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Nadira

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joined on 06/30/05
last updated 08/07/08
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June 12, 2008
Nadira is a rare jewel in this sparkly world. More brilliant every time I see her! She is just the cat's meow, so clever and so sweet! It's impossible not to love this woman!!!
January 24, 2007
Nadira is not only an incredible performer but is one hell of a teacher and comes to you highly recommended. I've taken group classes and private lessons with her for almost a year and have seen a dramatic improvement in my technique, posture, and showmanship.

She's very honest (difficult to find) and has a natural teaching ability. She's also a sweetheart and has an encouraging spirit ;)
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This is a custom made Sim Moda w/big time glitz and full of bling! The bra is a halter style bra that is connected to the skirt and tons of hot pink fringe. Great for both restaurant and stage. Mermaid full skirt is easy to hem where the chiffon meets the velvet. Over sized AB crystals and sparkles throughout, especially on the connection between the bra and belt. Included are arm bands and chiffon veil

This is a $850 sparkler so asking $700 + shipping

Measurements:
C/Medium Bra cup w... read more
Wed, August 5, 2009 - 3:06 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
Hi all - have a costume I am selling. It's a deep raspberry color w/lots of rhinestones. Got it while in Egypt this past summer and was fitted when I lost weight from being sick over there. Now the weight is back and the rib is a bit tight. Worn once. Selling for $350 obo

Rib: C cup, 32" strap width
skirt: 36" long (yes, was short for me) w/a slit over the right thigh (rhinestones on the slit mtl as well). There is extra mtl hanging from the bunching of the slit in front which comes to ar... read more
Sun, December 28, 2008 - 2:10 PM permalink - 3 comments
 
I am so excited to announce the By Dancers For Dancers, Volume IV is out!

Featuring Nadira, Michelle Joyce, Haifa Wabah, Sandra, Shoshanna, Zahara just to name a few. This is a newest edition of the BDFD series. woohoo!

www.nadira.com/nadirastore.html
Wed, October 22, 2008 - 5:54 PM permalink - 2 comments
 
I am so excited to be the featured performer for Brother's of the Baladi's CD release party at the Triple Door! This is a great honor and happy to be working with the brothers again (www.baladi.com)

If you don't know about the Triple Door, check them out. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Triple Door has hosted a wide array of artists from Eliot Douglas to the Atomic Bombshells. Check them out: www.tripledoor.com.

The show is coming up in September: for show and ticket info: h... read more
Wed, August 6, 2008 - 11:21 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
Very excited to announce Hadia is coming back to Seattle this June!

A Weekend of Workshops and show with Hadia!!
June 7 - 8, 2008 www.hadia.com
co-sponsored by MEAI


--- S H O W ----
1) SATURDAY SHOW, June 7: 7:30-9pm
Show featuring HADIA
with Hadia's students past and present: Aleili, Mellilah, Nadira,
Tina,

** Plus…2 workshop attendees TBA May 15***
(see below for entry form)

Youngstown Cultural Arts
4408 Delridge Way SW in West Seattle


--- W O R K S H O P S ---
2... read more
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My Events

BDSS Bozenka in Seattle - January 18-19!! (events » arts) Friday, January 18, 2008 - 4:00 PM Nadira and Bellydance Superstars Present:

Workshop and show with BDSS B O Z E N K A!!
January 18 and 19, 2008 www.bozenka.biz

1) FRIDAY SHOW, January 18: 7:30-9pm

Show featuring BOZENKA
with several local fabulous favorites: TBA
Youngstown Cultural Arts
4408 Delridge Way SW in West Seattle


2) SATURDAY WORKSHOP, January 19:

"CLASSICAL EGYPTIAN TECHNIQUE AND COMBINATIONS"
*PLUS*
"LATIN / ARABIC FUSION COMBINATIONS BY BOZENKA"


ABOUT BOZENKA: Meaning “touched by God,” the name Bozenka suits this performer, whose gift for the art of bellydancing transcends her Cuban-Czech heritage, as she enthralls audiences and inspires performers throughout the world. As a resident of Miami, Bozenka started her training at The Mid Eastern Dance Exchange under the leadership of Tamalyn Dallal. Bozenka currently tours with the Bellydance Superstars and holds the titles Miss America of the Bellydance 2000 and the 2006 golden crown from the “Ahlan Wa Sahlan” dance festival in Cairo, Egypt. She has also choreographed for Latin pop star Shakira, performed with “Alabina” during their concert tour in Miami Beach, and entertained many celebrities including Sean Connery, Donald Trump, Hugh Hefner, Madonna, and Enrique Iglesias.

