Monthly Archives: June 2010

(MA) Shadia’s Students Sparkle at the Athenian Corner

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Kudos, kudos, kudos to Madame Shadia and her nine- count them, nine – students who each had her moment in the spotlight with the live band at the Athenian Corner (Lowell, MA) Thursday, June 10. Of course they all looked fabulous. With Shadia as your teacher it would only be natural. There were costumes to [...]

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(MA) The History of Belly Dance: From the Sacred to the Profane – June 11

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

When New Englanders think of Naraya and Vadalna Belly Dance Company, they envision cutting-edge troupe choreographies, sharp technique, tribal abandon, and sacred fusion. Naraya, however, also has a strong background in the cabaret and folkloric form and the performance resume to back it up. Many authors and dancers have written books on the history of [...]

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