Arabian Nights Oasis

WINTERBELLY DANCE CLASSES

LEBANON NEW

5 Week/class Sessions:

WINTER SESSION I: January 21 to February 25, Price is for FIVE weeks of class.Registration Fee $25 per year, see specials and save $$$.

WINTER SESSION II: February 25 to March 31 {providing no snow make up days}

CLASS DESCRIPTION DISCOUNT* REGULAR

Noob Beginner Level $40 $48

Noob & Noobeography Beginner Level W/Choreography $63 $75

Adept Intermediate Level $40 $48

Adeptography Intermediate Choreography $42 $50

Savant Advanced Level $35 $48

DAY CLASSES

Noob & Noobography Tuesday 10:30 to Noon

EVENING CLASSES

Mondays Noob & Noobeography 6:45 to 8:15 pm

Wednesdays Noob & Noobeography 6:30 to 8 pm

Friday GIRLS night out parties! Ask about fun evening for ladies!

SPECIALS: Pre register one week early & save on the class, plus receive $5 store coupon & $10 off registration fee. Sign up early for two or more classes and save another $5.

MIDDLETOWN

BELLY DANCE CLASSES with KIRVO

WINTER SESSION II: March 3, 10, 24, 31 & April 7

SPRING SESSION I: TBA - Above schedule may have date changes.

CLASS TIME DESCRIPTION DISCOUNT* REGULAR

Savant 8:00 to 9:00 am Advanced Level $35 $48

Adeptography 9:15 to 10:15 am Intermediate Choreography $42 $50

Adept 10:30 to 11:30 am Intermediate Level $40 $48

Noob & Noobeography 12 noon to 1:30 pm Beginner Level W/Choreography $63 $75

*SPECIALS: Pre register one week early & save on the class, plus receive $5 store coupon.

Sign up early for two or more classes and save another $5.
Location: Arabian Nights Oasis Dance Studio
Saturday's Market 3751 East Harrsiburg Pike Middletown, PA

Addititonal information: 717-902-0415 {Saturdays only}, home/office 717-665-7589. Email:

Deb@ArabianNightsOasis.com or Kirvo at Kirvo.bd@gmail.com.

Stop by the Arabian Oasis Store.

***** Kirvo is a native central Pennsylvanian who has been dancing since 2002. He has taken classes locally with Elisheba, Jazanna, Jaheela, Miraj, and Rasheika as well as workshops with Jim Boz, Mesmera, Suhaila Salimpour, Alexia, Toni, Angela Prato, Za-Beth, and Jamileh. Performance venues have included nursing homes, workshops, haflas, Rakkasah Spring Caravan, Rakkasah East, Festival of the East, and Bellygrams. Kirvo is a choreographer and teacher who excells in musicality, the breaking down and understanding of the movements, and enjoying your dance experience. As a performer he is known for his stage presence. Previously a featured dancer and troupe leader. Currently teaching at Arabian Nights Oasis Dance Studio.

NEW HOLLAND and MUHLENBERG

TRIBAL BELLY DANCE CLASSES WITH ISABELLA

Ongoing classes: Monday nights
Level 1-1.5 6:00pm
Level 2 7:00pm

Location: Celestial Connections Holistic Center Blandon

Drop-in at any location ... $15.00/class (dependent upon class size - contact me first, please)

Additional information: Contact Izabella at iszadance@yahoo.com or

(610-781-1256) with any questions AND to register.

Websites: http://www.newworldgypsy.comhttp://www.facebook.com/iszadance

CHAMBERSBURG

BELLY DANCE CLASSES with DEBORAH

Wednesdays - 6:45 - 7:45 pm Ongoing classes
Location: Ragged Edge Wellness Center
35 Ragged Edge Road, Chambersburg PA
717-263-5277

Additional information:

www.raggededgehealthandwellness.comwww.deborahcolley.embarqspace.com

or contact Deborah at

debcolley@embarqmail.com

***** Deborah has studied Middle Eastern dance under Jazana, Miraj, Sitamun and Latifa. She continues to hone her dance skills through workshops with master instructors. Deborah is an official Zumba instructor.

NEW CUMBERLAND

Belly Dance Classes with Elisheba

Flirty, feminine and fun, belly dance promotes flexibility, strengthens the core and tones muscles. All levels of experience welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring towel or mat for stretching. Classes meet in the New Cumberland Middle School cafeteria.

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 pm

A. January 18 February 15

B. February 29 March 28

C. April 11 May 9

Cost: Resident: $55.00, Non-resident: $62.00

Location : Cafeteria New Cumberland Middle School

331 Eighth Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070

Registration: Contact the West Shore Recreation Commission

Phone - 920-9515

Online - http://www.wsrec.org/registration.htm

BELLY DANCE CLASSES with NAYIRA

nayira87@gmail.com

***** Nayira has been dancing for more than half of her life. A highly energetic dancer and member of Troupe Hayati, she is known for her dynamic drum solos.