Besides being an accomplished performer, Bozenka is one of the most sought after instructors in the Oriental dance form. Her special teaching technique and her wonderful spirit make her workshops a fulfilling and motivating experience for all who attend. Bozenka is a well-rounded artist and a true bellydance Superstar!

For detailed information about the show and workshops: www.nadira.com/Bozenka.htm
Workshop and Show with BDSS Bozenka!! (events » arts) Friday, January 18, 2008 - 5:00 PM 167 RSVPs Nadira and Bellydance Superstars Present:

Workshop and show with BDSS B O Z E N K A!!
January 18 and 19, 2008 (www.bozenka.biz)

1) FRIDAY SHOW, January 18: 7:30-9pm

Show featuring BOZENKA
with several local fabulous favorites: TBA
Youngstown Cultural Arts
4408 Delridge Way SW in West Seattle


2) SATURDAY WORKSHOP, January 19:
1 workshop - 2 fabulous topics in one

"CLASSICAL EGYPTIAN TECHNIQUE AND COMBINATIONS"
*PLUS*
"LATIN / ARABIC FUSION COMBINATIONS BY BOZENKA"


ABOUT BOZENKA: Meaning “touched by God,” the name Bozenka suits this performer, whose gift for the art of bellydancing transcends her Cuban-Czech heritage, as she enthralls audiences and inspires performers throughout the world. As a resident of Miami, Bozenka started her training at The Mid Eastern Dance Exchange under the leadership of Tamalyn Dallal. Bozenka currently tours with the Bellydance Superstars and holds the titles Miss America of the Bellydance 2000 and the 2006 golden crown from the “Ahlan Wa Sahlan” dance festival in Cairo, Egypt. She has also choreographed for Latin pop star Shakira, performed with “Alabina” during their concert tour in Miami Beach, and entertained many celebrities including Sean Connery, Donald Trump, Hugh Hefner, Madonna, and Enrique Iglesias.

Besides being an accomplished performer, Bozenka is one of the most sought after instructors in the Oriental dance form. Her special teaching technique and her wonderful spirit make her workshops a fulfilling and motivating experience for all who attend. Bozenka is a well-rounded artist and a true bellydance Superstar!

For detailed information about the show and workshops: www.nadira.com/Bozenka.htm
Hadia - this June in Seattle (events » arts) Monday, May 12, 2008 - 5:00 PM 188 RSVPs A Weekend of Workshops and show with Hadia!!
June 7 - 8, 2008 www.hadia.com
co-sponsored by MEAI

** Deadline to enter to get a spot in the show is this week.....May 14 **

--- S H O W ----
1) SATURDAY SHOW, June 7: 7:30-9pm
Show featuring HADIA
with Hadia's students past and present: Aleili, Mellilah, Nadira,
Tina Sargent, Sabura

** Plus…2 workshop attendees TBA May 15***
(see below for entry form)

Youngstown Cultural Arts
4408 Delridge Way SW in West Seattle


--- W O R K S H O P S ---
2) SATURDAY/SUNDAY WORKSHOPS, June 7-8:
2 workshops / 6hrs of instruction
"HADIA'S BODY LOGIC ULTIMATE TECHNIQUE"
"BACK TO BALADI"


ABOUT HADIA: She is in great demand internationally as a performer,
master instructor and choreographer. Hadia has performed and
instructed throughout the world and has an innate ability to weave
the subtle nuances and textures of oriental music into movement. Her
ingenious teaching skills draw upon her multi-faceted 35-year career
as an artist and her 15 years as a registered practitioner and
instructor of message/manual therapy. She skillfully applies her
extensive knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to create thorough,
clear and disciplined breakdowns of all techniques. Her understanding
of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East is reflected in her
attentive application to oriental rhythms and encouragement of
artistic expression. She has a fullness and depth to her teaching
that embodies her deep love and respect for our art form as it
challenges, inspires and accommodates all levels of students - novice
to professional.



