-In date is Sunday August 10!Please note there has been a change in the class schedule - Dondi will now be teaching on Sunday instead of Saturday and Suhaila will be teaching on Saturday instead of Sunday. The schedule on this site is correct, the flyer that was sent out is not. The Workshop schedule and fees are now up! Workshops start Monday October 13 and run through Sunday October 19.
The festival dates and entrance fees are
Friday, October 17 7pm-11pm - $12
Saturday, October 18 11am – 11pm - $15
Sunday, October 19 11am – 8pm $15
Seniors and children 10 and under are half price
The festival and most classes will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center 135 Davidson Ave, Somerset, New Jersey. Check out the photos of the fabulous dancers from the previous festivals http://www.saqra.net/rakkasah/index.html
November
****NJBD tentative special event: Weekend of November 1&2. Hold this date open!
Alf Layla Hafla and Talent Showcase
Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Time: 4:30 to 8 pm
Cost: $15 admission and $15 minimum per person
Featuring Farasha, Su'ad and Yasmeen el Qa'hira
and OTHER fabulous guests artists to be announced.
All workshop participants are invited to perform.
Performance spots will be available for non-participants as time permits.
For updates and info:
http://www.bellydanceusa.com
or contact Yasmeen @ Yasmeenelqahira@yahoo.com
Night of Dark Dance Delights
Saturday, November 29, 2008. Doors at 10 pm, Gothic/Fusion Bellydance Performances at 11:30pm, 12:45am, and 1:30am. QXT's Nightclub, 248 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 Cost is $15. Featuring performances by:
Mihrimah,The BellyStars,Veldrina, Maiiah, Aepril, Desideria, D'Zyre, Sacred Soul, Belly Beat Ink, Lluvia Aria, Shaell, Audie, Zahra, and Madison.
www.myspace.com/mihrimahbellydancer
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=301Mystic Realms Fantasy Faire - Berlin (May)
http://www.mysticrealms.com/faire.shtmlNew Jersey Medieval and Fantasy Festival - Long Valley (Jun)
http://www.paladinmusic.com/festivals.htmlNew 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 YorkBill Johnston Pirate Days - Alexandria Bay (Aug)
http://www.alexbay.org/2005 pirate days event schedule.htmCatskill Mountains Renaissance Faire - Cairo (Aug)
http://www.caironychamber.com/cairfirmedfa.htmlHawk 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.comMedieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park - New York (Oct)
http://www.whidc.org/home.htmlNew 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/
PennsylvaniaFairie Festival at Spoutwood Farm - Glen Rock (May)
http://www.fairiefestival.netKutztown 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)
http://www.midsummerfaire.comPennsylvania Renaissance Faire - Manheim (Aug - Oct)
http://www.parenfaire.comThe Village Renaissance Faire - Wrightstown (Sep)
http://www.villagefaire.orgWestern Pennsylvania Fairie Festival - Slippery Rock (Jun)
http://www.wpafairiefestival.com/
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