YORK

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE with CAROLYN MILLER

Thursday Evenings ONGOING CLASSES

5:30-6:30pm Intermediate/Advanced
6:30-7:30 Beginner

Classes run as ongoing four week sessions and are paid for monthly.

Cost: $40 for 4 weeks

Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 pm

March 12, 19, 26, April 2 - FOUR weeks for ONLY $40

Location: Agape Professional Center
907 Roosevelt Ave., York, PA 17404
(717) 846-3900
E-mail:info@agapehealingcenter.com
Website - Belly Dance Classes

http://www.agapehealingcenter.com

***** Carolyn has been teaching, dancing and performing Middle Eastern dance for over 30 years. She has traveled to Egypt to learn the culture and to understand their form of dance. Carolyn has studied with many teachers including Serena Wilson of New York and Ibraham Farrah of New York. 717-764-8915

Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 pm March 12, 18, 26 & April 2

Pre-registration $40 {four weeks} Door $44

Beginner Belly Dance Workshop with Carolyn Miller

ALSO AT Agape Professional Center

HARRISBURG CAPITOL REGION

Camp Hill and New Cumberland----Egyptian Moon Dance Company
Director - Shelby Pizarro
Style - Egyptian Raqs Sharqi and Raqs Beledi.
Six week sessions with new choreography to the latest music from Cairo. Shelby is authorized to facilitate workshops and performances in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Egypt.
Location - Baughman United Methodist Church, New Cumberland
Performances by Troupe Raqesi al-Qamar al-Masrion
Contact - Shelby at (717) 805-4638 or at

hathor2bastet@egyptiandance.ws
Website - "Egypian Dance! The Heart of Belly Dance" at http://www.egyptiandance.ws

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Carlisle - Sahda
Troupe Member - In The Pink
Style - Egyptian and folkloric
BA in Dance
Location: Carlisle Parks and Recreation, 415 Franklyn St. Carlisle, PA
Contact: Carlisle Parks and Rec. office at 717 240-6952.

Private lessons available. Contact Sahda at sahdaorientaldancer@comcast.net

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Harrisburg - Charo
Suhaila Salimpour Level 2 Certified
Explores Egyptian style - includes rhythms, technique, improvisation and choreography.
Location - Jewish Community Center, 3301 North Front Street, Harrisburg.
Contact 236-9555
Website : http://www.jewishharrisburg.org

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Harrisburg ---- Elisheba
Style - Lebanese Cabaret style bellydance.
Master Teacher Training, Middle Eastern Dance, Jadaya's Studio
Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist

Contact - elysheba70@hotmail.com

WITH EACH STEP FORWARD, I FALL BACK TWO....BUT THE MUSIC BECKONS - A Belly Dancer's Journey with Breast Cancer

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Harrisburg - Karida
Arabe Studio of Middle Eastern Dance
Group and private instruction for all levels.
Contact Karida at 717-433-3261 o at

karidadance@hotmail.com

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Harrisburg - Toni Art In Motion

Style - Vintage Orientale Dance/Contemporary American Oriental Dance.

Location:
Jessie Foster's Ballroom Dance Studio
7430 Derry Street, Harrisburg, Pa

Website: Art In Motion Belly Dance
http://artinmotionbellydance.com

For information on troupe performances, contact Toni at tonirn97@verizon.net or 717-579-3402
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Harrisburg ---- Renata
American style belly dance
Member Troupe Hayati

Classes are on hiatus.
Contact - renata@elbahja-dance.com
Website - http://www.elbahja-dance.com

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Harrisburg ---- Mickey Gibson
Urban/Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Mickey

Urban/Tribal Fusion is an intense study on fluid precision with focus on isolations and constant core movement. With influences from Turkish, Egyptian and Folkloric Styles it also incorporates hip hop and contemporary dance.

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Mechanicsburg --- Jadaya's Studio
Owner - Tika
Belly dance classes.
761-6158
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Mechanicsburg --- Heather
Member Troupe Hayati

Beginner and intermediate belly dance classes. Mondays - 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Location:

Gallery 13
13 East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA

For information, contact Heather at
thejoerg@hotmail.com

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New Cumberland ---- Jaheela (Diane Hanse)
Veteran dancer, teacher and musician with experience in Middle Easstern, country, olde English, renaissance and mideval dance and music. Member of Greenwood Muse Music Ensemble.