For detailed show/workshops information and to register
** and for entry form for dancing in show **
www.nadira.com/Hadia_Workshop.html
Hadia in workshops & show in Seattle (events » arts) Saturday, June 7, 2008 - 2:00 PM Hadia is coming to Seattle this June!
Very excited to announce Hadia is coming back to Seattle in June!!

A Weekend of Workshops and show with Hadia!!
June 7 - 8, 2008 www.hadia.com
co-sponsored by MEAI


--- S H O W ----
1) SATURDAY SHOW, June 7: 7:30-9pm
Show featuring HADIA
with Hadia's students past and present: Aleili, Mellilah, Nadira,
Tina,

** Plus…2 workshop attendees TBA May 15***
(see below for entry form)

Youngstown Cultural Arts
4408 Delridge Way SW in West Seattle


--- W O R K S H O P S ---
2) SATURDAY/SUNDAY WORKSHOPS, June 7-8:
"HADIA'S BODY LOGIC ULTIMATE TECHNIQUE"
"BACK TO BALADI"


ABOUT HADIA: She is in great demand internationally as a performer,
master instructor and choreographer. Hadia has performed and
instructed throughout the world and has an innate ability to weave
the subtle nuances and textures of oriental music into movement. Her
ingenious teaching skills draw upon her multi-faceted 35-year career
as an artist and her 15 years as a registered practitioner and
instructor of message/manual therapy. She skillfully applies her
extensive knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to create thorough,
clear and disciplined breakdowns of all techniques. Her understanding
of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East is reflected in her
attentive application to oriental rhythms and encouragement of
artistic expression. She has a fullness and depth to her teaching
that embodies her deep love and respect for our art form as it
challenges, inspires and accommodates all levels of students - novice
to professional.



For detailed show and workshops information
** and for entry form for dancing in show **
www.nadira.com/Hadia_Workshop.html

Brothers of the Baladi - CD release party tonight! (events » live music) Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 7:30 PM 199 RSVPs don't forget tonight is the CD release party at Seattle's famous Triple Door. Come celebrate with the Brother's of the Baladi, enjoy
fabulous cocktails and eating.

** There will be open dancing as well so come and share with the live music **


Brothers of the Baladi are celebrating the release of their latest CD, "Just Do What's Right" with a party at the Triple Door…
www. baladi. com

- also featuring Nadira -

Date: Thursday, September 11
Time: 7:30pm

For show and ticket information: www.tripledoor.com/event.aspx

If you don't know about the Triple Door, check them out. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Triple Door has hosted a wide array of
artists from Eliot Douglas to the Atomic Bombshells"
www.tripledoor.com
3 workshops coming up in Seattle!! Zoe Jakes/ISSAM of BDSS, Aubre Hill & Moria of BDSS (events » arts) Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 1:00 PM 3 AMAZING WORKSHOPS COMING YOUR WAY!!!

** Zoe Jakes and Issam from Bellydance Superstars **
Zoe and Issam combine forces for a hot drum solo workshop. 3hrs of live musical rhythms and dancing
When: Sunday October 11
Where: Dance Underground, Studio A: 340 15th Ave E (Seattle's Capitol Hill)
Time: 1:45-4:45PM
Cost: $65 adv/$75 at door

** Aubre Hill **
based in Los Angeles and also a BDSS alum, come join Aubre in workshop and show
When: Workshop - Saturday November 21
Show - Saturday November 21 (details TBA)
Time: Workshop - 2:00-4:30 PM
Where: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Movement Studio: 4408 Delridge Way SW (Seattle's West Seattle)

** Moria of Bellydance Superstars **
Coming up....Moria of BDSS will work us out in January 2010
Details: TBA


To register for workshops and/or be placed on email list for first to know of Moria and Aubre workshop details,
please email nadira@nadira.com
Aubre of LA in workshop/show...this month! (events » arts) Friday, November 20, 2009 - 4:00 PM Hi all, just wanted to send out a reminder that the workshop and show with Aubre Hill of LA is this month!

