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Cyiana is a Belly dancer, teacher and performer, as well as a choreographer with 30 years of experience in the classic art of Belly dance and Middle Eastern dance. --- Specializing in --- American Cabaret Belly dance, residing in the city of Rancho Cucamonga / Alta Loma, in the Inland Empire area of San Bernardino & Riverside County, California.

My passion, is, this dance that is strongly influenced by, Turkish, Armenian, classic Arabic, Egyptian, Greek, & Persian, styles of dance.

I have been privileged to perform in some Calif.’s finest, restaurants, nightclubs, and venues. Including:
The Aegean Cafe Greek cuisine, Crete Island Greek cuisine, The Greek Dancer, Greek Paradise, Greek Town, Zorbas Greek cuisine, Continental Burger Armenian cuisine, House of Kebab Armenian cuisine, Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room, Shalizar Persian Cuisine, Darvish Persian cuisine, Tosh's Turkish cuisine.
Anaheed's "Cabaret Beledy", Bedouin Bazaar, Cairo Carnival, "Dunia's" Desert Dance Festival,"Deborah's" Market at the Casbah, "Alexandra's" Glimpse of the Stars "Fahtiem's" annual Christmas show, **Rakkasah West Belly dance Festivals**, "Tonya's" show cases & "Jenna's" & "Zahra' Zuhair's" TaXim showcase.
I have entered and won 1st. runner up in a Belly Dance compitition as well as, won 1st. place at "Leea's "Belly dancer of the Year competition, in the duo category.

I've been teaching "Belly dance" for the last 15 years, in the "Inland Empire" area for the city of Rancho Cucamonga / Alta Loma, Calif. after accumulating many years of experience performing.

I've taken classes & workshops from many of the finest instructors in the field of Belly dance, including, but not limited to the "legendary" performers from the "60's & 70's". Dahlena, Feiruz Aram, Jenaeni Rathor (Ansuya's Mom) & Shareen el Safy, who have been my strongest influences from that era.
“I feel it is so important to teach authentic dance, with authentic music, as these legendary dancers and teachers have taught, by passing on their knowledge.”

The Central Valley of Calif. is where it all began, with a large concentration of Turkish, Armenians in the area, Turkish music played by the musicians from the area is what we used to dance to.
Arlene, of Visalia, Calif. was my first instructor, and, the most important, as well as, one of the best instructors I have had.
Her teachers were, Cory Zamora, and Ely Buffin, both of them are fabulous dancers and teachers from Fresno.

After relocating to Southern Calif., in the "Inland Empire" area of Ranch Cucamonga / Alta Loma area, I left my roots, and adjusted to a more eclectic variety of dances and styles…
I attended classes with A'aisha of Rancho Mirage & Shareen from Upland, who introduced us to John Bilezikjian (Oud player) and Rico Orrell, (Oud player and drummer) giving all of her students an opportunity to performer with " Live Music"...

I continued learning from wonderful people teaching workshops such as;
Angelika Nemeth, Asia, Asmara, Dalia, Delilah, Dunia, Eva Cernik, Fahtiem, Halimeh, Horacio and his wife Beata, John Bilezikjian John Compton, Lilla Varese, Marie Silva, Marta Schill, MaShar, Morocco, Regine, Reza Farnoosh, Sahra, Sultana, Suzanna Del Vecchio,Tilana, Tamalyn Dalahal, Tonya, Zahra Zuhair, and many others that are appreciated for what they have taught.

I am married to Var Daghdevirian, a fabulous musician that plays "Middle Eastern" drums, (Dumbek) & sings authentic music used for "Belly dancing", as well as "Armenian" songs for the folk dances of the Armenian culture.
He can be heard playing and singing on 2 CD's that are used for "Cabaret" Belly dance. "TAPESTRY OF THE DANCE" Featuring:
John Bilezikjian, playing Oud, Var, playing dumbek and vocals, Ishmael playing Kanoon, Helen Bilezikjian, vocals & Cyriana, playing Zills, and "SIROCCO" featuring: Var Daghdevirian, playing dumbek, & all of the vocals, John Bilezikjian, playing Oud & Violin, & Eddy Bilezikjian on clarinet.-- (They are both must have music CD's to add to your "Belly Dance" music collection from the *Classic Era.* of "Cabaret Belly Dance".) The well known "ROMPI ROMPI" a Turkish 9/8 "Karshilama" song is on "SOROCCO", TAPESTRY of the DANCE" has many different favorites for "CABARET" style dance as well... "MANDUBALA", is a beautiful "Greek" song in " Bolero rhythm" for Veil dances...
You can see Var, John, and Ishmael performing on the IAMED's 2nd. Bellydance awards video as well.

Currently, I am organizing a ** Bellydance showcase** at a "Mediterranean Restaurant" in **Monrovia, Calif.** featuring :
VAR DAGHDEVIRIAN, (Dumbek & vocals) RICO ORRELL, (Oud & vocals) & MAURICE SABA (Violin) and we encourage dancers that are experienced, & would like to perform with **The Band*, doing a full "Cabaret Routine" (10 -15 minutes) to contact me if you would like to be a guest performer.
It's a fabulous experiance..!!.

Next **showcase** featuring the "LIVE MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC" of:
VAR DAGHDEVIRIAN ~ Dumbek & Vocals
RICO ORRELL ~ Oud & Vocals
MAURICE SABA ~ Violin
at "Sam's" Mediterranean Kebob Room,
in Monrovia, Calif. is: TBA - Soon!
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Guest include:
Cyriana (Your hostess) & More TBA...
~* Performers contact me at: cyrianad9bd@gmail.com for information:

Please stop by & enjoy the music, dancing & delicious Mediterranean food...
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** ~ ** For fun, and a creative way to exercise try Belly dancing! **~**
~*Learn the classsic "Art of Belly dancing" in one of my classes.*~
New Winter 2010 classes starting Jan. 11th - March 15th.
Beginning class: - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Intermediate/ Advanced class: 8:10 - 9:40 pm
Contact me at: cyrianad9bd@gmail.com for more information

CYRIANA teaches BELLY DANCE CLASSES in:
RANCHO CUCAMONGA & ALTA LOMA, CA.
The "INLAND EMPIRE" of Southern California
Classes are close to: Claremont, Chino, Fontana, La Verne,
Montclair, Ontario, Pamona, Redlands, Rialto, Riverside, & Upland
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* * The philosophy of Charles Schultz!! * *
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How'd ya do???
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how ya do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
*~~ Easier? ~~*
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials,
the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.
It's already tomorrow in Australia."
"Charles Schultz"
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Thank you for your time,
Cyriana ~ Kathy Daghdevirian

"Life may not be the party you wanted, but while you're here you might as well dance!"

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~My Favorite Quotes~

"Be the change you wish to see in the world. "~~ M. Ghandi
"How you treat people will not change who they are --- but it will change who you are!!" ~ (Unknown)
" It isn't brain surgery, its dance! Nobody dies if you make a mistake. Try again..."
"Work like you don't need the money, love like you have never been hurt, & dance like no one is watching"
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm"
"Every artist was first an amateur"
"Stay hApPy without hurting sOmeBoDy"!
"Don't count the years - count the memories "
**Remember** -- "You might be the 1st. Belly dancer someone has seen..."