Belly dance is a excellent form of low-impact exercise that helps you get in touch with your own body. Class will incorporate a warm up, stretches that you can use for life, basic movements and Middle Eastern rhythms.
Location - West Shore Recreation Center
Contact - For details about classes call 920-9515.
Website -

http://www.wsrec.org

Reading / Gilbertsville ---- Shadia
Beginner through advanced classes.
Tuesday nights Beginners 5:30-6;30
Location - The Goggle Works on 3rd. and Washington St. Reading, PA

Mon. 6-7 Beginners - Intermediate. Mon. 7-8 Wed. -Advanced 6-7
Location - Shadia's School of Belly Dance at Studio B behind Final Results Fitness 1100 Grosser Rd. Gilbertsville , Pa.

Contact - Shadia4dance@aol.com
Website: SHADIA and Troupe Sahara
http://www.shadiadance.com/

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Reading - New Holland - Iszabella l'janan

New World Gypsy - Tribal fusion and gypsy style belly dance.

For information on classes contact Iszabella at iszadance@yahoo.com or go to http://www.newworldgypsy.com or http://www.myspace.com/iszabella

CHAMBERSBURG/ HANOVER/ YORK

Chambersburg---- Kalila
Ongoing classes are offered 6 to 8 week sessions at three locations!.

For information and to register for classes, contact the facilities below:
Results Therapy and Fitness
(717) 262-4650
Chambersburg YMCA
(717) 263-8508
Step by Step Dance Studio (717) 382-9544

Kalila is available for birthday parties, holiday parties, cultural festivities, and baby showers.
For information, contact Kalila at

love2bellydnc@yahoo.com
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Chambersburg ---- Deborah
Ongoing classes on Wednesday Nights

Location:
Ragged Edge Wellness Center
35 Ragged Edge Road, Chambersburg PA.

For additonal information, please visit www.raggededgehealthandwellness.com or
www.deborahcolley.embarqspace.com.
or contact Deborah at debcolley@embarqmail.com

**** Deborah has studied Middle Eastern dance under Jazana, Miraj, Sitamun and

Latifa. She continues to hone her dance skills through workshops with master instructors. Deborah is an official Zumba instructor.

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York ---- Candra Sereen
Style - Traditional Cabaret belly dance.
Classes - Beginner through Advanced
Contact - Candra Sereen (717) 764-8915

STATE COLLEGE / LEWISBURG REGION

State College ---- Tamra Tahira
Styles - Egyptian, American veil, folkoric (Saidi, Tunisian and more), zill work and costuming.
Location -- The Penn State University HUB. Also available for private and semi-private lessons.
Contact -- 814-364-2553 or

raqstahira@hotmail.com

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State College ---- Shannon
American Tribal Style Belly dance
Location: Movement Arts Studio
State College, PA

For information contact Shannon at seg120@psu.edu or at 814-883-1131
Movement Arts Studio http://www.movement-arts.net

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Lewisburg ---- Fikriyyah
Styles - American Tribal Style, Turkish and American styles, with a special interest in zills,
Contact - fikriyyah@hotmail.com
Website http://www.fikriyyah.com

WESTERN PA

Bedford ---- Hajai
Style : Belly dance fusion
Contact: (814) 494-1370 or email

fearlessenergy@yahoo.com

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Ebensburg / Johnstown ---- Adriann White (Adrianna)

Style: Dancing since 1984, Classical American Cabaret, Turkish Rom (gypsy) and some American Tribal Style.

Location: Offers beginner through intermediate belly dance classes at various locations through out the Johnstown region. She is available for private lessons upon request.

Email mtcatmw@aol.com or call 814-539-0924 for more information.

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Dubois ---- Randa Rahbar
Style - Teaches and performs a combination of many different styles.
Location - Dubois YMCA: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and Fridays at 9:00 amContact - randarahbar@hotmail.com

PHILADELPHIA REGION

For information on instructors and events in the Philadelphia region:

http://www.phillyraqs.com

Deebah of Deebah Dance and Fitness
Aouthern Chester County, PA and Delaware.

Offering Beginner and Troupe Belly Dance Classes weekly at the Golden Light Wellness Center in Oxford, PA as well as
Summer Youth Belly Dance Workshops
Master Classes at Events and Dance Centers

Style: Egyptian, American Cabaret and Fusion,

Choreographer and instructor, Deebah has been actively involved in belly dance since 2004, She has traveled throughout the US to further research this beautiful art and uses choreography as a medium to engage her students to this beautiful art form.

Along with belly dance, Deebah is a certified instructor in Pilates, Foundations of Group Exercise and Zumba (Latin aerobics). She believes that understanding the healthful aspect of dance is a pivotal part of understanding the spirit of dance and its mind/body connection.

For information on classes and events, go to

http://www.deebah.com or contact Deebah at diane@deebah.com