www.aubredance.com
Aubre has been studying dance since she was a child with a background including ballet, jazz, hiphop, tap, and her main passion, Middle Eastern bellydance. Studying with such esteemed talents as Suhaila Salimpour, Samara, Jamila Salimpour, Tamra-henna, Zahra Zuhair, Sahira (WA), Sahra Saeeda, and many others, Aubre has developed her own beautiful and elegant style. She has shared stages with Cirque du Soleil and the Blue Man Group. Aubre performed with the Bellydance Superstars as well as served as Assistant Director while touring extensively through Europe and North America and can be seen on the "Bellydance Superstars: Live at the Folies Bergere" dvd. Aubre is also the winner of the IBDC Professional competition and Fusion division for 2007. She is now the Artistic Director of the Lumina Bellydance Company.

Aubre's teaching style is known for its strong emphasis on technique, clear explanations, and a warm nurturing approach. She blends dance movement, pilates, and yoga for a full body workout specifically designed for bellydancers. Armed with exquisite technique and a pure soul, her dancing mesmerizes audiences everywhere.


WORKSHOP
*Layering Gone Wild*
Drills to boggle your mind and your body. Learn how to build multiple layers to create moves and steps of your own creation to more fully express your music and dynamic self. This is open to a variety of styles.
$45 adv/$50 door
Date: Sat 11/21, 2:00-4:30pm
Location: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (W Seattle), Movement Studio
4408 Delridge Way SW


NIGHT OF DANCE AND FUN
You are invited to come enjoy a night of dance performances and live music.. Part Show, Part Social Gathering in an intimate setting. With .......
Aubre, Nadira and Delilah and House of Tarab!
Date: Friday, 11/20, 7:00-10:00pm
Where: VDP Studio; 4128 Fremont Ave N (Fremont)

$10-$15 suggested Donation (workshop attendees $5) Guests are invited to bring their own snacks, drinks, beer, wine ,liquor etc.

Why?
Meet with friends and likeminded people in an intimate casual environment, see some great performances and best of all no need to spend a lot of $$$$$, unless you want to, that's cool with us. Wanna get your dance on, well there's open dance to!

to register for workshop and/or show, please contact Nadira and nadira@nadira.com
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Aubre of LA in workshop/show...this month! ( events » arts ) Hi all, just wanted to send out a reminder that the workshop and show with Aubre Hill of LA is this month!

www.aubredance.com
Aubre has been studying dance since she was a child with a background including ballet, jazz, hiphop, tap, and her m... read more
event starts Friday, November 20, 2009 - 4:00 PM
3 workshops coming up in Seattle!! Zoe Jakes/ISSAM of BDSS, Aubre Hill & Moria of BDSS ( events » arts ) 3 AMAZING WORKSHOPS COMING YOUR WAY!!!

** Zoe Jakes and Issam from Bellydance Superstars **
Zoe and Issam combine forces for a hot drum solo workshop. 3hrs of live musical rhythms and dancing
When: Sunday October 11
Where: Dance Underground... read more
event starts Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Hot Pink Sim Moda pro costume (blog entry) This is a custom made Sim Moda w/big time glitz and full of bling! The bra is a halter style bra that is connected to the skirt and tons of hot pink fringe. Great for both restaurant and stage. Mermaid full skirt is easy to hem where the chiffon m... read more
blog entry posted Wed, August 5, 2009 - 3:06 PM permalink - 0 comments
Pro Egyptian costume for sale (blog entry) Hi all - have a costume I am selling. It's a deep raspberry color w/lots of rhinestones. Got it while in Egypt this past summer and was fitted when I lost weight from being sick over there. Now the weight is back and the rib is a bit tight. Worn o... read more
blog entry posted Sun, December 28, 2008 - 2:10 PM permalink - 3 comments
By Dancers For Dancers, Vol IV - now out!! (blog entry) I am so excited to announce the By Dancers For Dancers, Volume IV is out!

Featuring Nadira, Michelle Joyce, Haifa Wabah, Sandra, Shoshanna, Zahara just to name a few. This is a newest edition of the BDFD series. woohoo!

www.nadira.c... read more
blog entry posted Wed, October 22, 2008 - 5:54 PM permalink - 2 comments
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